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Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune

FROM THE

C OMMANDING O FFICER

This is a letter I have not been looking forward to writing. I will be

giving up command of the battalion on 6 May and it is going to be
difficult to walk away from such a great group of people. That
said, it’s time for a new battalion commander, and his name is
Lieutenant Colonel Dave Bardorf. He and I have been working
together closely to effect a smooth transition, and I think you’re
going to be very happy with him. My husband, Henri, and I are
heading to Norfolk, Virginia where I will be the commanding
officer of the headquarters at Marine Forces Command.
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
It has been an honor and a privilege to be at the helm of this
Commanding Officer 1 diverse and multi-talented battalion. The Marines, Sailors,
Sergeant Major 2 Soldiers and civilians of Headquarters and Support Battalion,
Chaplain 3 Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune are second to none. Leading
Family Readiness Officer 3 the smart warriors here has been a tremendous experience for
Alpha Company 6 me, and a distinct honor and privilege. It has been a joy to get to
Bravo Company 7 know so many of you, and work together as a team. I will never
India Company 8
forget what the professionals of this battalion have achieved
Security Company 9
during these past two years, and I know they will continue to
Marine Corps Community
Services (MCCS) 10 accomplish well into the future. It is something everyone
affiliated with this battalion should be proud of.

I want to thank each and every one of you for lending us your
Marine, Sailor or Soldier to help accomplish our mission here,
especially those who have had their loved one deploy in harm’s
way. I hope that each of them returns to you a better person for
their experiences. These Marines are the finest our nation has to
offer.
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I would like to offer a special thanks to those volunteers
who assist our Headquarters and Support Battalion
Family Readiness Program--Tiffanie Flowers, Keri Mitzel,
Robin McMurry, Michelle Munsee, and Jennifer Sisson.
I would also like to say thank you to Sharon Ayala and
Sabrina Bianchi who have PCS’ed. These ladies have
offered their time and energy for the benefit of all of us
in the battalion. Whether it’s family events, stuffing
envelopes, holiday decorating or coming in to make
telephone calls to folks across our battalion—no matter,
they cheerfully come out and give of themselves. We
could not do it without them. April is Volunteer
Appreciation Month, and we’ll be honoring them in a
special way.
The efforts of all these remarkable people during 2010-
11 have been very much appreciated. The change of
command is at 0900 on Friday, May 6th at the Marine
Logistics Group Headquarters. I hope you’ll join us to
see the passing of the colors and meet the new boss,
and give me an opportunity to personally say thank you
and goodbye.
Thank you again as always for your interest and your
support of Headquarters and Support Battalion and
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune. I wish all of you the
best of luck in the future.
Susan B. Seaman
Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps
Commanding Officer, Headquarters and Support
Battalion
Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune
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FROM THE
S
ERGEANT M AJOR
Marines, Sailors, Civilian Marines and all our Families,
Marines, Sailors, Civilian Marines and all our Families,
My first six months as your Sergeant Major have flown
by at a blink of an eye. These first few months has
allowed me to get from behind my desk and visit with
some of you in your day to day operations. I was met
by professionals at every turn; all were focused on
mission accomplishment and to support all
requirements in the day to day operations of this base.
As your Sergeant Major, I would like to say how proud I
am of your service to this great nation and our Corps.
Truly each of you are great Americans and our Corps
wouldn’t be as strong or successful without each of you,
your dedication, selflessness and sacrifices is the
cornerstone of our future success.
This past weekend required all of us to move our clocks
forward, daylight savings by one hour. We are moving
into the time of year when all of us get out doors and
enjoy the fun in the sun. Some of the activities we will
undertake can be fun however do require some
Operational Risk Management (ORM). The summer
season allows us to hit the beach, ride jet skis and surf.
Some may turn to some much needed yard work
around the house using some high powered tools,
climbing ladders. Some will plan that family vacation.
I ask all of you regardless of which activity you
undertake as the summer approaches be ever mindful
of the dangers/hazards that present themselves during
these activities. I charge all of you to take the time to
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analyze the risks surrounding the activity by using ORM
and minimize the risk to self or family.
All of you are extremely important to our mission
success – every day. I would ask each of you to
remember who you are and what you all represent. All
of us must continue to dedicate ourselves to taking
responsibility for our actions and taking care of each
other. Make that right decisions, each and every time.
Know who’s to your left, right, front and rear. This
applies to our Marines, Sailors and also our families.
As we move forward towards these summer months, I
need each and every one of you to be an engaged
leader. Whether you wear the uniform now or days
past, spouse, parents I ask all to take care of each other.
Be safe and always remain faithful to what you
represent.
Semper Fidelis,
Michael A. Giannecchini
Sergeant Major , U.S. Marine Corps
C
HAPLAIN’S CORNER
SPRING FORWARD…A phrase we use to indicate moving
our clocks ahead during the
“spring” season. Something we all
despise because we lose an hour
of sleep, but yet it allows us to
maximize our use of the daylight.
As we move into this time of the
year, what projects will consume
your time? Will there be a long
list of “honey-do’s” you wish you had enough money to
pay someone else to accomplish? I agree. I wish I could
relegate some of my task at home to another person.
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The mundane domestic tasks of lawn mowing, weeding,
painting, washing, etc…would be fun to hire out. Yet,
those are the things that require our attention, and
cannot be allowed to go undone.
The Bible says in Isaiah 61:11 “For as the earth bringeth
forth her bud, and as the garden causeth the things that
are sown in it to spring forth; so the Lord GOD will cause
righteousness and praise to spring forth before all the
nations.” The question is then, what things am I
planting in my life? The law of sowing and reaping
often times has a negative connotation. We
understand: 1. You get what you sow; 2. You get more
than you sow; 3. It takes a while for the crop to come in.
So then, what type of harvest would you like to see
“Spring Forth?” The law of sowing and reaping can
have a positive connotation. It just requires us to tend
diligently to the garden of our life.
Plant the good seeds of righteousness and praise.
Invest the time necessary to properly maintain your
faith, your family, and your career. Each of these is not
successful by accident, but requires diligence to ensure
the “Right Crop” comes in and is not choked out by
“weeds.” SPRING FORWARD…not easy, but worth the
effort.
Chaplain Richard Wiese
F
AMILY READINESS OFFICER
Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're
worthless, but because they're priceless. ~Sherry
Anderson
April was Volunteer Appreciation Month. Volunteers
are an invaluable asset to the family readiness program
and tremendously enhance and expand the program.
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Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune
Thank you to our volunteers: Tiffanie Flowers, Keri
Mitzel, Robin McMurry, Michelle Munsee and Jennifer
Sisson for their support of the Headquarters and
Support Battalion family readiness program!
There are a number of other organizations, in addition
to family readiness, who provide support for military
personnel and their families around the world. Below
are just a few that are available in the Camp Lejeune
area. These resources are being highlighted both to
thank those who volunteer serving military families, and
to mention just some of the services they provide.
NAVY MARINE CORPS RELIEF
SOCIETY (NMCRS)*:
VOLUNTEERS: Navy Marine Corps
Relief Society began with only seven Volunteers in
1904, and now has more than 3,600 Volunteers today.
Volunteers have made it possible for the NMCRS to
serve more than 4 million Sailors, Marines and families.
Trained Volunteers serve ashore and afloat at every
level of the Society - from our Board of Directors to our
smallest Emergency Services Office (ESO). The
Society’s Volunteers are at the “front lines” delivering
vital services to all corners of the Navy and Marine
Corps.
SERVICES:
Interest-free loans or grants to deal with
emergency needs;
Education loans and grants;
Lifetime benefits information assistance;
Money management and budgeting;
Budget for Baby Workshops; and
Visiting Nurse Services
The Society focuses on financial education and
responsibility. When the servicemember can afford to
repay, financial assistance is provided as an interest-
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free loan, which is normally repaid by allotment. If
repayment would cause a hardship, assistance may be
provided as a grant or a combination of grant and
interest-free loan. NMCRS does not, however, assist
with the purchase of non-essentials, nor does it
supplement the income of persons who live beyond
their means.
USO*:
VOLUNTEERS: There are countless ways volunteers
support the USO, but they all share an abiding
dedication to troops and their families. Whether it’s
helping out at a special event, cheering troops at
homecoming, manning a front desk or providing a
listening ear, volunteers are the reason troops know
they can count on the USO.
SERVICES:
Travel Centers in the Raleigh- Durham and
Charlotte- Douglas International Airports
(airport lounges for military personnel, military
retirees and their families)
Service-Based Recreation Centers and Mobile
units provide recreation and entertainment
facilities.
Deployment & Homecoming Support --
Whenever groups, whether large or small, of
military personnel leave or return to North
Carolina, the USO of NC hands out deployment
and homecoming care packages to remind
service members that they are always in our
hearts and minds.
Smiles Over Miles -- Family members left
behind can make videos at our centers to send
to deployed loved ones overseas. The newest
feature of our Smiles Over Miles program
allows service members and their family
members to create accounts online to send
secure videos during deployments.
United Through Reading allows service
members to read a story on video before they
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are deployed and then have it delivered to their
children while they are away. This makes it
possible for service members to stay connected
from afar and eases the pain of separation for
their children.
Food Pantry – Non-perishables are available to
assist young service members and their families
during times of need.
And more….
L.I.N.K.S. – LIFESTYLE, INSIGHTS, NETWORKING,
KNOLWEDGE & SKILLS*
L.I.N.K.S. is a volunteer mentoring program that was
designed by spouses for spouses in 1997 at Quantico,
Virginia. In order to better serve the needs of Marines
and their families L.I.N.K.S. is expanding to include other
family members and significant others. Some of the
topics discussed during the workshops are:
Communication Skills; USMC Structure; History and
Traditions; Benefits and Privileges; Resources available
for Marines and their families at Camp Lejeune and
New River; Leave and Earnings Statement; Surviving the
Deployment and Moving Processes. At L.I.N.K.S.
mentor spouses share
their own experiences
and tips so that you are
better prepared for your
life as the family member
of a Marine.
L.I.N.K.S. for Teens
L.I.N.K.S. for Tweens & Kids
L.I.N.K.S. for the Active Duty Marines
The list could go on for pages and pages of those
organizations who provide support and volunteer
opportunities for military personnel and their families.
If you have any questions, would like information on
additional resources, would like to volunteer for the
family readiness program, or would like to receive e-
mails on specific topics, please e-mail
(rhonda.tomlinson@ usmc.mil) or
call (910) 451-8578.
Semper Gumby,
Rhonda Tomlinson, Family
Readiness Officer
http://www.mccslejeune.com/fro/hqsptbn.html
*DISCLAIMER: Information is distributed in this newsletter
regarding these programs as information of common interest for
military members and their families/contacts. Use of this
information does not advertise nor imply endorsement of any
commercial activity or product by the Department of Defense, U.S.
Marine Corps or this command.
*USO and NMCRS are registered logos.
Family Readiness
is for Everybody!

VOLUNTEERS: At the end of each workshop class,

attendees are given the opportunity to fill out a form
indicating what volunteer opportunities are available.
For more information, please call the office at 910-451-
1299.

L.I.N.K.S. WORKSHOPS:

L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses:

Parents of Marine L.I.N.K.S.
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contacts via Marine Online (MOL) in the family
readiness module. Please encourage your Marine
to add you to his or her contacts so that you may

LPHA COMPANY receive information about the unit and to receive

information from the family readiness officer.

With the warm weather quickly approaching, please

make sure safety is a priority when participating in
Family and Friends of Marines and Sailors outdoor activities.
of Company A,
Summer season means family vacations and often
lots of traveling. Plan ahead and never travel
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great
fatigued. Dress for the weather and your activity.
holiday season and after a well deserved break,
Hydrate. Practice beach safety. Stay away from rip
Marines, Sailors, and Civilians are back in high
currents and always wear sun block.
gear. This break allowed for most to spend time
with loved ones which is extremely important. Hurricane season is
also approaching so
The company Marines, Sailors, and Civilians
ensure your family is
continue to work very hard in supporting the Marine
prepared for destructive
Corps Base mission. Their roles are critical and
weather and preparing
they are working hard each day to support our war
a hurricane kit. Some
fighters and their families.
items suggested, but
Congratulations to Sgt Macbeth who earned not necessarily all
recognition as Non-Commissioned Officer of the inclusive are:
Quarter and also to Lance Corporal Smith who
Flashlight(s)
earned recognition as the Battalion Marine of the
Extra batteries
Quarter.
Manual can opener
Congratulations to Lance Corporal Lundy and his Small grill or camp stove
wife, Chakira, and to First Lieutenant Anthenor and Fire extinguisher(s)
his wife, Stefanie. Both families welcomed sons to Extra prescription medications
the world! Congratulations to Sergeant Guerrier Tarpaulins
who welcomed a daughter! Garbage bags
Disposable diapers and wipes for baby
Good luck to our boxing and wrestling teams who Mosquito repellent
will be competing in major tournaments this Portable radio(s)
summer. Lantern
Wooden kitchen matches in plastic
Alpha Company has added many new Marines, container
Sailors and Civilians in the last few months to our Duct tape
family and would like to welcome their families as 100 feet of rope or heavy cord
well. It is very important that these new families
Address book with important phone
make contact with the battalion’s family readiness
numbers
officer. Marines can now add family readiness Toilet tissue and paper towels
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Pet food and cat litter for pets
Bleach for cleaning and for purifying water

C
Important documents and banking
information
First Aid Kit RAVO OMPANY
Non perishable food items

I want to congratulate the following Marines Dear Family and Friends of Bravo Company,
who were promoted to their current rank:
Since the last newsletter, we have a new Company
February GySgt, GySgt Winston. She recently joined us after
GySgt Harrison Cpl Kunish working at Battalion S3 and has been a great addition to
Sgt Wilson Cpl Wright the company office.
Cpl Brown LCpl McKinney
Cpl Huntington We have spent the last few months working on a
number of training and readiness issues: training AT/FP
personnel, increasing medical readiness, continuing our
March
physical training plan with the MCB CO, and updating
1stLt Anthenor LCpl Pillows the family readiness contact information in MOL. We
Sgt Rojas LCpl Rodriguez also had a successful evolution at the Table 3 range in
Sgt Ryan Cpl Scott (Meritorious)
Cpl Kwak which 27 Marines qualified, and we currently have 2
Marines in the Corporals’ Course.
I would like to thank all the families for their
continued support and sacrifice. Again I want to We are coming up on the time of year when the
extend my sincere appreciation for all of you and I weather is getting nicer and warmer. Hopefully
look forward to continued service with you. Finally, everyone will be able to enjoy the relatively mild
we would like to bid fair winds and following seas to temperatures before it gets excessively hot and humid.
those Marines and Sailors who are moving on Please keep the weather in mind while you are planning
through EAS or PCS. outdoor activities this spring and into the summer
Semper Fidelis, months.

Congratulations to the following Marines on their

Stephanie Sokol
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps promotions in March:
Commanding Officer, Company A SSgt Joseph D. Bobb Cpl Armand H. Jones
Sgt Franklin A. Martinez Cpl Kris W. Bunker
Cpl Gary J. Abitol

Congratulations to the following Marines who had

additions to their family recently:
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Sgt Williams who had a As we transition from the winter months and into the
baby boy, Lowell Brandon spring and summer, I would like for everyone to think
Williams Jr., on 14 February about the associated risks related to the increased
2011. temperatures with regard to outdoor activities such as
physical training, boating, camping and motorcycle use.
Sgt Anhalt who had a baby Always be mindful of your surroundings and take
boy, Jackson David Anhalt, precautions to ensure your safety and those around
on 8 March 2011. you. Practice ORM and take care of each other.
I thank you for your continued support. Congratulations to the following Marines who have
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free been promoted during the recent months:
to contact the company office at 451-2969.
January February March
Respectfully, CWO3
CWO3 Moss Sgt Nicks
Morrison
J. R. Sisson Sgt Hendrix GySgt Bowden Cpl Castleberry
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt Nicks, Jr SSgt Saldana Cpl Chan
Commanding Officer, Company B Cpl Decker SSgt Garay Cpl Clark
Cpl Gonzalez Sgt Martin Cpl Deleon

I
Cpl Gopee Cpl Rodriguez Cpl Lopez
Cpl Plaza Cpl Pedrosa Cpl Luu

COMPANY
Cpl Shand Cpl Murphy Cpl Perkins
Cpl Telfort Cpl Maressolis Cpl Ra
NDIA LCpl Alcantara Cpl Johnson Cpl Yglesias
LCpl Escamilla Cpl Gant LCpl Bajada
LCpl Hatcher Cpl Cherry LCpl Blue
Family and Friends of Marines and Sailors
LCpl Joseph Cpl Anderson LCpl Burtica
of Company I,
LCpl Kasper LCpl Sanger LCpl Hamm
India Company has continued to excel in providing LCpl Maricle LCpl Orr LCpl Jackson
outstanding support to more than 40,000 Marines, LCpl Rivera LCpl Marchman LCpl Lehman
Sailors and their families during the past few months. I LCpl Robinson LCpl Leal PFC Brito
would like our Marines to know that your hard work LCpl Vasquez Jr LCpl Garza
LCpl
and daily achievements do not go unnoticed. However, LCpl Birnel
Washington
as you are all aware, our mission never ends. Notably,
PFC Haynes LCpl Belashov
the Postal Section recently supported the base LCpl Augustin
throughout the grueling holiday period, but with II MEF
deployed in support of the Global War on Terrorism,
their hard efforts will continue in order to provide Each and every one of you, your spouses, and family
outstanding service for the forward deployed Marines, members are an integral and important part of us
Sailors and their families. accomplishing our assigned mission. I thank you all for
your continued support and want you to remind you
that thousands of Marines and their families rely on
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your professionalism. You are important! I wish all of Sgt Christopher A. Rhodes Cpl Juan E. Valdez
you have a happy, safe spring and summer. Take every Sgt Joshua E. Tiller LCpl Jonathan E. Brown
opportunity to enjoy some time with your families LCpl Quintin J. Warren
during the school break. As always, I am extremely
Congratulations to the following Marines who had
proud to be serving with you.
additions to their family recently:
Semper Fidelis,
SSgt Patton who had a baby boy,
Todd A. Croft Ryan Lee Patton on 03 March
Chief Warrant Officer 4, U.S. Marine Corps, 2011
Commanding Officer, Company I
PFC Ricci who had a baby boy,
Giovanni Luciano Ricci on 11
February 2011

S
Cpl Maldonado’s had a baby boy, Trenton Blake
Maldonado on 01 March 11

ECURITY COMPANY I thank you for your continued support.

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free

to contact the company office at 451-2969.
Dear Family and Friends of Security Company,
Respectfully,
Military Police and Brig companies have been merged in
to a new company that will be known as Security Captain O. M. Chaparro
Company. We are working on the transition process of Captain, US Marine Corps
joining the two companies together. Commanding Officer, Security Company

We continue working on a number of ongoing training

and readiness issues: AT/FP training, increasing medical
readiness, physical fitness, and BST testing. To date we
have 102 Marines complete with their annual rifle
qualification. Over the last few weeks we have seen the
successful implementation of the Table 3 range in which
8 Marines qualified, and we currently have 4 Marines in
the Corporals’ Course.

Congratulations to the following Marines on their

promotions in March:

MGySgt Scott J. Bryan Cpl Michael J. Dieteman

SSgt Charlotte D. Cpl McKennzie J. Lynch
Tederington Cpl Timothy J. Wash
Sgt Stevens Feliciano Cpl Wesley J. Stamper
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Headquarters & Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base, Camp Lejeune

Marine Corps Community Services

Point of Contact: Heidi Anastasia – 451-3399
heidi.anastasia@usmc.mil

 NEW RIVER AIR SHOW CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF

NAVAL AVIATION!!! TWO SHOWS: SAT, MAY 14, 11:30AM - BUILDING 1249 BIRCH STREET EXTENSION
5:00PM (GATES OPEN AT 0830, SHOW STARTS AT 1115) AND CAMP LEJEUNE, NC
TELEPHONE 910-451-5191
SUN, MAY 15, 11:30AM - 5:00PM (GATES OPEN AT 0830,
SHOW STARTS AT 1115)
Hours of Operation:
Wed-Fri 1130-1930
 MAY 20-22 MCCS MAYNIA SPRING FESTIVAL AT WPT Sat & Sun 0900-1700
Mon & Tue Closed
FIELD
 JUNE 16 HEADQUARTERS AND SUPPORT BATTALION, FOR YOUR SAFETY, A SHOP SAFETY BRIEF IS
MARINE CORPS BASE, FAMILY DAY - 1100-1300 AT REQUIRED
GOETTEGE FIELD HOUSE TO USE THE FACILITY. SAFETY BRIEFS TAKE
APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR.
Wed, Thu, Fri 1145
Sat & Sun 0930 or 1330
Please be prompt, once the video starts, there is no
entrance and you must wait until the next class.