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REGIMENT-15 (FORWARD)
CO/SgtMaj’s Remarks 2, 3
Headquarters and Service Company 4 Above:
Maintenance Company 6
Supply Company 8
Now Zad, Afghanistan
Motor Transport Company 10
Security Company 12
Bravo Surgical Company 14
Chaplain 16
Hail and Farewell 17
Promotions/ Births 18
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COMMANDING OFFICER
Families and Friends of CLR-15 (FWD),
It is a privilege to report to you that the Marines and Sailors of CLR-15 (FWD) are doing exceptionally well! We have taken over
from the previous unit and we are well on our way to a memorable deployment. Without a doubt, we miss all of you, but the
Marines and Sailors have quickly adjusted to their new surroundings and everyone is settling into a routine. Life in Afghanistan
is fast paced, dusty, and hot, but it is can also be enjoyable. The team is living together in close quarters, eating together,
working together, and sharing memories of home. The relationships and camaraderie developed in this environment will last a
lifetime, but nothing can replace the time spent with you. This is what keeps us going.
Since assuming the mission of supporting I Marine Expeditionary Force (FWD) with Supply, Maintenance, Distribution, and
Medical, the Command has been operating at an accelerated pace. Marines and Sailors at the most remote and forward loca-
tions are relying on our efforts and I can proudly say that your Marines and Sailors are delivering and setting a new standard. It
is an honor to serve with men and women of such high character and desire to succeed while making tremendous sacrifices for
our Nation. It is reassuring to all of us that we have such a special group of loved ones who are capable of taking care of every-
thing at home and allowing us to focus on the mission at hand. No words can express our gratitude for your service.
The Marines and Sailors of CLR-15 (FWD) are in many different locations. The main logistics hub is at Camp Leatherneck, but
there are personnel located at Camp Dwyer, Camp Delaram, Now Zad, Marjeh, Musa Qaleh, and Payne. Rest assured, no mat-
ter where a Marine or Sailor from CLR-15 (FWD) is located, they are being taken care of and are safe. We have already accom-
plished many great things in a very short time, but there are many challenges ahead to improve logistics support. The rough
environment and long transportation pipeline make the simplest things complex and difficult, but as you would expect, the in-
genuity of our motivated Marines and Sailors will not be denied. Whether it is fixing a vehicle or building a chair out of HESCO
wire, nothing can stop these incredible Warriors. They represent the finest our Nation has to offer.
Although we have much more to do and are just beginning, we are already thinking about our reunion with you. It will be a
special day!
Semper Fi,
LtCol K. J. Stewart
Above: LtCol Stewart and SgtMaj Miller (center) with the Company Commanders and Guides of CLR-15 (FWD).
CLR-15 (FWD) APRIL 2010 Page 3
SERGEANT MAJOR
Families and Friends of CLR-15 (FWD),
The trip over to Afghanistan was very long and tiring for most of the Marines and Sailors and it took a few days to get our bodies
adjusted once we landed in country. The Marines and Sailors of CLR-15 (FWD) have hit the ground running and I believe that
they will do great things during our deployment in Afghanistan.
When asked by the Commanding Officer to take over all duties from CLC-252 earlier than expected, our Marines and Sailors
rose to the occasion to accomplish the task. We have only been here about a month and our Marines and Sailors are already
making a noticeable impression with the other units around Afghanistan with their professionalism and hard work ethic. While
supporting I MEF our Marines and Sailors are already setting an example that will be hard for any other unit to match during
any deployment anywhere.
Everything on Camp Leatherneck is very tight and our living conditions are very cramped, but thankfully we are starting to get
some extra room so the Marines and Sailors can spread out a little when they have time to relax. The chow halls are crowded
and the food isn’t that bad, but we all still miss the home cooking back in the states. The weather isn’t that hot right now, but
that is about to end with the summer months coming and will probably stay that way during the rest of our deployment. Another
obstacle facing us is the one hundred days of winds which will be heading our way by the end of April and we are bracing for
the big sand storms that come with those high winds.
Even though we are spread out among different FOBs across Afghanistan we are really coming together as a unit and you
should be proud of everything we are doing in country. Our Marines and Sailors impress me with everything they do on a daily
basis and I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to be their Sergeant Major during this deployment. We all miss our fami-
lies and friends back home and think about you on a daily basis. Please remember that mail is a great motivator for all of the
Marines and Sailors while we are deployed and knowing that we have your support really keeps us going everyday. We think
about you often and could not do the great things that we do without your total support. We will keep you in our prayers and
God Bless.
Semper Fi,
SgtMaj J.S. Miller
Above: Sergeant Major Miller (center) with the Company First Sergeants and Company Guides.
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Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD), H&S
Unit 42145
FPO AP 96427-2145
Above: Corporal Stanley and Lance Corporal Paz from the S-6 are promoted to
Sergeant and Corporal April 1, 2010.
CLR-15 (FWD) APRIL 2010 Page 5
Company Commander’s Corner Company First Sergeant
To the Family & Friends of H&S Company, To Family & Friends,
Hello from Camp Leatherneck. It has been my I want to start off with a quote from Ronald
honor to lead the Marines and Sailors of Headquar-
Reagan,“Some people wonder all their lives
ters and Service Company through our first month
if they’ve made a difference. The Marines
aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan. The Ma-
rines and Sailors of H&S have been in a full sprint don’t have that problem”. Your Marines or
this past month making their mark in history. Sailors are making a difference over here on
this foreign sand. From day one your loved
I am confident you all know your loved ones have ones have jumped in with both feet, ready to
been doing great things; nevertheless I want to stop take on any challenge set before them. It’s
for a moment to boast about their performance. already been a month and time seems to be
H&S accounts for over 100 personnel, provides
flying bye, before you know it we will be
sound and reliable intelligence, coordinates the
movement of personnel and gear over several hun-
home holding our loved ones in our arms. I
dred miles, providing medical support to our mili- want to personally thank the families for
tary personnel and to the people of Afghanistan, all taken on the burden of running the house-
while keeping the communications systems up and hold while you’re Marine or Sailor is de-
running. ployed. Your support is what keeps my Ma-
rines or Sailors focused.
I often pause in amazement on how the Marines and
Sailors have done so much in one month, but I have
One Team, One fight
no doubt where their motivation comes from when
the packages and letters arrive from home.
God Bless,
Thank you for the sacrifices you continue to make. 1stSgt McEvoy
Semper Fi!
1stLt Russell
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Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD)
Maint Co
Unit 42286
FPO AP 96427-2286
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SUPPLY CO.
Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD) Sup Co
Unit 42285
FPO AP 96427-2285
Above: Lance Corporal Felten answers a question for Brigadier General Hudson,
(Commanding General, 1st Marine Logistics Group Forward).
CLR-15 (FWD) APRIL 2010 Page 9
Company Commander’s Corner Company First Sergeant
Hello to all the Families of the Marines and Family and Friends,
Sailors of Supply Company, We’re quickly coming up on our first month
The Marines have started off at a brisk pace deployed. In our short time here, the accom-
for the 10-1 deployment in support of OEF. plishments of Supply Company’s Marines and
All sections have been engaged in learning Sailors have been nothing short of amazing.
how to operate in a new environment without Since arriving, we’ve hit the ground running
all of the creature comforts of home. I have and made it almost look easy. In our short
been impressed by how quickly they have stay, the Supply Company and other elements
assimilated and taken to a rigorous work of CLR-15 (Forward) have already made sig-
schedule. The Marines start early in the morn- nificant improvements to the logistical sup-
ing and work well into the evening to ensure port received across the Marine Air Ground
that the right gear is getting to the warfighters Task Force area of operations. We are well on
quickly. We have Marines spread throughout our way to having a great deployment and
the theater providing logistics support. I writing a page or two in the history books.
could not be more proud to work along side There is still much to be accomplished to
these outstanding young men and women. build our Supply Company legacy here in Af-
ghanistan, but we are off to a great start. It is
Thank you for all of your support!
a pleasure to serve alone side such profes-
Best Regards, sionals.
Maj Doug Burke 1stSgt Ray Stephens
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Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD) MT Co
Unit 42147
FPO AP 96427-2147
Our theme for this deployment seems to be I pray that all is well with you our families who support us
while we carry out our God given duties as Marines and
“Keep moving” because that is exactly what Sailors. As for your Marines/Sailors, we are doing fine,
your Marines have been doing. From the de- we’ve had various successful missions and I expect this
parture or our advance party to the embarka- will continue to be the case for the entire deployment.
tion of the main body; your Marines have As mentioned in the Company News Letter, I believe in
been moving none stop. They have discov- the power of prayer and both your Chaplain and I pray
for every mission that leaves this base.
ered that in Afghanistan, a 20 mile trip does
not necessarily mean you will get there in a As for mail, I want to say thank you on behalf of the entire
Company, everyone has received some form of mail. I
short amount of time. The range has been
encourage you to continue to send it; it is a morale
from five and half hours to seventeen hours. booster and gives the Marines something to look forward
Your Marines have not lost stride whatsoever too, thus allowing them to carry out their duties with their
and have kept moving, constantly training minds focused on the mission at hand, knowing all is well
and rehearsing in between missions. Al- back home.
though we miss our families, the relatively As I conclude, I want to take this time to say Congratula-
moderate pace of missions has allowed Ma- tions to LCpl Charles J Center, for receiving his first
rines and Sailors of Security Company to call Good Conduct Medal. This award highlights a Marine for
demonstrating three years of Consistent Good Character
home. Receiving mail has also been a great and Conduct both on and off duty; this should not be
morale booster. On behalf of the Marines taken lightly, as there have been Marines who were not
and Sailors of Security Company, thank you able to receive the award. Lastly, I want to acknowledge
for the support from back home. one other recipient of the Letter of Appreciation (LOA)
for his leadership and guidance during the advance
Semper Fi, party: 1stLt Bradley A. Motz. As first Platoon Commander
he refused to take any type of recognition away from his
Capt Carper Marines, and thus was not mentioned in the Company
news letter. This act alone really demonstrates a stan-
dard for all Marines in leadership positions to emulate.
“If any of you have any concerns regarding your Marines
please feel free to contact me via the e-mail address be-
low and I will respond back as soon as possible”.
God Bless
Gunnery Sergeant Dupree
E-Mail: alvin.dupree@afg.usmc.mil
Semper Fi, Always Faithful to God FIRST
Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD) Sec Co
Unit 42160
Above: Security Company with the Commanding
Officer and Sergeant Major. FPO AP 96427-2160
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Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD)
Bravo Surg
Unit 42135
FPO AP 96427-2135
CLR-15 (FWD) APRIL 2010 Page 15
Mailing Address
CLR-15 (FWD),
Charlie Surg
Unit 42135
FPO AP 96427-2135
CLR-15 (FWD) APRIL 2010 Page 18
April
Promotions:
Sergeant
David Klutts
John McGowan
Sterling Shepperd
Brian Stanley
Corporal
Chad Brooks
Charles Center
Zachary Daggs
Erick Hernandez
Thomas Hornor
Travis Hudman
Robert Mackey Jr.
Brian McQuade
Daniel Nizuel
Jessica Paz
Lynn Stephens
Richie Tisbi
Joseph Tubb
Zachary Verges
Lance Corporal
Queben Alfaro
Daniel Brand
Emanuel Dujon
Michael Hamilton
New Arrivals to the CLR-15 (FWD) Family Zachary Hart
GSMT Company Kyle Kell