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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Brig. Gen. David Anderson (left), commander of the North Dakota Army National Guard, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Maj. Dan Murphy during his promotion ceremony. (U.S. National Guard/SSgt Brett Miller)

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The U.S. Army on Wednesday identified almost 1500 officers for promotion to the rank of major.

Master Sgt. Tanya Hubbard and Staff Sgt. Roberto Davila tack staff sergeant stripes onto Spencer Stone during a promotion ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., Oct. 30, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo/T.C. Perkins Jr.)

Air Force Taps 16,500 Senior Airmen for Promotion to Staff Sergeant

The Air Force has selected more than 16,500 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant.

Staff Sgt. Vikas Kumar receives the STEP promotion to technical sergeant from Col. Brian Newberry, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Wendy Hansen, the 92nd Air Refueling Wing command chief. (U.S. Air Force/A1C Sam Fogleman)

Air Force Identifies 7,501 for Promotion to Technical Sergeant

The U.S. Air Force has selected over 7,500 staff sergeants selected for promotion to technical sergeant.

Staff Sgt. Cristina Cost's son, Zach, puts on her new rank during her promotion ceremony. (U.S. Army/ Staff Sgt. Benjamin Crane)

Army Names 2,749 Soldiers for Promotion to Sergeant, Staff Sergeant

The U.S. Army on Thursday identified over 2700 officers for promotion to the ranks of lieutenant sergeant and staff sergeant.

GSEC Alexis Ortiz, center, receives his chief petty officer (CPO) anchors from ITC Larry Ward and ISC Shauntel Moon after being promoted aboard the USS Stethem (DDG 63). (U.S. Navy/Ensign Rebecca Speer)

Navy Identifies 3682 Sailors for Promotion to Chief Petty Officer

The U.S. Navy has selected more than 3500 sailors for promotion to chief petty officer.

North Dakota National Guard’s Jon Erickson has his new rank of colonel affixed to his uniform by his wife Janelle at his promotion ceremony. (U.S. Army National Guard/Staff Sgt. Brett Miller)

Army Identifies 169 Reserve Medical Officers for Promotion to Colonel

The U.S. Army announced on Wednesday it had identified almost 200 officers for promotion to the rank of colonel.

Col. Leo Ryan, left, administers the oath of office to newly-promoted Lt. Col. Brock Larson during a ceremony Jan. 9, 2015. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Brett Miller, Joint Force Headquarters)

Army Identifies 512 Reserve Medical Officers for Promotion to Lt. Col.

The U.S. Army on Tuesday identified over 500 officers for promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Army Medical...

Cynethia Sheppard was promoted to the rank of Major on August 16, 2008. Pinning her is Lt. Col. Jody Jondo (left) and Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh (right). (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt. Chris Schepers)

Air Force Names 1,447 for Promotion to Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel

The Air Force has identified 1,447 officers for promotion to major, lieutenant colonel and colonel.

Air Force Identifies 497 Officers for Promotion to Colonel

The U.S. Air Force announced on Friday it had identified 497 airmen for promotion to colonel.

Lt.Col. James Mach pins the rank of captain onto Capt. Norman Popp during a 376th Air Expeditionary Wing promotion and awards ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barnett)

Air Force Identifies 489 for Promotion to Captain

The U.S. Air Force has selected almost 500 officers for promotion to captain.

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