34-year-old Finnish-heritage war hero promoted to general
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy promoted Denys Prokopenko to the rank of brigadier general, making him one of the youngest generals in Ukraine's history.
Doctor is the first woman nominated to the rank of general in the history of the Army
Brazilian Army Colonel Claudia Lima Gusmão Cacho has become the first woman to be nominated to the rank of brigadier general.
"He Doesn't Deserve a General's Rank." Řehka Sends a Clear Message to His Successor and Babiš's Government
General Karel Řehka voiced his concerns regarding the involvement of soldiers in non-military tasks, emphasizing the need for a clear focus on military readiness and the appropriate roles of the armed forces.
US judge blocks Hegseth’s bid to punish Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video
A US judge has blocked efforts to reduce Senator Mark Kelly's military rank and pension for his participation in a video urging troops to reject unlawful orders.
Bahia Military Police promotes first woman to the rank of colonel in 200 years of history
Bahia's Military Police has promoted Colonel Ivana Teixeira Andrade, the first woman to reach this highest rank in 200 years of its history, as announced by Governor Jerônimo Rodrigues.
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Enlists in the Army as a Reservist
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has enlisted in the Dutch Army as a reservist and will be awarded the rank of lieutenant colonel after completing her military training.
The demanding military training of Queen Máxima in the Netherlands to become a lieutenant colonel
Queen Máxima of the Netherlands has begun a rigorous military training regimen to become a reservist in the Royal Army and achieve the rank of lieutenant colonel.
The military tribunal that will judge Bolsonaro has 5 ministers appointed by him and 9 by Lula and Dilma
A military tribunal, comprising judges appointed by various Brazilian presidents, including five by Bolsonaro and nine by Lula and Dilma, will adjudicate loss of rank requests against Jair Bolsonaro and four other convicted military personnel related to the 2022 coup plot.
Marinho claims Bolsonaro is 'tranquil' but sees injustice in possible loss of rank
Senate opposition leader Rogério Marinho stated that former President Jair Bolsonaro feels 'tranquil' regarding the military court process that could lead to the loss of his rank, while also expressing a sense of injustice about the situation.
Military Public Ministry points out Bolsonaro's disregard for the ethics of the Armed Forces
The Military Public Ministry has highlighted Jair Bolsonaro's neglect of basic ethical principles of military conduct in a representation filed to the Superior Military Court, advocating for the loss of his military rank.
Loss of military rank: aggravating factors complicate the situation of Bolsonaro and Braga Netto in the STM
The Military Court's judgment on the military rank loss for Jair Bolsonaro and Walter Braga Netto is complicated by serious aggravating circumstances.
Can Bolsonaro lose his rank? What to expect from the trial of the former president and other military commanders at the STM
Former President Jair Bolsonaro and four other military commanders face a trial at the Superior Military Court regarding the potential loss of their ranks and positions, stemming from a previous conviction.
STM receives request for the expulsion of Bolsonaro and military personnel convicted for coup plot
The Superior Military Court (STM) has received requests for the loss of rank for five military figures involved in the coup plot led by former president Jair Bolsonaro.
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In case of a tie in the STM, the deciding vote must be favorable to Bolsonaro
The Superior Military Court (STM) will discuss the loss of rank and expulsion of several military officials associated with former President Jair Bolsonaro, and in case of a tie, the deciding vote will favor Bolsonaro.
Monthly support for conscripts increases by one third
The monthly support for conscripts will increase by one third, amounting to an increase of 35 to 75 euros depending on rank, as signed by Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur.
Pete Hegseth Sued by Former Astronaut: The Background of Free Speech
Mark Kelly has decided to sue Pete Hegseth due to his attempts to strip Kelly of his captain rank in retaliation for Kelly's involvement in a campaign reminding soldiers of their right to resist unlawful orders.
Mark Kelly sues Hegseth over ‘chilling’ effort to reduce military retirement rank
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly has launched a lawsuit against Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, challenging efforts to downgrade his military rank and pension after Kelly's criticism of the Trump administration.
Fine for British man who impersonated a senior military rank
A 65-year-old British man was fined £500 after admitting to wearing a Royal Navy admiral's uniform without military authorization during a Remembrance Day event in North Wales.
Hegseth demeans Senator Kelly due to his call to soldiers about legal orders
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth demotes Democratic Senator Mark Kelly from his retired Navy captain rank after Kelly urged soldiers to refuse illegal orders.
Pentagon punishes senator for urging soldiers not to follow illegal orders
The Pentagon has taken action to punish Senator Mark Kelly by reducing his retirement rank and pay in response to his video warning military personnel against following illegal orders.
Sen. Mark Kelly fires back after Hegseth threatens his rank and retirement pay
Sen. Mark Kelly responds sharply after Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth threatens to take action concerning Kelly's military rank and retirement benefits due to comments made about President Trump.
Pete Hegseth issues formal censure to Democratic senator Mark Kelly
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has formally censured Senator Mark Kelly and initiated proceedings that may revoke his military retirement rank and pension due to Kelly's comments urging service members to resist unlawful orders.
Hegseth moves to censure Sen Mark Kelly, review his retirement rank and pay over 'seditious video'
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has announced a formal censure of Sen. Mark Kelly and initiated a review of his retirement rank and pay due to alleged seditious statements made in a video.
President Milanović promoted three military members
Croatian President Zoran Milanović has decided to promote three members of the Armed Forces, including two brigadiers to the rank of brigadier general and one captain to the rank of commodore.