7 October 2011

Volume 1, Issue 10 2ND SUPPLY BATTALION

PERSONAL AND FAMILY READINESS NEWSLETTER

2d Supply Battalion (-) REIN

CAMP LEATHERNECK - Second Maintenance Battalion concluded a seven-month deployment in support of International Security Assistance Force Operations as 2nd Supply Bn. took the reins as Marine Air Ground Task Force Support Bn. 11.2 during a transfer of authority ceremony here, Sept. 30. As MSB 11.1, the Marines and sailors of 2nd Maintenance Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward), was able to raise equipment readiness levels from 80% to 97%, while coordinating numerous operations throughout the battlespace. The unit completed 52 combat logistics patrols, 21 immediate response team missions and traveled a total of 10,693 miles. MSB 11.1‘s surgical company was able to treat 1,104 patients, to

include 352 battle-related injuries. Lt. Col. Kevin Scott, the commanding officer of 2nd Maintenance Bn., was eager to praise his team of professionals. ―It‘s been an absolute pleasure to work with what I believe is some of our nation‘s best Marines and sailors,‖ proclaimed Scott. ―As we head back home, let‘s do it in the same fine fashion as when we came out.‖

COMMANDING OFFICER LtCol David S. Gibbs

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Maj Daniel M. Bartos

SERGEANTS MAJOR

SgtMaj James P. Humphrey

CHAPLAIN

LCDR Marcus E. Lawerence

FAMLIY READINESS

OFFICER Mr. James L. Stolarczyk

FGE COMMAND TEAM

COMMANDING OFFICER

Maj Sean M. Murray

EXECUTIVE OFFICER Capt Kelly M. Johnson

SERGEANTS MAJOR

1stSgt Micheal E.

Lambert III

Story and photos by Sgt. Justin Shemanski

Lt. Col. David Gibbs, the Commander of 2nd Supply Bn. (-) REIN (MSB 11.2), began his remarks by thanking those in attendance, along with the staff of MSB 11.1 for their steadfast support in the turnover process He then delivered a statement of intent to his own Marines and sailors. ―This is our opportunity to perform,‖ he said. ―It‘s an honor to serve America, an honor to serve the Corps and we will provide the best support possible for [Regional Command Southwest] and II [Marine Expeditionary Force].‖

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Chaplains Corner

MCCS Lejeune MCFTB September Calendar

20-21 Oct-―Before I Do‖ Workshop 21 Oct-In the Midst 25-26 Oct-Family Readiness Volunteer Training 25,26 & 27 Oct– Marriage Enrichment using the Prep Approach 27 Oct-Family Readiness Officer Training 27th-Kids-nReunion Workshop 28,29 & 30- CREDO Marriage Retreat (Call

450-1668)

Office Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1630 Midway Park Marine & Family Services Annex Bldg LC 4012A Phone (910)451-0176 http://www.mccslejeune.com/mcftb/index.html

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11-12 Oct-Family Readiness Volunteer

Training 11 Oct-Beyond the Brief (Week 6)

11 Oct-LINKS Japanese (Call 451-1299)

12-13 Oct– Cooperative Parenting and

Divorce 13-14 Oct-”Before I Do‖ Workshop

13 Oct-Return and Reunion Workshop

14, 15 & 16 Oct – CREDO Marriage Retreat

(Call 450-1668) 15 Oct-LINKS Spouses Workshop (Call

451-1299) 18-19 Oct– ―7 Habits of Highly Effective

Families‖ Workshop 19 Oct-Command Member and Command

Team Training

MARINE CORPS FAMILY TEAM BUILDING

October Calendar of Events

28-30 OCT Open 04-06 NOV Open 18-20 NOV Open 02-04 DEC Full 09-11 DEC Open

CREDO is the acronym for the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation CREDO programs are traditionally 48 hours in length held on Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon, or Tuesday afternoon through Thursday afternoon. All the programs

are free to those who attend. All events require advance registration, and space is limited. For more information, please call 910-450-1668.

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free professional photographer and of course Santa will be there.

If you are interested in volunteering or participating in Battalion Family Readiness events, contact the Family Readiness Officer at james.stolarczyk@usmc.mil Or call (910) 451-1405

How to Save and Get Ready for the Holidays

2d Supply Battalion will be attending the CLR-25 Marine Corps Ball on 8 November 2011. The Ball will be held at the Greenville Convention Center. For additional details contact the Family Readiness Officer. The 2d Supply Battalion Christmas Party will be held on 9 December 2011. All of our Supply Battalion family members are invited to attend. There will be a dinner, music, prizes,

Try these numbers out for a month and adjust as you need to. Everyone‘s budget will look different because everyone‘s family has different needs. The important thing is to set reasonable goals for yourself and your family; unrealistic goals lead to stressors in your everyday life and the holiday blues during a season you would rather spend feeling joyful. Recommended Saving % 10%: Long-term Savings: The

best way to save for the long-term is to "pay yourself first" by setting up an automatic transfer from your paycheck to a savings account. Start small, perhaps 5 or 8 percent, and increase it, if you can, over time. By the end of the year, you‘ll have a strong long-term savings plan for the things that matter and emergencies. 5%: Short-term Savings:

Surprise expenses seem to pop up every month. The best way to stick to your budget is to expect those unexpected emergencies. This can be used for holiday expenses, or vacations, or just a plain old rainy day fund. Adjust this amount depending on your savings goal 15%: TOTAL SAVINGS Recommended Daily and Household Expenses % = 15%: Groceries and Household

Supplies:

2d Supply Battalion Family Readiness Events

Even if you are feeling the pressure of a budget each month, be sure to take care of your family‘s grocery needs first. There is nothing more important than ensuring you have a roof over your head and a meal on the table. Take care of those needs before moving on to the rest of the bills. Keep an eye out for coupons and special grocery deals, especially when planning those big holiday meals. 25%: Rent or Mortgage: If your

rent or mortgage is higher than this percentage, that money will need to come from somewhere else in the budget. Consider downsizing or evaluating your living situation, if possible. 5%: Utilities: Collect and monitor

your energy and water usage over several months to come up with a solid budget estimate. Being able to anticipate these household expenses will make other financial decisions easier for you. 15%: Car Payment and Other Debt: While it is best to avoid

debt in any form, chances are you have a car payment, small loan payment, or credit card. Be sure to include each and every payment in your budget so that your budget is as accurate as possible. If you have no debt, you have an extra 15 percent to put towards your savings.

Holidays can be a magical time. Sparkling lights, friends and family, gifts, and good food abound. But as adults, we know how much it takes to make all of that seems effortless, both in terms of time and money. Although the holidays come around at the same time each year, somehow they are always a surprise to the budget. While this year you may find yourself with only three months to play the holiday budget catch-up game, establishing and sticking to a monthly budget will support your long-term financial behavior and spending habits to make the holidays feel less stressful and magical again. Making a Solid Budget

The first step in making a solid budget is to set aside a certain percentage of your monthly income for your monthly expenses. The budget below is only meant to provide a basic starting point.

60%: Daily and Household Expenses Recommended Miscellaneous Expenses Percentages 10%: Spending Money:

Even adults need allowance! Having space in your budget for that coffee treat or unexpected office lunch will keep you from taking that money from something else and busting your budget. Decide on a reasonable amount for your monthly allowance and relax. This extra cash can also come in handy when buying last minute gifts for friends, family, or coworkers. This article is an excerpt from “How to Save and Get Ready for the Holidays, Part 1” To read the entire article and ―Part 2‖ go to: http://apps.mhf.dod.mil/pls/psgprod/f?p=EMAG2:ARTICLE:0::::MONTH,YEAR,COHE,PAGE:October,2011,263456,13 For additional financial resources and information, go to Military Home Front at: http//www.militaryhomefront.dod.mil/ Additional Financial Support is available at Military One Source, for details go to: http://www.militaryonesource.com

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Corps’ Top Leaders Visit Warfighters in Afghanistan

Story and photos by Story by Cpl. Tommy Bellegarde FORWARD OPERATING BASE GERONIMO, Afghanistan – Gen. James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, and Sgt. Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, visited with Marines and sailors of 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, Sep 22 during a battlefield tour of the province. The commandant and sergeant major were on base to discuss Marine Corps-wide topics with the expectant Marines and sailors. Amos talked at length about the attacks of 9/11 in commemoration of the 10th anniversary, and praised them for their bravery and service. ―Those plots, those attacks, were planned about a hundred miles east of us, right here in Afghanistan, right over by Kandahar, by people that wanted to destroy our way of life,‖ said Amos. ―They tried to destroy it here in Nawa; they tried to destroy it in Ramadi; they tried to destroy it in Fallujah – they were determined that they could take the United States Marine Corps and the United States of America on ... and we‘d end up cowering and running with a tail between our legs. That‘s simply not going to happen.‖ The commandant also discussed the progress made in Helmand province in recent years, a direct result of the hard work and dedication of those Marines and sailors who have deployed to the area. ―I‘ve been in and out of here for three years, and I‘ve watched the progress of Afghanistan,‖ said Amos. ―It may not be pretty, and it may not be perfect, and it may not ever be that way, but I‘ll tell you what, you have made a difference.‖ Barrett also praised the Marines for their hard work, courage and sacrifice, highlighting their choice to

serve the nation after the attacks of Sept. 11. "I look at the young faces sitting here – the majority of this room joined after 9/11,‖ said Barrett. ―You could have done anything you wanted, but you chose to serve – the most honorable and noble profession on the planet – to serve your nation, to serve free people living in a free society who want to come and go as they please.‖ Amos and Barrett closed the visit by answering questions from the Marines and sailors, and Barrett emphasized the importance of working hard for those Marines hoping to re-enlist in the future. ―I‘m going to put out a real simple statement: bring your A-game every day,‖ said Barrett. ―If you go to the rifle range every single time, every year, and you strive to shoot high expert and then you‘re just [angry] because you shot low expert, then you‘ve got the right mindset.‖ The 1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment, is currently assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, 2nd Marine Division (Forward), which heads Task Force Leatherneck. The task force serves as the ground combat element of Regional Command (Southwest) and works in partnership with the Afghan National Security Force and the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to conduct counterinsurgency operations. The unit is dedicated to securing the Afghan people, defeating insurgent forces, and enabling ANSF assumption of security responsibilities within its area of operations in order to support the expansion of stability, development and legitimate governance.

General James F. Amos, the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, answers a question from a

Marine

Sergeant Maj. Micheal P. Barrett, the 17th sergeant major of the Marine Corps,

Gen. James F. Amos (front left), the 35th commandant of the Marine Corps, walks to the

mess hall on base with Lt. Col. Tyler J. Zagurski

For more stories and photos from the Regional Command Southwest go to: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/77603/corps-top-leaders-visit-warfighters-afghanistan#.TolAlF3GDh4

Marine Forces Reserves in the News

CHITTAGONG, Bangladesh — Marines with

Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 arrived here in September to conduct an engineering civil action project exercise with elements of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, in coordination with the Government of Bangladesh. The ENCAP was completed earlier this month. The Marines of Engineer Operations Company, MWSS-172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, will be helping to expand the second floor of a school. The construction at the school is part of the Bangladesh Interoperability Program 11, an exercise that demonstrates the history of cooperation between the U.S. and Bangladesh and the interoperability of the nations‘ militaries.

Two weeks after Cyclone Marian struck the Chittagong district of southeastern Bangladesh April 19, 1991, the U.S. organized a contingency-joint task force, commanded by Marine Lt. Gen. Henry Stackpole, to spearhead humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts to the devastated areas. The operation was named Sea Angel. In May, preparatory work on the school was completed as part of the 20th anniversary commemoration of Operation Sea Angel by Marines with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III MEF, and MWSS-472, MWSG-47, 4th MAW, Marine Forces Reserve, based in Chicopee, Mass. During the exercise, MWSS-172 Marines built the walls and ceiling, painting and running new electrical wiring throughout the school, said Sgt. Ross Fuller,

a combat engineer with EOPS Co. and the ENCAP site foreman. The Marines from EOPS Co. are skilled in all aspects of construction needed to accomplish this mission. EOPS Co. does face some challenges, but nothing they will not be able to overcome, Fuller said.

2dMLG News from Afghanistan

CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan – More than

25 Afghan National Army soldiers with the 215th Corps Logistics Battalion graduated from a class led by Military Professional Resources Inc. at Camp Shorabak, Afghanistan, Sept. 26. The 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) Embedded Partnering Team worked with MPRI to increase the Afghan unit‘s combat readiness over the course of the nine-week training cycle. The MPRI team, comprised of retired senior enlisted service members and officers, trains Afghan units in a variety of military fields. There are six subject matter experts on the team, covering medical,

―You can‘t conduct missions when you are hungry,‖ said 1stLt Mohammad Amin Ahzay, the assistant operations officer for the 215th CLB. ―I consider this training to be very important to our combat missions.‖ Juarez said that some students excelled throughout the course and would have the opportunity to train fellow ANA soldiers in the future. Upon graduation, the instructors choose a few of the top students to participate in a ‗Train the Trainer‘ course in order to continue to promote future Afghan forces‘ independence

Cpl. Katherine M. Solano

2nd MLG (FWD) Public Affairs

signal, and transportation, logistical and foodservice operations. The MPRI instructors led the classroom lessons, while the EPT Marines organized and conducted the hands-on practical application portions of the course. The instructors noticed that the students liked the hands-on parts of the courses the best, said Albert Juarez, the medical expert with MPRI. He also pointed out that the students were enthusiastic about every portion of the class, but especially the food-service course. The culinary operations were just one piece of the training puzzle, but the ANA considers it to be an important one.

―We‘ve never worked with the Bangladesh military, and there is definitely a difference in the way we both do things,‖ Fuller said. ―There may be a little bit of a language barrier. Excerpts from an article by Sgt Megan Angel to read the entire article go to: http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/MFRNews1/Top_News.aspx?MFRID=127#MFR_Banner

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Friday 4 Nov • 1800 • Marston Pavilion Cash Bar • Dinner • Birthday Ball Ceremony

Guest Speaker • Dancing • Camaraderie Open to spouses with a valid military ID

www.mccslejeune.com%2Flipstick%2F&h=1AQDBBYdV

Spouse can buy tickets starting 3 Oct 2011. Get your ticket for $30…Seating is open, but you and 7 of your friends can buy a table for eight. Attire for this event is Modified Military. Childcare will be provided FREE to children registered with the CYTP Resource & Referral Office.

For more info, check out Making Glamouflage Sat, 15 Oct • 1300-1600 & Thu, 27 Oct • 1830-2000 at t h e LI N KS H o u se Dress altering assistance available • some accessories provided

LIPSTICK AND CAMOUFLAGE SPOUSES BALL

Greenville Convention Center 303 SW Greenville Blvd.

Greenville, NC 27834

Tickets: SNCO & OFFICERS….. $55.00 E-4 & E-5………………...$45.00 E-3 & Below…………….$35.00

November 8th

2011

Cocktail Hour: 1800 Ceremony Starts: 1900

Onsite Childcare is available.

Freedom is not free, but the U.S. Marine

Corps will pay most of your share. Ned Dolan, Capt, USMC

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Atlantic City, NJ Oct 7-10 / Atlantic City, NJ $250 / 40 seats

Charlotte, NC 23 Oct 2011

$60 / 29 seats

Busch Gardens Williamsburg, VA

29 Oct 2011 $25 / 52 seats

SMP Administrative Offices, Bldg. 564

Located next to the Barber Shop on M Street,

across from the Post Office.

Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 0800-

1630, closed Holidays,

(910) 451-4642.

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Resources of the Month

James L. Stolarczyk Family Readiness Officer

2D Supply Battalion

PHONE: (910) 451-1405

CELL:

(910) 382-5300

E-MAIL: james.stolarczyk@usmc.mil

We‘re on the Web!

See us at:

http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/2ndsupply/Pages/default.aspx

When a military family experiences a crisis, the American Red Cross

is there to assist by providing emergency communications twenty-four

hours a day, 365 days a year. Red Cross emergency communications

services keep military personnel in touch with their families. No

matter where a military member and their family are stationed, the

Red Cross will deliver their notifications in times of crisis. Even if the

service member receives notification of an emergency through an e-

mail or a phone call, Red Cross-verified information assists

commanding officers in making a decision regarding emergency

leave. Without this verification, the service member may not be able

to come home during a family emergency.

How to Contact the Red Cross for Assistance

Call (877) 272-7337 (toll-free within the continental United States)

http://www.redcross.org/ Local Jacksonville, NC telephone numbers for the Red Cross: (910) 451-2182/5159 (after hours 877-272-7337)

https://www.militaryonesource.com/MOS/FindInformation/Category.aspx?NoCookieCTI=1&CategoryID=167

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