FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas –
Army Staff Sgt. Shelly Ammerman, Sgt. Ernest Thomas, Sgt. Sharonica White and Cpl. Anthony Carkins from the 187th Medical Battalion were inducted as noncommissioned officers during a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater Sept. 1.
Battalion commander Lt. Col. Jodi Dugai hosted the ceremony with battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Rakimm Broadnax-Rogers.
Throughout history, the transition from junior enlisted to noncommissioned officers has been reserved for the most capable and competent Soldiers. Army tradition prescribes units honor this milestone with an induction ceremony.
The concept of inducting newly promoted noncommissioned officers into the corps has a long-standing tradition representing the heritage and professionalism of Soldiers and the confidence placed upon them for continued leadership and service to the Army and the nation.