After 96-hours of grueling competition the 2025 U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year #DSOY is Drill Sergeant Leader, Sgt. 1st Class, Randall Smith of The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy. | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training

📢 DRILL SERGEANT CREED I am a Drill Sergeant. I will assist each individual in their efforts to become a highly motivated, well disciplined, physically and mentally fit Soldier, capable of defeating any enemy on today's modern battlefield. I will instill pride in all I train, pride in self, in the Army, and in country. I will insist that each Soldier meets and maintains the Army's standards of military bearing and courtesy, consistent with the highest traditions of the U.S. Army. I will lead by

The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy at Fort Jackson, S.C. trains, educates, certifies and validates a noncommissioned officer’s ability to execute and teach the core tenants of basic combat training, which includes physical readiness training, drill and ceremonies, basic rifle marksmanship, warrior tasks and battle drills. Do you remember your Drill Sergeant? | U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training