My Name is Staff Sergeant Donta Jones. I was originally trained as a 74 Delta, Chemical Operations Specialist; I'm currently a drill sergeant at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

It's true that a drill sergeant does teach discipline, but that's not all we teach. We're more valuable in building on life skills, teaching life long lessons and essential skills that train a Soldier to go to combat.

I train Soldiers because that's what I love to do, it's why I joined the Army; it's why I stay enlisted. Working hand to hand with Soldiers is one of the greatest gratifications you can ever get. Seeing a Soldier accomplish a task or even move on, get promoted, it's just, it builds a true sense of pride to be a non-commissioned officer.