Latest "enlisted promotions" stories

Staff sergeant promotion rate hits lowest point since 1996

The Air Force chose 17.4% of eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant, down from last year’s selection rate of 21.1%.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago

Air Force promotions to lieutenant colonel grow more competitive

It's the most competitive round of on-time promotions to lieutenant colonel since the Air Force overhauled its selection process in 2020.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Temporary promotions for enlisted soldiers continuing into fiscal 2023

The Army will continue temporary NCO promotions, but the clock may be ticking on the service's vision for on-demand promotions.

By Davis Winkie

14 months ago

Online promotion tests for enlisted airmen are coming soon

A pilot program for online Weighted Airman Promotion System tests would likely involve multiple bases around the globe.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Chief Bass speaks: Enlisted promotions, developing leaders and creating a culture of respect

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass is looking at everything from how airmen are evaluated and promoted to enlisted training, culture, resiliency and suicide prevention.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force eyes big staff sergeant promotion supplemental due to pandemic

Promotion testing was stopped altogether, and then significantly limited, in spring due to the pandemic.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago