2Lt. Griffin said:
All of us can be guilty of taking our foot off of the gas from time to time, during our time here in the 29th, especially when riding a tidal wave of success and accolades, for some this can breed complacency and require course correction.
None of this true in the case of Sgt. Meerts, he simply hasn’t missed a beat since stepping into the role of the Platoon Sergeant for DP1, he has maintained and even upped his commitment to the Platoon and Company, whether this be through guesting, organizing clinics, and just generally being ever present around the company in a positive way, whilst growing rapidly into the role of our trustworthy and well respected Platoon Sergeant.
It’s been a pleasure to show him the ropes of Platoon HQ, but time and time again he has proved his capability to deal with Platoon business without requiring strong oversight or direction, he is bastion of the standards we wish to promote within the Platoon and wider unit.
Therefore it’s my pleasure to see Meerts promoted to rank of SSgt. forthwith, congratulations!
CERTIFICATION OF PROMOTION
TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETING:
Know Ye, that reposing special trust and
confidence in the fidelity and abilities of
Kwinten Meerts 991160577 DP1 HQ
I do promote him to Staff Sergeant in the
UNITED STATES ARMY
to rank as such from the 25th day of September 2022 .
You are charged to discharge carefully and diligently the duties of the grade to which promoted and to uphold the traditions and standards of the Army.
Effective with this promotion you are charged to execute diligently your special skills with a high degree of technical proficiency and to maintain standards of performance, moral courage and dedication to the Army which will serve as outstanding examples to your fellow soldiers. You are charged to observe and follow the orders and directions given by superiors acting according to the law, articles and rules governing the discipline of the Army. Your unfailing trust in superiors and loyalty to your peers will significantly contribute to the readiness and honor of the United States Army.
