Staff Sgt. David Weston stands at attention after receiving an Army Commendation Medal, May 23, 2024 for being named Fort Jackson's 2024 Drill Sergeant of the Year

After four days of intense competition, the Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year for 2024 is Staff Sgt. David Weston of 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment.

Staff Sgt. Weston will represent Fort Jackson in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition this September.

Staff Sgt. David Weston, Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year, poses with Post Command Sgt. Maj. Erick Ochs, left, and Col. Mark Huhtanen, deputy commanding officer, right, after being named the post's top drill sergeant, May 23, 2024.

Staff Sgt. David Weston, Army Training Center and Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year, goes through a series of obstacles during the post’s competition to determine its best drill sergeant.

Staff Sgt. David Weston, Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year, from 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment, moves to his next point during land navigation training, May 22, 2024.

Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year, Staff Sgt. David Weston rucks during the road march portion of testing to determine the post's top drill sergeant, May 23, 2024.

Staff Sgt. David Weston, Fort Jackson's Drill Sergeant of the Year, listens to instructions during the post's competition to determine its best drill sergeant.

After four days of intense competition, the Fort Jackson Drill Sergeant of the Year for 2024 is Staff Sgt. David Weston of 1st Battalion, 61st Infantry Regiment.

Staff Sgt. Weston will represent Fort Jackson in the U.S. Army Drill Sergeant of the Year competition this September.