And those allowed to keep their former ranks will still find themselves lagging their onetime peers.
But because he has retired from the military, he will retain his former rank.
In a gentle voice that belied his former rank as a sergeant-major, Gyanraj Rai spoke of the plight of his fellow Gurkhas.
He was demoted to captain after the arrest, but after yesterday's verdict he said he hoped to resume his career and regain his former rank.
Ms. Marengo started Ensign Engineering (named for her former rank in the Navy reserves) in 1993; it performs consulting services for clients like the Shubert Organization and the restaurateur Keith McNally.
Kim enters adulthood consumed by anger at the injustice of his situation, and longing to be restored to his former rank.
In a news release, City Ballet said on Thursday that Mr. Hanna, who departed for "Billy Elliot" last year, would assume his former rank as principal dancer.
Mr. Almy, 41, Mr. Daniels and another former service member have filed a lawsuit asserting that they were unconstitutionally discharged and should be reinstated, presumably at their former ranks.
Jankovic remains a former No.1 without a Grand Slam singles title, but, all too accustomed to answering questions about her former ranking, she says she is at peace with her place in the game and particularly content after her resurgence.
