Event Brief
Pentagon creates new warfighter evaluation for promotions
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 23, 2026 at 1:05 AM ET
Summary: Secretary Hegseth announced that colonels and captains seeking promotions will undergo a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation. The change is presented as an added evaluation step for officers pursuing their first star.
WHO: Secretary Hegseth
WHAT: Announced a new Joint Warfighter Evaluation for colonels and captains seeking promotions to first star
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: To establish a new evaluation process for officers seeking promotion to first star.
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