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Staff Sgt. Mecca Harris, an automated logistics specialist, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, never imagined long shifts at an Amazon warehouse would one day lead her to become a source of motivation for Soldiers across the Army.
After nearly a decade in uniform, Harris has found her stride, not only as a logistics specialist, but also as a fitness influencer who uses her platform to inspire others.
“I was tired of working 12-hour shifts,” Harris said. “I’ve always wanted to join. Wearing the uniform was something I was proud of, and I wanted to do better for myself and for my family.”
Originally from Perris, California, Harris enlisted Oct. 20, 2015. Since then, she has dedicated herself to both her military duties and her passion for physical fitness, which she discovered while stationed at Camp Humphrey, South Korea, in 2018.
“There was a Soldier who showed me how to work out, and I started doing it twice a day,” Harris said. “It made me feel good. I saw the results and realized I could keep growing.”
Harris began using social media during high school, but it was not until she was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, she became more intentional about her online presence. She started posting regularly around 2021, with a focus on fitness content that blends discipline, authenticity and motivation.
“If you look good, you do good,” Harris said. “I wanted to look good in uniform and be the best athlete I could be, not just as a female, but in general.”
That commitment shows in her routine. Harris wakes up at 3 a.m. to train before physical training, maintaining a strict regimen that fuels her performance at work.
“I choose to work out at 4 in the morning,” Harris said. “That’s my time and my space. It’s where I focus on myself.”
At work, Harris conducts Command Supply Discipline Program inspections, ensuring Supply Support Activities follow standard operating procedures and maintain accountability.
“I try to bring the same discipline and consistency from the gym into my job,” Harris said. “Even if I’m tired, I show up and give it my all.”
Now 30 years old and nearly a decade into her Army career, Harris is looking to expand her reach. She hopes to become a certified personal trainer and eventually host regular boot camps for Soldiers, emphasizing teamwork, camaraderie and growth.
“It’s not about being perfect. I post my successes and my failures,” Harris said. “I just want to show people that I’m human, and that if I can do it, they can too.”
For Harris, the most important part of her platform is staying real.
“Be yourself. Stay true to who you are. Do the hard work, even when no one’s watching,” Harris said. “And remember: look good, do good.”
| Date Taken: | 07.24.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.24.2025 14:35 |
| Story ID: | 548938 |
| Location: | TEXAS, US |
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