An intimidating and demanding figure immortalized by Vietnam War movies, the drill sergeant is responsible for transforming American civilians into professional soldiers of the US Army.

Since its establishment during the Vietnam War, the Drill Sergeant has been a pillar of excellence for the Army’s newest Trainees to aspire to become. “The legacy is the Soldiers who are going ...

Editor’s note: April 30, 2025, marks the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and the end of the Vietnam War ... U.S., Leonard was serving as a drill sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri ...

Retired US Army drill sergeant Lamont ... gun training during World War II in "The Pacific" E4 + E8 (2010), the Cold War era in "The D.I.," starring Jack Webb; the Vietnam War period in another ...

the drill sergeants who picked on Bracey’s high voice in boot camp, the Viet Cong Bracey was instructed to kill. A decorated Army veteran from the Vietnam War who was flown home in chains after ...