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Feb 22, 2023

The Army posthumously promoted the first black Colonel to General

Rising through the ranks requires a person to demonstrate great leadership, competence, and trust, among other qualities. For some service members, it also requires that they have the strength and…

BYMiguel Ortiz

Feb 22, 2023

BYJessica Manfre

Nov 25, 2020

Army announces historic, ‘temporary promotion policy’ for soldiers

Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston announced a historic new temporary promotion policy for soldiers. The policy is designed to expand on the Army’s ongoing commitment to supporting its…

BYJessica Manfre

Nov 25, 2020

BYMilitary.com

Jun 22, 2020

Navy won’t reinstate Crozier, holds 1-Star’s promotion over poor decision-making

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story and the headline incorrectly stated that Rear Adm. Stuart Baker had been fired. His promotion has been held by the Navy. The N…

BYMilitary.com

Jun 22, 2020

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Apr 29, 2020

Coronavirus will delay promotions for nearly 160,000 sailors

Career advancements will be postponed for more than 159,500 sailors and officers as the Navy cancels selection boards, advancement exams and Reserve drill weekends to try to stem the spr…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

Here’s how the Marine Corps is changing its promotions policies

Corporals need the opportunity to be corporals before they become sergeants. That’s what Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy Black told Marines last week when introducing new enlisted promotion and retention policies. Starting in Ja…

BYMilitary.com

Apr 29, 2020

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020

Bob Dole promoted to Colonel

Longtime politician Bob Dole, who was severely wounded in World War II by German gunfire, was honorably promoted to colonel May 16, 2019, in a private ceremony at the WWII Memorial. Dole, 95, served as a captain in the 10th Mountain Division …

BYUnited States Army

Apr 29, 2020