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Sedena Promotes 1,760 Service Members in Sept. 1 Ceremony

Officials cast the promotions as a merit-based step to fill vacancies under principles of equality, transparency, professionalism, impartiality.

Overview

  • The central ceremony took place at the Estadio Militar Sargento Pedraza in Mexico City and was led by Division General Enrique Martínez López, Sedena’s Oficial Mayor.
  • Of the 1,760 promotions, 1,396 subtenientes advanced to tenientes, 262 sargentos primeros moved up to subtenientes, and 102 troop members became officers through reclassification.
  • Sedena said the promotions support mission readiness across the Army, Air Force and National Guard by staffing higher-grade vacancies with qualified personnel.
  • Senior leaders urged the newly promoted to redouble efforts through responsibility, professionalism and ongoing preparation to meet institutional missions.
  • A lieutenant speaking for the cohort delivered remarks on renewed commitment, with outlets differing on her given name as Sugey or Evelyi Méndez Pérez.