1st Supply Bat talion
News
Commanding Officer:
LtCol Michael Murchison
Executive Officer:
Major M. Akers
Sergeant major:
SgtMaj C. Belle
Battalion Chaplain:
LT David Bradley
(760) 763-6148
Family Readiness Officer:
Marty K. Rector
(760) 468-7618
Battalion Officer of the Day
Phone (after 1800):
760 213-7052 cell
760 763-5482 office
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Bienvenidos a la fam ilia de 1st Supply
Battalion!
I hope this letter finds you all
well and blessed as I write
my final letter as your
Commanding Officer. It
seems like yesterday when I
took command of the Dragon
Warriors in August of 2008.
I would like to convey that it
has been an honor and pleasure to have led
such a great organization and to have been a
part of the 1st Supply Battalion family. In
addition to the individual awards and accolades
that your Marines and Sailors have garnered
over these past two years, the Battalion has
won the Department of Defense Packaging,
Packing and Preservation of the Year for 2009
and has accomplished numerous special
projects your loved ones continue to work on.
Large accomplishments and large projects that
are indicative of the determination, work ethic,
trust in each other and belief that “Nothing is
Impossible” for the Dragon Warriors. Although
the accomplishments, professionalism and
talent of the Marines and Sailors are duly
impressive, nothing would be possible without
the love and support given daily by our families.
If the Marines and Sailors are the “heart” of the
Marine Corps, then the family is the “soul”.
Thank you all for supporting your Marines and
Sailors as well as the Battalion in all its
endeavors -- specially to those that are forward
deployed. I give thanks also to our Family
Readiness Team in building and nurturing this
relationship.
As I leave to execute a change within the area
with orders to Combat Logistics Regiment 15, I
know that the Dragon Warrior's legacy of
excellence will continue in the capable hands of
your new commander LtCol Mike Murchison.
We welcome LtCol Murchison, his wife Caroline
and their beautiful child with open arms to
Camp Pendleton and to 1st Supply Battalion. I
have been humbled and honored to have
served you for the past two years and as the
Marine Corps is small, I duly hope our paths
cross again in the future. Best wishes to all of
you.
God Bless You and Semper Fidelis,
LtCol Jaime O. Collazo
31 Aug 2010
Greetings –
I’m Michael Murchison, the new
Commanding Officer of 1st
Supply Battalion. Originally from
Detroit, Michigan, I’m coming to
Camp Pendleton by way of
United States Special Operations
Command in Tampa, Florida.
I look forward to getting to know the Marines and
Sailors – as well as their families – over the
upcoming months. I can’t tell you how impressed my
wife, Carolyn, and my son, Merrick, were with the
tremendous Change of Command ceremony where
LtCol Jaime Collazo and I exchanged the 1st Supply
Battalion colors. The Marines and Sailors looked
fantastic and gave us a memorable welcome. Thank
you.
There is certainly a lot going on in the battalion.
Many of us are preparing for our deployment to
Afghanistan as part of CLR-15 (FWD) where we’ll be
providing supply, maintenance, medical and
distribution services to the Marines in Helmand
Province. The remainder of the battalion is focused
on providing the same type of support to the greater
Camp Pendleton area. They will be incredibly short-
staffed as we leave and our deployed Marines and
Sailors return from their tour of duty overseas and
take some much needed – and well deserved –
leave in order to get re-acquainted with their
families.
I’ve had the chance to tour the Ammunition Supply
Point with Ammo Company, the Supply
Management Unit with Supply Company and see
the amazing work that Medical Logistics Company
does to package and prepare medical and dental
kits for use overseas. Everyone is doing an amazing
job !
Again – my family and I truly thank you for the warm
welcome we’ve received and look forward to the
upcoming months as we adjust to Southern
California and get to know you all.
Semper Fidelis,
Michael Murchison
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Important Information &

Resources
American Red Cross
619-542-7400
Supply BN Chaplain
(760) 725-6148

Health:
TriCare (800) 874-9378
Hospital Info (760) 725-4357
United Concordia
(800) 866-8499
Family Vision Center
(760) 763-1757
DEERS (760) 725-2768

Family Services:
Family Child Care: 725-7631
Resource & Referral: 725-9723
W.I.C. 1-800-500-6411
Relocation Assistance
725-3802/5704
L.I.N.K.S.(Lifestyles, Insights,
Networking, Knowledge and
Skills): Chaplain’s Corner
725-9052
Psychological Counseling Married or single, the concerns involved in facing a deployment are essentially the
Services:
same: What can I expect, and how can I prepare? What resources are available to
Information/Referral: 725-9051
Substance Abuse Counseling help me, my spouse, and my family?
Center Appointments: Here’s the “Emotional Cycle” of Deployment:
725-5538 or 725-5539 The “Pre-Deployment” phase can be a stress filled time as you and your family
anticipate the upcoming separation. Initially the “Deployment” phase can be challenging as old
Base:
Military Police (760) 725-3888
routines are replaced by a new battle rhythm. As with pre-deployment, coming home (The “Reunion”
Pass and ID (760) 725-2442 Phase) can increase stress through conflicting emotions.
Base Legal (760) 725-6172 Positive ways to pass information – One positive way to pass information and prepare for the
Base Housing (760) 725-5995 eventual separation is through the “Family Meeting”.
DEERS Enrollment
Helping the family cope. The following are a few things you can do to increase the feelings of
(760) 725-2768
Vehicle Registration security in your family:
(760) 725-210 -Personal letters / Skype / Email
Camp Pendleton
-A check-list of responsibilities for each family member
Pass & ID Locations: -Discipline and adjustments for behavioral issues
-Association with the deployed service member (Unit caps, T-shirt, etc.)
San Onofre -Family picture
Bldg 51093
-United Through Reading
0730-1530
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri -Pray with your spouse and children
0730-1430 Thursday -Involve children in structured activities (Sports, Music, Surfing, etc.)
763-6476/6471 CREDO (Chaplain’s Religious Enrichment Development Operations) - CREDO offers retreats
designed to enhance readiness through increased functional ability, spiritual maturity, and the
Joint Reception Center
acceptance of responsibility.
(JRC)
Bldg 130132 Deployment and the Single Marine - What are your goals? What do you want to take from this
0600-1800 Mon-Fri deployment? Education, career advancement, qualification, certification. Resources (Command
725-2442/2106 Religious Program - CRP, Contact Information). Also, the Chaplain ministry includes:
-Pastoral counseling
Main Gate
-Family life and marriage courses
Bldg 20255
0730-1530 -Grief recovery
Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri -Spiritual formation
0730-1430 Thursday Blessings,
725-2768/2865 Chaplain David R. Bradley
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Congratulations
Headquarters and Service Company
HM1 Alvarenga
Headquarters and Service Company continues to support the
SAILOR OF THE YEAR!
Battalion and maintain a great balance, even with a number
HM1 Alvarenga is now assigned to 1st Medical
of rotating personnel and changes taking place every day. In
Battalion, but she worked at the Battalion Aid
the months of June and July, H&S Company worked
Station, H & S Company, 1st Supply Battalion,
feverishly at raising money for the upcoming birthday ball.
Events including donut sales, car washes, and family fun and for the period that she earned the Sailor of the
fund raising days have paid off, and the Company has Year Award.
managed to raise amazing amounts for the ball! Best Wishes to HM1 Alvarenga at her new duty
Many great Marines and Sailors in H&S Company have been station!
recognized this quarter as well. HM2 Corteza was recognized
as Sailor of the Quarter at the Marine Logistics Group level
board and Marine Expeditionary Force level board. He
received many acknowledgements and other awards for his
significant accomplishment. Sergeant Wells won the
Leadership Essay award for his essay on "What Is Wrong
With Our Battalion And How Do We Fix It?" For his
achievement, he was recognized with a certificate of
commendation. Lance Corporals Quihius and Contreras were
also presented with Certificate of Commendations for their
efforts during a recent Field Supply and Maintenance
AMMO Company
Analysis Office (FSMAO) inspection. Congratulations to all of
these Marines and Sailors for their tremendous The Marines of Ammunition Company continue to provide
accomplishments! outstanding customer service to supported units throughout
As we get ready to say goodbye to our Battalion MCI-W and adjacent services/agencies. Throughout the last
Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Collazo, and month, Ammunition Company has processed over 11,000,000
welcome a new Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel items in support of current operations and training as well as
Murchison, we close another chapter in Supply Battalion
successfully standing a Naval Ordnance Safety and Security
history. It has been a great quarter for H&S, and we look
forward to supporting the Marines deploying in support of
Activity (NOSSA) Explosives Safety Inspection (ESI) with
CLR-15 Forward, 10.2. H&S Company plays a significant role minimal discrepancies. The future outlook includes continuous
in the departure and arrival of Marines in and out of country, support of Operation Enduring Freedom and a Company Picnic
and may put in a few extra hours in the months to come, but on 27 Aug.
supporting the warfighter is what we do! r/s
Promotions: CWO2 John J. (JJ) Scholten
Lance Corporal
Good Conduct Medals:
Isaac Amezcua (July 1, 2010)
Anthony Greeson
Kevin Arrant (July 1, 2010)
Lamarr Robinson
Frankie Ezell (August 1, 2010)
Liam O’Reilly
James Strickland (August 1, 2010)
Corporal: Aaron Rippey (June 1, 2010)
Sergeant : Bradley Bard (July 1, 2010)
Gunnery Sergeant: Aaron Farmer (August 1, 2010)
New Arrivals:
Cpl Semsarfathi, Holly M., had a baby boy; Landon Ray Lutts, born
on July 28, 2010 @ 1553, weighing 7lbs 9oz, 19 inches. Also, HM2
Corteza, John T., and his wife had a baby girl; Francine Corteza,
born on August 3, 2010 @ 0711, weighing 4lbs 7.6oz, 18inches
S/F Volunteers from Ammo Company who helped landscape the Binder
1stLt Eckerly Memorial Chapel, Camp Pendleton
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Supply Company
Welcome Supply Company Family!

Your Marines have been very busy between getting ready for the upcoming
deployment to Afghanistan or with the implementation of a new automated warehouse
management tool or with the ISO 9001 certification process. Several of our Marines
went to Yuma, AZ and trained with the regiment for the upcoming deployment. The
environment was harsh and the days were long and boring at times however it
provided a great opportunity to work together and a greater opportunity for small unit
leadership to really bloom. We all look forward to the pre-deployment block leave for
those going on the deployment. For those who are not going on the deployment, don't
worry you will get your chance next time.

Semper Fidelis,
Maj Luke Holian, USMC
Commander, Supply Company
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Greetings Everyone!

Wow! Where did the last year go? It seems as though this year has gone be so quickly. Maybe it is
because time flies when you’re having fun! I have had the good fortune of working with some of the
greatest people on earth, and one such person is Yady, the out-going commanding Officer’s Wife.
Yady has always been here for the Marines and Sailors of the Battalion as well as their families…
and ME. Some of you may have seen her out on the 22 area parade deck, or at Family Days
helping to cook-up chow and passing-along her positive up-beat attitude. Yady has also worked marty.k.rector@usmc.mil
behind the scenes with me, doing little things that make a BIG difference. To Yady and LtCol Cell: (760) 468-7618
Collazo, the Family Readiness Team will miss you and your steadfast support immensely. Thank Office: (760) 725-1841
you for everything you’ve done for the Battalion!
Best Wishes,
Marty

Family Readiness Team display the Commander’s
Challenge Coins at Yady’s Farewell dinner, which
took place at the Firehouse Broiler in Fallbrook
Final Letter from YADY to the Battalion
Hello Marines, Sailors, Family and Friends of 1st Supply Battalion:
L.I.N.K.S.
It stands for Lifestyle, Insight, Networking, Knowledge
and Skills. This is a program for spouses, parents,
and children of Marines and Sailors who would like to
know about the Marine Corps lifestyle, benefits, pay
system, deployments, moving, getting along with your
Marine mate, staying Marine and traditions and
history of the Corps. For more information or to
sign-up for L.I.N.K.S. please call (760) 725-9052, or
go to this webpage: www.mccscp.com

Hello everyone, it is with mix emotions that I write my last time to the Supply Battalion Newsletter. What a
wonderful journey this has been. For the past two years, I have seen the Battalion family grow to full
potential in planning and execution of events, family days, deployment stress and most of all in taking care
of one another.
I know we could not have done it without the help of our wonderful Family Readiness Team and Marty
Rector (our FRO) who has been the back bone of the program. I thank you this team for all the hard work,
loyalty and dedication you have put into the program while helping the families of the Battalion. I would like
to extend also a great thank you to all the wonderful wives and husbands, who helped us plan and support
every Battalion event we put together. You were an integral part of the success of the Family Readiness
Team. I could not have asked for a most talented, most outgoing and energetic team to work with. And
lastly, but not least, thank you to all the marines and sailors of 1st Supply Battalion who supported us in the
planning and execution of our events. Your participation made all the difference and every experience an
adventure.
As I reflect in the last two years, I feel very honor to have been part of this journey with all of you. It has
not been easy but it has been the most rewarding experience of my Marine Wife and spouse time. The
memories and love of each one of you has a special place in my heart and I will take them with me
wherever I go. But most important, I will take the most precious gift of all – and that is your friendship –
thank you for given me the opportunity to be part of this family.
Yady
“I opened the window and my heart. The sun flooded my house and love flooded my soul.” P Coelho