Aug. 14, 2025

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

Fort Bliss, TX — The room buzzed with anticipation, a palpable energy that filled the space not as a mere classroom, but as a crucible. Here, at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence, Sergeants Major Academy, the next generation of military leaders was about to be forged. As the speaker stepped up to the podium, her voice filled the air, painting a picture of a

Aug. 13, 2025

A Legacy of Service: CSM Thomas Retirement Ceremony

Fort Bliss, TX — Command Sgt. Maj. Patrick D. Thomas, the Deputy Commandant of the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence, retired after 32 years of dedicated military service. A retirement ceremony was held on Aug. 8, 2025, to honor his distinguished career.Thomas entered the Army on Oct. 15, 1992, as an automated logistical specialist. Over his

Aug. 8, 2025

SGM Walker Achieves Third Place in TRADOC Instructor of the Year Competition

Fort Bliss, TX — On 08 August, 2025 the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) announced the winners of the 2025 MG Mary E. Clarke Instructor of the Year (IOY) Competition. This competition recognizes instructors who demonstrate a profound understanding and application of the Army Learning Concept, alongside exceptional skills in instruction,

April 7, 2025

SGM-A Students Prepare for the Next Step

Fort Bliss, TX — 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

Building Leaders From Doctrine: The NCO Journey From BLC to SGM-A

Fort Bliss, TX — 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.

March 7, 2025

Building the Army’s future, Inside the Commandants Pre Command Course

Fort Bliss, TX — Commandants from various NCO Academies (NCOAs) converged at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) on Fort Bliss, Texas, to take part in the Commandant’s Pre Command Course (CPCC). The week-long event began on February 24 and was hosted by the NCOLCoE. Various representatives from departments from across the NCOLCoE gave presentations and answered questions from the new commandants.

Feb. 11, 2025

International Military Students Explore American History and Culture in Texas

Fort Bliss, TX — On Feb. 4, international military students from the Sergeants Major Academy (SGM-A) Class 75, along with their families, embarked on a three-day visit to San Antonio and Austin Texas, as part of the Field Studies Program (FSP). The program is an essential component of the Sergeants Major Academy’s curriculum for international students. It is designed to expose them to U.S. institutions, government processes and cultural heritage. Trips such as this one, serve as an opportunity for students to engage with American history, governance and military partnerships.

Feb. 5, 2025

Secretary of Defense personally recognizes the heroic actions of Soldier

Fort Bliss, TX — On 3 Feb. Master Sgt. Daniel Brooks was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for actions he took in Germany while participating in a public event in December of 2023. Brooks is currently attending the Sergeants Major Course at the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence on Fort Bliss, Texas.

Feb. 4, 2025

SGM-A Students Learn to Conduct Staff Rides

Fort Bliss, TX — Staff rides are a unique and powerful way for leaders to gain insight and wisdom from past events and apply that information to modern situations. Participants of this event exercise their critical thinking, creativity, and decision making skills to execute the staff ride.

Jan. 22, 2025

Investing in People to Enhance Leadership Excellence

Fort Bliss, TX — Leaders are not born but rather forged from experience. This simple fact is why the Army has invested so much in training and educating its future leaders. The Army leadership requirements model (LRM) identifies core competencies and attributes that are needed by every leader regardless of rank or position.