And the winner is: Staff Sgt. David Weston

By Nathan ClinebelleMay 30, 2024

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1 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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 (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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2 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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3 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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4 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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5 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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6 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL
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7 / 7 Show Caption + Hide Caption – 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. (Photo Credit: Nathan Clinebelle) VIEW ORIGINAL

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.

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