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May 2011
Fami l y Read iness New s le t te r
Volume 2, Issue 2
Welcome Home Marines and
Sailors!!
Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Regiment 15
Marines, Sailors and Families,
Well, it’s been a long year, but
we’re finally back to being a com-
plete family once again. With the
return of our OEF 10-2 Marines
and Sailors, we are no longer a
regiment split across two sides of
the globe –Welcome Home to all
who have recently returned, and
thank you all for your tremendous
service. The accolades regarding
your collective performance in Af-
ghanistan continue to pour into our
headquarters.
Thank you also to our families for
your tremendous service and sup-
port during these deployments.
We all know and recognize that it
is your selflessness that enables us
to do what we do.
As we close out Spring and enter
Summer, there will be a great
many opportunities for fun with
family and friends here in SOCAL
and beyond. I certainly encourage
all of you to take advantage of
these opportunities; you all defi-
nitely deserve to do so. Not only
have we conducted multiple mis-
sions and operations since last sum-
mer, but believe it or not, the OEF-
12 deployments are just around
the corner. However, as we all
know, the summer months are his-
torically the months where the
largest number of injuries and ac-
cidents occur. With that in mind,
please take care of one another, look
out for each other, and stay safe.
As I did with last quarter’s newsletter,
I’d like to once again make a per-
sonal appeal to anyone interested in
becoming a part of our unit Family
Readiness Programs. The success of
our Family Readiness Programs hinges
primarily on the degree of participa-
tion that we receive from our family
members. Participation can be any-
thing from volunteering some of your
time to assist with various activities to
providing guidance and counsel to
some of our spouses and families as
they navigate through the various
support programs offered.
Speaking of our Family Readiness
Program, it is with great appreciation
- marked also by a twinge of sadness
- that we bid farewell to our Regi-
mental Family Readiness Officer, Mr.
Allen Fowler and his bride, Adrienne.
After two years in service as our
Regimental FRO, punctuating more
than 30 years of service to our Nation
and our Corps, Allen and Adrienne
have decided to return home to
Texas. I know that I speak for all of us
within the CLR-15 Family when I say
that we are truly indebted to you
both for your extraordinary contribu-
tions in support of all of us. In particu-
lar, I would be remiss if I did not men-
tion that we have received several
notes from family members express-
ing their great appreciation for the
support they received from Allen dur-
ing these recent deployments, and in
the end, those expressions of grati-
tude are what validate and reinforce
the value of our unit Family Readiness
program. Thank you, Allen and Adri-
enne. Fair winds and following seas to
you both.
Our Marines, Sailors, and civilians con-
tinue to amaze and impress all whom
they encounter. As I travel around, I
am routinely stopped by those
throughout 1 MEF who express their
appreciation for the hard work and
dedication shown by those within our
regiment. We truly have a superb
group here.
Finally, Memorial Day is this weekend.
I’m sure many have great plans for
fun, relaxation, and quality time with
family and friends. As previously
stated, such moments are tremendously
well-deserved. However, I would also
ask that we all take time out of our
busy schedules to sit back, reflect, and
think about the significance of this sol-
emn holiday. While many will be en-
joying time with our families and
friends, many others will be unable to
do so due to current deployments or
other operational commitments. More
poignantly, even more will be unable
to enjoy the celebrations because they
have paid the ultimate sacrifice in de-
fense of our great Nation. It is be-
cause of their actions that we have a
Memorial Day and that we are able
to participate in activities commemo-
rating this special and unique Ameri-
can holiday. So on this Memorial Day,
as with all others, please offer a
prayer of thanks and appreciation for
the sacrifices of those whose selfless
actions enable us to live in such a won-
derful country.
Semper Fidelis
Steve Skelenka
Colonel, U.S.M.C
Commanding Officer, CLR-15
SgtMaj Sound Off
Marines, Sailors, and Families, I would like to welcome home all the Marines and Sailors from CLR-15 FWD. Your performance while deployed has been outstanding. To the families of those that just returned, thank you for your selflessness and dedication to your Marine or Sailor while they were gone. I trust you have enjoyed your time back with your loved ones and I would just like to take the time to say that this is a great time for the United States. I ask that on this upcoming Memorial Day you take a few moments and reflect upon your contributions to this great nation.
Semper Fidelis
SgtMaj William T. Sowers
To the Families of Headquarters Company,
As I write this letter half the company is currently participating in a training operation in the beautiful back lands of Camp Pendleton and it seems like yesterday that I wrote the last letter to you. Let me extend a warm welcome to all the Marines and families of 10.2; we appreciate all the hard work and effort your Ma-rines put into their deployment and the support you provided them throughout. It is only with your support that we are able to accomplish our
mission.
The Marines and sailors have continued their outstanding perform-ance, and have demonstrated genu-ine dedication while achieving their daily tasks. The training we have con-ducted and will continue to conduct is crucial to ensuring the success as a
company and to getting your Marines promoted. In the past three months we have conducted two conditioning hikes; each followed by MCMAP fights (Ask your Marines; it makes for great dinner conversation), a pistol range, two physical fitness tests, been to the Gas Chamber– a motivating time breathing in the fiber glass and as mentioned before we are currently in the field honing our trade. With all this training comes time away from home, so I want to thank the families
again for your support!
Please take note of the up-coming Family Readiness events and make every effort to attend. These events are informative and important in developing a strong bond amongst our CLR-15 family. I look forward to meeting each of you and having the opportunity of introducing you to my family. I would also like to extend a
big thank you to all the family members that attended our Easter Party, if you have sug-gestions on how to improve upon these events please let me know. I am very interested in Family Readiness and am here to assist, not only the Ma-rines and Sailors, but their
families as well.
Semper Fidelis,
Capt C. D. Tucker
CLR-15 HQ Company
WELCOME HOME MARINES AND SAILORS
Chaplain Corner
BLOWING THE WHISTLE ON DIRTY FIGHTING Chaplain Dan Klender, LCDR, USN, 1st Medical BN
If you have been a boxing fan for any length of time you may recall the heavyweight championship bout be-
tween erstwhile champion “Iron” Mike Tyson and then champ Evander Holyfield. In this fight Tyson employed the creative strategy of slowing down his opponent by biting his ear. The strategy failed as the referee promptly
stopped the fight and declared Holyfield the winner.
Though both boxing fans and casual observers viewed Tyson’s action with jaundiced eye of contempt, every husband and wife is guilty of dirty fighting in the ring of marital conflict. What is dirty fighting? It goes by many aliases: sarcasm, ridicule, emotional escalation, character assassination, manipulation or threatening, bul-lying, angry outbursts, physical intimidation or abuse, stonewalling, issuance of ultimatums, threats of separation or divorce, name-calling, subtle or not-so-subtle putdowns, gossip, public displays of contempt, are classic ex-amples of marital dirty fighting. Dirty fighting is a benchmark of maturity (or in this case immaturity) of the
marital partner.
If left unchecked, dirty fighting has the potential of ruining a relationship which may eventuate in divorce. For instance, let’s assume there is no physical abuse in a marriage but incessant threats of divorce. The insecurity these verbal sucker punches breed in the partner wishing to rebuild the marriage will TKO any hope of ever having a good marriage. Even if the mantra, “I will divorce you if you don’t…” is an idle threat, the dispirited
spouse may be driven to dissolve the marriage due to overwhelming discouragement.
What do I do if I find myself routinely defaulting to dirty fighting methods? Here are a few suggestions:
1) Permit your spouse to list any and all of your dirty fighting methods.
2) Then ask them or a trusted friend to keep you accountable when you default to one of them.
3) Keep a journal of both positive and negative conversations with your spouse. Carefully note any progression or digression in the area of dirty fighting. Note what percentage of the time you are communicating with love, respect, kindness and mutual encouragement vice your
dirty fighting method of choice.
There is hope for dirty fighters! We can reform them ! We have the technology! So get back in the ring and have a “fair fight” with your spouse. Then, you will be able to see the mar-
riage through to it’s intended end.
Chaplain Klender
WELCOME HOME MARINES AND SAILORS
FRO Corner
This is an exciting time for CLR-15 and our families as we welcome home so many of our Marines and
Sailors that have been deployed to Afghanistan, some of whom were deployed for 12 months. We are
proud of their service and we are excited to have them back in Southern California. I offer our most heartfelt
thanks and wishes for a joyous homecoming.
While we welcome home so many Marines, CLR-15 units are continuing to prepare for and execute deploy-
ments in support of our nation’s interests around the world. Whether you are coming or going, some of you
will undoubtedly face the difficulties associated with life in the Marine Corps. Remember that the Corps is
there to support you, either through the Marines on your left and right, your chain of command, or through
services like the DSTRESS hotline. If you need support to work through a personal issue, I encourage you to
use the resources.
We have opportunities for a Family Readiness Assistant and Morale Support Volunteers. Benefits in volun-
teering include the perfect venue to discover something you are really good at and developing new skills.
Volunteering brings together a diverse range of people from all backgrounds and walks of life, not only will
you develop lasting personal and professional relationships but its a great way to learn more about people.
Networking is an exciting benefit of volunteering you never can tell who you will meet. The Family Readiness
Advisor and the Family Readiness Assistants will be afforded the opportunities to go through program train-
ing to prepare them for this exciting opportunity. Come join our CLR-15 Team!!
Marine Corps Family Team Building has a hyperlink where you can access all upcoming event they offer. http://www.mccscp.com/home/Family-Services/Family_Team_Building.aspx On a last note, CLR-15 has a face book page please join and share with us your thoughts. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Combat-Logistics-Regiment-15/139234576095488 Semper Fidelis, ALLEN R. FOWLER Family Readiness Officer, CLR-15 Camp Pendleton, CA Work: (760) 763-355 Fax: (760) 725-3228 [email protected]
From the everyday stressors of life to the stressors related to combat, stress can affect even the
strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to provide professional, anony-
mous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's needed most. Call today to
speak with one of your own. From the everyday stressors of life to the stressors related to combat,
stress can affect even the strongest Marine. The DSTRESS Line was developed by the Corps to pro-
vide professional, anonymous counseling for Marines, their families and loved ones when it's
needed most. Call (1-877-476-7734) today to speak with one of your own.
Promotions 1st Lt Bo Yang Cpl John Kliment LCpl Mariah Guerra
MSgt Kevin Collins Cpl Charles Curry LCpl Danielle Haynie
MSgt Cody Douglas Cpl Christian Hernandez LCpl Thomas Knight
SSgt Christopher Johnson Cpl Anahi Hernandezmauricio LCpl Troy Lee Jr
Sgt Victor Cruz Jr Cpl Charles Curry LCpl Lee Mays Jr
Sgt Michael Miller Cpl Diego Ladino LCpl Nathan Moore
Sgt Jonathon Panella Cpl Edward Martinez Jr LCpl Alan Nieves
Sgt Thomas Washington Jr Cpl Brandon Mcbride LCpl Ramon Trujillo
Sgt Carolyn Shaw Cpl Daniel Mcnulty LCpl Travis Williams
Sgt Clement Jarrett Jr Cpl Carlos Munoz LCpl Trevor Woodruff
Sgt Arjun Parmar Cpl Guillermo Ortiz III LCpl Zebadiah Schultz
Sgt Leticia Rivas Cpl Christopher Rosburg LCpl Catherine Butler
Sgt Juan Rosales Cpl Chelsea Russell LCpl Hunter Johnson
Sgt Moses Sanchez Cpl Matthew Sullivan LCpl Stevie Leos
Sgt Malcolm Biddles Cpl Derrik Trace LCpl Brandon Lopez
Sgt Courtney Brooks Cpl Alfonso Bolton LCpl Matthew Martinez
Sgt Donna Castillo Cpl Christopher Chance LCpl Michael Pasag
Sgt Ryan Cornell Cpl Marinho Colindres LCpl Justin Santana
Sgt Jennifer Moreno Cpl Brittany Constant LCpl Yadira Sorto
Sgt Gabrielle Williams Cpl Brandon Current LCpl Joshua Stevens
Cpl Christopher Lawless Cpl Crystal Garza LCpl Nicoll Tibbetts
Cpl Forrest Mudge Cpl Abel Geigel LCpl Daniel Tillman
Cpl Dominique Alford Cpl Grace Gomez LCpl Tiffany Williams
Cpl Ebonie Everett Cpl Jarrett Harrison LCpl Xay Xiong
Cpl Felix Figueroa Cpl Racquel Kerkau LCpl Isaac Amezcua
Cpl Andrew Glenn Cpl Tayron Mason LCpl Neil Broman
Cpl Bettzy Hernandez Cpl Conchita Mercadohernandez LCpl Joshua Giammatteo
Cpl Henry Iraheta Cpl Alvaro Moreno LCpl Karen Gonzalezzapet
Cpl Blaine Lunsford Cpl Thanh Nguyen LCpl Cody Hall
Cpl Edward Martinez Cpl Lesha Ponder LCpl Tavarez Hayman
Cpl Jose Negrete Cpl Angel Rodriguez LCpl Alea Hosendove
Cpl Art Payne Cpl Anthony Roman LCpl Brandy Jones
Cpl Tomas Portilla Cpl Courtez Ross LCpl Franklin Pimentel
Cpl Douglas Robinson Cpl Jacob Roth LCpl Tiffany Rodriguez
Cpl Robert Schuessler Cpl Bidney Sinflorant LCpl Joseph Satnowski
Cpl Crystal Smith Cpl Marcus Spiker LCpl Moises Vasquez
Cpl Raul Sotohernandez Cpl Jamie Gordon LCpl Alexander Wilkens
Cpl Terrence Terrano Jr Cpl Patrick Wiley PFC Leon Burke
Cpl Angelica Suarez LCpl Justin Do PFC Cody Forrester
Cpl Martin Vasquez LCpl Mairead Donohue PFC Bryant Gay
Cpl Sergio Vamper LCpl Ryan Fagan PFC Isiah Glover
CLR-15 HQ:
1st Lt Gloria Chiu Cpl Kevin Thomas
1st Lt Jordan Rahal Cpl Keqin Xie
MSgt Summer Fields LCpl Courney Bouchillon
SSgt Jesse Bowman LCpl Giovanni Lewis
Sgt Jason Buack LCpl Aaron Vega
Sgt Brandon Hampshire PFC Thomas Remington
Cpl Devin Berry Cpl William Radnor
Cpl Jorge Colonburgos
Cpl Caraig Martin
Cpl Kristoffer Neese
Cpl Pernal Roberts
Cpl Carlos Salinas
Welcome Aboard: Welcome Aboard: Welcome Aboard:
New Joins: New Born Babies:
SSgt Deshaun Stansberry SSgt Erik Delgadillo– Twins
LCpl William Briley SSgt Earl Jackson II– Son
LCpl Robert Bernal Sgt John Archie Jr.– Daughter
LCpl Phillip Cook LCpl Mario Legy– Son
PFC Showni Anderson LCpl Brandy Lomax– Son
PFC Daniel Rodriguez LCpl Berenice Patino– Daughter
Welcome Aboard:
Fairwinds and Following Seas:
PFC Nelson Hathaway PFC Melissa Bukowski
PFC Nicholas Krone PFC Zachery Campbell
PFC Samuel Loosle PFC Guadalupe Cazares
PFC Tyrone Marino PFC Tyler Hall
PFC Briana Rivera PFC Yesenia Nepita
PFC Adam Schultz PFC Fransheska Piquet
PFC Natalie Tucker PFC Jesus Zapata III
PFC Andrew Watson Jr PFC Alexander Campbell
PFC Fabio Isazavelez
PFC Daniel Mcdonald
PFC Anwar Rodriguez
Promotions Continued
Thank you to the Patriot Guard for welcoming
back our Marines and Sailors!!
Resources
Emergency Information Family Readiness Command Team Leadership
DSTRESS Line (877) 476-7734
(760) 725-3303: (800) 951-5600 Disaster relief & emergency family
messages.
Navy Marine Corps Relief Society
(760) 725-5337
Offers emergency financial assistance, and
budgeting classes.
Know the following BEFORE your spouse deploys:
Spouse’s unit, location, and social security number.
This information will help the Red Cross or Family Readiness Offi-
cer find your spouse in the event of an emergency.
Commanding Officer Col S. D. Sklenka
Executive Officer Lt Col P. N. Frietze
Sergeant Major SgtMaj W. T. Sowers
Family Readiness Officer Allen R. Fowler (760) 763-3551
Family Readiness Advisor Berenice Larrea (901) 604-2953
Family Readiness Assistant LCpl Amanda M. Cattin (760) 763-3551
Chaplain LCDR Daniel Klender (760) 725-1893
Religious Professional RP2 Derrick Williams (760) 763-1893
MCCS Coordinator Mrs. Lalita Barlow (760) 763-3551
Marine Corps Family Team Building
http://www.mccscp.com/home/Family-Services/
Family_Team_Building.aspx
mccsCP.com Camp Pendleton
Military “OneSource” 24/7 (800) 342-9647
www.militaryonesource.com
E-Mail & Phone
E-Mail and telephone access may be limited to your spouse during
deployment. Do not interpret this as your spouse not trying to stay in
touch. Sometimes technical difficulties, unit location, and operational
tempo may limit your spouse’s ability to communicate.
Moto-Mail
Moto-Mail is a web-based program that allows your hand written letter to
be downloaded, printed and ready for delivery within 24 hours.
Register for free at: www.motomail.us
Relocating?
If you plan on relocating out of state during your spouse’s deployment,
please inform your FRO. Providing accurate data will allow him to
keep you updated with official information.
Important Note: Keep important papers such as wills, power of attorneys, family emer-
gency plans, social security cards, a front and back picture of your de-
ployed spouse’s id, birth and marriage certificates and passports in one
easily accessible safe and secure place.
Base Information Operator (760) 725-4111 Child Care Referral (760) 725-9723 Naval Hospital (760) 725-4357
Base Housing (760) 725-5995 Joint Education Center (760) 725-6660 Pass & ID (760) 725-2442
Counseling Services (760) 725-9051 Military Outreach (760) 908-7043 WIC (888) 999-6897
DEERS (760) 725-2768 Military Police (760) 725-3888 YMCA (760) 385-4921
Base Legal (760) 725-6172 Family Team Building (760) 725-5702 TRICARE (888) 874-9378
Benefits Advisor (760) 725-1262