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Newsletter Sep 2011
Newsletter Sep 2011
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COMMANDING OFFICER LtCol David S. Gibbs EXECUTIVE OFFICER Maj Daniel M. Bartos SERGEANTS MAJOR SgtMaj James P. Humphrey CHAPLAIN LCDR Marcus E. Lawerence FAMLIY READINESS OFFICER Mr. James L. Stolarczyk
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Life Skills
Life Skills if the newest section of the MCFTB umbrella. Here at Camp Lejeune we offer workshops and classes that provide foundation skills for our service members and their families. For class dates and times, call: (910) 451-0176
27 & 29 LINKS Mentor Training 27 -28 Family Readiness Volunteer Training 29 Kids-N-Deployment Workshop 29 -30 MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT (PREP) WKSP
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(evening) 24 LINKS Spouses Workshop 24 Family Readiness Volunteer Training 27 Beyond the Brief Workshop (Week 4) 27 & 29 LINKS Mentor Training 27 -28 Family Readiness Volunteer Training
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Office Hours: Mon-Fri 0730-1630 Midway Park Marine & Family Services Annex Bldg LC 4012A Phone (910)451-0176 http://www.mccslejeune.com/mcftb/ index.html
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Planning and Preparing are the keys to getting through a major hurricane. Some additional resources: http://www.redcross.org/ http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/ http://www.fema.gov/
Hurricane Irene struck the North Carolina Coast on 27 August 2011. Tropical Storm Lee flooded the Southwest and Northeast leaving thousands homeless. Now is the time to look at some lessons learned from these storms! Prepare, Prepare, Prepare, never procrastinate. Build a storm kit, which includes candles, battery operated lights, canned food, baby wipes, battery operated radio. Stock up on canned food and non-perishable items. Do not forget pet food!
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9-11. . . Remberances
Not a cloud marred the sky in the early morning hours of Sept. 11 as Darryl St. George began his commute from Northport, Long Island, N.Y., to Marymount Manhattan College. The days beauty left a lasting impression on him and he was in a great mood as he caught up on some reading during the train ride to school. His morning class was on ancient civilizations and the students were studying Mesopotamia, or modern day Iraq the irony would hit St. George years later. He arrived at school early and sat outside the elevator, continuing to read, hoping to catch up on homework. I remember the elevator doors opened and a woman exited the elevator and she was hysterically crying. It was jarring; I didnt know what to do, said St. George, a 2004 Marymount Manhattan graduate. Before I could react, a lady went to comfort her. At first it was impossible you couldnt get anything out of her; she was just crying, gasping for air like she was having difficulty breathing, hyperventilating. Eventually I could piece it together. She kept saying, A plane, a plane, and then she finally said, A plane hit the World Trade Center. I remember thinking, thats horrible, mentioned St. George. I thought it was like when the plane crashed into the Empire State Building I thought it was a small plane. I remember thinking there wasnt a cloud in the sky, how could this have happened? After that I didnt really give it another thought. St. George explained that he entered his class and after about 30 minutes, one of the administrators came into the room and said, Were under attack. You all need to get home, get back to your dorms; class is cancelled. Try and get in touch with your family and friends. The student behind St. George stood up and said, My father works in the World Trade Center. He hurried out of the room. I never saw him again, St. George said. I just remember trying to figure everything out; it was very confusing and overwhelming. The following was an excerpt from an article by Cpl Jeff Drew and can be read in its entirety at:
http://www.dvidshub.net/news/76 738/ny-native-navy-corpsmanreflects-9-11#.Tms0Fl3GDh4
CAMP LEATHERNECK, Helmand province, Afghanistan Being there that day and seeing the things I saw left an indelible mark on my psyche, my soul; I couldnt get beyond it. The more I thought about it I realized I wanted to give back in some way; I wanted to do everything in my power to make sure something like that could never happen again.
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As rounds pinged into the dirt, the sergeant major rushed forward, shouting and thrusting Marines into fighting positions. Suddenly, a hand grabbed him by the shoulder and pulled him back. Dad, Lance Cpl. Sean Hoopii said, I got it. My son is a Marine weve all got a mission to do. Hes going to do his mission, his unit is going to do its mission, thats what we do, the sergeant major said. Its a tough job for tough guys. My decisions are made for the sole purpose of accomplishing the overall mission of the Marine Corps out here. Every time I come out here my father tells me to watch my feet, watch my step, said Sean. From time to time I still notice myself looking where I walk because he taught me to. I love my family, I love my country and I love the Corps, he said. I am glad Ive got this opportunity to be back at the front with my Marines and my son. The following are excerpts from a story by SSgt Andrew Miller. You can read the article in its entirety at: http://www.dvidshub.net/news/76353/ sergeant-major-and-son-join-forcesafghanistan-secondtime#.TmtDcF3GDh4
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http://www.mccslejeune.com/jobfair/
http://www.redcross.org/
Local Jacksonville, NC telephone numbers for the Red Cross: (910) 451-2182/5159 (after hours 877-272-7337)
When a military family experiences a crisis, the American Red Cross is there to assist by providing emergency communications twenty-four hours a day, 365 days a year. Red Cross emergency communications services keep military personnel in touch with their families. No matter where a military member and their family are stationed, the Red Cross will deliver their notifications in times of crisis. Even if the service member receives notification of an emergency through an email or a phone call, Red Cross-verified information assists commanding officers in making a decision regarding emergency leave. Without this verification, the service member may not be able to come home during a family emergency. How to Contact the Red Cross for Assistance Call (877) 272-7337 (toll-free within the continental United States)