Sergeant Major Marius G. Stoian

Senior Enlisted Advisor Romanian Land Forces

Sergeant Major Marius G. Stoian is a native of Focsani, Vrancea, Romania and entered the Army on August 23^rd 1986.  He attended the NCO’s Armored Military School at Pitesti, Romania on August 23^rd 1988.  During his 26 year career he has served in positions of increased levels of responsibility from Tank Commander, Human Resources NCO, staff sergeant in the C.I.M.I.C Civil-Military Cooperation Battalion, and in a variety of armor and mechanized infantry organizations from squad level through command sergeant major.

Sergeant Major Stoian’s previous assignments include the 3^rd Armored Battalion Mihai Bravu, the 28^th Armored Regiment Tirogoviste, the 3^rd Infantry Battalion Focsani, the 284^th Armored Battalion Focsani, the 1^st ANA Armored Training Team Afghanistan, the 282^nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade Focsani, and the 3^rd Styker Brigade (CTFAH) Afghanistan.

Sergeant Major Marius G. Stoian’s military education includes NCO’s Armored Military School, Master Sergeant Course and the Commander Counselor Course.

Sergeant Major Stoian’s awards and decorations include the Army Commendation Medal, the Meritorious Award for 15 years of military service, and the 3^rd Meritorious Badge for Peace Service.  The first Medal of Military Service, the Meritorious Award for 20 years of Service, The NATO Medal Non-Article 5, and the Combat Action Badge for the 3^rd mission in Afghanistan.