03/04/2022
Strike Soldier of the Week:
Staff Sergeant Brandon Harris, from Charlotte, North Carolina.
An Armor Crewman (19K), part of B Company, 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment, #Conquerors.
He is considered one of the top NCO's in his company according to his supervisor. While in charge of quarters (CQ), a situation arose with a Soldier in distress, he stepped up to take care of them, taking the time to handle it with respect.
The Brigade Commander, Colonel Michael P. Wagner, commented on his actions, "You saw something that needed to be corrected. You protected and safeguarded someone that was in distress. You didn't allow someone to come in and put themselves or others in jeopardy. While on CQ, we want it to be boring. But when something happens, that little stuff, that little ownership of your area, that's where it matters."
SSG Harris was asked to why he served, he said, "I enlisted because my father served. I continue to serve because of my family. I have daughters and I want them to have what I had."
It's soldiers like SSG Harris that make our Brigade better, working to coach and build subordinates, serving as a good role model by taking responsibility when on duty, as well as treating someone else as a fellow human being and caring for them in a difficult moment.
#StrikeHard #OwnIt #Leadership #Backbone