Behind every mission-ready Airman stands a dedicated advocate and mentor. Often referred to as the “diamond,” the rank ...

Selected in late 2014 to lead soldiers as a first sergeant in the 7th SFG (A), Cruz is one of two women in the group serving as the senior NCO in a company, ...

“As a first sergeant, I feel like I’m responsible for the physical and spiritual well-being of my Soldiers,” said Jackson. “I feel responsible for their all-around well-being. ...

In first sergeant’s defense, he’s required to give this brief to cover his own butt, in addition to it being a hopeless attempt at avoiding the inevitable 3am phone call to come on Saturday. 6.

Servant leaders who want to become first sergeants, or are currently first sergeants, are expected to have integrity, compassion, empathy and trustworthiness.

New first sergeants can choose to receive a watch and a ring that monitor biometrics such as temperature, heart rate, oxygen saturation and respiratory rate, said Maj. Michael Vernale, ...

First sergeants speak during a panel at the First Sergeant Symposium at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Dec. 6, 2023. The panel brought together first sergeants from units to share their expertise.

The first sergeant is the arbiter for all enlisted-soldier matters within the company. He or she is the senior noncommissioned officer of the company, with considerable influence over ...

U.S. Army First Sergeant Ríos wants to move puppy Beuhring from the Middle East to his home in the U.S. Animal nonprofit Paws of War is trying to help U.S. Army First Sergeant Ríos bring the ...

Animal nonprofit Paws of War is trying to help U.S. Army First Sergeant Ríos bring a freckled-nose puppy he found abandoned in the streets of the Middle East to the U.S. after his deployment. The ...