Latest "noncommissioned officer" stories

Nabbing a promotion to senior master sergeant a tad easier in 2023

One in 10 who sought promotion — from a pool of around 16,000 eligible master sergeants — will continue up the ladder.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 days ago

Airmen are congratulated during a staff sergeant release event at Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Oct. 1, 2020. (Airman 1st Class Jacob B. Wrightsman/Air Force)

Promotions to staff sergeant hit lowest rate in over 20 years

The Air Force chose just over 20% of eligible senior airmen to move up the career ladder.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 months ago

Technical sergeant promotion rate plummets to lowest level in a decade

Sixteen percent of nearly 34,000 eligible staff sergeants were tapped for promotion to technical sergeant.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Air Force to promote fewer NCOs in bid to rebalance enlisted corps

"Although this news may be discouraging for some, this revision is absolutely needed,” Air Force personnel boss Lt. Gen. Caroline Miller said.

By Rachel S. Cohen

8 months ago

Chief master sergeant demoted, jailed for sending explicit photos, other misconduct

Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Kohr pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty and failure to obey an order or regulation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Plan to revamp enlisted airmen’s development unveiled

The 28-point proposal lists goals the service hopes to achieve by the end of 2023.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

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