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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.
By Todd South
Stop staring at my breasts — oh wait, that’s where my rank is
The placement of the rank on the chest is a concern for many women during promotion ceremonies, says the author of this commentary.
By Lt. Col. Rachael Hoagland
Marine Corps increases opportunities to be meritoriously promoted to sergeant
It will create roughly 90 new meritoriously promoted sergeants.
By Philip Athey
Services to consider removing all identifying information from promotion board packets
After photos, names and genders are next to come off of promotion board packets.
‘No more free points’: A look inside the Corps’ upcoming junior Marine promotion system
Marine will be able to compare themselves to all Marines of their rank in their MOS, and also compare themselves against every Marine of the same rank in the Corps.
By Philip Athey
Corps ditching pro/cons for new junior Marine evaluation system
The JEPES system will consist of four equally weighted parts, including warfighting, physical toughness and mental agility.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps officially removes photo requirements for promotion packages
The new policy will take effect Sept. 1.
By Philip Athey
With confirmation of National Guard Bureau honcho, Trump has chosen all Joint Chiefs
Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson was confirmed on Monday as the next chief of the National Guard bureau.
By Harm Venhuizen
Promotion packet photos are out. Name and sex could be next.
In the future, promotion board members may only see a troop's accomplishments when making a decision to select them for promotion.
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, who testified against Trump, announces retirement from the Army
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman will seek retirement, according to his attorney.
Why there are so few GS-10 positions in government
GS-10 positions are one of the least available jobs in the federal government, due in large part to an idiosyncrasy of the position categorization process.
By Jessie Bur