Sept. 24, 2025 - A revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, is now available to all Soldiers. Updated after nearly a decade, this edition streamlines core information for Soldier success, reflecting current Army priorities and guidance. Key changes include a reduction in size from nine to eight chapters, a shift to black and white printing for cost savings, and the removal of redundant information in the 2024 Army Blue Book and TRADOC Pamphlet 600-4. The revision incorporates updated language regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as current terminology regarding sex. Significantly, the new edition expands coverage of critical modern topics including the AFT, Army IgnitED, Army Leadership principles and models, Career Long Assessments (CLAs), and digital resources. The Soldier’s Guide remains a vital resource for all Soldiers, supporting professional development and enhancing knowledge of essential Army doctrine and practices.

Sept. 2, 2025 - Dr. Robert A. Nelson, assigned to the Sergeants Major Academy at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, Fort Bliss, is the first faculty member promoted to Associate Professor. The promotion was approved by the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College (CGSC), effective August 12, 2025, and recognizes Nelson’s sustained excellence in teaching and contributions to the field. The Associate Professor rank at CGSC signifies a significant achievement, requiring an earned doctorate and five years of demonstrably successful teaching experience at the Assistant Professor level. Alternatively, exceptional leadership, sustained outstanding teaching, and recognized subject-matter expertise may substitute for a doctorate in cases of preeminent practical expertise critical to the NCOLCoE. Dr. Nelson’s promotion reflects his fulfillment of these requirements, showcasing sustained excellence in education within his subject-matter expertise. He has demonstrated leadership through curriculum development, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Sergeant Major Course (SMC) in external engagements, and active participation in regional and national organizations. This promotion acknowledges not merely time served, but a body of work judged by peers as consistently high-quality and indicative of a leading practitioner within the military profession. The NCOLCoE congratulates Dr. Nelson on this well-deserved achievement and looks forward to his continued contributions to the education and development of future Army leaders.

Aug. 25, 2025 - Recently updated TC 7-22.7, The NCO Guide has been streamlined and modernized to better equip Army NCOs for current and future challenges. The NCOLCoE condensed the guide from nine to five focused chapters centered on core NCO competencies, reducing costs and improving usability. Key additions include detailed guidance on topics like IPPS-A, Talent Management, and Holistic Health & Fitness, reflecting the evolving Army landscape. A collaborative review process, incorporating feedback from over 15 Army organizations, ensured the revision met the needs of the field. This revised guide remains a vital resource for NCO professional development, reinforcing their critical role as the Army’s operational backbone.

April 7, 2025 - At the Sergeants Major Academy Proponent Week is a valuable opportunity for Sergeants Major Course students to interact with their branch or career management field (CMF) Command Sergeants Major (CSMs) before being reassigned to new units as freshly promoted Sergeants Major. The senior enlisted leaders for each branch visited the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) and Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) for five days beginning March 31.

March 31, 2025 - The Noncommissioned Officer Education System began in 1971. Since then, there have been numerous changes to the model and delivery, but the foundation remains the same – to prepare the next generation of competent and capable NCOs.