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March 6, 2026

A New Era Begins: NCOLCoE Renamed United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

FORT BLISS, TX — In a significant move for the U.S. Army, the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) at Fort Bliss, Texas, was officially renamed the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA) on March 6, 2026. This event marks a strategic transformation to integrate the institution more fully into the Army's academic framework.

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Feb. 4, 2026

Forging the Backbone of the Army: NCOLCoE to be Renamed as the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy

FORT BLISS, TX — On March 6, 2026, the Army's NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) at Fort Bliss, Texas, will be officially renamed the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA). This change is the latest step in the institution's 50-year history of evolution, which began with its founding as the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy (USASMA) in 1972. The new name is intended to more accurately reflect its comprehensive mission: providing career-long professional education for the entire Noncommissioned Officer Corps, from Corporal to Sergeant Major. Despite the name changes, the institution's core purpose remains to develop the highly skilled and trusted enlisted leaders known as the "Backbone of the Army."

Soldier Guide

Sept. 23, 2025

Revised Edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, Now Available

Fort Bliss, TX — 23 September 2025 - After nearly a decade, a revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, is

Dr. Dague poses for a studio photo at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, Fort Bliss, TX on 14 August, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

NCOLCoE & SGM-A Mourn Loss of Dr. Everett Dague

FORT BLISS, TX – 09 September 2025 – The NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) and Sergeants

A New Chapter in Leadership: The Sergeants Major Academy Welcomes Class 76

Sept. 2, 2025

Dr. Nelson Makes History as First SGM-A Faculty Member Promoted to Associate Professor

Fort Bliss, TX – August 12, 2025 – Dr. Robert A. Nelson, assigned to the Sergeants Major Academy at

DL SMC-50

Sept. 2, 2025

Sergeants Major Academy Class 50 first distance learning class to graduate with degree

Fort Bliss, TX — This summer the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Distance Learning class 50 graduated after