The Marine Corps is making it easier for first lieutenants to snag a promotion to captain, as part of the service’s efforts to keep Marines from leaving. Since 2016, first lieutenants have made the ...

The Navy has made some changes to its officer promotion board process following complaints and criticisms that the most recent board disproportionately failed to promote aviators from lieutenant to ...

Some junior officers in the Marine Corps will soon have an easier time promoting to the next rank, according to a recent service message. Beginning in October, first lieutenants, who previously ...

The troops that officers command may soon get the chance to weigh in on their supervisors’ promotion board process, a chance for junior officers and even enlisted troops to weigh in on their boss’ ...

Beginning in fiscal year 2025, all “fully qualified” Marine first lieutenants will secure a promotion to captain. (Lance Cpl. Tyler Raab/Marine Corps) The Marine Corps is making it easier for first ...