Prior to the new sergeants' induction, a candle lighting ceremony took place symbolizing an important part of military history and the NCO Corps.

FORT POLK, La. — Sixteen newly promoted Soldiers from the 519th Military Police Battalion joined the ranks of the Noncommissioned Officer Corps during an induction ceremony at the Bayou Theater ...

On the first day the draftee passes through the following steps: (1) a short physical examination to assure that he has suffered no disabilities since his pre-induction examination; (2) an ...