Soldiers from the 169th Seaport Operations Co. and 384th Movement Control Team, who have spent the last 12 months in Iraq, participate in homecoming ceremony at Fort Eustis, Aug. 26, 2010.
Army to host drill sergeant contest
Updated: Monday, 18 Jun 2012, 7:09 AM EDT
Published : Monday, 18 Jun 2012, 7:09 AM EDT
FORT EUSTIS, Va. (AP) - The Army is looking for its top drill sergeant.
Six will compete for the title of 2012 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year in a four-day competition starting June 25 at Fort Eustis.
Competitors will endure physical and mental challenges. The competition will conclude with each drill sergeant appearing before a board to evaluate their knowledge of leadership and training tasks.
The winner will be announced at an awards ceremony June 29.
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