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2009 - The Year of the Noncommissioned Officer

 


News Archives

    January 2010


  • Sgt. Morales Club makes a comeback at Hohenfels

    • December 2009


  • NCO pays it forward, earns Soldier's Medal
  • Guard infantry NCO acts as mentor
  • Washington Capitals honor Soldiers
  • Four NCOs get medals for combat valor
  • Anderson: carrying the load
  • Year of the NCO in review
  • Humble Hero
  • 7th Army JMTC concludes "Year of the NCO" with culminating celebration
  • Keeping the best and brightest
  • Teaming up for a military Christmas
  • Looking back on the Year of the NCO
  • NCOs rescue mom, child from wreck
  • Persistence key to success
  • NCO continues family tradition of service
  • NCO Essay: Amid chaos and calamity, Soldier earns honor
  • Newlin: 'Set the example'
  • Airborne NCO awarded Silver Star Medal for heroism
  • NCO, Soldier of the Year get out-of-this-world experience

    • November 2009


  • Sergeant major of Army visits Hohenfels Soldiers
  • Year of the NCO: 'It's about taking care of Soldiers'
  • Senior enlisted leaders meet with NCO mentors, advisors in Liberia
  • Army's oldest NCO academy celebrates 60 years of excellence
  • Soto: 'Strive for your goals'
  • APG NCO has lead in local production of 'Rent'
  • Presidio Observes National American Indian Heritage Month
  • Brown: 'Be above the rest'
  • Fort McCoy Noncommissioned Officer Academy leaders honored at retirement ceremony
  • Army's longest serving female command sergeant major retires
  • Army NCO assumes joint leadership role at USTRANSCOM
  • First Army sergeant earns honors at Basic NCO Course
  • Keeping good Soldiers in boots
  • Hodges: 'Always excel'
  • NETCOM Soldier's long road leads her down path to success
  • NCO relates experience as Tomb Guard
  • Green: Focus on serving
  • Noncommissioned officer defies odds to achieve, mentor subordinates
  • 2008 U.S. Army Europe Soldier of the Year trading in chevrons for gold bars
  • JMTC Soldier's experience at sea helped him become a better NCO
  • ASC Soldiers help make house a home
  • ASC Reserve Soldiers test during STX

    • October 2009


  • BTO: West Point NCOs are a vital part of cadet learning experience
  • Former enlisted Soldier feels status quo is never good enough
  • Drill sergeant saves Soldier's life
  • Pry: Don't quit, keep going
  • Army Senior Enlisted Leaders discuss NCO development and ARFORGEN
  • Year of the NCO: Wounded warrior continues to lead
  • AFRICOM Command Sgt. Major is welcomed by Natural Fire 10 partner nations
  • Year of the NCO: Command Sergeants Major, senior trainer
  • Year of the NCO: Junior NCOs train, learn at Warrior Leader Course
  • Thibeault: 'attitude of integrity'
  • Honoring West Point NCOs, WTU with a tailgate
  • Year of the NCO: Guidance on promotion through NCO Corps
  • Everyday hero, the noncommissioned officer
  • RDECOM CSM recognized by Hispanic engineers
  • APG DENTAC NCO helps keep Soldiers mission ready
  • Natick Soldiers win Leapfest
  • Chaplain assistants are more than just bodyguards
  • On Patrol: 4-25 BCT NCOs lead the way
  • Year of the NCO: Distinguished Service Cross recipient outlines keys to success
  • Brittain: 'Always set goals'
  • The backbone
  • Combined Arms Center CSM praises NCO training, experience
  • Year of the NCO: NCOs the reason USAMU is the 'Home of Champions'
  • NCO Spotlight for October- Sgt. Terence Miller
  • Soldier inspires teens in Uganda
  • Chaplain assistants fill time-honored role in Afghanistan
  • Sergeant major leaves 'Silver' lining in legacy
  • Mentoring the next generation
  • Senior CBRNE Soldier begins to 'fade away'
  • ATC staff sergeant earns honor at Basic NCO Course; grateful for chance to help today's, tomorrow's Soldiers
  • Year of the NCO speaker at Fort McCoy exemplifies 'train as you fight'
  • USASMA commandant speaks to changes in NCO development
  • Commentary: NCOs lead in the S&T community
  • JMTC Soldier is Army's top NCO for 2009
  • Army leaders discuss leader development at AUSA
  • TRADOC debuts Institute for NCO Professional Development at AUSA
  • NCO driven by desire to excel
  • Warrior Leader Course builds next generation of NCO leaders

    • September 2009


  • U.S. Army Europe inducts 5 Soldiers into prestigious NCO club
  • Hernandez: 'Take initiative'
  • NCO conveys pride in his Hispanic heritage
  • First female commandant takes reins at Drill Sergeant School
  • Army's top NCO visits Fort Jackson, talks about leadership, transformation
  • NCO Spotlight: 'Strive to be your best every day'
  • NCO Spotlight: Staff Sgt. Matthew Beach
  • 2nd Armored Division Veterans Visit Chièvres Air Base
  • President signs into law Joint Resolution of Congress "Recognizing the service, sacrifice, honor, and professionalism of the Noncommissioned Officers of the United States Army"
  • Retired NCO reflects on lessons learned in uniform
  • Dudzienski: 'Find a good mentor'
  • Army Field Band Soldier-Musicians make sweet music together
  • Obstacle course, Alaska style
  • Alaska Soldiers dive into water survival training
  • Fort Bragg couple tackles Army life, deployments with dose of humor, commitment to one another, mission
  • NCO uses diverse experience to train Soldiers for combat
  • 'Soldiers' NCO' earns Medal of Honor for heroic deeds in Afghanistan
  • Tower NCO watches over the training skies and fellow Soldiers
  • New NCOs to be honored at ceremony
  • Blackmon: 'Never be complacent'
  • New NCO Sets the standard
  • Decorated veteran leads West Point Corps of Cadets
  • Duran is first Army AIT Platoon Sergeant of the Year
  • Crespo: 'Army not just for show'

    • August 2009


  • MEDDAC inducts NCOs: New leaders reflect, step up
  • NATO Allied Command Operations welcomes new senior NCO
  • Evans: 'Live the Army values'
  • TRADOC hosts first Platoon Sergeant of the Year competition
  • SGT Quinones promotion
  • West Point staff sergeant rescues children
  • A Day in the life of the West Point Band
  • PTA command sergeant major takes on new challenges
  • They're our backbone, not just this year
  • Johnson: 'Always try to improve'
  • Gymnast-turned-Soldier carries comrades to safety
  • 69th ADA Top-notch NCO is a Chaplain Assistant
  • A Hero's Welcome: 82nd Airborne Veterans go all out to bring wounded warriors to convention in Indianapolis
  • Top NCOs, Soldiers compete for Best Warrior
  • Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers welcomed to NCO corps together
  • Building the NCO Backbone
  • U.S. Army sergeant major helps man from mangled car
  • Motor sergeant earns prestigious recruiting award
  • Rock-steady symbol unveiled at Painted Rocks
  • Year of the NCO: McCoy personnel participate in pre-game activities
  • U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy shifts focus of curriculum
  • Local Alaska community honors USARPAC NCO of the Year
  • Hernandez: 'Never give up.'
  • NCOs put on a new face for a changing Army
  • Army's top sergeant visits COB Basra
  • Wounded warrior promotes his hero to sergeant
  • Drive, loyalty winning combination for Adjutant Corps Soldier of the Year
  • Educated Soldiers win wars, TRADOC tells educators
  • Former drill sergeant takes equal opportunity guidance to heart
  • King continues to make history
  • West Point Holds 'Year of the NCO' Concert
  • NCO first to receive Pace Award
  • For first time, medical recruiter named best
  • Yongsan NCO wins worldwide motorcycle giveaway
  • FORSCOM - Year of the NCO
  • Year of the NCO: Brussels staff sergeant sets high standards
  • NCOs learn leadership traits from execs, humorist

    • July 2009


  • Europe-based Soldiers learn to lead troops into battle
  • Army picks first female commandant to lead Drill Sergeant School
  • Barnard: 'Learn as you go'
  • Gary Sinise and Lt. Dan Band join West Point band for special concert
  • Task Force Strike supports West Point training mission
  • Army helps cook up catering career
  • Clowning around: Soldier spends off-duty time entertaining community
  • Army Materiel Command NCO and Soldier of the Year "Best Warrior" Competition 2009
  • U.S. Army Africa, U.S. Africa Command NCOs mentor Ethiopian soldiers
  • Hayes embodies 'can-do' attitude
  • Former post CSM has storied history
  • Year of the NCO: three-time Iraq vet continues to lead
  • Fort McCoy Garrison Soldiers dedicate installation's new flagpole
  • Army Reserve Sergeant Major serves 40 years
  • Year of the NCO: WLC instructor learns by teaching tomorrow's NCOs
  • Jazz Ambassador vies for top honors at Cab Calloway competition
  • OPFOR NCO plays bad guys to help the good guys win
  • Red Leg NCOS set sights on defeating obstacle course
  • 'Grill Sergeant' feeds FOX and Friends
  • Soldier in Focus: Cpl. Brett Montiville
  • Gary Sinise and his Lt. Dan Band to Perform at West Point
  • Grill sergeant promotes Pentagon Channel cooking show
  • McLaughlin: Set goals, keep focus
  • NCOs, Army Reserve honored in display
  • NCO keeps Grafenwoehr ranges safe for training Soldiers
  • Year of the NCO: First sergeant, train those lieutenants
  • Pushing Fear Aside . . .
  • Top-notch honor: 3-13 NCO named Army Times Soldier of the Year
  • Schmitt: Be good at what you do
  • Sgt. Audie Murphy Club serves as elite organization for NCOs
  • Sergeant Major of the Army visits Alaska troops, families
  • Windy City NCO wants to be part of history
  • NCO tackles difficult, sensitive job in hopes of providing better protection for Soldiers
  • FORSCOM Soldier, Family celebrate July 4th with President at White House
  • Army names next DSS commandant
  • Funeral Honors team brings dignity, honor to fallen veterans
  • Year of the NCO: 'Practice what you preach'
  • 1st AML senior NCO embodies spirit of the year
  • Medical NCO proud to serve
  • 'it's nothing personal'
  • PSD Personality
  • NCO Chaplain's Assistant a force multiplier for command's religious program
  • Shaping tomorrow's leaders drives JMTC's NCO of the Year
  • Music and military make for Mormino matrimony
  • Culbertson embraces leadership role
  • Faith, guidance inspire Goodwin
  • NCO firefighter ties together German and American community
  • The Volunteers Rock Country USA

    • June 2009


  • The United States Army Field Band rocks the Midwest
  • NCO awarded Silver Star for courage under fire in Afghanistan
  • First-ever NCO commandant takes reigns of Sergeants Major Academy
  • Drill sergeant competition sees camaraderie amid challenge
  • Army Field Band shares stage with Jazz greats
  • FORSCOM: 'Back to basics' for Year of NCO
  • U.S. Army Sustainment Command NCO of the Year Competition
  • The United States Army Field Band Noncommissioned Officer Shares Heritage, Selfless Service Through Music
  • Army names top drill sergeants for 2009
  • Sergeant Audie Murphy Club inducts new members
  • Army's senior NCO addresses Soldier issues during Wiesbaden visit
  • Williams: Pursue an education
  • Prayer luncheon celebrates Year of the NCO
  • Sibling rivalry persuades NCO to enlist
  • Commentary: Army's NCOs earned year and much more
  • European Training Command Selects Soldier and NCO of the Year
  • NCOs band together to assist local food bank
  • Community Steps Out to Honor Armed Forces
  • Yongsan NCO wins region title
  • NCO lives up to Creed by being positive influence
  • Fort Lewis Soldiers celebrate 234 years of Army history
  • Fort Lewis Soldiers in Iraq celebrate Army Birthday, reflect on changes
  • NCO taking reenlistment to new heights
  • Combatives instructor fighting to make a difference for junior Soldiers
  • Palin resolves to make 2009 Year of the Noncommissioned Officer in Alaska
  • Fort Jackson Soldier earns Silver Star
  • Heard: Soldiers should be adaptive
  • NCO, Family prepare to move in West Point's first renovated on-post house
  • Today's Soldiers honor forebearers with authentic costumes
  • Fort Leavenworth SAMC plants garden at Dragoon Wall
  • Alaska supports Army kids, NCOs
  • Carlisle Barracks, Army War College family celebrates Army birthday
  • 304th MI BN perfects Warrior Tasks, "Spatial Awareness".
  • United States Army, Pacific names NCO, Soldier of the Year
  • Drill sergeants to compete for top Army title at Forts Monroe and Eustis June 21-26
  • Sergeant Major Academy seeks input on name change
  • Army chaplain assistants celebrate century of selfless servitude to Soldiers, community
  • Fort Leavenworth troops named Combined Arms Center NCO, Soldier of the Year
  • Oldest NCO Academy in the Army molds tomorrow's leaders
  • Celebrating the Army's 234th birthday in Wiesbaden
  • Retiring command sergeant major credits, thanks NCOs, Soldiers for successful career
  • Brussels NCO Attains Education Milestone
  • Preston shares lessons learned with Army War College grads, NCOs
  • 'Top' Carr drives on; First Sergeant becomes Sergeant Major
  • NCO Spotlight - US Army Band vocalist believes in adapting
  • MEDDAC NCOs display fitness, marksmanship, leadership
  • Top NCO, Top Soldier selected to represent USASMDC/ARSTRAT at DA Best Warrior Competition
  • Louisiana NCO laid to rest almost 67 years after leaving home
  • NCO Shares Journey of Faith Through Written Word
  • Fernandez: Learn from good leaders

    • May 2009


  • White, Boatwright IMCOM-Europe top NCO, Soldier
  • Year of the NCO: Sergeant first class
  • NCO Shares His Love of the Army With School Children
  • Staff sergeant's secondary mission is singing
  • Cambodian native serves America while remembering Asian heritage
  • First Army leadership conference teaches students skills for life
  • Internet forum helps NCOs share information
  • Run, sergeant, run!
  • Former Mr. America, NYPD officer continues service
  • Last Block of Instruction for NCO
  • Fort Leavenworth selects top Soldier, NCO of Year
  • Solid support is Lopez' motivation
  • Fort McCoy Year of the NCO speaker used training as springboard
  • 84th Training Command NCO recognized at Fort McCoy during Asian-Pacific Month
  • Army recognizes former NCOs in Congress
  • NCOs inducted into Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame
  • 'Best of the Best:' 20th Support Command (CBRNE) selects NCO, Soldier of the Year
  • APG Post chapel hails senior NCOs
  • USAG NCOs seek 'leadership in training' through history
  • Sergeant Major Academy class graduates
  • NCOs lead the way at USARAK NCO Academy
  • Columbia South Carolina Mayor Issues Year of NCO Proclamation
  • Becoming the Backbone of the Army
  • West Point Band NCOs play key role during Grad Week
  • NCO Saves Soldier, Credits Army Training
  • Area Native Grows Up as NCO in Army
  • DSoY credits family for success
  • 1CD Rear Det. SGM teaches students lesson in values
  • NCO 'D.A.R.E.s' local kids away from drugs
  • 21st NCO epitomizes what being an NCO is all about
  • NCO survives attack, fights to continue his Army service
  • Steel Knight Soldiers presence discourages enemy in Mutanabi neighborhood
  • Paratroopers compete to be the best in the NCO of the Year competition
  • U.S. Army Africa NCO mentors and motivates
  • U.S. Africa Command Visits Soldiers in Vicenza
  • Fort Campbell engineers use explosives to deter enemy
  • NCO commended for flexibility, versatility
  • 94th AAMDC competition weeds out top NCO, Soldier of Year
  • 2009 Mid-America Army Ball to celebrate 234 years of service
  • Washington: Do the right thing
  • Fort Campbell "Strike" Soldiers strive for coveted field medical badge
  • Year of the NCO: For the love of the Army
  • Brussels Soldiers Thank Belgian Children
  • NATO NCOs gather to strengthen corps
  • United States Disciplinary Barracks welcomes new senior NCO
  • Fort Leavenworth Veterinary NCO returns from Afghanistan
  • Year of the NCO: 1st MEB Soldier doesn't waver; manages motor pool with passion
  • Fort Knox drill sergeant represents NCOs of the present
  • Retired NCO a champion in and out of the Army: Puerto Rico National Champion in racquetball

    • April 2009


  • Year of the NCO Commentary: 'Do You Know the NCO Creed?'
  • The Lifeblood Of Our All-Volunteer Army
  • NCO balances roles as leader, Family guy
  • 101st Soldier, Nashville native makes most of deployment
  • Medics put to test on Fort Campbell as they try for coveted expert badge
  • NCO of Quarter Competitors Pushed to Limit
  • THE 'WRIGHT' example for an NCO
  • Taji Sustainers inducted into NCO corps
  • NCO reenlistment captures essence of CBRNE Command
  • Former POW provides unique perspective to NCO Academy students
  • Hawaii-based Soldiers Inducted into Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
  • NCO honored as a "Hometown Hero"
  • NCO Receives Bronze Star
  • Wounded Warrior NCO Returns to Qualification Range
  • Brussels NCO Has Ringside View at NATO Summit
  • Sisters on the battlefiled
  • Finance Soldiers join the NCO Corps
  • Logistics sergeant major talks shop with Liberian troops
  • King of the drill: 1-13 Soldier seizes this year's DSoY title
  • Soldier receives Soldier's Medal for saving young boy in Afghanistan
  • Mettle test: Drill sergeants compete for title
  • Preston recognizes NCO success
  • Guiding Soldiers in the field, on the court
  • 16th Sustainment Brigade welcomes nineteen Soldiers into NCO Corps
  • NCOs of "Pershing's Own" recognized by Army Secretary
  • Soldier gives NCO 'gift of life' at Walter Reed
  • SMA delivers Year of the NCO message at Fort Gordon
  • 600 Soldiers join Year of the NCO 5K run
  • 'I teach my Soldiers what was taught to me by my NCO's'
  • Monroe tribute includes fun run, NCO briefing
  • Picatinny inducts NCOs into elite brotherhood
  • NCOs guide German counterparts through weapons training
  • Fort Lee to Start Chapter Dedicated to Sgt. Audie Murphy
  • 'Top' takes care of Soldiers, molds, mentors them
  • Fort Campbell senior NCOs transfer responsibility
  • IMCOM, FSH celebrate the Year of the NCO
  • Yongsan Soldiers enter NCO corps with rite of passage
  • Faces of Strength: Sgt. David Dasilma
  • Soldier claims 'Best Warrior-NCO of the Year' victory
  • Fort Drum NCOs discuss role at round-table meeting
  • Sgt. Christopher Miller receives David L. Clark leadership award
  • Day of the Sniper: 'Million dollar' shot clears road in Iraq
  • NCOs are 'backbone' of the Army
  • Honoring Those Behind the Soldier
  • Phelan honored as RDECOM NCO of the Year
  • Paratroopers contend to enter elite NCO Club
  • Phelan honored as RDECOM NCO of the Year
  • Staff Sgt. Richard Smith - Assisting the Iraqi people, NCO's Army career comes full circle
  • Personnel sergeant re-enlists during the Year of NCO
  • A physical fitness family
  • Two thumbs up - Book reading brings CSM Mann, Picerne reps to Ware Elementary
  • Army South sponsors classroom at Sergeants Major Academy
  • NCO publishes poetry book 'From Within' while deployed
  • NCOs over Civilians in bowling tournament
  • Command Sergeant Major of the Army Reserve speaks to Fort McCoy NCO Academy Warrior Leader Course
  • Fort McCoy schedules special Year of the NCO event, speaker
  • Sergeant major retires after serving 30 years
  • 3rd MDSC NCOs read at Church Street Elementary
  • Noncommissioned Officer Won't Let Words Stop Him
  • Fort Leavenworth MEDDAC NCO overcomes issues to become leader
  • Fort Leavenworth Soldiers train hard to earn German badge
  • AMEDDC&S NCOs honor WWII heroes
  • Commentary: Here's to those senior NCOs - best of the best
  • Fort Campbell Soldiers back at home
  • CSA emphasizes Army 'Year of the NCO'
  • Florida School Dedicated In Honor of SFC Paul R. Smith
  • 'Strike' NCOs, Soldiers vie for top honors
  • Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center selects NCO of the Year
  • Transportation Soldiers compete to be named NCO of the Year
  • 'You have to do everything honorably, to the best of your ability - with no regrets'
  • Drill Sergeants debunk myths
  • West Point NCOs Volunteer Counseling Skills to Cadets
  • Soldiers run to remember fallen hero: Sgt. 1st Class Paul R. Smith Memorial Run
  • Tradition, mission link NCO, K9
  • Commentary: Army's 'backbone' provides its life blood
  • Fort Benning names Drill Sergeant of the Year
  • Military Police, support elements develop leadership skills through arduous training
  • Faithful food servant retires: 'More than 50 years is enough!'
  • Single Troops Discover a Model Universe
  • Fort Gordon 2009 NCO of the Year pursues Army values
  • Diversity of NCO Corps Stretches Beyond Army Green
  • Teaching on, off the court

    • March 2009


  • Fort Carson CG re-ups NCOs
  • Physical fitness takes March training spotlight
  • Sergeants' Time Training at the Obstacle Course
  • Spotlight NCO: Sgt. 1st Class Susan Fernandez
  • Year of the NCO Review highlights contributions of the Army's NCOs
  • Senior NCO guest for Women's History Month event
  • Feelin' the burn: Picatinny Soldiers sweat it out with Marines
  • What's an NCO? 'More bang for buck than all else in Army'
  • West Point NCO Induction Ceremony
  • NCO Academy develops stronger IA leaders
  • Sergeants thrive on challenges, enjoy leading Soldiers
  • Quartermaster Duo Earn Honors
  • Fort McCoy senior NCO honored for all-around record, setting example
  • Year of the NCO: Stars of Progress
  • Quartermaster NCO Willing to Lose, But Determined to Win
  • Commentary: SAMC induction not a 'ticket punch' event
  • Commentary: Thank an NCO today
  • NCOs: Values-based pros, Army's precious resource
  • West Point's Mays selfless in his duty with team and as TAC NCO
  • Drill sergeants have one of the most import NCO roles - training Soldiers
  • Medical NCOs through history
  • Year of the NCO Sgt. Heacock
  • IMCOM-Europe command sergeant major visits Benelux
  • NCO leads at work, home, in community
  • Positively powerful: Staff sergeant finds family in Army
  • New base tribute to fallen hero
  • NCOs step up, present unique color guard
  • Year of the NCO celebrated at Red Cloud
  • 5th Signal Command welcomes new command sergeant major
  • The United States Army Field Band Soldier-Musician Wins State-Level Award for Musical Composition
  • RDECOM NCOs gather at APG for quarterly training
  • Sergeant reflects on fateful day
  • Fort Sill Drill Sergeant of the Year suffers from TBI
  • U.S. Army Garrison Livorno 2009 NCO Induction ceremony
  • Warrior Combat Reset Program gets NCO back on track
  • Spotlight NCO: Sgt. Adam L. Forth (U.S. Army Alaska)
  • NCO teaches bistro cooking in the barracks
  • Noncommissioned officers must be experts in their field
  • SMA celebrates Year of the NCO at 8th annual ATSC workshop
  • Faces of Strength: Sgt. 1st Class Agustin Mendez
  • Sergeant earns Silver Star for charging into face of enemy during ambush in Afghanistan
  • Year of the NCO: 'No better job'
  • Setting Example for Young Soldiers with Dedication to Cause
  • Picatinny Arsenal kicks of the Year of the NCO
  • Fort Leavenworth celebrates Year of the NCO
  • Army's top medic visits "Lifeline" crew
  • Sergeant Major of Army offers advice at Fort Leavenworth
  • Commentary: Officer recalls NCO mentoring new battalion S4
  • NCO serves as 'backbone' for suicide prevention training
  • Spotlight NCO: SSG Sean G. Bailey (U.S. Army Alaska)
  • Chief of Staff meet NCOs, spouses on Fort Campbell
  • Casey pins awards on Fort Campbell Soldiers
  • "Selfless" 1SG to donate kidney to 10-year-old
  • Cavalry Troop "Top" NCO Takes Care of Soldiers
  • 'Being an NCO means having pride, taking care of the Soldiers, leadership'
  • RDECOM top NCO sees promise in the Year of the NCO
  • Sustainers compete for the 3d ESC NCO/Soldier of the Quarter
  • Safety NCO plays big role in bringing the HEAT
  • Engineer, medic named installation NCO, Soldier of Quarter
  • Belvoir welcomes new additions to NCO Corps
  • APG kicks off Year of the NCO celebration
  • APG & RDECOM top NCO sees promise in Year of NCO
  • 20th SUPCOM NCO speaks to legislators
  • Fort Bragg Staff Sergeant earns career counselor of the year
  • Corporal: Stepping into the world of NCOs
  • Command sergeants major kick off Year of the NCO at Hohenfels
  • Florida selects NCO and Soldier of the Year
  • Bamberg units recognize Year of the NCO
  • Top NCOs comprise Fort Leavenworth Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
  • NCOs keep government leaders moving around D.C.
  • Fort Sill "NCO Backbone Ball" Stresses Key Role of NCOs
  • Army NCO History (Part 1): American Revolution
  • Army NCO History (Part 2): War of 1812 & Mexican-American War
  • Army NCO History (Part 3): Civil War
  • Army NCO History (Part 5): World War I
  • Army NCO History (Part 6): World War II
  • Army NCO History (Part 7): Korean and Vietnam Wars
  • Army NCO History (Part 8): Post Vietnam, 1980s and 90s
  • Army NCO History (Part 9): OEF, OIF and the future of the NCO
  • Leading the way in the Year of the NCO
  • 550 Troops Gather for Year of the NCO Community Run
  • Dagger Soldier earns citizenship
  • Female First Sergeants Lead Post Soldiers
  • Soldier in Focus - SFC Glenn Sierra: Shark wrangler, journalist, combat engineer
  • BCTC named for Soldier's Soldier
  • The Year of the NCO kicks off in Junction City, Kansas
  • MND-B NCO keeps 'Dragons' firing
  • NSSC Scores Touchdown with Year of the NCO Kickoff Event
  • SMA visits servicemembers, kicks off 'Year of the NCO' in Europe
  • From 'hot-headed private' to first sergeant, company senior noncommissioned officer is link to past, future of NCO Corps
  • Year of the NCO: Coaching teams, leading Soldiers is much the same
  • Sergeant Major of the Army addresses area servicemembers during Year of the NCO event in Kaiserslautern
  • Army puts the stars on two of Schweinfurt's top NCOs
  • NCOs influence Fort Leavenworth chaplain's decision to join Army
  • Female first sergeants lead Fort Leavenworth Soldiers
  • West Point WTU signs Army Warrior Health-Care Covenant
  • Fort Buchanan's Year of the NCO Kick-Off
  • Rocky Promoted as Installation Celebrates Year of NCO
  • Picatinny Arsenal NCO oath
  • Sgt. Major of Army visits McPherson
  • McCaffrey tells Fort Lewis audience experienced NCOs one of Army's 'great strengths'
  • Evaluation earns Fort Lewis' USAR NCO Academy excellence award
  • Commentary: NCOs - making Soldiers the best they can be
  • Year of the NCO - SGM (R) Gordon Niederhauser
  • Spotlight NCO - Staff Sgt. Richard Reveles
  • SMA visits servicemembers, kicks off 'Year of the NCO' in Europe
  • Spotlight NCO - Sgt. Olanda Thompson
  • Kaiserslautern kicks off Year of NCO
  • NCOs and community leaders recognized at Winter AUSA Symposium
  • "Balls of the Eagle" conducts semi-annual Gunners Test
  • Strike Soldiers complete 'First Responder' Course
  • Year of the NCO: Fort Hood celebrates Year of the NCO with plenty of backbone
  • Year of the Noncommissioned Officer: Induction ceremony a rite of passage that symbolizes dedication to duty
  • Fort Campbell kicks off Year of the NCO
  • Top division enlisted leader meets with senior NCOs
  • "Iron Brigade" Soldier, NCO of the Year
  • Fort Bragg sniper, NCO refuses to be stopped
  • SMA Kenneth O. Preston Reconizes Tampa NCO of the Year
  • U.S. Army Africa pays tribute to Year of the NCO
  • Education key component to Year of the NCO
  • Army NCO Makes Difference in Brussels
  • March Spotlight: Staff Sergeant Danny Mallory II
  • Army Reserve senior NCO promotion board selects future leaders
  • Longknife commander, NCO recognized for valor
  • Banner year for USAG Schinnen NCOs

    • February 2009


  • JMTC Honors History of the NCO Corps
  • Detroit Arsenal NCO speaks to students about military service
  • Army Reserve NCOs lead 100th Army Band
  • Fort Leonard Wood Celebrates 'Year of the NCO'
  • Commentary: NCO that changed my life
  • Wagonmasters leaders sit down to talk
  • "No One Is More Professional Than I...", Japanese CSM Takes Part in Promotion Ceremony
  • Drillsergeant appreciates Year of the NCO
  • Sergeant Captures Crooks in Honolulu
  • SMA keynote address at AUSA Breakfast
  • Year of the NCO Fun Run
  • Hawaii passes "Year of the NCO 2009" State resolution
  • NCO volunteers as youth wrestling coach
  • Knox debuts Year of the NCO
  • "Iron Brigade" Soldiers strive for SGT Morales induction
  • 3rd ID Salutes Year of the NCO
  • Exploring the Army's diversity with a seasoned NCO
  • Command Sgt. Maj. of Army Reserve observes Black History Month at Mosby Reserve Center
  • West Point Classes of 1960 and 2010 connect on PME
  • 2 NCOs selected for Fort Leavenworth Hall of Fame induction
  • Major recalls service as an NCO
  • Fort Lee NCOs Affirm Responsibilities
  • Fort Monmouth ceremony celebrates the Army's 'Year of the NCO'
  • Master sergeant looks back on career of hard work, perseverance
  • Mannheim Community kicks off Year of the NCO
  • Presidio platoon sergeant shares experiences, joys of job
  • Soldier in Focus- Sgt. 1st Class Johnson
  • Year of the NCO: Proud 96th Trans NCO leads the way
  • 56th IBCT promotes newest NCO
  • 'You should think four or five steps ahead'
  • 'You've got to be patient, listen to your Soldiers'
  • 'Prepare your Soldiers to fill your shoes'
  • APG NCO leaves behind lasting impressions
  • Command Sergeant Major speaks to grads
  • Photos: "First Lightning" hone skills with IA partners
  • 'Journal for Jordan' passes on NCO's legacy to son
  • Rohbock adds world championship silver medal to resume
  • 81st RSC Wildcats fine tune land navigation, Soldier skills
  • Fort Lewis Tax Center 'new experience' for NCO
  • For love of the sport
  • NCOs lead the Cobra Gold way
  • Year of the NCO: Quarterly competitions highlight honorees
  • Fort Carson NCO Saves Cadet's Life
  • NCOs charge to the top
  • Retired NCO Inspires Another Military Career
  • NCO Enjoys Career as General's Chef
  • Year of the NCO, engaged III Corps Leaders: Eleven 4th BCT Soldiers step up to lead in 1st Cav Div
  • NCO Assists Soldier During Difficult Time
  • Fort Leavenworth NCO has Unique Mission as Mental Health Specialist for US Disciplinary Barracks
  • Lead the way: A top ranking Soldier weighs in on the makings of a good mentor
  • Message to new NCOs: 'step out and lead'
  • Heidelberg Soldiers named 2009's best NCO and Soldier warriors in Europe Regional Medical Command
  • NCOs head to Capitol Hill
  • EOD NCOs Awarded Purple Hearts
  • Duty still calls 19 years later to Fort Dix NCO
  • Faces of Strength: Sgt. Jamin Bassette
  • Year of the NCO: Iraq duty leads to personal, professional growth for 1st Armored Division Soldier
  • Corporals have been leading for 234 years
  • Year of the NCO: Corporal to Sergeant Major of the Army
  • Fort Sill NCO explains role
  • Sill NCO earns volunteer award
  • Space Soldiers inducted into NCO Corps
  • NCO throws bank robber for loop in Texas
  • Dental command names year's best at Fort Lewis
  • Fort Lewis paralegals compete for bragging rights
  • Noncommissioned officer's career takes a presidential turn
  • Marne Soldier Recognized During Year of the NCO
  • Year of the NCO: Mechanic teaches new troops tools for success
  • Year of the NCO features Staff Sgt. Boydston
  • Local Soldier honored by 35th Brigade for contributions to engineering
  • Black History Month: CSM Reflects on Significant Leaders, Diversity
  • Year of the NCO kickoff at Fort Meade
  • MDB supply sergeant supports others despite personal loss
  • 704th Military Intelligence Soldiers join ranks of NCO Corps
  • Reserve NCO leads students, Soldiers
  • President Obama reaches out to senior NCOs
  • Screaming Eagle spouses shape up
  • Huachuca NCO of the Year trains, leads from front
  • Army Transforms NCO Corps with New Initiatives
  • NCO Academy teaches leadership in virtual environment
  • Induction Ceremony Welcomes New NCOs to the Ranks
  • Wagonmaster Leaders Sit Down to Talk
  • NCO celebrates unique Martin Luther King Holiday
  • 69th ADA leaders renew emphasis on NCO education
  • Year of the NCO, Engaged III Corps Leaders
  • "Dagger" Mechanic Makes Mid-tour Switch
  • SETAF NCO honored for bravery
  • Sergeants Major visit LBJ's home - Year of the NCO
  • AMEDD NCO Builds Pharmacy for Soldiers
  • NCO Academy Hosts Cub Scouts at Retreat
  • Year of the NCO: Retired NCOs remember
  • Army rededicates Buffalo Soldier display
  • Fort Bragg NCO Re-enlists on mortar range
  • Junior NCOs take the lead
  • NCO Corps 'Heart and Soul' of Army Guard
  • SGM retires after 30 years of active duty
  • Sergeant major of Army testifies on Capitol Hill
  • 704th Military Intelligence Soldiers join ranks of NCO Corps
  • Old Guard Soldier Named 2008 Career Counselor of the Year
  • Obama Meets with Enlisted Leaders
  • NCO Induction Ceremony at Camp Bondsteel

    • January 2009


  • IMCOM-E top enlisted delivers NCO messages during K-town visit
  • Red Cross honors Fort Lewis Soldier for heroic actions in Iraq
  • President to Meet with Senior Enlisted Advisors at White House
  • Army farewells former SMA Bainbridge with honors
  • Army Farewells Former SMA Bainbridge with Honors
  • Alaska Army Guardsman Prepares for Iditarod
  • Famous Boxer Becomes National Guardsman
  • Army Guard 'Fundamentally Different' Now
  • Commentary - Good NCOs: You Know Them When You See Them
  • Guam Guard to Promote 1st Female Sergeant Major
  • Welcome to the NCO Corps
  • Presidential Dance
  • West Point NCO responsible for cadet drill
  • CSA praises NCOs, says two more tough years ahead
  • Faces of Strength: Staff Sgt. Carla Bolden
  • Fort Gordon NCO/Audie Murphy Induction Ceremony
  • Army Guard Launches First Military Reality TV Program
  • Army Launches "Year of the NCO" Observance
  • Laud 'noncom' commitment in 2009: Year of the NCO
  • Career Counselors Keep Army "Strong"
  • SMA: 'NCOs, the glue that holds the Army together'
  • Continuing Progress as the "Year of the NCO" Approaches
  • Senior Army Leaders kickoff 'Year of the NCO' at Fort Bliss
  • Army leaders kick off 'Year of the NCO' at Texas installation
  • Soldier Flips Coin at 2009 All-American Bowl

    • December 2008


  • Soldier Competes in Popular Game Show
  • Female Reserve Soldier selected to Golden Knights
  • 310th PSYOP Soldier Recognized for Excellence In and Out of Uniform
  • Army Reserve Soldier Receives Silver Star for Afghan Combat
  • Vermont Soldier Completes Long Tour as Afghan Mentor
  • Distinguished Service Cross Recipient Chooses a Third Iraq Deployment

    • November 2008


  • Army transforming NCO education system

    • October 2008


  • Chief says NCO corps glue holding Army together
  • Army Secretary announces 'Year of NCO' at AUSA meeting
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