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How Military Personnel Can Use Fitness and Nursing Education to Propel Their Healthcare Careers

Introduction This article is sponsored by Nurse Practitioner Degrees. Transitioning from active duty into civilian roles comes with a lot of planning. For many service members, pursuing roles in patient care or wellness-related fields can be the next step. The structure, focus, and hands-on experience from service translate well into these paths. By combining knowledge… Read More

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Military Ranks: Sergeant First Class

Introduction Sergeant First Class (SFC) is typically a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) military rank, used in many countries. United States Sergeant First Class (SFC) is the seventh enlisted rank (E-7) in the US Army, ranking above staff sergeant (E-6) and below master sergeant and first sergeant (E-8), and is the first NCO rank designated as… Read More

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Military Ranks: Platoon Sergeant Major

Introduction Platoon sergeant major (PSM) was an appointment in the British Army in the short-lived military rank of warrant officer class III (WOIII), created in 1938 by Army Council Instruction 398. The platoon sergeant major, and his cavalry counterpart, the troop sergeant major, were part of a project giving experienced non-commissioned officers (NCOs) command of… Read More

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Military Ranks: Troop Sergeant Major

Introduction A troop sergeant major (TSM) is the senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) in a Royal Artillery troop of the British Army, usually holding the military rank of warrant officer class 2. This differs from a cavalry troop or infantry platoon, in which the highest-ranking NCO is usually a sergeant. Troop Sergeant Majors in the Cavalry… Read More

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Military Ranks: Sergeant Major

Introduction Sergeant major is a senior non-commissioned officer (NCO) military rank or appointment in many militaries around the world. Brief History In 16th century Spain, the Sargento mayor (“sergeant major”) was a general officer. He commanded an army’s infantry, and ranked about third in the army’s command structure; he also acted as a sort of… Read More