U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jared Lollar, a drill sergeant with Alpha Company, 1-222d Aviation Regiment, 128th Aviation Brigade, stands at the position of attention during the Drill Sergeant of the Year Competition at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, May 11, 2026. Drill sergeants were evaluated on their ability to teach Soldiers drill movements by reciting pitches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thalia Bonte)