Noncommissioned officers are "the backbone of the Army," states the U.S ... The prestige of being an NCO was enhanced when the NCO sword was authorized in 1840. It continues to be used by NCOs ...

After the ceremony, I reflected on the novelty of what was likely to have been the first Sword Ceremony marking an NCO change of responsibility on Belvoir during the Army's Year of the NCO.

The Army is looking to shift some parts of its noncommissioned officer academies to virtual learning and scale back temporary promotions in one of its most dramatic overhauls of how NCO careers ...

If you're looking to support veteran-owned businesses, there's no better way than buying from them; that's why we put together this handy military gift guide. If you find a business or product you ...

but the conversation was barely underway before the Army’s top NCO poked fun at himself. The razor stunt was a reference to a Reddit user’s viral “Beard Eraser” game, which lets motivated ...