Sgt. Maj. Carlos Ruiz's own journey in the Marine Corps, the issues he plans to take on and the values he hopes to instill in Marines. There's a new sergeant major of the Army. Here's what he told reporters his priorities will be. As Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston prepares to retire, the Army faces a choice: Will they follow the path he's laid out, or turn back? The 16th Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston has provided some memorable quotes during his time as the service's top enlisted soldier. NATO doesn’t send weapons. It sends non-lethal support: fuel, food, medical supplies, body armor, gear to counter mines, chemical and biological threats. The Army's top NCO defended the test after Congress placed it in its sights once more. Passing the Major Richard Star Act has been a priority for veterans advocates this year. Capt. John W. Kurtz's name was removed from the aviation major command screening board list in late 2022. Recruiting remains a challenge, but the service has hit its retention goals for the past four years. “The problem with adult men playing soccer is that they take it too seriously,” the referee reflected. Load More