Memphis Marine Promoted to Sergeant in Afghanistan

Photo By Gunnery Sgt. Dengrier Baez | U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Saleh is pinned his current rank during a promotion ceremony in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Saleh, a network specialist and Memphis native, is currently deployed to Afghanistan in support of Resolute Support Mission. 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. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Dengrier M. Baez)  

AFGHANISTAN

11.01.2019

Story by Staff Sgt. Dengrier Baez 

U.S. Marine Corps Forces Central Command

HELMAND PROVINCE, Afghanistan (November 1, 2019) – U.S. Marine Sgt. Mosleh Saleh, 22, a servers administrator and Memphis native, was promoted to his current rank while deployed in support of Resolute Support Mission during a ceremony in Helmand Province, Afghanistan, November 1, 2019.

Saleh, a Fayetteware Comprehensive High School alumnus, earned the coveted rank through the Marine Corps regular promotion system. At the rank of sergeant, Marines become senior noncommissioned officers vested with more authority and leadership responsibilities. Saleh’s award include the National Defense Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.

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: 11.01.2019
• Date Posted: 11.04.2019 07:35
• Story ID: 350333
• Location: AF
• Hometown: MEMPHIS, TN, US