Seven of the Army’s best training NCOs vied for the title of 2009 U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year this week at Forts Monroe and Eustis. Competition events included the APFT, weapons qualification ranges, warrior skills testing and much more. Pictured above is Staff Sgt. Arron Barnes (representing Fort Sill, Okla.), left, and the other DSOY candidates road marching toward the M-16 qualification range on Monday at Fort Eustis. This issue of the Casemate includes a special pullout section with photos of the competition. See more>>
Fort’s fourth festivities now include
Golden Knights, concert, fireworks
A U.S. Army Golden Knights Parachute Demonstration Team performance is now on the list of Fourth of July festivities here next week. The soaring warriors will be dropping in on the Music Under the Stars “Celebrate America” concert this coming Thursday at Continental Park.
The Knights will open the show at approximately 6:45 p.m. After the jump, the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Concert Band will begin its patriotic show, which will include well-known classics that pay tribute to the spirit of freedom and the American Soldier. Admission is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food is available for purchase at the concert.
