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Mandatory Fun

Featured in Promotions

By Jul 15, 2020
News

DoD is eliminating promotion photos and ordering services to review hairstyle regulations in fight against racism

Defense Secretary Mark Esper has announced a series of steps he is taking immediately to combat racism in the ranks
By Jul 8, 2020
News

The Army approved Vindman’s promotion months ago, and cleared him of ‘allegations of misconduct’

The Army found "allegations of misconduct" against Vindman unsubstantiated.
By Nov 2, 2019
News

The Marine Corps ups requirements for sergeant and staff sergeant promotions

"Quite frankly, we can't afford to lose about 30% of our sergeants every single year."
By May 1, 2019
Career

The Army’s new promotion system could mean forced separations for some soldiers

The Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel that will reward qualified soldiers with more rank...
By Apr 25, 2019
News

Troy Black to take over as 19th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps

Sgt. Maj. Troy Black will take over for Sgt. Maj. Ronald Green later this year.
By Jan 11, 2019
News

Speaking Truth To Power: How Promotion Seeking Pollutes Decision-Making

What can we do to counter the negative effects of ambitious promotion seeking? Don't look at your evaluation, speak truth...
By Aug 24, 2018
Opinion

Dear Col. Ned Stark: Take The Offer

An interesting conversation has sprung up in the Air Force regarding the officer promotion system recently, led by the pseudonymous...
By Oct 27, 2017
News

Air Force Colonel Disciplined Over Same-Sex Marriage Beliefs

A highly decorated Kirtland Air Force Base colonel who refused to sign a certificate of appreciation for a retiring master...
By Oct 5, 2016
Career

It’s Not Just Your Imagination: It Really Is Harder For Women To Get Promoted

Equality for women in the workplace comes up all the time in the media, in casual conversation, in sports, and...
By Sep 1, 2016
Transition

How To Deal With Being Passed Over For Promotion

The choice to become a career Army officer is more than just choosing a job. It’s a transition into a...