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Who will be the 38th commandant of the Marine Corps? It could be one of these generals. (Marine Corps photos)
One of These 5 Marine Corps Generals Could Be the Next Commandant

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

Legalman 1st Class Ashley Dier is pinned by Lt. Jason Bentley, staff judge advocate at Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo, during a frocking ceremony at Fleet Activities Sasebo, on Nov. 29, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo/David R. Krigbaum)
Sailors Will See More Meritorious Promotions in 2019

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

Master sergeant medallions sit on display during the senior noncommissioned officer induction ceremony at the Bay Breeze Event Center Aug. 25, 2017, on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. The ceremony recognized Keesler’s newest senior noncommissioned officers with a candle lighting ceremony and dinner. (Kemberly Groue/Air Force)
Air Force Eliminates Weighted Airman Promotion System Testing for SNCOs

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

DC2(SW) Sher F. Singh, from the USS Anzio (CG-68), re-enlisted aboard the USS Wisconsin (BB-64) in front of members of his command and family (US Navy/Civilian Public Affairs Officer Max Lonzanida)
More Meritorious Promotions, Flexible Careers as Navy Fights to Keep Sailors

Sailors and officers will see more promotions, opportunities to work with outside companies and flexible career options.

Sailors embark the USNS Brittin Oct 24, 2017 to assist in hurricane relief efforts. (U.S. Navy/Logistics Specialist Third Class Petty Officer Kristoffer Malinao)
If Sailors Aren't Ready to Deploy, It'll Soon Affect Their Promotions

Sailors who don't want to see their careers derailed by a missed appointment better keep teeth cleanings on their radars.

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Karl Tinson assists his father, Robert C. Tinson, pin his new rank to his cover in the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., Feb. 1, 2016. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Samantha K. Draughon)
The Military's Officer Promotion System May See Major Shake-Up

The sometimes-rigid officer promotion system could see major shake-ups after Congress approved a series of reforms.

U.S. Air Force Gen. Darren W. McDew, the commander of Air Mobility Command, awards the rank of senior master sergeant to Master Sgt. Brian J. Lovingood, services specialist with the 182nd Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force/Scott Thompson)
Revised Air Force Handbook: OK to Call E-8s 'Senior'

The U.S. Air Force's new enlisted personnel handbook makes it easier to address senior master sergeants.

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