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Portrait of Andrew Thilges

Honor Society® member

Andrew Thilges

Communications Sergeant at U.S. Army

  • University of Arizona
  • B.A in History Minor in Military Science and Leadership
  • Class of 2024
  • Tucson, Arizona

Member since December 2022

About

I am a hardworking scholar, athlete, and leader who strives to lead by example. I strive to be a lifelong learner and to serve my country and the hardworking citizens that embody this nation. I continue to do this through a sense of dedication and commitment to anything that I do, while also uplifting and helping my seniors, peers, and subordinates through any obstacles that may be faced.

Education

  • University of Arizona

    History / Military Science & Leadership

    2022 – 2024

  • Park University

    2020 – 2021

  • suny college at oswego

    2017 – 2018

Honors and awards

  • Deans List with Distinction

    Fall 2022 Deans list with distinction(4.0 GPA)

  • Army Good Conduct Medal

    Awarded to Soldiers who distinguishes himself or herself from among his or her fellow Soldiers by their exemplary conduct, efficiency, and fidelity throughout a specified period of continuous enlisted active Federal military service

  • Army Achievement Medal

    Awarded in February 2020 for providing my entire brigade with perfect Communications to ensure mission success

  • Army Achievement Medal

    Awarded in Fall of 2021 for maintaining a college 4.0 GPA and providing training support to the Republic of Koreas army during 3rd Brigades 1st Armor Divisions deployment abroad.

  • Army Achievement Medal

    Awarded in June of 2022 for providing exemplary service and commitment to 2-13 CAV, 3ABCT, 1AD mission success and overall development over the course of 3 years.

Goals and interests

Career goal

U.S. Army Officer

Graduate school interests

Masters in Public Administration

Outside the classroom

Fishing
Hiking
Hunting
Snowboarding
Traveling with family

Experience

  • Communications Sergeant

    U.S. Army

    Apr 2019 – Present

  • Electrical Contracting

    NASCO Electrical and Sign Company

    May 2018 – Aug 2018

  • sales associate

    Dicks Sporting Goods

    Jun 2017 – May 2018

Volunteering

  • Community and Charity Fundraising •carwashes •10k run/walk •bake sales

    Oswego State Wrestling Team

    Aug 2017 – Dec 2017

Languages

  • Spanish Intermediate

Additional information