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Drill Sergeant: Day in the life

  • Defense Media Activity - Army Productions
  • April 23, 2025 | 0:25

Staff Sgt. Rhoderick Perez, a drill sergeant at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, leads trainees through day three of the Forge, the final field training event for basic training Soldiers, on April 23, 2025. Perez provides mentorship and guidance as recruits complete the rigorous multi-day exercise. (Video by Sgt. Woodlyne Escarne)

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