Marine Receives Combat Meritorious Promotion in Helmand Province

Photo By Gunnery Sgt. Dengrier Baez | HELMAND, Afghanistan – U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Caleb Goodrum, joint operations center watch chief with Task Force Southwest 19.2, was combat meritoriously promoted to his current rank, Aug. 20, 2019. This type of promotion is being granted to Goodrum in recognition of his outstanding performance and leadership while holding a senior noncommissioned officer billet. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez)  

AFGHANISTAN

10.21.2019

Story by 1st Lt. Larry Boyd 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan—Sergeant Caleb W. Goodrum, a graduate of Seneca High School in Louisville, Ky., is one of the proud few who received a combat meritorious promotion, Aug. 20, to his current rank while deployed to Helmand Province with Task Force Southwest in support of the NATO Resolute Support Mission.
Goodrum is currently serving as a Watch Chief in the Joint Operations Center and was promoted here for his exemplary performance while holding a senior noncommissioned officer billet. He has deep roots in the community of Louisville, Ky. and is the son of a local school teacher.
Marines across the globe are promoted every month, but these promotions seldom happen in a combat zone and under meritorious conditions. At 18, Goodrum enlisted into the Marine Corps. Following boot camp and the School of Infantry East, he received the Military Occupational Specialty of 0311.
Resolute Support is the NATO-led mission in Afghanistan committed to assisting the Afghan National Defense and Security Forces’ development of sustainable systems necessary for Afghanistan to become more secure, safe, and stable.

• Date Taken: 10.21.2019
• Date Posted: 10.22.2019 02:40
• Story ID: 348405
• Location: AF