Amita Guha

Amita Guha is a marketing content producer at Military.com. While she has spent most of her career as a web producer, Amita also writes about issues that relate to the lives of those in the military.

Amita is based in New York City.

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First Lt. Joseph Achenbach (center) is pinned by 1st Lt. Benjamin Hoff (left) and 1st Lt. Chance Johnson at a promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air Force/Jacqueline Cowan)

Air Force Reserve Names 984 for Promotion to Captain, 1st Lieutenant

The Air Reserve Personnel Center has identified 984 officers for promotion to captain and first lieutenant.

First Sgt. John Palido presents Master Sgt. Kenneth Stone with his new patrol cap during his promotion ceremony on Forward Operating Base Marez. (U.S. Army/Sgt. Chris Kozloski)

Army Reserve Identifies 595 NCOs for Advancement

The Army Reserve on Thursday named almost 600 noncommissioned officers for advancement to the ranks of sergeant first class...

Davis Tindoll Jr., Atlantic Region Director of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command, pins the rank of colonel on the shoulders of Picatinny Arsenal garrison commander, Col. Ingrid Parker. (U.S. Army/Todd Mozes)

Army Names Almost 500 Officers for Promotion to Colonel

The U.S. Army on Tuesday identified almost 500 officers for promotion to the rank of colonel.

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