Refer a friend, get a new ribbon. Actor Jonathan Majors' arrest for alleged assault, strangulation and harassment derailed the Army's rebrand project. Promotion rates for sergeants and staff sergeants are in freefall, so Army Times crunched the numbers and found out why. Soon Guard officers will receive backpay when their promotions are delayed. "Devotion" premieres Nov. 23. The promotion ceremony was described as "amongst the llamas" in an official post commemorating it. The Army will continue temporary NCO promotions, but the clock may be ticking on the service's vision for on-demand promotions. Unclear guidelines and uneven discipline could let unfit officers through the cracks. Guard members wait more than seven months on average for advancement. The service has been temporarily promoting NCOs this year regardless of whether they’ve completed the required professional military education for the next rank. Load More