Story by Sgt. Angela Wilcox | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 11.19.2025
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Tafari Galloway, an administrative specialist with Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, was meritoriously promoted to the rank of sergeant on Nov. 2, 2025, during a recent visit to the White House....
Story by Staff Sgt. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 05.01.2025
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – Five U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade were among the 61 graduates recognized during a multi-university commencement ceremony, celebrating academic achievements earned while serving overseas, May 1....
Story by Staff Sgt. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 04.01.2025
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – On April 1, 2025, Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade proudly announced the promotion of Master Sgt. Ruben Martinez-Ruiz to the rank of Master Gunnery Sgt., highlighting Martinez’s last promotion in the Marine Corps. With 22 years of honorable service under his belt, this milestone speaks to Martinez’s outstanding leadership, dedication, and......
Story by Staff Sgt. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 03.31.2025
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....
Story by Sgt. Angela Wilcox | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 03.15.2025
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — The sounds of rapid gunfire echoed across the firing range as Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade Marines competed with some of the finest Marine marksmen at the 2025 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition East (MCMC-E). A premier event in the Marine Corps calendar, the competition draws top riflemen from around the globe to demonstrate their skill, precision,......
Story by NAVCENT Public Affairs | U.S. Naval Forces Central Command / U.S. 5th Fleet | 12.06.2024
U.S. 5TH FLEET AREA OF OPERATIONS – The U.S. Coast Guard Sentinel-class fast response cutter Glen Harris (WPC 1144) interdicted a large cache of illicit narcotics at sea in international waters, Nov. 25....
Story by Staff Sgt. Anabel Abreu Rodriguez | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 11.07.2024
NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN – On November 7, 2024, over 140 Marines and Sailors assigned to Task Force 51/5 Marine Expeditionary Brigade participated in unit physical training in honor of the Marine Corps birthday....
Story by Sgt. Angela Wilcox | Task Force 51/5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade | 07.11.2024
MANAMA, Bahrain – Brig. Gen. Matthew S. Reid concluded his two years of faithful and dedicated leadership by handing over command of Task Force 51, 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade to Brig. Gen. Stephen J. Lightfoot. The change of command ceremony, held aboard Naval Support Activity Bahrain on July 11, 2024, marked the official transfer of authorities and responsibilities to the new......
