Photo By Spc. Tynisha Daniel | The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. James I. Hill Jr. and...... read more read more
FORT JACKSON, S.C. – The U.S. Army Drill Sergeant Academy welcomed a new commandant during a change of responsibility ceremony here Feb 01, 2019.
Command Sgt. Maj. James I. Hill became the 29th USADSA Commandant and accepted responsibility as the new senior enlisted leader of the Academy.
CSM Hill joins the USADSA after most recently serving as the Command Sgt. Maj of the 193rd Infantry Brigade (Task Force Bayonet) Fort Jackson. He started his Army career in 1989 as a Anti-Armor Infantry man and enlisted in the U.S. Army in March 1995. During his 22, years of service CSM Hill has held a plethora of assignments, education and leadership positions.
As the new Commandant, CSM Hill takes responsibility of the USADSA to provide qualified NCO’S with specialized training enabling them with the ability to provide a superior, challenging and rewarding transformation to America’s sons and daughters into Soldiers of our Army.
During ceremony, CSM Hill said he was honored and humbled to lead the USADSA team, and thankful for the welcoming received by the USADSA.
“I would like to thank CSM Berry for preparing and executing such a professional and smooth transition, you have my word that I will give a 110% commitment to continue the mission and not lose any ground,” he said.
In parting, outgoing commandant Command Sgt. Maj. Michael L. Berry, who has led the USADSA since November 2018, told the USADSA family it has been a privilege to serve as their leader for the last year.
“I’ve stood in awe at what the DSLs and the cadre of the Drill Sergeant Academy accomplishes on a daily basis. They are all selfless serving leaders. The DSA gives a 110% every day, said CSM Berry.
He thanked the Deputy Commandant, Sergeant Maj. Deedra Perez for providing leadership during some challenging times and the Academy’s Drill Sergeant Leaders and support personnel for a job well done.
“SGM Perez, I have two words to describe you, brilliant and motivating. If there was such a thing as having a PHD is developing drill sergeants you would have it and I wish you the best.”
Command Sgt. Maj. Edward W. Mitchel, Command Sergeant Major United States Army Center for Initial Military Training, hosted the ceremony. During his speech he complimented SGM Perez on the professionalism of her Soldiers and DSLs and reminisced with CSM Berry on his accomplishments during his time as a commandant. He concluded his speech with words of inspiration for CSM Hill.
“CSM Hill has a phenomenal reputation and I have full faith and confidence in his leadership and ability to take the drill sergeant academy to even greater heights; being the commandant is a privilege and you must take every opportunity to provide the leadership our Soldiers and our nation deserves. The CIMT team looks forward to observing you in action. This We’ll Defend.”
| Date Taken: | 02.01.2019 |
| Date Posted: | 03.05.2019 12:58 |
| Story ID: | 312938 |
| Location: | FORT JACKSON, SOUTH CAROLINA, US |
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