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Marine master sergeant redesignated to first sergeant in pilot program

A U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve member is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant this month as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. Master Sgt. Joseph B.

Marines can be promoted to sergeant much faster under new policy

The change is intended to let larger and more qualified groups of corporals compete for promotion to sergeant, according to ...
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Army first sergeant is on a personal mission to urge cancer screenings after life-threatening diagnosis

WASHINGTON — Matt Vitale had just completed air assault school with the Missouri National Guard in 2017 and was weeks away from mobilizing to the Middle East, when he noticed blood in his stool.
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3-6 Air and Missile Defense Test Detachment holds ceremony for outgoing first sergeant

The 3-6 Air and Missile Defense Test Detachment based at White Sands Missile Range recently held a Relinquish of Responsibility Ceremony for their outgoing first sergeant, First Sgt. James L. Earl on ...
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First sergeant cancer survivor and Eagle Scout candidate aim to increase bone marrow donor registration

Air Force Master Sgt. Brittin Davis has a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. Nine years ago, Davis, a first sergeant for the U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa Warfare Center at ...