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NCO Journal August 2025 Articles

The official magazine of noncommissioned officer professional development

NCOs and Warrants

By Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dylan C. Fackler

Collaboration between NCOs and warrant officers results in more effective training for the service members who will develop into tomorrow’s leaders, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dylan C. Fackler writes. NCOs better teach Soldiers when they reach out to warrants.

Article published on: Aug. 29, 2025

Reaching the Finish Line

By Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen J. LaRocque

A Soldier shares how setting goals helped him overcome an injury from a Taliban ambush in Afghanistan. Command Sgt. Maj. Stephen LaRocque’s decision to run a marathon becomes a family effort, and he shares a lesson about casualty evacuation.

Article published on: Aug. 25, 2025

The Sage's Dilemma

By Master Sgt. Albert D. Keever

Are social media and artificial intelligence reshaping traditional mentorship? Master Sgt. Albert D. Keever asks the question, and he looks at how influencers, AI chatbots, and online platforms are changing mentor-mentee dynamics in the Army.

Article published on: Aug. 22, 2025

A Chance of a Lifetime

By Retired Master Sgt. Karlen Phillip Morris

Meeting a decorated World War II vet brought to life military history and tactics for retired Master Sgt. Karlen Phillip Morris. Their encounter also sharpened Morris’ writing and research skills. Read the inspiring account in the Creative Domain.

Article published on: Aug. 18, 2025

Knowledge Management and The Old Guard

By Sgt. Maj. Joshua R. Carrigg

The storied 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment — The Old Guard — finds mission success and military readiness through effective knowledge management, Sgt. Maj. Joshua R. Carrigg writes. He highlights keys to continuous growth and team cohesion.

Article published on: Aug. 15, 2025

Standing Strong Together

By Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory O. Betty

Army Reserve families demonstrate resilience every day, writes Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory O. Betty. He reminds Soldiers to remember to thank the people who pick up the slack when they’re gone.

Article published on: Aug. 11, 2025

The Epistemology of Character

By Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Nelson, Sgt. Maj. Richard Russell, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Becker

The Army needs leaders of character. Developing them requires proper learning environments, modeling the ideal traits, and encouraging a growth mindset, write Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Robert Nelson, Sgt. Maj. Richard Russell, and Sgt. Maj. Christopher Becker.

Article published on: Aug. 1, 2025