Headquarters and Service Company 2d MLG (Forward) Family Newsletter

Volume 1, Issue 5 JULY 2011

From the Company Commander

Major John P. Flynn

CALENDAR July

OF

EVENTS

Independence Day, also known as the 4th of July, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of our Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, from the Kingdom of Great Britain. On this day, we enjoy fireworks, parades, carnivals, fairs, cookouts, entertainment, family reunions, and ceremonies. Furthermore, we partake in various other events celebrating our nations history. Happy 4th of July! For those traveling in the states, plan your trips to ensure you arrive safely. If you are going to be in the Camp Lejeune area, the annual celebration on base will have free food and entertainment. Be sure to look for the CLR-27 tent. Continued on Page 2 During July, be sure to take advantage of those two INSIDE THIS ISSUE 1 2 3 4 5
From the Company Commander / Calendar of Events From the Chaplain / Family Readiness Officer From the Company First Sergeant

4: Lejeune Celebration, W.P.T. Hill Field (1630 ?) Look for the CLR-27 Tent! 7: LINKS for Spouses (0900-1530) 8: MCFTB Resource Arsenal (0830 1130) 11: HQSVC Co (Forward) Jump-N-Jax Pot Luck (1800-2000) 12: CLR27 Volunteer Meeting (1830-2000) 14: CLR27 Spouse Appreciation Night (RSVP to FRO) 15: Communications Company Picnic 15: Kids In The Midst of Deployment (1800-2000) 18-19: Cooperative Parenting/ Divorce (1830-2030) 19-20: LINKS for Spouses (0900-1330) 21: Kids-N-Deployment (1830-2000) 23: LINKS for Spouse (0900-1530) 25: 7 Habits for Military Families (0900-1500) 26: LINKS Passport (0900-1130) 27: Four Lenses Coloring Your Teen (1100-1330) 27: HQSVC Co (Forward) Spa Night (Limited/RSVP to FRO Required) 27: Four Lenses Coloring Your Teen (1100-1330)

For Full Calendar of 2011 Events and Description of Programs Visit Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) at 2011 Marine Corps Family Team Building Event Calendar Register for any of the above Classes or Workshops by calling: 910.451.0176 RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES:

Opportunities and Resources FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL INQUIRIES & REGISTRATION: (910) 451-0176 L.I.N.K.S. CONTACT: (910) 451-1299 MCFTB CONTACT: (910) 451-0176 HEALTH PROMOTIONS: (910) 451-2865

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

Marine Corps Family Team Building workshops designed for both parents and children of deployed Marines and Sailors. All participants are guaranteed to meet other family members that they share things in common with AND learn something, whether this is the first or fifth deployment. Last but not least, on Wednesday, 27 July, our FRO has scheduled a special Spa Night just for our spouses, in which participants will receive a discount for services. As always, I encourage you to take advantage of at least one opportunity in this newsletter, whether it is family, financial or physical fitness. Semper Fi! John P. Flynn Major, USMC

Here is the rest of the story: After getting the contract, Andrew Higgins demanded the Federal government renegotiate his contract down. Thats right, Higgins wanted less money for his war winning creation, because he felt it wasnt right to make huge profits when young Americans would soon be dying in battle. Andrew Higgins is a name that everyone who loves the Marine Corps and America should remember Happy 4th of July. Chaps

From the Family Readiness Officer (FRO)

Mr. Jos L. Padilla

The Man Who Won WWII

Chaplain Michael Tomlinson

President Dwight Eisenhower said, ? ? is the man who won the war for us. Adolph Hitler bitterly called him the New Noah. Who was this super hero? Andrew Higgins. Who was Andrew Higgins? He was an American entrepreneur and patriot who built boats for rum runners, the Coast Guard, and during WWII, the mighty Higgins Boat or LCVP (Landing Craft, Vehicle, Personnel). Whats the LCVP? Its the mighty little boat that made it possible to move troops and equipment from ships to shore and win the battles of the Pacific, North Africa and Normandy. There isnt space to write the history of the Higgins Boat, but suffice it to say the Marine Corps wanted it and the Navy and Federal bureaucracy didnt. With the help of Marine Generals Holland M. Smith and Victor Brute Krulak, America got the Higgins Boat, and the rest was history. (So did the Marines win WII? Eisenhower and his Army peers are rolling over in their graves at that thought.)

Greetings! We hope you are enjoying the summer events and activities. As you can see, there are many things to do and enjoy. If you have a Marine/Sailor returning soon, we highly encourage you to attend the Return and Reunion briefs offered by Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB). I would also like to encourage you to visit our CLR 27 Facebook web page: CLR-27 Facebook Web Page We post on this page almost daily concerning general information, available resources, articles, links to flyers and other websites and anything else that may interest or assist our Marines, Sailors and their families. I am looking forward to seeing you at the upcoming events. If you have any comments, questions or concerns or need assistance, please contact me at 451-1284 or email me at [email protected]. Jos

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

From the First Sergeant

1stSgt Jerry Lopez

The month of June was a hot one. With the temperature rising over 100 degrees daily, it wasnt always fun, but your Marines and Sailors of 2d Marine Logistics Group (2d MLG) carried on with the mission as cool as they can be. Weve had two new motivators join the 2d MLG family: Carmina Calderon and Jackson Ellis. Congratulations to families, and we would like to welcome our new baby devil pups to the 2d MLG family. Our Sailors have been making some waves by representing the Headquarters and Service Company in an outstanding fashion as always. These Sailors won the Board for Sailor of the Second Quarter: Seaman Letts (G-1) won the Blue Jacket of the Quarter; HM2 Croxton (G-3) won Sailor of the Quarter and HM1 Carr (CAS) won Senior Sailor of the Quarter. Congratulations to these outstanding individuals. With some of our warriors getting ready to transition back to the states and other coming out here to support the mission, these warriors have not lost focus and are doing great thinks to support every service member in theater. Have a happy and safe 4th of July, and thank you to the families and friends for their constant support and motivation. Semper Fi! Jerry E. Lopez 1stSgt Lopez, USMC

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It! Photos, Videos & Articles of Your 2d MLG Marines and Sailors in Afghanistan. See our Warriors Log here: Warrior's Log Free Personal Financial Management Classes 7 July 14 July 21 July Taking Control of Your Finances Car Buying: Getting a Fair Deal Investment Basics

Financial Counseling MCCS Bldg 302, Holcomb Blvd. To register, please call 910-451-2865. Individual appointments are also available. Call 451-2865 or email at [email protected] or [email protected].

Baby Budget Workshop The Budget for Baby workshop will teach budgeting techniques & the impact a baby has on a family's finances. A FREE layette is available to all USMC/USN families who attend that class and are expecting a baby. The layettes contain brand name infant items and a handmade blanket. Call 451-5346/5584 to register for the next class. Baby and Me at the MCX MCX issues a $10 gift card when a parent brings birth certificate to the Customer Service desk within 30 days of the birth.

Opportunities and Resources

2d MLG Facebook: 2d MLG Facebook CLR-27 Facebook: CLR-27 Facebook

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

Pregnancy (Prenatal & Postnatal Up to 6 Months) Exercise Class Prenatal and Postnatal (up to 6 months), exercise includes Resistance training and Yoga. Open to all eligible TRICARE Beneficiaries, Childcare Available at TT2 Fitness Center only. Register for Childcare in the TT2 Fitness Center Playroom at TT2 Childcare Development Center 450-1681. Mondays & Wednesdays at TT2 Fitness Center 1030-1130. Thursdays at French Creek Fitness Center 1530-1630. To register call: Naval Hospital Health Promotion & Wellness.

nutrition and exercise, dealing with emotions and stress, good character and much more. Kids-N-Deployment Workshop 21 July: 1830-2000 This workshop is two workshops in one, a parents and a childrens workshop; parents on one side and children on the other. Designed to offer the parents as well as the children resources and coping skills needed to sustain them during the deployment. The parents side of the workshop focuses on the childrens emotional and behavioral challenges as well as coping strategies and resources to utilize during the deployment. The childrens side of the workshop provides the children activities and tools needed to cope with military separations.

Contact: (910) 451-0176 Hours: 0730-1600 Monday-Friday LC4012A Butler Drive, Midway Park Free childcare is available for attending workshops. You MUST contact Brewster CDC to register, 450-8467. The FOCUS Project This project intends to assist family members by alleviating deployment-induced stress. It intends to enhance family communication and support by developing a shared family narrative about the deployment experiences. It provides individual and community level consultations, workshops, and skill-building groups designed to support family resilience. Family-friendly hours. 798 Brewster Blvd, Bldg 40, Russell Ctr, 15 July: 1800-2000 Offers children ages 4-18 a workshop that explores the topics important for children In The Midst of military life. Children will have fun while learning a variety of topics such as good Camp Lejeune Call: 910.450.5631/2/3/5 MCCS Lejeune Focus Project www.focusproject.org

READINESS AND DEPLOYMENT SUPPORT WORKSHOPS Kids In The Midst Workshop

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

Marine and Family Services Center Russell Marine & Family Services Center is in Bldg 40, Brewster Blvd, and has a website:
MCCS Lejeune Marine and Family Service Center

National Do Not Call Registry http://www.donotcall.gov/ The National Do Not Call Registry gives you a choice about whether to receive telemarketing calls at home. Most telemarketers should not call your number once it has been on the registry for 31 days. If they do, you can file a complaint at this Website. You can register your home or mobile phone for free. Your registration will not expire. Telephone numbers placed on the National Do Not Call Registry will remain on it permanently due to the Do-Not-Call Improvement Act of 2007, which became law in February 2008. Military Connection: Job Resources Woman-owned business located in Simi Valley, CA. Since 1999, mission is to serve active duty and reserve military, veterans, retirees, DOD civil servants, and spouses and dependents. Offers many job resources. http://www.militaryconnection.com FREE stuffcheckout Military One Source. https://www.militaryonesource.com Military One Source includes FREE TAX filing assistance. Also, free books, to include best sellers, playaways (books on MP3s) and notification of free/special discounts for places such as Disney Parks. Visit the website and utilize the FREE services provided.

Health Promotion Classes Free for both service members & family members. Drug & Alcohol abuse, Public Health (Stress Management, Anger Management, Healthy Communication, Nutrition, etc.) Bldg 302, Holcomb Blvd. To register, call 910.451.2865. MCCS Lejeune Health Promotion Classes 2d MLG Websites HQSVC Company (Forward) Website: HQSVC Company (Forward) Website 2d MLG Facebook: 2d MLG Facebook 2d MLG Public Affairs Officer YouTube page: 2d MLG PAO YouTube 2d MLG: 2d MLG Website
CLR-27:

CLR-27 Website

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

Company Leadership Commanding Officer Major John Flynn Email: [email protected] Executive Officer Captain Gregory Ryan Scott Email: [email protected] First Sergeant First Sergeant Jerry Lopez Email: [email protected] Chaplain LCDR Michael Tomlinson Email: [email protected] FREE Workshops for all military family members at Career Management Resource Center (CMRC)! Workshops include topics such as Skills Assessment, Resum Writing tips, and Federal Employment Guidelines. For more information, call 451-3212, email [email protected], visit Bldg 40, or the CMRCs website at: .
MCCS Lejeune Career Management Resource Center
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Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

MCFTB Location: Midway Park Marine Corps Family Team Building has moved to Building LC-4102A, Butler Drive, in the Midway Park Marine and Family Services Annex. Hours are Monday to Friday from 0730-1600. 451-0176. Also, moved are the New Parent Support Group and Children Youth and Teen Programs, which are also located here. FREE Child Care for MCFTB events If you have not done so, please register your children in order to take advantage of the FREE childcare. To utilize the FREE childcare services provided by the Brewster Childcare Development Center (CDC) during MCFTB training or CDC-supported unit functions, you must register your children at the CDC & Youth Pavilion located at Midway Park. The CDC provides childcare for registered children between the ages of six weeks old and up to 12 years old. Prior to events, parents must call 450-8467 to make their reservations as soon as possible but at least 72 hours in advance. All children must be registered with Children, Youth, and Teen Programs (have a white card). Registration may be completed at the Resource & Referral Office, Bldg LCH 4012, Butler Drive, Midway Park (next to the Midway Park Chapel), (910) 449-9552 or 449-9563 Mon-Fri, 0800-1600. Please bring child's shot records to register and a copy of the most recent medical physical, if available. Operation Noble Heart: Volunteers Wanted A new program designed to encourage active duty service members, family members, and the civilian employees to perform volunteer work for charitable organizations in the local community. Point of contact is Ms. Robin Karratti at (910) 451-4642 / email [email protected]. MCCS Lejeune Operation Noble Heart

USO & Rocket Life Productions Free Photo Book Free photo book for military from USO and Rocket Life Productions. Click on the below USO patch:

Military ID Cards for 10th Birthday Camp Lejeune Reception Center, Bldg 59, is open 0630 - 1800 Monday through Thursday and 0630 1600 on Fridays. The Courthouse Bay ID Card Center is the satellite ID card center, located in Bldg BB-12. Hours of operation 0730 - 1600, Monday through Friday. Super Star Student Reward, MCX Students in grades 6 12 and home schooled students who attain an overall B average for the grading period are eligible to bring their report cards to the MCX within 30 days of the grading period. They will receive a scratch-off card with a guaranteed prize.

National Bird of the United States, The Bald Eagle

Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx

Family July Events, Camp Lejeune

Child Care? (Cost) No No Yes TBD No

Date 4-Jul 11-Jul 12-Jul 14-Jul 15-Jul

Event 4th Of July Fireworks (CLR-27 Tent / tables and chairs) HQSVC Co (Forward) Jump-N-Jax Pot Luck CLR27 Volunteer Meeting/Trng CLR27 Spouse Appreciation Night (RSVP Required) Kids In The Midst of Deployment

Location WPT Field Jump-NJax Russell Center Marston Russell Center B327 CLR27 Conf Rm Onslow Beach Russell Center Med Spa Jacksonv ille

Time 1630 1800 1830 1800 1800

Sponsor CLNC CLR-27 CLR-27 CLR-27 MCFTB

Flyer ? Yes Yes No Yes Yes

15-Jul 15-Jul 21-Jul

Command Team Meeting Communications Company Picnic (Deployed Comm Included) Kids-N-Deployment HQSVC Co (Forward) Spa Night (Limited / RSVP Required)

1330 TBD 1830

CLR-27 CLR-27 MCFTB

Yes No No

No Yes Yes

27-Jul

1800

CLR-27

TBD

TBD

FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the composition of 2d MLG (Fwd)? A: It is comprised of Headquarters and Service Company [HQSVC Company (Forward)], two Combat Logistics Battalions, an Engineer Support Battalion, MAGTF Support Battalion (elements of Dental, Maintenance, Medical, and Supply Battalions), and an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company. Each battalion has its own FRO. HQSVC Company (Forward)'s FRO is not only our company FRO, but he is also CLR-27's FRO. Q: I would like to receive email updates from HQSVC Company, 2d MLG (Fwd) FRO while my Marine or Sailor is deployed. How can I get added to the distribution list? A: Contact the FRO, Jose Padilla at (910) 451-1284 or via email at [email protected]. Q: Who should I contact if I have any additional questions, needs or concerns? A: The FRO, You should contact the FRO, Mr. Jos Padilla. Q: Prior to the deployment, Marines and Sailors were informed that Wi Fi would be available. When will it become available? A: Unsure. The contractor is experiencing problems in the Camp Leatherneck billeting area. Other bases may or may not have this service. Q: What is my Marines / Sailors mailing address? A: (RANK) (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME), 2D MLG FWD, S-1, HQSVC CO, UNIT 73951, FPO AE 09510-3951 Q: How can I get an urgent message about a death in the family to my Marine or Sailor? A: American Red Cross. (877) 272-7337 (tollfree). Provide as much of the following information as is known: Full name, Rank/rating, Branch of service (Navy/ Marines), Social Security Account number or date of birth, Military address, Information about the deployed unit and home base unit (for deployed service members only). Q: How can I find out when my Marine or Sailor is returning? A: The FRO will notify you based on the information that he is provided from his authorized HQSVC points of contact from Afghanistan. Your patience will be appreciated during this time. The larger flights will be returning in mid-August & late-September. Q: How can I view previous editions of the HQSVC Company, 2d MLG (Forward) family newsletters? A: Please visit the following URLs: Volume 1, Issue 1: http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/2nd%20MLG%20FWD/2nd%20MLG%20FWD.pdf Volume 1, Issue 2: http://www.scribd.com/doc/52818765/2d-MLG-Fwd-Headquarters-April-Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 3: http://www.scribd.com/doc/54409517/2d-MLG-Fwd-Headquarters-May-Newsletter Volume 1, Issue 4: http://www.scribd.com/doc/57170094/June-Family-Newsletter-HQSVC
Family Readiness Officer Mr. Jos L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email [email protected], 2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx