Soldiers with the Maneuver Center of Excellence’s 194th Armored Brigade, 197th and 198th Infantry Brigades, complete events for the 2026 MCoE Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition, June 2, 2026, at Fort Benning, Georgia. During the competition, Drill Sergeants face a variety of physical and mental tests to include an AFT, written exams, scenario-based marksmanship, land navigation, knowledge questions posed by a panel, and more. The winning Drill Sergeant will move on to the next phase of the Army-wide competition.
Clarksville, IN native, U.S. Army PV1 Manuel Maldonado jr has graduated from basic training at Fort Benning (GA) - Army Enlisted, GA.
The Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Georgia, trains thousands of Infantry and Army Warfighters to be the best teammates, challenge themselves every day, and inspire others to do the same. We develop and deliver doctrine and capabilities, are the force proponent lead for maneuver force...
