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NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – On March 31, 2025, the Marines, Sailors and Soldiers of Task Force 51/5th MEB welcomed Sgt. Maj. Adam M. Gharati as the unit’s newly appointed senior enlisted leader during a relief and appointment ceremony.
A native of Lubbock, Texas, Gharati enlisted in the Marine Corps in April 1998 and attended recruit training before reporting to Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Lejeune, where he earned the military occupational specialty of combat engineer. Throughout his career, he has served in a variety of leadership roles across the Marine Corps.
“You simply couldn’t ask for a more well-rounded and experienced leader.” said U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Stephen Lightfoot, commanding general of TF 51/5th MEB. “Thank you, Sgt. Maj. for making the Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and families of TF 51/5 your first choice.”
Since his promotion to Sgt. Maj. in April 2017, Gharati has served as a command senior enlisted leader with Recruiting Station Charleston, West Virginia; Recruiting Station Columbus, Ohio; Marine Corps Installations Pacific, and most recently with Manpower Plans and Policy Division, Manpower & Reserve Affairs.
Gharati initially received orders to a different command but veered paths upon receiving news of the opportunity awaiting with TF 51/5th MEB. Gharati has extensive operational experience, having deployed multiple times in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom.
“As a Sgt. Maj., I have a position on the field and my intent is to play that position to the best of my abilities.” said Gharati, the Sgt. Maj. of TF 51/5th MEB. “I look forward to not only working with but also getting to know each and every one of you.”
Gharati’s personal decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with four gold stars, and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars.
Task Force 51/5 responds to crises and contingencies; coordinates, plans, and executes operations; conducts theater security cooperation; and advances emerging Naval concepts at sea, from the sea, and ashore in order to support U.S. Central Command, 5th Fleet, and U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command theater objectives
| Date Taken: | 03.31.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 04.01.2025 09:24 |
| Story ID: | 494135 |
| Location: | NSA BAHRAIN, BH |
| Hometown: | LUBBOCK, TEXAS, US |
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