May 2011

Fa m i l y Re a d i n e s s N ew s l e t t e r

Volume 2, Issue 2

Welcome Home Marines and

Sailors!!

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-
Commanding Officer Combat Logistics Regiment 15
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
CLR-15 HQ Company
company and to getting your Marines big thank you to all the family
promoted. In the past three months we members that attended our
have conducted two conditioning Easter Party, if you have sug-
hikes; each followed by MCMAP gestions on how to improve
fights (Ask your Marines; it makes for upon these events please let
great dinner conversation), a pistol me know. I am very interested
range, two physical fitness tests, been in Family Readiness and am
to the Gas Chamber– a motivating here to assist, not only the Ma-
time breathing in the fiber glass and rines and Sailors, but their
as mentioned before we are currently families as well.
in the field honing our trade. With all
this training comes time away from Semper Fidelis,
home, so I want to thank the families
again for your support! Capt C. D. Tucker
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
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
allen.r.fowler@usmc.mil

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
MSgt Kevin Collins Cpl Charles Curry
MSgt Cody Douglas Cpl Christian Hernandez
SSgt Christopher Johnson Cpl Anahi Hernandezmauricio
Sgt Victor Cruz Jr Cpl Charles Curry
Sgt Michael Miller Cpl Diego Ladino
Sgt Jonathon Panella Cpl Edward Martinez Jr
Sgt Thomas Washington Jr Cpl Brandon Mcbride
Sgt Carolyn Shaw Cpl Daniel Mcnulty
Sgt Clement Jarrett Jr Cpl Carlos Munoz
Sgt Arjun Parmar Cpl Guillermo Ortiz III
Sgt Leticia Rivas Cpl Christopher Rosburg
Sgt Juan Rosales Cpl Chelsea Russell
Sgt Moses Sanchez Cpl Matthew Sullivan
Sgt Malcolm Biddles Cpl Derrik Trace
Sgt Courtney Brooks Cpl Alfonso Bolton
Sgt Donna Castillo Cpl Christopher Chance
Sgt Ryan Cornell Cpl Marinho Colindres
Sgt Jennifer Moreno Cpl Brittany Constant
Sgt Gabrielle Williams Cpl Brandon Current
Cpl Christopher Lawless Cpl Crystal Garza
Cpl Forrest Mudge Cpl Abel Geigel
Cpl Dominique Alford Cpl Grace Gomez
Cpl Ebonie Everett Cpl Jarrett Harrison
Cpl Felix Figueroa Cpl Racquel Kerkau
Cpl Andrew Glenn Cpl Tayron Mason
Cpl Bettzy Hernandez Cpl Conchita Mercadohernandez
Cpl Henry Iraheta Cpl Alvaro Moreno
Cpl Blaine Lunsford Cpl Thanh Nguyen
Cpl Edward Martinez Cpl Lesha Ponder
Cpl Jose Negrete Cpl Angel Rodriguez
Cpl Art Payne Cpl Anthony Roman
Cpl Tomas Portilla Cpl Courtez Ross
Cpl Douglas Robinson Cpl Jacob Roth
Cpl Robert Schuessler Cpl Bidney Sinflorant
Cpl Crystal Smith Cpl Marcus Spiker
Cpl Raul Sotohernandez Cpl Jamie Gordon
Cpl Terrence Terrano Jr Cpl Patrick Wiley
Cpl Angelica Suarez LCpl Justin Do
Cpl Martin Vasquez LCpl Mairead Donohue
Cpl Sergio Vamper LCpl Ryan Fagan
LCpl Mariah Guerra
LCpl Danielle Haynie
LCpl Thomas Knight
LCpl Troy Lee Jr
LCpl Lee Mays Jr
LCpl Nathan Moore
LCpl Alan Nieves
LCpl Ramon Trujillo
LCpl Travis Williams
LCpl Trevor Woodruff
LCpl Zebadiah Schultz
LCpl Catherine Butler
LCpl Hunter Johnson
LCpl Stevie Leos
LCpl Brandon Lopez
LCpl Matthew Martinez
LCpl Michael Pasag
LCpl Justin Santana
LCpl Yadira Sorto
LCpl Joshua Stevens
LCpl Nicoll Tibbetts
LCpl Daniel Tillman
LCpl Tiffany Williams
LCpl Xay Xiong
LCpl Isaac Amezcua
LCpl Neil Broman
LCpl Joshua Giammatteo
LCpl Karen Gonzalezzapet
LCpl Cody Hall
LCpl Tavarez Hayman
LCpl Alea Hosendove
LCpl Brandy Jones
LCpl Franklin Pimentel
LCpl Tiffany Rodriguez
LCpl Joseph Satnowski
LCpl Moises Vasquez
LCpl Alexander Wilkens
PFC Leon Burke
PFC Cody Forrester
PFC Bryant Gay
PFC Isiah Glover
 Promotions Continued
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

Fairwinds and Following Seas:

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:
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
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 Commanding Officer Col S. D. Sklenka

Executive Officer Lt Col P. N. Frietze

Sergeant Major SgtMaj W. T. Sowers

(760) 725-3303: (800) 951-5600 Disaster relief & emergency family
messages.
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

Navy Marine Corps Relief Society Chaplain LCDR Daniel Klender (760) 725-1893
(760) 725-5337
Offers emergency financial assistance, and Religious Professional RP2 Derrick Williams (760) 763-1893
budgeting classes.
MCCS Coordinator Mrs. Lalita Barlow (760) 763-3551
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.

Marine Corps Family Team Building mccsCP.com Camp Pendleton

http://www.mccscp.com/home/Family-Services/ Military “OneSource” 24/7 (800) 342-9647
Family_Team_Building.aspx www.militaryonesource.com

E-Mail & Phone Moto-Mail

E-Mail and telephone access may be limited to your spouse during Moto-Mail is a web-based program that allows your hand written letter to
deployment. Do not interpret this as your spouse not trying to stay in be downloaded, printed and ready for delivery within 24 hours.
touch. Sometimes technical difficulties, unit location, and operational
tempo may limit your spouse’s ability to communicate. 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