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U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, march on the colors during the 244th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Geottge Memorial Field House on Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Nov. 7, 2019. Marines with CLR 27 celebrate the Birthday Ball in compliance with the will of the 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune to honor the history and traditions of the Marine Corps since Nov. 10, 1775. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Adaezia Chavez)

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Must read tips exclusively Happy 244th Birthday Taking a moment to reflect from Realwarriors.net Marine Corps on our history Relationship resilience is critical What does the Marine Corps birthday Captain Rob McClellen, CHC, USN, not just to the well-being of service mean to service members at 2D MLG? Group Chaplain, gives his insight on the members and their spouses, but to unit Check out our new section called share history of the Marine Corps Birthday. readiness as well. Here are some tips! your story! ...Read more on pg. 5 ...Read more on pg. 6 ...Read more on pg. 3

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A birthdaymessagefromthe2DMLGCommandDeck SS way -- to observe a Marine is inspirational; all, we are Americans. I will sum it up this are fighters, we are warriors; and most of respond, I am a Marine. Never forget -- we you what you do – and you can simply someone for the first time and they ask is nothing better thanwhen meeting WhoweAre:Weare Marines –there what wedo,andwhydoit. Birthday is a time to reflect on who we are, Most importantly, our Marine Corps’ Marine today.Makethemproud! you, inallMarines of who claim thetitle Marine who ever lived is living still,in you will beone of the immortals”. Every you may die in the next two minutes, but no one will care. If you charge the guns for now, but someday you will die and you hide in the trenches you may survive of Belleau Wood capture it so well.....“if Major Dan Daly’s words during the Battle enemy” only “where are they”. Sergeant Marines never ask, “how many are the Marines – it is the WILL TO FIGHT. There is a common trend amongst all worn theuniform. the courage and valor ofallwhohave celebrate friendships formed, as well camaraderie, and the opportunity to to our Corps and Nation.Itisadayof the ultimatesacrifice and we paytribute the memory of those who have made forever. OurBirthdayisatimetohonor rather we become Marines lasts and it we donotjointheMarine Corps, but Marines. Itisimportant to remember, most importantly for being United States for your service, for your patriotism, and Marine Corps’ Birthday – I thank you Asweprepare to celebrate the 244th Logistics Group, Marines and Sailors of the2dMarine

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Y S Y NEWSLETTER 2DMLG MAG unfolding today. that is for the wallinbattlecivilization country to stand the watch and to stand on another. You made apromise to your to fightagainst all odds on behalf of one sanctity of our very motto, Semper Fidelis, our Corps. Andweare bound by the gone before us, tofightfor the honor of to our traditions and to those who have country. Weare driven by accountability reasons. We are proud to fight for our particularly Marines, fight for many Whywe Do It:Americans, and our flagwhereversent. overcame, we tooare capable ofraising just as our predecessors persevered and will perform the next time we are called, Nation’s battles.Ihave no doubt we call – always ready to fight and win our Whatwe Do: We answer our Nation’s to beaMarineisexceptional. Sergeant Major,2DMLG Sgt. Maj.JasonK.Jones, -Brig.Gen. KevinJ.Stewart--- Fi! Happy Birthday Marines, and Semper why wedoit. who we are, this iswhatwe do, and this is keeps the faith and moves ahead. This is glory of the dead, the livingline of courage Forthehonor of the fallen, for the of ourCorps. and to uphold the reputation and tradition you, as I challenge myself, to work harder appreciation. Forthefuture, I challenge express my sincerest admiration and For your past service, I salute you and And Iseetheminallofyou. transcend all units and live inallMarines. Specialty is. These characteristics to do with what your Military Occupational Who,What,and Why --ithas nothing

-CMDCM RichardA.Jackson and Happy244thBirthdayMarines! do every day, keep it up! Semper Fidelis your K-Bar sharp! Thank you for what you the next fight, keep your honor clean, and and tradition. Make yourselves ready for excellence forward in thesame manner years. Itison us to carry that weight of and prosperity ofour great nation for 244 and sacrifices have insured the freedom so we may follow. Their valor, tenacity, gone before us and the paththeyforged This is atimetoreflect on those that have fighting force this country has to offer! Cloth of the Nationand serve in thefinest Whatanexcellent time towear the Motivators ofthe2dMLG, -Sgt. Maj.JasonK.Jones Happy BirthdayMarines,andSemperFi! Let’s moveouttogether! expert, be smarter, faster, and stronger. the institution.Beamentor, be theduty 2d MLGare the most valuable asset to in the future. The Marines and Sailors of your compass for continued excellence reflect on theyears past and recalibrate I would ask you takeasecondthat and our Corps and Country goes unmatched. in everything you do. Your dedication to thank you for your continued excellence Marine Corps’ Birthday, Iwanted to say Asweprepare to celebrate the 244th Logistics Group, Marines and Sailors of the2dMarine 244th Birthday Command MasterChief,2DMLG CMDCM RichardA.Jackson, 57 suicidesin2018isthehighest numbersincetheservice a record numberofactive dutysuicides.TheMarineCorps Suicides rates inthemilitary have increased, with2018seeing seem like a‘check inthebox’ for training completion numbers. conducted viaPowerPoint presentation, and at times, can MarineCorps suicideprevention training isprimarily We want to know! being loadedandready to fire for your next “mission?” How do “weapon malfunction?” you get yourself back to What are your immediate actions for your internal Tap, Rack,Bang relationship/how-to-strengthen-relationship Read the fullarticle at - Offer encouragement andsupport - Tap into your socialnetworks - Strengthen problem-solving more abouthow to develop andmaintain strong relationships. even while facing challenges. Usethefollowing resources to learn you strengthen your relationships and keep your family healthy Warriors Campaigncan help stress. Fortunately theReal can alsobeasource of families andrelationships At times,however, to cope withhard situations. those you trust isagood way and support.Leaningon can beagreat source of joy The Rack: usmc.mil). your Chaplain,MFLC, oremailthe2dMLG MAG (2dmlgmag@ wish to have thistraining presented to your unit,speakwith exact type oftraining we needto give Marines.” Shouldyou powerful. MyMarinesremarked that herpresentation isthe Lt. Col.Gawronski remarked, “Mrs. Hall’s presentation was his timeasCommandingOfficerofCombat Logistics Battalion-8. G-10, scheduledthistraining for hisMarinesandSailors during Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Col.)Kenneth Gawronski, currently at ever had.” This was themost effective suicide prevention trainingI have prevention training andhoped to bedonequickly. I was wrong. “I walked inthinkingitwas just anothertypical suicide Prevention] training I’ve ever had.” “Meaningful.” “Impactful.” Sailors ofallranks have best called thistraining: [Suicide “The deeper understanding ofsuicide,anditseffects. to embarkonajourney resulting ingreater respect for and ever experienced before. Theintent isfor members service and impactfulmannerthat isdifferent thanMarines have present suicideprevention training inan informative, engaging, for many to discussopenly. Given my uniqueperspective, I topic presents. Thesubjectmatter is complex anddifficult AsaMarinespouse,Ioften hearaboutthedifficultiesthis education. resiliency. Inshort,itprovides thebasicsofsuicideprevention and encourages opendialogaboutthesestress factors and currently focuses onstress factors that can leadto suicide began tracking themin2001.SuicidePrevention Training by Mrs. Hall The Tap:

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Y S Y A new approach to suicideprevention Resilience inRelationships NEWSLETTER 2DMLG https://www.realwarriors.net/family- MAG Marinesand can doto cope withlonelinessinahealthy andmeaningfulway. traumas. Regardless of its severity, there are many thingswe deeply painful andchronic from scars ofpast experiences and range from beingmild,situational and temporary to something sadness andisolation. Lonelinessliesona continuum. It can That is,almost everyone, andthiscan trigger feelings of with theidealfamily, loving friends,andover thetop festivities. seems that everyone ishaving funandlivingaHallmarkmovie connected. Socialmediadoesn’thelp.Withevery post, it Many peoplefeel tremendous pressure to behappy andsocially expectations, and comparisons to others, can run rampant. from ourfamily andfriends.Theholidays can alsobringhigh can beespeciallypainful duringtheholidays whenwe are away Lonelinesscan beacommon experience ofmilitary life. It The Bang: holidays by Debora Burns Read thefullarticleandtrifold at 02%20Aug%2019.pdf marines.mil/Portals/67/CommStrat/Weekend%20activities%20 -Seek therapy -Volunteer at alocal non-profit -Examine your socialgroup -Have realistic expectations -Practice self-care -Communicate to others -Reach outto others Overcoming lonelinessduringthe Tap, Rack,Bang

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Final%20Signed.pdf?ver=2019-10-25-125129-627 For thefullmessage visit Birthday message. -David H.Berger,General, U.S.MarineCorpsCommandantof theMarineCorps244th defeat adversariesinall domains... of theMarineCorps,ourNationhasrequired Marinestoadaptcapabilitiesandfightingstyles adaptability thathasallowedustoprevailin anyclimeandplace.Throughoutthe244-yearhistory generation approachedeverybattlewitha lethal combinationofversatility,perseverance,and shaped ourreputationasthemostfearedfighting forcetheworldhasseen.Marinesfromeach our Corps.Since1775,courageousMarines haveansweredthecalltofightforfreedomand Corps wasfounded;itrequiresleveragingthe talentsandingenuityofeveryMarinetostrengthen Corps isourMarines.Oursuccessdepends onallMarinesembodyingthevaluesinwhichour U

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Y S Y NEWSLETTER 2DMLG content, letusknow!Submityourinquiriesvia one ofyourMarinesorSailorsinafutureissue?Feedback,questionscommentsaboutour Tell ushowwearedoing!Doyouhaveideasforfuturenewsletters?wanttofeature MAG celebrating theUSMarineCorps’244thbirthday!Iamhumbledtoservenext Welcome totheseventheditionof2dMLGMAG!Thismonthweare Platoon -LT ClaudiaCespedes,PlatoonSectionLeader,MLGPsychiatry,OSCAR Marine Corpsfamily. in whichtheUSMCwasfounded.ThankyouforbeingapartoftheNavyand sacrifices andMarineCorpstraditions,tocontinueupholdingthevalues to suchinfluentialleaders.TheUSMCbirthdayisareminderhonorthe https://www.hqmc.marines.mil/Portals/142/Docs/2019%20Birthday%20Message_ spirit-a warriorspiritrootedinourcorevalues.Thestrengthof and wheneverourNationcalls.WhatdoesnotchangeistheMarine continue toadapteverychallenge-preparedfightandwinwherever future. Capabilities,battlefields,andadversarieschange,Marines built bythosewhocamebeforeusandincarryingthatlegacyintothe world’s imageofelitewarrior-citizens.Wetakegreatprideinthelegacy excellence anduncommonvalor.UnitedStatesMarinesdefinethe This year,theMarineCorpscelebrates244yearsofwarfighting Amnesty Can What isyourfavoriteUSMCtraditionandwhy? What doestheUSMCbirthdaymeantoyou? Letter from theEditor [email protected]

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Y S Y What does theMarineCorps Birthdaymean toyou? the bestcapabilitythatwecan passing ofthecakefromoldest to youngest,symbolizingthe “My favoritetraditionisthe leading Marinesbecauseit’s give toeachother andlearn traditions downtothenext NEWSLETTER 2DMLG Captain Terri Piekosz, CLR 2 passing ofknowledgeand “My favoritetraditionis What is yourfavoriteMarine Corps tradition? generation ofMarines.” from eachother.” MAG “The birthdayistheonetimeof wide, pastandpresent,areable the yearthatMarinesfarand to cometogethercelebrate the camaraderieweshare.” Sergeant Kayley Neatherlin,CLR27 Staff Sergeant KyrieHall,CLR2 Share your Story

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