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Thursday, November 22, 2012  An Army drill sergeant is being reprimanded and a company commander counseled after each failed to report sexual assault allegations at South Carolina's Fort Jackson

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  As the Army focuses more on developing the critical thinking skills of its soldiers and less on rote memorization and one-size-fits-all training, some of their top drill sergeants say bellowing is a last resort.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  The first female commandant of the Army's elite drill sergeant school has bid a tearful farewell to supporters, students and fellow drill sergeants as she stepped down from her historic position.

Wednesday, May 16, 2012  The Army is replacing the first female commander of its prestigious drill sergeant school just days after it lifted her unexplained suspension.

Friday, May 04, 2012  Command Sgt. Maj. Teresa King took legal action against the service, claiming she was improperly suspended in November because of sexism and racism.

Monday, April 30, 2012  The first woman to command the Army's drill sergeant school is taking legal action to reclaim her job after she was suspended last year without specific grounds.

Wednesday, February 23, 2011  The Army is celebrating the opening of its new school for drill sergeants by honoring those who pushed decades ago to train the famous, order-barking military teachers.