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Combat Logistics Regiment-15 (Fwd)
September & October 2010 Volume 1, Issue 1
Commanding Officer 2
Sergeant Major 2
Chaplain 3
Headquarters & Service 4, 5
General Support Motor Transport 6, 7
Maintenance 8, 9
Security 10, 11
Supply 12, 13
Surgical 14, 15
Promotions, Awards, & Reenlistments 16, 17
Family Readiness Officers 17
FOB Photos 18
Mailing Addresses 19
Commanding Officer Families and Friends of CLR-15(FWD),
WOW – can’t believe we’ve been here for a month already ! Time flies – when we’re doing what Marines do – although, I’m sure
you have a much different perspective…
You should all be INCREDIBLY PROUD of your Marine or sailor – they are truly living up the title. We have been busy, busy,
busy since our arrival. We ―officially‖ took over from our predecessors on 27 September and are now providing general support
distribution, maintenance, medical and supply services to the Marines and sailors in Helmand Province.
We can’t thank the Marines and sailors from the 10.1 rotation enough. They were the consummate professionals during the
turnover period and did everything in their power to enable us to hit the ground running.
We’re all starting to settle into our routines; the days are long – but the weeks fly by so quickly (probably because we’re so
busy!). Most, if not all, are working 12-16 hours a day (several more than that) – really, whatever it takes to get the job done
(for that day).
We’re living in pre-fabricated buildings that have both air-conditioning and heat. It just started to cool off within the last
week; averaging highs in the mid-80s and lows in the 60s. The Dining Facilities (DFAC) are well stocked, provide a variety of
meals, and allows us to take snacks with us – so there’s no shortage of food !
All in all – Camp Leatherneck is a bee-hive of activity … and we’re doing our fair share, to say the least !
Have also had a chance to visit with our Marines and sailors who work at several of the Forward Operating Bases (FOBs). Again
– they are doing GREAT ! Life may be a bit more ―rustic‖ in some of these locations … but, to quote Sgt Jorgenson – ―it’s the
ALL MARINE experience !‖ No complaints from anyone we’ve talked to – with the exception that it usually takes the mail a lit-
tle bit longer to reach some of the more remote locations where we have our Marines and sailors.
Thank you all so much for bearing the burdens of our absence. Answering our nation’s call is what we signed up for; unfortu-
nately, that means you -- our loved ones, family, spouse and children -- are now without mom, dad, husband, wife, son, daughter,
etc. It’s very difficult – and we wouldn’t be able to do what we do – without your support.
Please keep us all in your thoughts and/or prayers – you’re definitely in ours.
If anyone has any questions or concerns – please let me know.
Semper Fidelis,
Michael Murchison
Sergeant Major
Friends, Families, Fellow Marines & Sailors,
The majority of our Marines and Sailors have been in country for over 30 days now and they are doing great things
all over Afghanistan. Upon our arrival, the 10.1 team turnover was top notch. The Commanding Officer and I soon
realized what a great mission that we have here. We have warriors all over the Area of Operation which requires a
great deal of professionalism and communication amongst our leaders. LtCol Murchison and I visit our Marines and
Sailors that are assigned to the outer Forward Operating Base’s ( FOB) each week. These FOBs stretch across
the country and it is amazing to see the things they are accomplishing with very limited resources. Now that all of
our companies are here and have settled into a steady routine, they are making what seems like the impossible
happen; repairing broken vehicles, re-supplying Marines that are in remote locations, securing convoys, and provid-
ing medical support to keep everyone healthy. Although mail takes a little while, please continue to send. It is a
huge morale booster for our warriors young and old. With the holidays rapidly approaching, ensure that close at-
tention is paid to the ―recommended‖ send and deliver dates. The pace is fierce and each service member has a
very important part. CLR-15 (FWD) is a team and as a team, we will succeed.
Next month we will celebrate 235 years of excellence. Happy Birthday Marines!!!
Semper Fidelis, Sergeant Major C. S. Belle
Chaplain’s Corner
Only God Can Give You Financial Security
―but remember that the LORD your God, gives you the power to gain wealth, in order to confirm His covenant He swore to your fathers, as it is today.‖ Deuteronomy 8:18 (HCSB)
As you enter the next ten years, your decade of destiny, it is important that you trust God with
your finances. If you want God to bless you financially, you must remain focused on the truth
that he is the source of your finances and he is the one who supplies your needs.
What does that mean? It means I'm not looking to an employer for my security. I'm not look-
ing to my savings for security. I'm not looking to anyone or anything other than God to supply
my needs.
Let me illustrate it this way: When I turn on the water, I don't really think the water comes
from the faucet. I know that the water really comes from a reservoir. It just comes to me
through the faucet. In the same way, the income that God wants to give you may come through
a job or through something else.
But the source is God.
If you trust in a bank account, the bank account can be taken away. If you trust in your sav-
ings, you can lose it. The only true security you can have is when you put your trust in God. He
is the starting point of your finances. He is the one and only true source of your finances.
This means you don't need to worry about which faucet he uses to supply your needs. In a sense
he says, 'If I turn off one faucet, I can just as easily turn on another. If you lose one job, I
can give you another. I am your source, not your job. I am your source, not your bank account.'
Headquarters & Service Company Staff From left: Sgt King, GySgt Thompson, 1stLt Wunder, GySgt Leanos, and LCpl Martinez.
Family and friends, I am pleased
to inform you that everyone is
eager and motivated to take on our
mission in Afghanistan. We have
settled into our work spaces and a
daily routine. We look forward to
leaving our mark here and making
you all proud of us.
The operational tempo is high but
the busy days help to make the
time fly. We will be home with you
all before you know.
1stLt Jeff Wunder
C o m p a n y
C o m m a n d e r
F i r s t
S e r g e a n t
Families of the Marines and Sailors of Headquarters and
Service Company 10.2, everyone has made it to Camp
Leatherneck safely. Take comfort in knowing that after a
short delay in Manas, Kyrgyzstan everyone
has arrived ready to go to work.
The Relief In Place and Transfer of
Authority has taken place with CLR-15 FWD
10.1. They have left and our mission is to
continue the outstanding support they
provided RC/SW.
Camp Leatherneck is providing the Company
all the necessary items for us to complete
our mission; from the dorm rooms, laundry service, chow
halls, gyms, and plenty of moon dust. The weather has been
good to us so far. No sandstorms and only a couple of days
with temperatures over 100.
GySgt Bruce Thompson
Mailing Address:
CLR-15 FWD H&S CO
Unit 42145
FPO AP 96427-2145
Headquarters & Service Company
Above: Marines from the S-6 Platoon
Above: Sailors of Medical Operations section
Headquarters and Service Company is made
up by the Regimental Staff sections.
These sections consist of:
S-1 Administration and Personnel
S-2 Intelligence
S-3 Operations and Training
S-4 Logistics
S-6 Communications
MedOps Medical Support
S-1 Staff
Left: SSgt Sturgell and
LTJG Apusen
Bottom: Cpl Reyes and
Cpl Louissaint
Above: MSgt Doran
Right: Sgt Campbell
GySgt Owens
Far right:
Cpl Sprague and Cpl Serna
General Support Motor Transport Company
C o m p a n y
C o m m a n d e r
F i r s t
S e r g e a n t
Family and Friends,
First off, I wanted to say that all the Marines and Sailors from General Support Motor Transport Company (GSMT) are safe and doing well here in Afghanistan. The Marines and Sailors have done an outstanding job of taking over the daily missions from 10-1 Marines and have done so without any pause in the mission. The Marines and Sailors have been working day and night, conducting numerous con-voys all over the Helmand province here in Afghani-stan. GSMT’s mission is a truly critical one, which ensures all units have the required items to continue to accomplish their missions. GSMT has been able to do this while coming together over a few short months this summer and it has been amazing to see the Company quickly transform into a team. It is this team that also relies on the support of its loved ones back home. I want to thank the families and friends of GSMT for all your dedication and support. We rely on you continually and I know all of you are making great sacrifices. We are truly thankful for your contin-ued support to the Marines and Sailors of the Com-pany. I am truly proud and honored to be the Com-manding Officer of these Marines and Sailors and am looking forward to the continuous GREAT work from them.
SEMPER FI!SEMPER FI!
Maj CollinsMaj Collins
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First and foremost, I want to extend much gratitude, respect, and many thanks to the friends and families of General Support Mo-tor Transportation Company (GSMT) for supporting your Marines and Sailors during the first months leading into our deployment. Since arriving in our Area of Operation- throughout September lead-ing into the Holidays, your loved ones have been doing an out-standing job in providing the Logistical, Maintenance, Heavy Equip-ment, and Operational Support needed for Combat Logistics Regi-ment-15 to successfully accomplish several missions linked through-out the Helmand Providence. As a GSMT Company, that translates into your Marines and Sailors spending many long hours doing what they do best- driving, lifting loads, and dedicating efforts in fixing what doesn’t work.
Currently, our Company’s strength and moral has grown from within as each day progresses and nears forward. That’s a testament to the tremendous hard work and dedication your Service Members have contributed on a continued basis, coupled with the outstanding support received from their loved ones at home. Rest assure, that we will continue to press toward the accomplishment of various mis-sions tasked- in the most safest and successful manners. As we move into the upcoming months, I want to personally convey that your thoughts, prayers, and words of encouragement are echoed on this end to all within GSMT Company. It is again, your efforts that will aid to expedite our safe return home. Additionally, the Marines and Sailors are gaining support from outside organizations and citi-zens who have graciously donated their time, energy, and resources through letters and care packages by way of the Adopt a Hero Pro-gram, and through generous donations of goods received by our Family Readiness Officer (FRO), Mrs. Lynda Schubert. We as a Command are here to provide you the links of support you need to facilitate a smooth and successful deployment and redeployment of your loved ones. I would like to remind you that our FRO, Mrs. Schubert, has continued to strive for perfection- in dedicating her time and energy in being the bridge between the Command Level here at GSMT Company and loved ones. She can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at 760-725-6750. For she is the direct link for only GSMT Company, her efforts of con-vening and/or relaying concerns, guidance, and information to the Company Leadership and loved ones have been nothing short of outstanding.
Lastly, thank-you all for your continued efforts of support, as it means entirely the world to your loved ones serving honorably and without hesitation during our Nation’s call to duty. Remain Semper Fidelis!