In 1964, the hat was reintroduced to become a proud symbol of the drill sergeant. The female drill sergeant hat came into being in 1972. It was designed by Brig. Gen. Mildred C. Bailey.

FORT GORDON, Ga. -- The U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence and Fort Gordon held a Drill Sergeant Conversion ceremony at Alexander Hall, April 13. Fourteen noncommissioned officers from 15th ...