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Top enlisted soldier says NCOs need to ‘be where your boss isn’t’
"You’re probably not enabling mission command if you’re sitting right next to your boss," said Sergeant Major of the Army Michael A. Grinston.
By Todd South
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What the Army’s top enlisted soldier was like as a drill sergeant
A soldier recounts that time at basic training when Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston completely smoked their platoon.
By James Clark
Sgt. Maj. Grinston talks barracks, ACFT, body fat and mentorship
The new fiscal year brings challenges both old and new for the Army — implementation of a new fitness test, concerns over barracks conditions and more.
By Davis Winkie
After Afghanistan, top enlisted soldier uses Memorial Day to reflect on those still deployed
Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston spent Memorial Day weekend in San Francisco.
Poor progress on women’s issues earns scolding for Army officials in Congress
A House hearing Monday started with pointed questions for Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
By Davis Winkie
The Army’s outgoing leadership: Where the service stands, and where it’s aiming
“We’re not where we need to be," Gen. Mark Milley said of the work toward one of the Army's primary goals.
By Kyle Rempfer