Psychological Operations Soldiers promoted during largest promotion ceremony in Army Special Operations history [Image 8 of 8]

FORT BRAGG, NC, UNITED STATES

05.31.2019

Photo by Spc. Thiem Huynh 

1st Special Forces Command (Airborne)

Family members, friends and leaders congratulate more than 200 Psychological Operations noncommissioned officers during a promotion ceremony larger than any other in Army Special Operations history, May 31, 2019. Following a review of the PSYOP rank structure, leaders identified a need for the PSYOP NCOs’ rank to reflect their extensive training and education, and to correspond with the level of responsibility they assume downrange. Army and ARSOF leaders at multiple echelons worked for more than a year to achieve the grade plate change that would later create additional positions for the newly promoted staff sergeants and sergeants first class to be promoted into. Selected Soldiers – some who have waited more than 10 years for this day – have met the time in grade and service requirements for promotion, and have completed the appropriate level of professional military education. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Thiem Huynh.)

• Date Taken: 05.31.2019
• Date Posted: 05.31.2019 17:26
• Photo ID: 5421638
• VIRIN: 190531-A-RK348-0099
• Resolution: 7952x5304
• Size: 14.53 MB
• Location: FORT BRAGG, NC, US