sergeant first class
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sergeant first class
An Americanism dating back to 1945–50
Example Sentences
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He obtained the rank of sergeant first class and deployed overseas twice, according to the Guard.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
He currently holds the rank of sergeant first class, assignment to the Reserves’ 3rd Battalion, 304th Infantry Regiment in Saco, Maine, Dubee said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
“I now know that the more I revisit an event, the less painful it becomes,” said Dodge, who retired from the Army as a sergeant first class.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2021
“It’s pain — pain I thought I had gotten used to,” said Mr. Mackey, who retired as a sergeant first class in 2018 and now lives in Florida.
From New York Times ● Aug. 16, 2021
Army Acquisition Award for contracting excellence, when she was listed as a sergeant first class, the Sentinel reported.
From Washington Times ● May 28, 2020
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