The change is intended to let larger and more qualified groups of corporals compete for promotion to sergeant, according to ...
A U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve member is the first to change rank from master sergeant to first sergeant this month as part of the new E-8 pilot redesignation initiative. Master Sgt. Joseph B.
The Marine Corps is executing an about-face on a years-old policy that slowed promotion to sergeant, reducing the time Marines must serve before becoming eligible to advance. Beginning Oct. 1, Marines ...