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NCO Journal July 2025 Articles

The official magazine of noncommissioned officer professional development

Beyond Points

By Staff Sgt. Austin Baker

The Army should provide equal access to career-enhancing opportunities, Staff Sgt. Austin Baker writes. He proposes promotion system revisions aimed at better identifying leaders at all ranks. Discover his ideas and perspective.

Article published on: July 24, 2025


Joint Planning and the Battle of Okinawa

By Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey A. Wittenhagen

Examining the Battle of Okinawa reveals the pivotal role of effective joint planning in combat, Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Wittenhagen writes. Analyzing the World War II campaign, he discovers lessons relevant to modern military operations. Read his insights.

Article published on: July 18, 2025


Sustaining the Fight Through MOS Competency

By Command Sgt. Maj. Marco A. Torres

Command Sgt. Maj. Marco A. Torres highlights growth opportunities for NCOs, from working with FedEx or Amazon in the Training with Industry (TWI) program to earning certification or becoming an Observer Coach/Trainer (OC/T). Read his Muddy Boots article on mastering your Military Occupational Specialty (MOS).

Article published on: July 14, 2025


Live the NCO Creed Every Day

By Retired Master Sgt. Marcus D. Taylor

In the Army, Retired Master Sgt. Marcus D. Taylor used the NCO Creed to inform his leadership, training, and professional development. Today, he shares his method for internalizing and applying the creed’s principles. Learn his 2-R.O.A.D.S. Framework.

Article published on: July 11, 2025