101 graduates of the #USADSA, 6PLT Charlie Company were celebrated during ceremony 17 APR 2019 at the Fort Jackson post theatre amongst family, friends and peers.

3 USADSA Drill Sergeant Leaders were promoted to Sergeant First Class during a promotion ceremony 01 April 2019. Promotion to SFC identifies Soldiers as senior NCO's and experts in training and all tasks. Congratulations DSLs Castle Irwin and Mendoza.

Lt. Col. James Beaulieu, acting commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain, presented an Army Achievement Medal to 2nd Lt. Nathan Durrant, a platoon leader assigned to 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, for upholding the Army Values as a leader in a situation of risk, July 17, 2019, at Fort Drum, New York. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Paige Behringer)

101 graduates of the #USADSA, 6PLT Charlie Company were celebrated during ceremony 17 APR 2019 at the Fort Jackson post theatre amongst family, friends and peers.

Drill Sergeant candidates assigned 2nd platoon, Company B exit a CS-gas filled chamber while conducting chemical defense training February 13, 2019 on Fort Jackson. The training taught candidates how to properly fit their protective mask to their face, ensure a proper seal was achieved and build their confidence in its ability to protect them from airborne hazards.

(Photos by Karl Weisel)

Soldiers and civilians of the 5th Signal Command renewed their commitment to Army Values and the profession of arms during a run Dec. 10 and ceremony Dec. 12.

Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Leaders welcome drilll sergeant candidates to the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy Jan 24,2018.

5th platoon, Charlie Company drill sergeant candidates mark shot group on their targets after zeroing at Range 13, November 13., 2018 . The Vanguard took turns zeroing weapons to act as safety's to their peers as Drill Sergeant Leaders observed and instructed candidates throughout training.

6th PlT Charlie Company drill sergeant candidate pick up day

101 graduates of the #USADSA, 6PLT Charlie Company were celebrated during ceremony 17 APR 2019 at the Fort Jackson post theatre amongst family, friends and peers.

5th Platoon, class 017-18 Drill Sergeant Leaders train and test the drill sergeant candidates on their knowledge of modules at the USADSA PT field, Aug 23. Drill Sergeant candidates must be able to pitch and demonstrate modules, the DSLs complete a workbook and forms after every testing event. This helps DSLs track the progress of the candidates.

Charlie Company drill sergeant candidates are introduced to the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy by way of 6th Platoon Drill Sergeant Leaders, Feb 14, 2019. DSLs pitched and demonstrated the first 5 modules candidates will be expected to learn and pitch during their time at the Academy. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel)

Class 017-18 5th Platoon, drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy react to direct fire and conducted move and shoot, bounding, and react to contact drills at MOUT East/West Sept 12, Fort Jackson. The teams not only focused on bounding techniques, but also team cohesion and communication.

Class 017-18 5th Platoon, drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy react to direct fire and conducted move and shoot, bounding, and react to contact drills at MOUT East/West Sept 12, Fort Jackson. The teams not only focused on bounding techniques, but also team cohesion and communication.

2nd Platoon, drill sergeant candidates conduct rock drills

101 graduates of the #USADSA, 6PLT Charlie Company were celebrated during ceremony 17 APR 2019 at the Fort Jackson post theatre amongst family, friends and peers.

New York Army National Guard Sergeant Mitchell Stogel tosses a flashbang into a room during a movement to contact training scenario at the Region One Best Warrior Competition on 26 April, 2017 at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey.

Fourteen Soldiers are competing in the three-day event, April 25-27, 2017, which features timed events, including urban warfare simulations, a 12-mile ruck march, land navigation, and the Army Physical Fitness Test. The two winners will go on to compete in the 2017 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition to be named the Army Guard's best-of-the-best and earn the title of the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. The Best Warrior Competition recognizes Soldiers who demonstrate commitment to the Army values, embody the Warrior Ethos, and represent the Force of the Future.

U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy

6th platoon, Charlie Company, picks up 156 new drill sergeant candidates 02 May 2019. (Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel)

Class 017-19 2th Platoon, Bravo company drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy conducted training on Victory Tower Oct 17, at Fort Jackson. Candidates completed the rope swing, rappelling towers, and rope bridges during the event with the help of USADSA drill sergeant leadership. Candidates were able to practice their leadership skills and teamwork throughout the training.

Class 017-18 5th Platoon, drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy react to direct fire and conducted move and shoot, bounding, and react to contact drills at MOUT East/West Sept 12, Fort Jackson. The teams not only focused on bounding techniques, but also team cohesion and communication.

1st platoon, Alpha Company Drill Sergeant leaders welcome 167 new candidates to the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy.

6th platoon, Charlie Company, picks up 156 new drill sergeant candidates 02 May 2019. (Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel)

Class 017-18 5th Platoon, drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy react to direct fire and conducted move and shoot, bounding, and react to contact drills at MOUT East/West Sept 12, Fort Jackson. The teams not only focused on bounding techniques, but also team cohesion and communication.

101 graduates of the #USADSA, 6PLT Charlie Company were celebrated during ceremony 17 APR 2019 at the Fort Jackson post theatre amongst family, friends and peers.

Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Leaders welcome drilll sergeant candidates to the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy Jan 24,2018.

Class 017-18 5th Platoon, drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy react to direct fire and conducted move and shoot, bounding, and react to contact drills at MOUT East/West Sept 12, Fort Jackson. The teams not only focused on bounding techniques, but also team cohesion and communication.

5th Platoon, class 017-18 Drill Sergeant Leaders train and test the drill sergeant candidates on their knowledge of modules at the USADSA PT field, Aug 23. Drill Sergeant candidates must be able to pitch and demonstrate modules, the DSLs complete a workbook and forms after every testing event. This helps DSLs track the progress of the candidates.

4th Platoon, Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Candidates qualify at Range 20, Fort Jackson. Soldiers zeroed weapons a day prior in preparation for qualification.

5th Platoon, class 017-18 Drill Sergeant Leaders train and test the drill sergeant candidates on their knowledge of modules at the USADSA PT field, Aug 23. Drill Sergeant candidates must be able to pitch and demonstrate modules, the DSLs complete a workbook and forms after every testing event. This helps DSLs track the progress of the candidates.

Class 017-19 2th Platoon, Bravo company drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy conducted training on Victory Tower Oct 17, at Fort Jackson. Candidates completed the rope swing, rappelling towers, and rope bridges during the event with the help of USADSA drill sergeant leadership. Candidates were able to practice their leadership skills and teamwork throughout the training.

6th platoon, Charlie Company, picks up 156 new drill sergeant candidates 02 May 2019. (Spc. Tynisha L. Daniel)

Vanguard earn their name

1st platoon, Alpha Company Drill Sergeant leaders welcome 167 new candidates to the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy.

Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Leaders welcome drilll sergeant candidates to the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy March 29, 2019.

4th Platoon, Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Candidates qualify at Range 20, Fort Jackson. Soldiers zeroed weapons a day prior in preparation for qualification.

Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Leaders welcome drilll sergeant candidates to the United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy Jan 24,2018.

5th Platoon, class 017-18 Drill Sergeant Leaders train and test the drill sergeant candidates on their knowledge of modules at the USADSA PT field, Aug 23. Drill Sergeant candidates must be able to pitch and demonstrate modules, the DSLs complete a workbook and forms after every testing event. This helps DSLs track the progress of the candidates.

4th Platoon, Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Candidates qualify at Range 20, Fort Jackson. Soldiers zeroed weapons a day prior in preparation for qualification.

4th Platoon, Bravo Company Drill Sergeant Candidates qualify at Range 20, Fort Jackson. Soldiers zeroed weapons a day prior in preparation for qualification.

5th Platoon, class 017-18 Drill Sergeant Leaders train and test the drill sergeant candidates on their knowledge of modules at the USADSA PT field, Aug 23. Drill Sergeant candidates must be able to pitch and demonstrate modules, the DSLs complete a workbook and forms after every testing event. This helps DSLs track the progress of the candidates.

Class 017-19 2th Platoon, Bravo company drill sergeant candidates attending the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy conducted training on Victory Tower Oct 17, at Fort Jackson. Candidates completed the rope swing, rappelling towers, and rope bridges during the event with the help of USADSA drill sergeant leadership. Candidates were able to practice their leadership skills and teamwork throughout the training.