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Awards, why it is good to downgrade or deny them in the Army

I know what you're thinking and you're right. There is a big problem with Soldiers not getting the awards they deserve just because rank

How to Justify an Award in the Army

Can an award be downgraded or denied based on rank? This article shouldn't even exist, but here we are.

68W SLC Tips and Observations

NCOES is becoming increasingly more difficult than in the past and it also weighs much heavier on your career. I want to share with you some

Part 1 Education How to get promoted to SFC in the Army

If you don't have an Associates degree as a Sergeant First Class, you are below 51.7% of your peer group. If you don't have a Bachelors, you

Part 2 Schools and Courses How to get promoted to SFC in the Army

What else can you do that will be more prestigious and get you a better spot on the OML? Think about nominative assignments that require an

Part 3 SRB How to get promoted to SFC in the Army

You should be getting paid more than you are and you know you could make a difference and do it better. It's time to work towards promotion

Part 4 Board File How to get promoted to SFC in the Army

You're tired of watching the Platoon Sergeant sit in the office watching YouTube and perusing Facebook while you slave away making sure that

Part 4 Board How to get promoted to SSG in the Army

You're tired of watching the Platoon Sergeant and Staff Sergeants sit in the office while you slave away working in the motorpool and doing