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FORT BENNING, Ga. - The hour workdays often put in by Army drill sergeants are felt on the homefront, too. Acknowledging the toll it takes on families, post leaders paid tribute earlier this week to the spouses behind the hats.

About turned out Sunday for a drill sergeant spouse appreciation event at Riverside, the home of MG Michael Ferriter and his wife, Margie.

Another family members attended the reception, which featured a concert afterward by the Maneuver Center of Excellence Band on the lawn outside.

The gathering was a joint effort of the nd and th Infantry brigades. Spouses of every Sand Hill drill sergeant were invited to take part, said Ms.

Liz McKenrick, wife of COL Terry McKenrick, the nd Infantry Brigade commander.

"This was (Mrs. Ferriter's) brainchild - she wanted to recognize the hard work of the drill sergeant spouses," she said. "We hope it instills a bigger sense of pride and shows all the wives that people at the to