Promotions

Sailors looking to speed up their path to petty officer first class now have some new options.

Beginning this month, the changes apply to all statuses within the enlisted Reserve force.

Col. Jason Lamb, took the stage before a packed audience of airmen with Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly.

House lawmakers have introduced legislative amendments to promote Richard "Dick" Cole and Charles McGee.

A proposed change would creating subgroupings for promotion, putting a greater emphasis on field-specific expertise.

The Navy is rescinding its tradition requiring sailors to have 12 years of blemish-free conduct to rate gold stripes.

The U.S. Army is launching a new merit-based promotion system for enlisted personnel will force out "subpar."

The nomination for 38th commandant of the Marine Corps is set to come this year as Gen. Robert Neller completes his tenure.

Navy leaders will be rewarding more top-notch sailors with merit-based advancements this year.

The new structure is based on merit, not necessarily test scores.