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Sgt. 1st Class Alishea Anderson, senior supply sergeant, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company “Hoplites," 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, poses with Hoplite Soldiers for a photo after her promotion ceremony at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, March 17, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Hedil Hernández)
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Sgt. 1st Class Alishea Anderson, senior supply sergeant, assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company “Hoplites," 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division gives a speech to her company after being promoted from staff sergeant to sergeant first class at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, March. 17, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Hedil Hernández)
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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Felisha Gómez, the property book officer assigned to 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, removes the rank of staff sergeant before placing the rank of sergeant first class on Alishea Anderson, the senior supply sergeant assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company “Hoplites," 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, March 17, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Hedil Hernández)
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The company guidon for Headquarters and Headquarters Company “Hoplites," 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division flaps in the wind as Sgt. 1st Class Alishea Anderson gives a speech to her company after her promotion at Drawsko Pomorskie Training Area, Poland, March. 17, 2022. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Hedil Hernández)
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Sgt. Eliezer Meléndez, 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment
The Headquarters and Headquarters Company "Hoplites" of the 2nd Battalion, 34th Armored Regiment recently promoted their senior supply sergeant, Staff Sgt. Alishea Anderson to the rank of Sgt. 1st Class at Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland, March 17, 2022. The Hoplites gathered outside for her promotion while making sure to "live stream" the promotion ceremony for her friends and family who could not join in person.
Anderson, a career Soldier with 15 years of service, began her career in the U.S. Army as a private. As she developed her skills, her responsibility also grew.
She moved to different sections such as the Property Book office, the Support Operations Section, and eventually her first company supply room. Her dedication and work ethic were vital in achieving various goals within that role.
Her early career not only molded her but also became the key to her success as it outlined for her what a good leader should be.
"Be the change you want to see in the Army. This belief shaped me and taught me to actively engage with my Soldiers and anyone seeking advice," said Anderson.
She added, "Look out for your Soldiers, encourage them, and make sure they always give the best of themselves; That's what a mentor is all about, and that's what they need to be their best."
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