2D MAINTENANCE BN

August 2011 Newsletter

FROM THE CO
Hello Supportive Families, Marines, and Sailors: All of us in Afghanistan have been closely monitoring the increased temperatures in Jacksonville, North Carolina with strong wishes the temperatures begin to drop. Please ensure everyone drinks lots of water and receives protection from the sun's penetrating rays. Additionally, it was great hearing about Buffalo Wild Wings coming to Jacksonville. Wings are very enjoyable and will be well-timed now there will be a Football Season this Fall! As always, I on behalf of the outstanding Marines and Sailors serving in 2d Maintenance Battalion thank you for your tireless and genuine support -- Greatly Appreciated. Shifting to our personnel that are in Afghanistan supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM -- We are well into month number five of the six month deployment, and I could not be happier with the exceptional performances Marines and Sailors (both active duty and Reservist) unfailingly deliver each and every day. Though our time away from families and loved ones is tough, deployed Marines and Sailors' spirits are exceptionally high, and the impactful results of our logistics support actions are noticeable. Next month, our advance party personnel will return to Jacksonville to begin receiving main body personnel and shortly afterwards, all deployed personnel will return to Jacksonville, I ask family members to support all deployed Marines and Sailors. Before I forget, I would like to "re-invite" all Families, Marines and Sailors to the 2d Maintenance Battalion USMC Birthday Ball which occurs on 12 November 2011 in Greenville, North Carolina. Our Birthday Ball Committee deserves a grade of A++ and have put together the framework for all of us to have an uplifting, team oriented, and enjoyable time -- I look forward to seeing and talking to you at the Ball. Enjoy the remainder of Summer, and not stated nearly enough, I extend sincere thanks for your support and ask you to cool until the Fall temperatures arrive. Semper Fi, LtCol Kevin R. Scott USMC, Commanding

In This Issue:
From the FRO GS Motor T CO Surgical CO H&S CO 2 2 3 3

Maintenance CO & 1stSgt 4 Chaplains Corner Supply CO & 1stSgt New Places and Faces Information & Education 5 5 6 7 8

Calendar of Events for August

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Information & Education

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26 -28 Family Enrichment Retreat

Dont forget about or Google calendar and Facebook page at the following links: (Facebook) www.facebook.com/2dMaintenance-Battalion (Google Calendar) www.mccslejeune.com/ fro/2dmaintbn.html (Info Line) 1-800-664-7193 press 3 then press 2

From the FRO

The months of August and September will be very busy months for all of us as we prepare for the return of 2nd Maintenance Bns deployed personnel. As you know, we do not have return dates at this time. We have received approval to utilize face book to provide information concerning the returns. The information posted will be only what we are authorized to post. We will not include flight routes, departure dates and times, etc. We will only post information concerning the arrivals. Additionally, we have set up a phone number, 1-800-664-7193 press 32 that will provide up to date information concerning returns. When your loved one calls or emails, ensure that you ask what flight that they will be on. The flights will be identified by A, B, C, D, or 1, 2, 3 etc. I may not have this information and changes occur, so it is imperative that you ask your service member to keep you updated. My office consists of one staff member (me) and it is not possible for me to call over 2,000 people to relay information about the return. Please call the 1-800-664-7193 press 32 and or utilize face book. Unfortunately, the USMC is no longer using the MCT program that we have used on previous deployments. Therefore, remember to ask your loved one what flight they are on and to call the 1-800 number or check face book for changes and updates. Our second annual Jungle Rapids trip for FGE personnel was great. We had a fantastic turnout with beautiful weather. We look forward to our deployed families event on August 8th. Our sign making party for Surgical personnel was held on Saturday, August 6. We will have a sign making party for all others on September 6 from 0800 to 1900. Please check the events page on face book for additional information. Please RSVP so that we can ensure we have enough supplies. Additionally, if you missed the August 6th sign making party and would like to attend on September 6th, please do so. I would like to both commend and thank each of you for appropriate use of the 2nd Maintenance Bn face book. I am especially appreciative for the positive interaction between family members, the supportive posts and the overall encouraging tone of the posts, Also, thank you for respecting OPSEC regulations. I look forward to updating face book and our 1-800-664-7193 press 32 with information that makes each of you happy! Thank you, Gary Scalzo (gary.scalzo@usmc.mil) cell phone 910-554-7898 and office 910-451-2682

GS Motor T Company
With approximately two months of combat operations left on our deployment, the Marines and Sailors continue to work long hours and dedicate themselves to mission accomplishment. The Marines are working tirelessly, preparing, and executing a variety of demanding missions throughout the Helmand Province. Our vehicles have taken a beating from constant use in the 115 degree heat, and continuous exposure to dust, which characterize the conditions in Southern Afghanistan. Due to the diligent efforts of the Marines, especially the Marines of our Maintenance Section, the company consistently maintains operational readiness over 90%. The Marines and Sailors of GSMT Company take pride in their hard work, knowing that more they labor at Camp Leatherneck, the smoother their missions outside the wire will be. Some of the Marines have begun to count down the days until out company leaves Afghanistan, but all Marines continue to dedicate themselves to accomplishing their mission on a daily basis. Our company has become a tight knit family since we formed up in December 2010. The Marines have persevered through countless obstacles and worked diligently over this time. One of the key elements that have enabled the Marines and Sailors to achieve the success expected of them is the support they receive from you at home. It is a critical element of our operational success. On behalf of the company, I would like to extend my most sincere thanks for your unconditional and enduring support. Semper Fidelis, First Lieutenant Benjamin Schramm, 3rd Platoon Commander As we head into the 3rd quarter, all the Marines and Sailors have been doing a superb job. Please continue to send gifts and care packages to the Marines. Packages from the states have a significant impact on morale and give everyone a taste of home, which we are looking forward to getting back to. Please check out our Battalions Face book page for pictures and updates. Respectively, Capt Minella M.C. Company Commander

H&S CO, 1stSgt Family and Friends, In the time honored tradition of our Founding Fathers, we celebrated Independence Day! We paused to remember our fallen and honor their sacrifices by celebrating the freedoms we enjoy today. We got a little taste of home with horse shoes, softball, and volleyball games and topped it off with a good old American barbeque. Our Marines and Sailors led the way this month and several were recognized for their efforts. Gunnery Sergeant Pasquale Coniglio, Corporal Christopher Hernandez, and Corporal Lawrence Lee were promoted to present rank. Hospital Corpsman First Class Beverly Glauber was selected as 2d MLG Senior Sailor of the Quarter. Corporal William Platt IV was selected as 2d MSB Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter. Lance Corporal Brittany Sims was selected as 2d MSB Marine of the Quarter. Congratulations on a job well done! As we conclude this month of the deployment, our Marine and Sailors are keeping their head in the game and continuing to provide the best support they can to our Marines and Sailors out in the battlefield! Thank you for your continued prayers and support. Semper Fidelis, 1stSgt Rachel L. Eltz

H&S CO, Company Commander

Family and Friends of H&S Company By now, we have about two months left in the deployment. I am proud to say that our Marines and Sailors continue to set the example for the Battalion. We have multiple meritorious Marines and our Sailors are earning their FMF pins straight from the Command Master Chief and the Commanding General! The month of July started with a slight pause to observe our great Nations 235th birthday but weve gone full throttle since then and continue to do amazing things in support of operations. I have no doubt that, very soon, your Marine or Sailor will return to you with their head held high under a banner of victory. Please continue your support and please make sure Mr. Scalzo has all of your information so you get the latest updates when it comes time for our homecoming. Semper Fidelis Captain Kieran J Kobell

SURGICAL CO
Greetings families, friends and loved ones. The deployment is rapidly getting closer to completion and the Warriors of Alpha Surgical continue their trusted duty of caring for Coalition Forces and all those in need. This month we had the opportunity to celebrate our nations birthday and a poignant reminder of why we serve. Due to the time it takes for mail and packages to arrive we suggest stop sending items to your loved ones as they may be missed in transit. As our mind turns to Camp Lejeune, home and family we remain focused on the task at hand. Please continue to send words of encouragement to your Sailor or Marine and keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

MAINTENANCE COMPANY CO
Hello family and friends. I must say, its hard to believe were finishing up our fourth month in country. The Marines have maintained a high state of motivation and continue to work extremely hard. And let me tell you it is hard to do both but your Marines are maintaining. I personally could not be more proud of a bunch of young men and women. Oh, I almost forget about the few older Marines we have. They know who they are. Its funny last month I had mentioned how our Marines have made a difference, they still are! I have never received so many compliments from other Battalion Commanders as they see our Marines fixing gear in there lots. Here are a couple of examples. Battalion Commander from 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion personally came to the Intermediate Maintenance Activity Lot to present coins to four of our Marines. I got an email with two Letters of Appreciation from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 269. These are only a few of the examples. As our time here in county starts to shorten I will guarantee one thing, our Marines will know they have made a difference in supporting Regional Command (SW). This month has been a very productive month as far as getting gear fixed. The good thing is we didnt receive as many broken pieces. We had a couple of VIPs come tour the IMA this past month. Every time we have VIPs come through they are simply amazed at what we can do and how quickly we can complete those repairs. Not only did the VIPs notice it but so do those units in Regional Command (SW) that own the gear which we are repairing for them. Even though we were not home to celebrate the 4th of July, II MEF was able to help us celebrate this occasion. One thing I would like to tell you is we had a great 4th of July. II MEF (FWD) put on a great day for all Marines and Sailors aboard Camp Leatherneck. This day consisted of softball, volleyball, horse shoes and a BBQ that lasted all day. It was a great day for our Marines just to loosen up and have a little fun. Later that night the II MEF band playedwere they good?! Thank you for the continual support to our Marines and Maintenance Company during this deployment. You could not imagine how much it impacts the morale of our Marines. Please keep it up and as always look forward to seeing you all upon our return. Semper Fidelis Captain Michael Gasperini

MAINTENANCE COMPANY 1STSGT

Friends and families of Maintenance Company, Your Marines are still doing great things and continue to positively impact the mission at hand with their hard work and dedication to supporting the Warfighter. Their motivation, welfare, and moral remain high due to the mail and care packages you continue to send. We hope that you had a safe and happy 4th of July. It is because of the great things your Marines continue to do and the sacrifices they make, that America was able to celebrate her 235th birthday and many more to come. July 1st we promoted the following Marines for their hard work and dedication to service and Country: Sgt Daniel K. Ayers, Sgt Michael D. Riddick, Sgt Adam M. Solinsky, Cpl Jesse N. Cole, Cpl Ryan M. Martin, Cpl Jose E. Rivera and Cpl Rein E. Tarikas. Several Marines were also recognized for their superior performance of duties by being awarded Navy Marine Corps Achievement Medals: Cpl Anastacio Dejesus, Cpl Piers Duffy, Cpl Jonathan D. Kiser, Sgt Adam Solinsky, Cpl Jeremy M. Steele, Cpl Evan A. Page, LCpl Rhett K. Carter, LCpl Sean J. Erchul and LCpl Derick G. Pike. I can assure you that your Marines continue to do great things and remain focused at the mission at hand. We are halfway through our deployment. Again, thank you to the families and love ones for all the support and sacrifices you make daily. Your Marines are successful and continue to accomplish the mission because of your love and support. Please continue to support your Marines and keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Semper Fidelis, 1stSgt Francisco M. Rivera

Supply Company
Greetings once again family and friends! The Marines and Sailors of Supply Company here at Camp Leatherneck hope the month of July finds you well and that you all had a great Fourth of July. We started the Fourth of July celebration with a special flag raising ceremony followed by a morning/afternoon sports tournament. Units competed in softball, volleyball, horseshoes, and the bean bag toss. Congratulations to the following Marines from Ammo Platoon who claimed the volleyball title: Sgt Obrien, Cpl Makowski, Cpl Triplett, Cpl Gigante, Cpl Heald, Cpl Monshaugan, and LCpl Pettigrew. Congratulations also to HM1 Lawson and Warrant Officer Sines for bringing home the gold in the Bean Bag Toss. Major General Toolan and Sergeant Major Jones presented the awards to each of the Marines and Sailors who were victorious. The evening concluded with a live concert put on by local talented Marines and Sailors here aboard Camp Leatherneck. As we look ahead to the near future, Supply Company will continue to work hard knowing that only a few months separate us from a well deserved time of rest and being reunited with family and friends. This time in a deployment can be referred to as gut check time. The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter, but it is important for us to stay focused and continue to give our very best support to the warfighter until our time here is finished. Supply Company intends to do just that. The Marines and Sailors are giving their best day in and day out. They are able to do this because of the continued support from each of you back home. Your prayers, phone calls, e-mails, and postal packages are all essential factors that help keep our unit morale high. Thank you all for your support. Thank you for the many sacrifices that you continue to endure while your Marines and Sailors are answering Americas call. Soon this deployment will be behind us and we will have many fond memories (i.e. the Supply Company Talent Show) and maybe a few not-so-fond memories (i.e. Port-A-Jons - enough said) to share with you and vice versa. Until then take pride in the fact that your Marines and Sailors are honorably and faithfully serving their country. Semper Fidelis!

Chaplains Corner
Greetings Family and Friends, This past week three other female leaders 1st Sgt Eltz, GySgt Gause, GySgt Nicholson and I provided our lady Marines with some sagacious advice regarding struggles that are unique to women in the military. We talked about standards, encouragement, accountability and the need to set appropriate boundaries. As we consider where we are in the deployment, it is our desire to finish strong. We want to do everything possible to ensure our success especially with the end of deployment in our sights. We challenged each other to take the time to recalibrate, reassess and recalculate our thinking to ensure we are headed in the right direction. In a recent reading in one of my devotional books, it tells a story of two friends on a road trip. They were using their GPS navigation system. They were driving along and they accidentally made a wrong turn and the GPS system said in that unnatural robotic voice, Recalculating Route. I am sure most of you have heard a GPS say these very same words or something very similar. I for one am very happy to have my GPS especially when my husband is driving because the GPS system always proves that I was right! The point of the brief was a challenge to listen to our own internal GPS system. We all desire to stay on right track but, sometimes life events puts up a barrier, throws us a detour or maybe a delay. Even with all the best equipment available, if we are not careful, we can still get lost. Marines know without a doubt how extremely important it is to stay on track especially when traveling in a convoy considering the many traps designed to ensnare us set by a insidious and ruthless enemy. The internal GPS system is there for guidance to help us make the best choices. The devotional stated that The Spirit of the living God that dwells within us guides us to doctrine which tells us which road to travel; reproof tells us when we are off the road; correction tells us how to get back on; instruction in righteousness tells us how to stay on Gods road. And, the moment that we veer off our own, the Spirit of God is recalculating and urging us to return to the right road. At this very moment, what is your GPS system telling you? If youre internal GPS system is saying Recalculating Route, listen for the appropriate direction to return to the right road where there is protection, refuge and strengthen from a God that loves you and wants very much for each or us to reach our lifes goal and purpose. The Lords Service, Chaplain Green

New Places and New Faces

We would like to welcome the following Marines and there families to 2d Maintenance: PFC GERALDINE LANTIGUA, PFC JASMINE R PEREZ, SGT AMANDA SAHADEO, PFC KRISTOPHER E LOVELAND, PFC DANTE A MEDDER, PFC DWAYNE L WOODS, 1STLT KEVIN R HANRATTY, GYSGT JAMES J PANCERELLA JR, CPL CHAD N SPENCER, MGYSGT STEPHEN WHALEN, WO MICHAEL W PARKER JR, PFC DEVON A GOEDKER, LCPL ANTONIO D ANDERSON, SGT NOAH C TORBERSON, SGT JOSHUA E LINK, LCPL MICHAEL R SELEPEC, SSGT DIANA L LITTON, MSGT MICHAEL R GARCIA, PFC WILLIAM L BOWERS, SSGT CHRISTOPHER M GIBSON, SSGT CHRISTOPHER M BUSH, MSGT CHRISTOPHER T PETTIS, SGT JEREMY R GARCIA, SSGT ANDREW A GORDON, PFC JOSEPH L CARMONA, LCPL JULIE J SIMMONS, LCPL COLBY A CALLAWAY, CPL KIM S MARTIN, GYSGT MICHAEL P TURNER, SSGT CLIFTON E WILLIAMS, PFC CASEY A JONES, PFC SAMUEL A MANCHESTER, PFC RICHARD E WILKINSON, LCPL MARCOS D VIDAL, PFC NICHOLAS J CATARAHIAS, PFC ROGER N FRANZ, PFC ANTHONY D CARR, CPL TUNG T NGUYEN, PFC ALEX F FLORES, PFC LUIS A NAVARRETE, SGT NICHOLAS W SAFRAN, MSGT JOHN D PIERCE, SSGT COREY L COOPER, SSGT STEPHEN L MITCHELL, CWO4 DAVID M SHELDRAKE And as new faces come in, we must say goodbye to those who have served with us, thank them for their service and recognize the families who supported them while assigned to 2d Maintenance Battalion: CPL CHRISTOPHER THOMAS, SGT SCOT MCKNEELY, CPL LEVI MILES, SGT PHILIP SHOOK, CWO3 PETER GLANTSCHNIG, SGT NICHOLAS CHINN, SSGT IVAN LAINEZFERNANDEZ, CPL KENDALL MIDCALF, CAPT ANIA DRISCOLL, CPL JOSEPH PENDLEBURY, SSGT RUSTY RENFROE, MAJ MATTHEW SCOTT We have a new section this month for those who were promoted. Congratulations to the 112 newly promoted Marines this month:CPL ALAN C BROWN, CPL JORDAN E BARDO, CPL JEREMY D ROBIDEAU, CPL EVAN J LOGAN, LCPL MICHAEL J DESIATO, LCPL ISELA SANTOYO, CPL DEANGELO A PETTY, CPL LEONARDO D POWELL, CPL ALUPIANG S TILIPAO, CPL LORENZO F WHEELER, CPL DAVID S LATHAMBURDICK, CPL DAMIEN D SMITH, CPL SERGIO COOMAN, CPL VICENTE MARTINEZ JR, CPL MICHELLE R CULBERSON, CWO2 MATTHEW S PULTORAK, LCPL JAMES T CLEMONS, LCPL PATRICK J MACNEELY, CPL BRITTANY L SIMS, LCPL JOHN D GRAVINA, SGT JEREMY W BUEL, CWO2 JOSEPH M DAVIDE, LCPL DOMINIQUE B ALLEN, CPL KENNETH M BROWN JR, CPL THOMAS J FINN, LCPL TRAVIS L SCHRECK, CPL JOHN T KOVACS, SGT RICARDO A ELLIS, SGT SCOTT A SOCHA, SGT MIKAL J COGSWELL, CPL ANTHONY M PASSARO, CPL CHRISTOPHER K HUBER JR, LCPL ALEXANDER J MALONEY, SGT TROY D TRUDEAU, LCPL TREVOR J MILIHRAM, LCPL ERIC M LIVELSBERGER, CPL MATTHEW A ITO, CPL FRANK L PEZOLD IV, CPL MITCHELL C MEDLIN III, LCPL COREY P JONES, CPL JUSTIN E LASSITER, LCPL WILLIAM E LAUBER, CPL JAMES K LUMPKIN JR, CPL, STEWART B LOSSING, CPL KEENON W HARRISON, LCPL JONATHAN C GRANT, CPL CHARLES K JIMENEZ, CPL SANDRA M GRAHAM, CWO3 BARRY K QUICK, CPL JACOB H PORTER, SGT JORDAN G SHEPLER, LCPL JOHN R MARQUIS, CPL CHRISTOPHER J MARSH, LCPL DUSTIN T COX, CPL PATRICK C TAMBY, CPL STONEY W NELSON, CPL DAVID M WELCH, SGT MATTHEW A BURLESON, LCPL JOSHUA A NEW, CPL DEREK R MEADOWS, LCPL LARRY W WILLIAMS, LCPL MATTHEW S CANNON, CPL CODY B MULLINS, CPL ADAM B STILWELL, CPL EARL H COTTON, LCPL TRAVIS A TRAISTER, CPL JAMES M BEHRENS, LCPL RICKY J BATES, SGT MICHAEL R HILL, LCPL KEVIN P HAMM, LCPL ERIK J CARLSON, LCPL CHRISTIANA E PIERRE, LCPL AUSTIN C BUTTS, CPL ALEX K FETTERS, CPL NATHAN H MCGEE, LCPL COLBY A CALLAWAY, LCPL ANTONIO D ANDERSON, CPL JACOB A MATTHEWS, LCPL COREY J SUIRE, LCPL ROBERT L LONG IV, CPL LAMAR C SCOTT, CPL ROBERT N WIGGINTON, CPL ANTHONY R SAYERS, LCPL ETHAN T NASH, CWO3 WILLIAM P TINNEY, LCPL LORENZO C ELIZARDO, CWO2 JAMES V OBRIEN, CPL CASEY M TANNEBERG, GYSGT ALMA R FABRE, GYSGT JOHNNY BENTACU, CPL KEITH A PITER, CPL DANIEL L BURNETT, CPL NICHOLAS I TIGUILA, CPL JASON W LOVETT, CPL THOMAS OROZCO, CPL SERGIO A GUERRA, CPL ARICA B LYONS, LCPL JOHN W MINTER, CPL CODY A SPINHIRNE, CPL ZACHARIAH E ANNIS, CPL CODY B GOLDEN, CPL LARRY D LALMAN, SGT ANTONIO ALVAREZ JR, CPL EDUARDO I YADO JR, LCPL DAVID GONZALEZ, CPL MARCUS V GUERREIRO, SGT MICHAEL S MCLEOD, CPL COURTNEY J MAHLE, CPL LAUREN R WEIGAND, CPL DAVID A MILLER JR, CPL CHRISTOPHER M PELKEY, CWO2 THOMAS O SINES JR (GO BUCKS!)

Information & Education

Marriage Enrichment at Shell Island Resort

CLR-25 and CREDO are offering a one day retreat at Shell Island Resort on 17 August, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. FREE of charge and will include breakfast, lunch and snacks. To register, call (910) 451-5566 or Email carl.trost@usmc.mil

Base School Registration for FY2011-2012 If you have not already done so, please be sure to register your children for school now. DOD determines staffing requirements based on student registration. CURRENTLY numbers are still VERY low.
Challenging Children Evening Workshop Series ******************************************** Tuesdays 1830-2000 Russell Marine & Family Services Center Bldg 40 Rm 139 This free monthly workshop held on the 4th Tuesday of every month, is open to all ID cardholders. Free childcare information will be shared upon advance registration, please call 451-4103. Upcoming Topics: 23 Aug - Use of Functional Communication Techniques to Decrease Problem Behaviors 27 Sep - Token Systems 25 Oct Tantrums 22 Nov - Time Out Challenging Children Daytime Workshop Series ******************************************** Wednesdays 1100-1300 Russell Marine & Family Services Center Bldg 40 Rm 139 Free childcare is provided with advance registration. For more information, please call 910-451-4103. Upcoming Topics: 24 Aug - Choosing Your Battles 26 Oct - Practical Applications for Everyday Behaviors
Inflatable Obstacle Course, Bounce House, Games and More! Appreciation Night Location: Only at Chick-fil-A Restaurant Located at 1405 Western Blvd (Near Target) For more information please contact Cecelia Berry , Marketing Director at 910/-320-2640.

Mark your calendar for these events: Aug. 13 Myrtle Beach $55 & transportation Aug. 19-21 DC Trip $100, plus transportation & lodging Aug. 27 Water Country, USA @ Williamsburg, VA $25 & transportation
Chick-Fil-A Customer Appreciation Month Celebrating 30 Years of Service Thursday ~ August 11, 2011 FREE Breakfast Thursday ~ 6:30am 10:30am FREE Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit PIRATE & PRINCESS NIGHT ~ 5pm 8 pm Wear Your Favorite Princess / Pirate Outfit One (1) FREE Kids Meal w/Combo Purchase Face Painting ~ Balloon Art ~ Craft Station ~ Giveaways Ice Cream Station: Make Your Own Sundae

Friday ~ August 12, 2011 30th Anniversary Celebration @ Jacksonville Mall Chick-fil-A 1:00pm Ribbon Cutting / Anniversary Ceremony MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT 5:00pm 9:00pm FREE FOOD ~ Must Present Military ID Face Painting ~ Balloon Art ~ Giveaways Inflatable Air Tents ~ Special Outdoor Seating

READY, SET, GO TO KINDERGARTEN!

August 20 1000-1200 Russell Marine & Family Center Auditorium Building 40, Camp Lejeune 300 Kindergarten supply school bags and door prizes! *Ask the experts! School registration experts on-site from Onslow County and Camp Lejeune schools. *Discover back to school fashions and discounts from the MCX. *School nutrition information. Fill out free and reduced lunch forms. *Interactive fun thanks to the Wilmingtons Childrens Museum. *Learn about school bus safety with live demonstrations. *School bus photo booth! Bring your camera to capture this special adventure awaiting your child. *Meet resource experts from EFMP, FOCUS, LINKS, MCFTB and Onslow County Partnership for Children. *Kindergarten Preparation Videos by kindergarteners by kindergarteners. This free event is open to all military dependents with valid ID. For information, call (910) 382-5639 or visit mccslejeune.com/schools.
Emergency Preparedness
Are you new to the Camp Lejeune area and North Carolina's climate? Or are you in need of a refresher course on emergency preparedness? Do you need help with your emergency plan in case of an area disaster? Are you ready for the Hurricane season? Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) has a new interactive workshop "Emergency Preparedness" that will help you prepare, and/or your family, for any worst case scenario. The workshop will enable you to be better prepared for potential natural and manmade hazards that can threaten your life. Safety begins with awareness so mark your calendar to attend one of these workshops at the MCFTB office, Bldg LC 4102 A, Midway Park. Mon, 15 Aug * 1300-1500 Tue, 23 Aug * 1830-2030 Mon, 19 Sep * 1300-1500 Tue, 27 Sep * 1830-2030 Mon, 17 Oct * 1300-1500 Topics to be covered: * Emergency Preparedness against hazards that threaten military families * Creating an Emergency Plan * Creating an Emergency Supply Kit * Knowing where and when to evacuate * Actions to take after a disaster * Helping children cope with disasters Please register in advance for this free workshop by calling 451-0176.