802 Soldiers Considered as NMNG Completes FY27 Promotion Boards

SANTA FE, N.M. — More than 800 New Mexico National Guard Soldiers took another step forward in their military careers as the NMNG recently completed its fiscal year 2027 Enlisted Promotion System boards.

A total of 802 Soldiers were considered for promotion across five boards — 398 for sergeant, 195 for staff sergeant, 108 for sergeant first class, 78 for master sergeant and 23 for sergeant major.

For those Soldiers, appearing before the EPS board represents much more than a number on a promotion list. It reflects years of training, military education, job performance, leadership and commitment to their fellow Soldiers and the New Mexico National Guard.

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Behind their opportunity for advancement was a tremendous team effort.

Thirty-six board members served across the five boards, including 25 from New Mexico and 11 from Arizona, California, Colorado, Guam, Nebraska and Utah. Six New Mexico board recorders also supported the effort.

Using a hybrid process incorporating the Automated Selection Board System 2.0 and a New Mexico-developed baseline, the NMNG brought together as many as 30 personnel to conduct individual boards and ensure each Soldier received a fair and thorough review.

The EPS process is ultimately about people — recognizing Soldiers who are ready for greater responsibility and developing the next generation of noncommissioned officers who will lead the New Mexico National Guard.

Congratulations to all 802 Soldiers considered for advancement, and thank you to the board members, recorders and support personnel whose hard work made the FY27 EPS boards possible.

The future of the New Mexico National Guard is being built today — one Soldier and one leader at a time.