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
Mr. Card was a sergeant first class assigned to the Army Reserve’s 3rd Battalion, 304th Regiment, a training unit based in Maine that runs a two-week summer field course for cadets from the U.S.
From New York Times • Dec. 11, 2023
As a sergeant first class, Card served as a petroleum supply specialist and received several Army achievement medals, Dubee said.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2023
And while he remained in the Army another 16 years, he retired as a sergeant first class with some disappointment and frustration.
From Washington Post • Aug. 27, 2020
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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