Headquarters and Service Company
2d MLG (Forward)
Family Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 3
From the Company Commander
Major John P. Flynn
As yard sale season is currently underway in the
states, many families back home are conducting
Spring cleaning and thinning out the garage.
Having received several requests from Marines and
Sailors over here to please remind their spouses not
to discard certain items in the garage, I am simply
going to pass the message to please keep some
things! Across the ocean, it is getting warmer here
as the temperature climbs daily.
I would like to emphasize three Marine Corps
Family Team Building workshops highly
recommended by Marine Corps Family Readiness
Program for families of deployed Marines and
Sailors: Beyond the Brief, Kids and Deployment,
Continued on Page 2
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1 From the Company Commander / Calendar of Events
2 From the Family Readiness Officer / From the Chaplain
3 From the Company First Sergeant
4 Opportunities and Resources
5 FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions
Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
MAY 2011
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
May
5 May: LINKS for Spouses (0900-1530)
8 May: Mother’s Day
9 May: Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours
(0800-1500)
10 May: Family Readiness Volunteer Training
(0830-1530)
12 May: 2d MLG Spring Festival
21 May: Resort Day for Spouses of 2d MLG
Deployed Marines and Sailors (Retreat is
at Shell Island Resort, Wrightsville Beach)
21 May: Armed Forces Day
23 May: Active Parenting for Step Families
(0800-1500)
24 May: Kids-N-Deployment Workshop (1830-2000)
25 May: Beyond the Brief Workshop, Summer Series,
Week One (1830-2030)
30 May: Memorial Day
For Full Calendar of 2011 Events and Description of Programs
Visit Marine Corps Family Team Building (MCFTB) at
(type / copy & paste into web browser):
http://www.mccslejeune.com/mcftb/2011%20MCFTB%20C
ALENDAR.pdf
Register for any of the above Classes or Workshops by calling:
910.451.0176
RESERVATIONS FOR THE ABOVE CLASSES:
GENERAL INQUIRIES & REGISTRATION: (910) 451-0176
L.I.N.K.S. CONTACT: (910) 451-1299
MCFTB CONTACT: (910) 451-0176
HEALTH PROMOTIONS: (910) 451-2865
and In the Midst. Children are wrapping up their
final weeks of the school year, and the pools are
about to open. Remember to wear sunscreen!
I encourage you to take advantage of at least one
opportunity in this newsletter, whether it is family,
financial or physical fitness.
Semper Fi!
John P. Flynn
Major, USMC
José
HQSVC Company (Forward) Family Readiness
Team (Pictured, Left to Right): Major John Flynn
(CO), 1stSgt Jerry Lopez, LCDR Michael Tomlinson
(Chaps), Capt Gregory “Ryan” Scott (XO).
(Photo by SSgt Jeffery L. Kaus)
Band of Brothers and Sisters
Chaplain Michael Tomlinson
I am privileged to serve with some great men and
women. Men and women who do what ordinary
Americans are incapable of doing. But what really
impresses me is the care and concern they have for
one another.
A year ago a young Marine mother lost her baby boy
after only a few months of having this bundle of joy
in her life. It was a devastating loss, but she put on
her game face and soldiered on. As the baby’s first
birthday neared it was not an easy time for his Mom.
But then her Marine family stepped in. One soon to
be father of twins organized a birthday party for her
Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
little boy. I’m sure there are some know-it-alls
out there who would be flabbergasted at this
idea, but it worked magic. As her Marine
family sang ‘Happy Birthday’ tears were shed,
memories of a precious little boy who brought
so much joy into the world were shared and
everyone present went away a little richer for
being there. I know I did.
If you shed a little tear at the thought of this or
smiled your life was made richer too by the
2d MLG (Fwd) family of Marines and Sailors.
Semper Fi
Chaps
From the Family Readiness
Officer (FRO)
Mr. José L. Padilla
Greetings! My office is in the CLR-27
headquarters, Building 327 on the ground floor.
On April 27th, a free luncheon was held for all
spouses of deployed HQSVC Company (Forward)
service members on April 27th at the Follow Me
Bar, Officers Club, Camp Lejeune. 10 spouses
attended. The CLR-27 Family Readiness Command
Team hosted the event.
MCX Store Manager (Catherine Bruggeman) and
her assistant (Ralph) provided a brief on MCX
renovation efforts and MCX business approach:
"treat what we do as a community and family effort,
listen to and fulfill the customer's needs, make it fun
to come to the exchange, provide world-class
customer service.” They also gifted two large
goodie bags to those who attended.
MCFTB Readiness and Deployment Support
Trainer, Jessica Stevenson-Ross, provided a
“During the Deployment" brief mentioning
available workshops. Chaplain Johns, LCDR, USN,
then addressed the group. Looking forward to
seeing you at upcoming Spring events, and if I can
be of assistance, please contact me at 451-1284
or email me at jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil.
José
 Resort Day for Spouses of Deployed 2d MLG
From the First Sergeant Marines and Sailors
1stSgt Jerry Lopez
21 May
From the start to the end of April; it’s been a great
month for the Marines and Sailors from 2d MLG 2d MLG and CREDO are sponsoring a Deployed
(Fwd). From the beginning; with ten Marines and Spouses Day Away at the Shell Island Resort at
one Sailor being selected and getting promoted; to Wrightsville Beach, NC. Limited to 40! Flyer
our Boards with Cpl Lugo (G-6 Marine) and LCpl with additional information and RSVP guidance
Joya (S-3 Marine) winning Headquarters and via the link. Sign up now!
Service Company NCO and Marine of the Quarter
boards and also Cpl Wolford (G-3 Marine) http://www.scribd.com/doc/52951874

 
representing Headquarters and Service Company
Free Personal Financial Management Classes
in the Meritorious Sergeant board at the Group
Level. I would like to welcome are newest
5 May Taking Control of Your Finances
member to the 2d MLG family. Newborn Gunner
19 May Investment Basics
Joseph Malec, son of Corporal Joseph and Rachel
Malec who was born on 7 April 2011. The
http://www.mccslejeune.com/finance/index.html
warriors of 2d MLG (Fwd) continue to keep the
momentum going and constantly improving in
Bldg 302, Holcomb Blvd. To register, please call
their Military Occupation Specialties while
910-451-2865. Individual appointments are also
maintain that high level of professionalism. I
available. Call 451-2865 or email at ellsrr@usmc-
would like to say Happy Mother’s Day and thank
mccs.org or SummervilleL@usmc-mccs.org.
the families for their support.
Semper Fi!
Jerry E. Lopez
1stSgt Lopez, USMC
Opportunities and Resources
2d MLG Facebook:
www.facebook.com/2ndmlg
Baby Budget Workshop
CLR-27 Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Combat- The Budget for Baby workshop will teach
Logistics-Regiment-27/156696314382964 budgeting techniques & the impact a baby has on
a family's finances. A FREE layette is available to
all USMC/USN families who attend that class and
EXTRA! EXTRA! Read All About It! are expecting a baby. The layettes contain brand
name infant items and a handmade blanket. Call
Photos, Videos & Articles of Your 2d MLG 451-5346/5584 to register for the next class.
Marines and Sailors in Afghanistan. See our
Warrior’s Log: Baby and Me at the MCX
MCX issues a $10 gift card when a parent brings
http://www.dvidshub.net/publication/346/the- birth certificate to the Customer Service desk
warriors-log within 30 days of the birth.

Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
Pregnancy (Prenatal & Postnatal In the Midst Workshop
Up to 6 Months) Exercise Class
13 May: 1830-2130
Prenatal and Postnatal (up to 6 months), exercise
includes Resistance training and Yoga. Open to Designed for spouses in the midst of military life.
all eligible TRICARE Beneficiaries, Childcare Created to empower participants with knowledge,
Available at TT2 Fitness Center only. Register including topics such as Relaxation, Networking,
for Childcare in the TT2 Fitness Center Playroom Having Fun, Learning Something New, and
at TT2 Childcare Development Center 450-1681. Communication.
Mondays & Wednesdays at TT2 Fitness Center
1030-1130. Thursdays at French Creek Fitness Kids-N-Deployment Workshop
Center 1530-1630. To register call: Naval
Hospital Health Promotion & Wellness. 24 May: 1830-2000

This is 2 workshops in 1, both a parents and

children’s workshop. Parents on one side,
children on the other. Offers both parents and
children coping skills needed to sustain them
during the deployment; the parent’s side focuses
on children’s emotional and behavioral challenges
as well as coping strategies and resources to
utilize during the deployment.

Contact: (910) 451-0176

RECOMMENDED FOR SPOUSES, FIANCÉS Hours: 0730-1600 Monday-Friday
& EXTENDED FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED LC4012A Butler Drive, Midway Park
MARINES AND SAILORS
Free childcare is available for attending
Beyond the Brief: 6-week Summer Series of workshops. You MUST contact Brewster CDC to
Resiliency Workshops register, 450-8467.

This is a 6 week series that provides information The FOCUS Project

in a relaxed, interactive, informal atmosphere. If
This project intends to assist family members by
you are unable to attend one or more sessions,
alleviating deployment-induced stress. It intends
then simply attend any that you can.
to enhance family communication and support by
developing a shared family narrative about the
25 May - When Coping is More Difficult Than I
deployment experiences. It provides individual
Thought / Separation – The Stress,
and community level consultations, workshops,
The Anxiety, The Fear
and skill-building groups designed to support
1 Jun Safe and Sound at Home
family resilience. Family-friendly hours.
8 Jun Understanding the Money
15 Jun Casualty Assistance – The Process
22 Jun Effects of Combat Operational 798 Brewster Blvd, Bldg 40, Russell Ctr,
Stress on Marines & Families Camp Lejeune
29 Jun Mastering the Juggling Act –
Quick & Easy Stress-Relieving Ideas Call: 910.450.5631/2/3/5
http://www.mccslejeune.com/focus/index.html
www.focusproject.org

Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
Marine and Family Services Center 2d MLG Websites
Russell Marine & Family Services Center is in
Bldg 40, Brewster Blvd, and has a website: 2d MLG Facebook:
http://www.facebook.com/2ndMLG
http://www.mccslejeune.com/marinefamily.html
2d MLG Public Affairs Officer YouTube page:
Military Connection: Job Resources www.youtube.com/2dmlgpao

Woman-owned business located in Simi Valley, 2d MLG:

CA. Since 1999, mission is to serve active duty http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/defaul
and reserve military, veterans, retirees, DOD civil t.aspx
servants, and spouses and dependents. Offers
many job resources. CLR-27’s website is:
http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/clr27/Pages/defau
http://www.militaryconnection.com lt.aspx

FREE stuff…checkout Military One Source. 2d MLG Phone Numbers

https://www.militaryonesource.com
Military One Source includes FREE TAX filing 2d MLG Family Readiness Information Hotline:
assistance. Also, free books, to include best 1-800-664-7193 or local at (910) 451-3201
sellers, playaways (books on MP3s) and
notification of free/special discounts for places Company Leadership
such as Disney Parks. Visit the website and
utilize the FREE services provided. Commanding Officer
Major John Flynn
Email: john.flynn@afg.usmc.mil

Executive Officer
Captain Gregory “Ryan” Scott
May is Asian-Pacific Email: Gregory.scott@afg.usmc.mil
American Heritage Month
First Sergeant
Spring Cleaning? First Sergeant Jerry Lopez
Email: jerry.lopez@afg.usmc.mil
Have a yard sale or advertise on-line!
www.lejeuneyardsales.com FREE Workshops for all military family
members at Career Management Resource
Health Promotion Classes Center (CMRC)!
Free for both service members & family members. Workshops include topics such as Skills
Drug & Alcohol abuse, Public Health (Stress Assessment, Resumé Writing tips, and Federal
Management, Anger Management, Healthy Employment Guidelines. For more information,
Communication, Nutrition, etc.) call 451-3212, email debra.singleton@usmc.mil,
visit Bldg 40, or the CMRC’s website at:
Bldg 302, Holcomb Blvd. To register, call .http://www.mccslejeune.com/readiness/crmc.html
910.451.2865.
http:www.mccslejeune.com/health/index.html

Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
MCFTB Location: Midway Park USO & Rocket Life Productions Free Photo Book
Free photo book for military from USO and Rocket
Marine Corps Family Team Building has moved
Life Productions.
to Building LC-4102A, Butler Drive, in the Midway
Park Marine and Family Services Annex. Hours are
Monday to Friday from 0730-1600. 451-0176. Also,
moved are the New Parent Support Group and Children
Youth and Teen Programs, which are also located here.

FREE Child Care for MCFTB events

If you have not done so, please register your children
in order to take advantage of the FREE childcare. To
utilize the FREE childcare services provided by the
Brewster Childcare Development Center (CDC) during
MCFTB training or CDC-supported unit functions, you
must register your children at the CDC & Youth
Pavilion located at Midway Park.
The CDC provides childcare for registered children
between the ages of six weeks old and up to 12 years
old. Prior to events, parents must call 450-8467 to
make their reservations as soon as possible but at least
72 hours in advance. All children must be registered
with Children, Youth, and Teen Programs (have a
white card).
Military ID Cards for 10th Birthday
Camp Lejeune Reception Center, Bldg 59, is open
0630 - 1800 Monday through Thursday and 0630 -
1600 on Fridays. The Courthouse Bay ID Card
Center is the satellite ID card center, located in Bldg
BB-12. Hours of operation 0730 - 1600, Monday
through Friday.
Super Star Student Reward, MCX
Students in grades 6– 12 and home schooled students
who attain an overall B average for the grading period
are eligible to bring their report cards to the MCX
within 30 days of the grading period. They will
receive a scratch-off card with a guaranteed prize.

Registration may be completed at the Resource &

Referral Office, Bldg LCH 4012, Butler Drive,
Midway Park (next to the Midway Park Chapel), (910)
449-9552 or 449-9563 Mon-Fri, 0800-1600. Please
bring child's shot records to register and a copy of the
most recent medical physical, if available.

Operation Noble Heart: Volunteers Wanted

A new program designed to encourage active duty

service members, family members, and the civilian
employees to perform volunteer work for charitable
organizations in the local community.

Point of contact is Ms. Robin Karratti at

(910) 451-4642 / email karrattirl@usmc-mccs.org.

http://www.mccslejeune.com/ONH/index.html

Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx
FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the composition of 2d MLG(Fwd)? A: It is comprised of Headquarters and Service Company [HQSVC
Company (Forward)], two Combat Logistics Battalions, an Engineer Support Battalion, Maintenance Bn (-) (Reinf), and an
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company. Each battalion has its own FRO. HQSVC Company (Forward)'s FRO is not
only our company FRO, but he is also dual-hatted as CLR-27's FRO.

Q: What is the relationship between HQSVC Company (Forward) and Headquarters Company, CLR-27?
A: Headquarters Company, CLR-27 (not deployed, in Camp Lejeune) supports HQSVC Company (Forward). HQSVC
Company (Forward) is the deployed headquarters for 2d MLG(Forward), and it serves as both the HQ and provides a variety
of services. Although many Marines and Sailors were sourced from CLR-27 for this deployment, HQSVC Company
(Forward) has additional capabilities that Headquarters Company, CLR-27 (not deployed) due to our combat mission, such as
Personnel Retrieval Processing Detachment. Although many Marines and Sailors assigned to our company were sourced
from HQ Company, CLR-27 for this deployment, many were globally-sourced, including reservists.

Q: I would like to receive email updates from HQSVC Company, 2d MLG(Fwd) FRO while my Marine or Sailor is
deployed. How can I get added to the distribution list?
A: Contact the FRO, Jose Padilla at (910) 451-1284 or via email at jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil.

Q: Who should I contact if I have any additional questions, needs or concerns?

A: The FRO, You should contact the FRO, Mr. José Padilla.

Q: Prior to the deployment, Marines and Sailors briefed that Wi Fi would be available, but I have heard that Wi Fi is not.
When should Wi Fi become available?
A: Although Wi Fi is available, it is only available at a few places. Due to the large camp population, the Wi Fi bandwidth
is over-stressed. Coming mid-May will be additional Wi Fi capabilities which should alleviate the current problem.

Q: What is my Marine’s / Sailor’s mailing address?

A: (RANK) (FIRST NAME, MIDDLE INITIAL, LAST NAME), 2D MLG FWD, S-1, HQSVC CO, UNIT 73951,
FPO AE 09510-3951

Q: My deployed Marine or Sailor has not contacted me for over a week, and I'm worried that he or she is not doing well.
How can I receive an update on my deployed Marine or Sailor?
A: Call or email the FRO, or email the Company Commander. Their information is contained in this newsletter.

Q: How can I get an urgent message about a death in the family to my Marine or Sailor? A: American Red Cross. (877)
272-7337 (toll-free). Provide as much of the following information as is known: Full name, Rank/rating, Branch of service
(Navy/ Marines), Social Security Account number or date of birth, Military address, Information about the deployed unit
and home base unit (for deployed service members only).
Q: My deployed Marine / Sailor is serving a 12-month assignment, and we have just decided to meet in Europe for Rest
and Recuperation (R&R). However, we don’t have passports. How can we have passports made quickly?
A: As soon as possible, visit the passport website; specifically, “How to Get Your Passport in a Hurry” section:
http://travel.state.gov/passport/hurry/hurry_831.html. If you are having difficulty contacting your spouse, notify FRO.

Q: How can I find out when my Marine or Sailor is returning?

A: The FRO will notify you based on the information that he is provided from his authorized HQSVC points of contact from
Afghanistan. Since military international flight schedules can change, the FRO will notify you ASAP as itineraries change.
Your patience will be appreciated during this time.

Q: How can I view previous editions of the HQSVC, 2d MLG(Forward) family newsletters?
A: Please visit the following URLs:
Volume 1, Issue 1: http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/2nd%20MLG%20FWD/2nd%20MLG%20FWD.pdf
Volume 1, Issue 2: http://www.scribd.com/doc/52818765/2d-MLG-Fwd-Headquarters-April-Newsletter

Family Readiness Officer Mr. José L. Padilla, Jr, 910-451-1284, Cell 910-352-0919, or email jose.l.padilla@usmc.mil,
2d MLG (Fwd) website http://www.marines.mil/unit/2ndmlg/Pages/default.aspx