IMPORTANT UPDATE: Army Reserve 09M Program (ASVAB 24-30) Temporarily Suspended. 🚨 As of July 17, 2025, the Army Reserve’s 09M Program for applicants scoring between 24-30 on the ASVAB has been temporarily suspended until further notice. This program has been a fantastic pathway for many to join while simultaneously working to improve their ASVAB scores. For now, it’s paused. What to Do Now if This Affects You: If you were counting on this route, don’t let this stop you! Use this time as an oppo

Before they train Army recruits at basic training, drill sergeants must graduate from the nine-week United States Army Drill Sergeant Academy. Insider spent a week at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina, to see what it takes to become a drill sergeant. The Drill Sergeant Academy has adopted a new strategy where the old days of breaking down recruits with yelling and push-ups have been replaced with a more collaborative and respectful tone. Drill sergeant candidates are taught how to effecti