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With promotion still blocked, Air Force officer’s eligibility extended

Col. Ben Jonsson's promotion window was set to expire. The Pentagon just granted him another year of eligibility.

By Nikki Wentling

13 months ago

Fewer Marines in the Corps, but more pay for those who stay

The Corps expects to shed a lot of weight in the middle ranks.

3 years ago

Marine Corps to allow some officers to opt out of promotion boards

Here's who qualifies.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Marines unveil new staff noncommissioned officer promotion warrant

A recent panel of senior enlisted Marines found that the identical warrants implied that junior Marines and staff noncommissioned officers had the same roles and responsibilities.

By Philip Athey

3 years ago

Here’s why the Marine Corps is considering returning to promotion photos

Photo removal has led to decreased diversity, according to senior Marine and Navy leaders.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago

Job qualifications coming to Marine Corps junior enlisted performance evaluation system

The pilot program will see military occupational specialty related courses and qualifications count toward 100 points, or 50 percent, of the mental agility pillar.

By Philip Athey

4 years ago