Photo By Sgt. Daniel Valle | Sgt. Yarimel Gomezmelendez receives her sergeant chevrons during her promotion...... read more read more
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CAMP FOSTER, Japan - The Marine Corps non-commissioned officer creed is a reminder to those who wear the rank of an NCO that they are leaders of Marines. For Sgt. Yarimel Gomezmelendez, the quality assurance non-commissioned officer-in-charge with the Installation Personnel Administration Center for Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, it is something that allows her to set the example for her Marines.
“When I was a lance corporal and went on the meritorious promotion board, I knew I was ready because I prepared myself by making sure I had more to offer than the rest of my peers,” said Gomezmelendez.
Eight months after being meritoriously promoted to the rank of corporal, Gomezmelendez again competed in another meritorious promotion board to pick up the rank of sergeant, a rank known by many Marines to be the backbone of the Corps.
“I did the same on the meritorious promotion board to pick up sergeant that I did to pick up corporal,” she said. “I made sure I had the most (Marine Corps Institute courses) completed, the highest (Marine Corps Martial Arts Program) belt, (Physical Fitness Test), (Combat Fitness Test), the most volunteer hours, training and Marine Corps knowledge.”
Gomezmelendez once again surpassed her peers and was promoted to the rank of sergeant Feb. 2 at Camp Butler.
“If you are a well-rounded Marine – if you take that extra step to stand out and show that you are ready for that next rank – then you can win,” said Gomezmelendez.
Gomezmelendez is known for pushing her Marines to better themselves as well, according to Lance Cpl. Amber L. Patrick, a personnel clerk with the IPAC.
“She’s been a Marine that any other Marine would look up to and try to emulate,” said Patrick. “She knows her (job) well and makes sure to pass down as much knowledge as she can.”
Although she won her second meritorious board by pushing herself to exceed all standards, Gomezmelendez thanks her leadership for her success.
“I have been really blessed,” she said. “This was all possible because of my leadership and the trust they have in me. It makes me feel good to know that my superiors have that faith in me to get the job done, and they feel I am ready for the responsibility.”
| Date Taken: | 02.02.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 02.09.2012 20:43 |
| Story ID: | 83626 |
| Location: | CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, JP |
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