The female drill sergeant hat was first introduced in 1972, and it was based on the design of the Australian bush hat.

Also known as the "Montana Peak Hat," the drill sergeant hat evolved from the 1883 campaign hat of the mid-19th century.

The change to the wide and flat male campaign hat starts Jan. 2, 2026, as part of the Army’s move toward a unified look for ...

Female drill sergeants will soon trade their upturned brims for the iconic, olive campaign hat long worn by their male ...

It’s one of three known examples of such a garment in the world. A remarkably rare Roman military hat, dating back 2,000 years, has finally been put on display after spending more than 100 years in ...

But the Army’s plans went awry. Most of the foreign-made berets won’t be used, and the Army recently decided to seek bids from small American companies to supply 3.9 million berets over the next two ...

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