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🎖️ MilitaryTask & PurposeThursday, September 24, 2026 at 2:08 PM UTC1h ago

Top Army drill sergeant says basic training isn’t just about being tough: ‘We have to operate with empathy’

Top Army drill sergeant says basic training isn’t just about being tough: ‘We have to operate with empathy’Photo: Task & Purpose

Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Harrington says it helps as a drill sergeant if you’re “naturally born loud,” but mentoring is at the heart of the job

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Originally published by Task & Purpose. Summary and curation by DutyStation News.

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