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‘This is going to be hard’: Air Force reverses 135 promotions after grading error on test
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Amanda Alvarado , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Details of the situation and the Air Force's response are available from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, providing more information on the reversal of over 100 promotions and the rescored exams.
A recent discovery has led to a reversal of promotions within the Air Force. An error occurred due to the use of an outdated key for scoring exams. This mistake affected security forces personnel seeking advancement to a higher rank.
Further review of the exams revealed incorrect promotion results for some airmen. The Air Force has taken steps to address the issue, acknowledging the impact on those affected. Details of the situation and the Air Force's response are available from KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7, providing more information on the reversal of over 100 promotions and the rescored exams.
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Category: local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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