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Commanding Officer 2
Sergeant Major 2
Chaplain 3
Veteran’s Day 10
Thanksgiving 11
Maintenance 12, 13
Security 14, 15
Supply 16, 17
Surgical 18, 19
Mailing Addresses 20
Promotions 21
Sergeant Major
Friends, Families, Fellow Marines & Sailors,
The month of November was a fast and fabulous month. We celebrated our 235th Marine Corps birthday, Veteran’s Day and had a grand
Thanksgiving. This month we had a lot to be thankful for! As we move into another busy month, please be patient with the mail system as well
as the availability of phone lines for your loved one to call home. Your loved ones are kicking butt over here and you should be very proud of
their accomplishments. The Marines & Sailors of this mighty regiment are absolutely outstanding!!! CLR-15 (FWD) would not be successful
without the teamwork that they display on a daily basis. We recently had a combat meritorious promotion board for Sergeant through Lance
Corporal, it was a tough competition. But again your loved ones brought home a gold medal in all ranks.
MERITORIOUS SGT: CPL SHAW, MERITORIOUS CPL: LCPL VALLERO, LCPL WHITESIDE, LCPL DANISH,
LCPL HAGERMAN & LCPL RUGGIERO!!! A Job extremely well done!
Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and warm holiday season.
***Quote of the month: If you want a rainbow you have to put up with the rain.
Semper Fidelis, Sergeant Major C. S. Belle
Chaplain’s Corner
One way to keep Christ in Christmas, is begin this holy season right now with
Advent, the four weeks before Christmas. The word Advent comes from the
Latin advenio, "to come to," and thus refers to the coming of Christ. This
refers, first of all, to our celebration of Christ's birth at the first Christmas; and
second, to the coming of Christ in our lives by His grace through our faith, and
finally, His Second Coming at the end of time. Advent is a sacred tradition,
and an essential part of the Christmas season.
The Advent wreath with it’s four candles, has the themes of hope, peace, joy,
and love. Lighting the Advent candles each week with a prayer and Scripture
reading, can prepare your household for the real meaning of Christmas.
Blessings,
Chaplain David R. Bradley
Happy 235th Birthday Marines
General Lejeune's Birthday Message
On November 1st. 1921, John A. Lejeune, 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps,
directed that a reminder of the Corps be published by every command, to all Marines
throughout the globe, on the Birthday of the Corps. Since the day, Marines have
continued to distinguish themselves on many battlefields and foreign shores, in war and
peace. On this Birthday of the Corps, therefore, in compliance with the will of the
13th Commandant, Article 38 United States Marine Corps Manual, Edition of 1921, is
published as follows:
"On November 10, 1775, a Corps of Marines was created by a resolution of the
Continental Congress. Since that date many thousands of men have borne that name
Marine. In memory of them it is fitting that we who are Marines should commemorate
the Birthday of our Corps by calling to mind the glories of its long and illustrious
history.
The record of our Corps is one which bear comparison with that of the most famous
military organizations in the world's history. During 90 of the 146 years of its existence
the Marine Corps has been in action against the Nation's foes. From the Battle of
Trenton to the Argonne, Marines have won foremost honors in war and in the long era
of tranquility at home generation after generation of Marines have grown gray in war
in both hemispheres, and in every corner of the seven seas so that our country and its
citizens might enjoy peace and security.
In every battle and skirmish since the Birth of the Corps, Marines have acquitted
themselves with the greatest distinction, winning new honors on each occasion until
the term "Marine" has come to signify all that is highest in military efficiency and
soldierly virtue.
This high name of distinction and soldierly repute we who are Marines today have
received from those who preceded us in the Corps. With it we also received from them
the eternal spirit which has animated our Corps from generation and has long been the
distinguishing mark of Marines in every age. So long as that spirit continues to flourish
Marines will be found equal to every emergency in the future as they have been in the
past, and the me of our nation will regard us as worthy successors to the long line of
illustrious men who have served as "Soldiers of the Sea" since the founding of the
Corps."
1stSgt Robles and Cpl Shaw in front of the Regiment.
Oldest Marine
Col Bowen
SgtMaj Belle
Youngest Marine Guest of Honor &
LCpl Whiteside Col Ardovino GySgt Romero
Headquarters & Service Company
Above: Promotions and awards for November. Cpl Mullican, Cpl Roth, Cpl
Hall, & Cpl Strachn.
Top Left: LtCol Murchison presents LTJG Apusen with his FMF pin.
Clockwise to the left: HM1 Harris, Cpl Wingenroth, and HM1 Collet
during the Combat Life Saver course.
General Support Motor Transport Company
C o m p a n y F i r s t
C o m m a n d e r S e r g e a n t
Greetings again, families, friends and love Friends and Loved Ones,
ones of Maintenance Company. Seems like
I hope you are all doing well back home. This is our sec-
time has flown since our last newsletter, but
ond newsletter and time has its way of sneaking by very
that is a good thing. When we first arrived on
quickly. Before you know it, your loved ones will be back
deck I passed guidance to everyone that
in the states celebrating our return from Afghanistan. As I
there are two words we would not use when it
stated in the last newsletter, our warriors’ motivation re-
came to providing support to our customers
mains high and their sense of accomplishment has not dropped a bit. They
and they were “No” and “Can’t”. I want you all to know your Ma-
continue to amaze me everyday with their abilities to make things happen
rines continue to amaze not only myself, but everyone they come into
to support the warfighters.
contact with and for the support they are providing all over the Hel-
mand Province of Afghanistan. The weather is getting colder, but it
doesn’t matter, your Marines just put on another layer of cloth and
continue to accomplish the mission. They continue to shine and I am I would like to thank all our family and friends for your generous support.
very proud to be their Company Commander. The outpouring of packages and mail we have received is truly amazing.
Every platoon’s area you step into has all sorts of treats for everyone to
enjoy. Our Halloween contest was a success, our Thanksgiving field meet
and dinner are upon us, and Christmas lights and decorations are already
Once again I would like to welcome the new additions to the Mainte-
going up. Your care packages are certainly helping us make the best out
nance Company family. First, I congratulate Cpl Benitez and his wife
of our temporary home during the holiday season. Please continue to
Lizbeth on the birth of their new baby boy, Carlos Julian Benitez.
keep your Marines motivated with your emails, letters, and packages.
Next, I’d like to congratulate LCpl Villanueva and his wife Cecilia on
the birth of their new baby boy, Edward Matthew. Congratulations to
you all!!
While fully engaged in daily operations we had the opportunity to send
and successfully complete Cpl Jorge Carrillo and Cpl Carlos Yanez to
Corporal’s Course. Corporals Course is a key foundational training to
In closing, I’d like to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving and
enhance the abilities of these Marines and prepare them to be tomorrow’s
Happy Holidays. I know it is hard being away from loved ones dur-
leaders. Job well done Marines.
ing this season but I want everyone back home to know that we are a
very tight family out here. The morale and motivation remains high
and your Marines are doing great things. You are all missed dearly
and you all are in our thoughts and prayers. In closing, I would like to wish you all a belated Happy Thanksgiving and
holiday season. As warriors, we enjoyed our Thanksgiving in Afghanistan
in the best way we no how…with our Maintenance Company Family. Take
care and have an enjoy the holidays.
Semper Fidelis,
Semper Fidelis,
Major Jim Towney
1stSgt E. J. Robles
PHOTOS:
On 1 November, the company was able to reward sev-
eral Marines for their hard work and dedication to the
Marine Corps during our second awards and promotion
ceremony in country. These Marines have certainly
earned this and we hope we will be able to recognize all
the Marines for their outstanding character and work.
Pictured (Top Photo, left to right): Selected Marine Corps Reserve Certificate recipients, Cpl Harmon, LCpl Arthur, LCpl Renninger, LCpl Swanson, Cpl
Villapando, LCpl Warner, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal Recipient Cpl Wright. (Bottom Row, left to right): Newly promoted GySgt Samuels, SSgt
Houseman, LCplDawson, LCpl Holt, Sgt Smithheisler, Sgt VanHoogmoed, Cpl Base, Cpl Diem, Cpl Grenia, Cpl Lee, Cpl NoyolaSanchez
Maintenance Company
Mailing Addresses:
Camp Leatherneck: FOB Dwyer: FOB Payne: FOB EDI: FOB Nolay: FOB Delaram II:
Rank, Full Name Rank, Full Name Rank, Full Name Rank, Full Name Rank, Full Name Rank, Full Name
CLR 15 FWD MAINT. CLR15 FWD (DWYER) CLR15 FWD (PAYNE) CLR15 FWD (EDI) CLR15 FWD (NOLAY) CLR15 FWD
CO (DELARAM II)
ATTN: MAINT CO UNIT 42276 UNIT 42133 UNIT 42286
UNIT 42286 UNIT 42278
UNIT 42279 FPO AP 96427-2276 FPO AP 96427-2133 FPO AP 96427-2286
FPO AP 96427-2286 FPO AP 96427-2278
FPO AP 96427-2279
HQ Platoon Photos :
Families and Friends of Security Company, Families and Friends of Security Company,
As you might have heard from your service member,
the days are long, but the weeks go by fast. The average days
I would like to take time out to introduce myself, I
are filled with physical training (PT), walking to and from the
am GySgt Joseph C. Starzy and I am the 1st Sergeant for
chow hall, multiple training classes covering a multitude of
Security Company. I am also damn proud to be a part of the
subjects, vehicle preparations, personal gear preparations, and
finest Company in Combat Logistics Regiment 15 (FWD)! You
that time spent while supporting missions.
might say I am a little too PROUD, but our Marines and Sail-
This monthly letter I would like to highlight our Non- ors are the Tip of the Spear and have proven themselves
Commissioned Officers (NCOs) who have been working very time and time again every time we leave the wire. We lead all
hard everyday to ensure that their squad is the most prepared Combat Logistic Patrols from the front and are constantly
and proficient of the seven squads. Security Company is very relied upon to provide the overall security for those we pro-
lucky to have so many well versed, knowledgeable and hard tect. By doing this, it supports other units in much needed
working NCOs (Sergeants and Corporals) to lead their Marines supplies to fight the war on terrorism.
each and everyday in the accomplishment of their missions. I
We first started as a Company with over 15 differ-
would like to highlight the seven squad leaders (also sometimes
ent military occupation skills from all over the United States.
referred to as section leaders) this month. The squad leaders
As a Company we are a mixture of many different back-
and the NCOs in their squads have taken charge and have
grounds and lifestyles. From the Heartlands of America to
made this company run since the beginning. If it wasn’t for
the Big City lights, our Marines and Sailors have come to
their hard efforts and esprit de corps, then this company of
forge a hard fighting, hard hitting Marine Unit! This is a
14 different combining units, and 15 different MOSs (military
unit to be proud of and that’s hold true to the title of Ma-
occupational specialties) would not be the fighting force that
rines. Our Navy Corpsmen are just as strong and when their
it is today.
actions to duty calls out, they risk life and limb to save Ma-
rines in need. You might say I am being a little too arrogant,
but in fact I am only saying just a little. If you only could see
(1st Platoon) (SSgt Llanos)
what I see as their senior enlisted leader, you would be
1st Squad leader -Sgt Detwiler proud.
2nd Squad leader -Sgt Stark Your Marines and Sailors deal with things most
3rd Squad leader -Sgt Brown Americans couldn’t, so I say, be proud of them and know that
your values that you as family members have set, stand as a
(2nd Platoon) (SSgt Adams)
good foot print within them. We are known as BOONDOCK
1st Squad leader -SSgt Wilder/ Sgt Johnson SAINT’S., for short we are called Boondocks. Our principles
and standards run strong as does our work ethic! From US to
2nd Squad leader -Sgt Scoski
Coalitions forces, we are known throughout the area of op-
3rd Squad leader -Sgt Medley eration and they always feel safe when we are in route to
4th Squad leader / PSD -Sgt Nelson / Sgt Miller recover them. In short we go where others dare and help
when others can’t! One of our motto’s is “In hours of Dark-
ness, We stand strong!
So again I want to thank you for the hard work and
dedication of all of your Marines and Sailors of Security Com-
pany. As we all are getting into the Holiday Season, your tins Well folks, if you need anything please feel free to
of baked goods and candies are out for all, and the decora- reach me at joseph.starzy@afg.usmc.mil at anytime.
tions are starting to be hung around their living and work
spaces. Always, if you need anything I can be reached at
Semper Fidelis, Gunnery Sergeant Joseph C. Starzy
kathleen.jensen@afg.usmc.mil
This is the second of 5 newsletters from Afghanistan and I am glad that we are providing
you an update of your Marines and Sailors…time is flying by over here! First off, they are doing
great! We have Marines and Sailors spread all over the area of operations providing our unique sup-
ply, distribution, ammunition, medical logistics and customer service support to the Marines, Sailors
and coalition partners of the Regional Command Southwest, Afghanistan. This is a huge task, and
everyone of your loved ones have been up for the challenge. Your Marines and Sailors are profes-
sional, being safe and working diligently to accomplish the mission night and day.
On a softer side, we have fun doing our jobs! Congratulations goes out to the Stor-
age Section for becoming the champion of the First and Only Supply Company Annual Thanksgiving
Football Tournament. All had a blast and enjoyed our time together. Congratulations goes out to the
SUPPLY COMPANY
Smalley and Pineda families on the birth of their children.
COMMANDER
May you have a safe and holy Holiday Season! Semper Fidelis,
I hope this finds you well and you are planning ahead for a great holiday season. I say
planning ahead because just as I said last month if you are safe and the kids are safe then your
Marine or Sailor can keep their head in the ever changing fight. I know this, because I too have a
wife and 5 month old daughter. The majority of Marines who are not married also have a signifi-
SUPPLY COMPANY cant others they care about. The holidays can be an amazing time for everyone or a stressful
FIRST SERGEANT time depending on your planning ahead.
I want to thank all of you for each and every letter, care package and e-mail you send out
here. I cannot explain the priceless look on a Marine ’ s face when he or she receives one of your
packages, reminding them of why they are here. I just received pictures of my wife and daughter
today in the mail and it has really made me feel great. If you have not heard, anything you want to
mail to your Marines by Christmas needs to be sent out by the end of November due to the over-
whelming increase our postal system will receive.
In the meantime, I want to let you know that the spirit of the company is actually
growing stronger with time and it is evident that we are becoming a team and family carrying on
the standards and traditions of the Marine Corps.
1stSgt M. Garcia
“Hard work PAYS OFF…
NO one said it PAID GOOD” -D BLOCK
STORAGE
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Surgical Company
S E N I O R
C o m p a n y
E N L I S T E D
C o m m a n d e r
L E A D E R
C D R D O N N A
H M C R U B E N
J E F C O A T
P A L K I N
To all Families, Friends and Supporters of Alpha Surgical Com- Greetings to Families and Friends of Alpha Surgical from
pany: I can assure you that your loved ones are trained and Afghanistan,
“ready for the next patient”. As I visit them throughout the Hel-
We have been here for one month now and every Marine
mand Province, I am continually impressed by our Sailors and Ma-
and Sailor is doing well. The Company Commander and I
rines. Their professionalism and dedication to this mission is un-
decided that we would visit the Shock Trauma Platoon that
stinting. I am fond of history. Our link with these past defend-
is currently at Payne. I have visited with all the Marines
ers of our freedom and way of life is clear and is directly tied to
and Sailors. They are in high spirits. We were treated a
those that served during the greatest national conflict since the
wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner. The Commander and I
founding--our own Civil War (1861-1865). It was during that dark
helped serve dinner to the Marines and Sailors on board
time in 1863 that President Lincoln proclaimed a national day of
the Camp. While at the camp we were able to see the team
"Thanksgiving and Praise" that we continue to observe to this
in action with several drills. The team is working well to-
day. I encourage you to read President Lincoln's Thanksgiving
gether. The Marines and Sailors at Payne celebrated the
proclamation to refresh why we recognize Thanksgiving at http://
235th Marine Corps Birthday by running 235 laps around
www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/source/sb2/sb2w.htm
the camp. Please enjoy the pictures of the Marines and
Alpha Surgical may be far away, “sojourning in foreign lands” but Sailors from the STP at Payne. Thank you for all the sup-
the mission we perform is vital and necessary. port and Happy Holidays.
Warmest Regards, CDR Jefcoat -Chief Palkin
Surgical Company
Mailing Addresses for All CLR-15 FWD
CLR 15 FWD H&S CO CLR15 FWD SURGICAL CO
UNIT 42145 UNIT 42135
FPO AP 96427-2145 FPO AP 96427-2135
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CLR15 FWD (NOLAY) THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH THE CHANGES TO THE
UNIT 42286 ADDRESSES. WE WANT TO ENSURE THAT EVERY MARINE & SAILOR
FPO AP 96427-2286 RECEIVES THE MAIL THAT YOU SEND. PLEASE USE THE CORRECT
Gunnery Sergeant
Renauld Samuels (Maint)
Staff Sergeant
David Houseman (Maint)
Ricardo Jones (Supply)
Otis Karngbaye (GSMT)
Sergeant
Eric Delcid (GSMT), Erasmo Galaviz (Supply), Crystal Garza (Supply),
Stephen Heiser (Supply), Donaciano Hernandez Jr. (Maint), Isaac Jaramillo (Maint),
Alayna Madden (Supply), Jeremy Rocco (Supply), Jacob Smithhisler (Maint),
Andrew Vanhoogmoed (Maint)
Corporal
Jonathan Base (Maint), Laura Diaz (Maint), William Diem (Maint),
Christopher Grenia (Maint), Cody Lee (Maint), Joseph Mullican (H&S),
Max Noyolasanchez (Maint), Zachary Roth (H&S), Nathan Sorrentino (Sec),
Bryan Stutheit (Maint)
Lance Corporal
Aaron Dawson (Maint), Michael Goerke III (Supply), William Holguin (Supply),
Edgar Lopez (Supply), Isai Moreno (GSMT), Joshua Pfel (GSMT)
The unit’s mailing addresses were provided on previous page. To send mail to your Marine or Sailor, just put their
rank and name above the CLR-15 line. Mail takes a week or more to arrive. With the holidays coming up fast, the
Post Office has recommended sending packages by the following dates to ensure its arrival before the holidays:
Reenlistments Awards
Certificate of Commendation
National Toll Free 877-272-7337 Thomas Curran (Sec), Brian Elkie (GSMT),
Scott Hendrix (GSMT), Fernando Martinez (GSMT),
Camp Pendleton Office 760-725-6877
Jay Parales (Sec), Richard Parker (Maint),
Donald Phillips (Sec), Justin Phillips (GSMT),
Duty Number
Enmanuel Pichardodelacruz (GSMT),
CLR-15 Duty 760-725-3976
Anthony Ruggiero (Sec), Ian Watkins (Sec),
Forrest Winter (Sec)