CLR15 Maintenance Company June

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Headquarters

The Headquarters platoon, although small, continues to be an integral part of the Company. Weve

had a very active month ensuring that support was provided to the warfighter on a continual ba-

sis. This month, weve grown by one with the addition of LCpl Veo, I.C., whose expertise in supply

functions has increased Headquarters Platoons ability to provide fast and efficient support to the

company. Congratulations go out to Corporal Glowicki-Ruiz, G. R. with her promotion in May; to

Cpl Molina, K. A. who was winner of the Company NCO of the Quarter board, and LCpl Clark, P. A.,

who won both the Company and Regimental Marine of the Quarter board. Finally, last but defi-

nitely not least, wed like to thank our families and friends for their continued support.

Awards and Promotions

Gina M Glowickiruiz

Darren P Gurtler

Ray A Peek

Jarod J. Monette

James D. Morrison Jr

William R. Kolb

Santino M. Wilson

Corey M. Smith

GySgt Kenneth W Strother

Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal

Awarded for Meritorious Service while serving as

Amphibious Assault Vehicle Recovery Repair Chief,

Ordnance Maintenance Company, 3D Maintenance

Battalion, CLR-35, 3D MLG, III MEF from May 2008 to

May 2009.

LCpl Benny R Grajales

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Awarded for superior performance in his duties while

serving as Marine Corps Integrated Maintenance

Management System Clerk, General Support/

Ordnance Maintenance Platoon, Maintenance Com-

pany, CLR-15 (FWD) from March 2010 to April 2010.

Sgt Roger K Faulk-

United States Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

Awarded for exemplary personal and professional con-

duct from 27 April 2007 to 26 April 2010.

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Cpl Brandon J. Diggins

Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal

Awarded for superior performance in his duties

while serving as the Recoverable Item Report

Manager for CLR-15 (FWD), Forward Detachment

from 19 March to 7 May 2010.

Left: GySgt Hutson running the show.

Below: LCpl Miller and Cpl Glow inside

the MMO.


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The Reparable Issue Point is in full swing. After 2 months of ag-

gressive turn-over the Marines of the RIP have gotten into their

battle rhythm. The days have been long, hot, and sandy but the

Marines persevere to support the war fighters on the frontlines. Since our arrival we

have received, issued, or replaced well over $20 million worth of assets in and around

the country. Hard work and dedication are at the forefront of our operation.

I would like to send a heartfelt Happy Mothers Day

to all the parents, spouses, friends, and families of

the Marines of the Reparable Issue Point. Your sup-

port has kept the moral and spirits of your Marines

high. Your efforts make my job much easier.

-CWO Nemiah Johnson

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RIP Platoon Forward DetachmentThe RIP Platoon Forward Marinesare operating in direct support of3rd BN 7th Marines. We providesec reps directly to the fightwhich keeps the war fightersfighting. Our working hours arepretty normal when compared toCamp Pendleton life but we are

available 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week. During our down timewe improve our MCMAP skills,study our MCIs, and prepare tomove our operations to anotherFOB. The Marines out here aredoing an outstanding job. Wecouldnt ask any more of them.

Repairable Issue Point

Left: LCpl Jones experiences the joy

of pull-ups.

Below: SSgt Crone, PFC Ramos, LCpl

Dujon, PFC Rivera, and Cpl Kenny


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Greetings from Afghanistan! We are settled and working very hard to keep up with the pace of operations. As

the second month of this deployment comes to a close the Marines continue to accomplish all missionsplaced before them, doing so with the utmost enthusiasm. This past month we have been working dili-gently. Staying busy is something our Marines thrive onand just when we think we are catching up, morebroken equipment comes in. Despite the endless maintenance cycle, we miss home and think of you all often.We are thankful of all the support you provide.

Our Utilities Maintenance section is capable of conducting repairs on generators, air conditioning equipmentand hygiene/water equipment. These Marines cross-train often and stay extremely busy. Although much ofthe equipment is brought to us at the IMA lot, our Utility Marines carry out many Contact Runs in whichthey travel to other areas and perform repairs on site. This is greatly appreciated by the units we support asit reduces the time that their equipment is down.

The Heavy Equipment section conducts repairs on forklifts, cranes, bulldozers and many other types of engi-neer equipment. This is another busy section. Forklifts are in high demand and in high use creating a lot ofrepair work for this section. The Marines of the H.E. section have done and continue to do an outstandingjob and became a small tight-knit family away from our own families.

Our Metal Shop is able to complete metal repairs on almost anything as well as fabricate parts for uniqueapplications. All the Marines in the metal shop are doing great and they are working hard. They have com-pleted repairs and fabrications on many pieces of mission critical equipment in support of I MEF.

You should all be very proud of your Marines and the great thingsthey are doing for our country and the support they provide for fellowMarines operating in Afghanistan. Thank you again for the mail andpackages being sent, they are truly a blessing and a breath of freshair to the company.

CWO3 Keith W. Earhart

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Maintenance

Engineer

Top, Clockwise: Welders fabricate a

security gate for the IMA Lot.

Utilities section installing a new

engine for a generator.

Troubleshooting 101 with LCpls

Knipe and Grayson


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rdnance and General Support

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OPTICSFollowing in-depth research, the Marines of the Optics shops were able to streamline the requisition

process for Night Vision parts. Their superb skills have allowed the section to complete repairs on equip-

ment that has been in the shop since before CLR-15 (fwd) arrived. LCpl Stevens made the biggest impact this

period and saved upwards of 25 man-hours with his intricate knowledge of system software. He created a

database for all shop sections in the platoon. From which, multiple spreadsheets can be integrated and data

from more than 3000 pages can be cross-referenced. LCpl Stevens contribution was recognized by all in

the platoon.

SMALL ARMS

The Infantry weapons section is responsible for the issue and repair of all Ordnance items ranging

from the 9mm pistol to 120mm mortars and includes precision weapons, MOS 2112, as the M40A5 sniper

rifle. Over the past month the Infantry Weapons section has completed repairs and inspections for five dif-

ferent Battalions in the Area of Operations and conducted two Maintenance Support Teams. The IMA Ar-

mory is additionally responsible for the exchange of calibrated gages used on every small arms item that the

Marine Corps has in its possession for the entire Area of Operation. This program is critical for Infantry

Companies to remain in the fight. This past month we have sent and received over 350 pieces of calibrated

gages to support the Forward Units; all of which have been coordinated by Lance Corporal Salamone.This

month Lance Corporal Hansen volunteered for the Marine Corps Female Engagement Team (FET) and suc-

cessfully completed her initial training. The FET teams primary mission is to provide interaction between

the International Assistance Security Force and the Female population of Afghanistan. Lance Corporal

Hansen will be a valuable asset to this program and is a valuable asset to the GSM/ORD Platoon.

ARTILLERY

Over the past month the artillery section has achieved tremendous results. Their hard work and

dedication has allowed them to complete annual inspections on nine M777 Howitzers. They section has also

performed Limited Technical Inspections on six M77 Howitzers and in the process, completed software up-

dates and required repairs. Corporal Fullmer and Lance Corporal McLean were able to assist Forward Units

in the annual inspections of three M777 Howitzers resulting in direct support to fire missions. Their hard

work is evident in the daily functions of the artillery section.

Below: Photos from the

1st Annual Colonials vs.

Oppressors Competition

Left: LCpl Ramirez

dominated the grasshopper

eating contest.

Above: Cpl Malave demon-

strates his favorite moves

from Boogie Nights while

playing horseshoes with a

tow bar.

Below: An alliance is forged between Ameri-can and Brit through the Tire Flip with

Solar Cooked Ranch Dressing and Hot Root-beer Chug Relay.

Right: Cpl Benbow muscles his way to thefinish without vomiting.


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Its hard to believe that were into the 2nd month of our deployment. It must be because the hard work and long hours that

all the Marines from Motor Transport Maintenance (MTM) platoon have been working since taking over from CLC-252, on

March 20th. Even with the increase of the heat index, the work flow and long hours, the mechanics continue to push

through these obstacles to produce a great product that enables our ground forces of I Marine Expeditionary Force (I MEF),

to continue operating within the battlefield. Every mechanic within MTM realizes how important their mission is and the

impact they make upon I MEF. Its these Motor T assets such as the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) and

Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle- All Terrain Vehicle (M-ATV), which protect our ground forces moving throughout

the battlefield. Even though the enemy uses Improvise Explosive Devises

(IEDs) to disable these assets in order to detour our ground forces, its the

mission of MTM mechanics to repair and return these assets back into the

fight, as expedient as possible.

The maintenance shop has come a long way since we arrived in country.

Weve (2) large clamshell maintenance tents near completion and (1) medium

tent almost completed. This will allow MTM mechanics to work in a more

tolerable environment which will decrease our Repair Cycle time. The moral

of the Marines in the platoon are high and they feel the pride of knowing that

they are contributing to the mission and helping to keep our fellow Marines

out of harms way.

Weve sent multiple Maintenance Support Teams (MSTs) to support units,

throughout the battlefield. The ability to repair these Motor T assets, at the units location has increased I MEFs equipment

readiness, in the combat theater. We also provided classes on vehicle familiarization to the Republic of Georgia Army on the

Armored Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement Vehicle (MTVR) and MRAP Family of Vehicles.

Everyone is working as a team and with the different section they are becoming more and more proficient at repairing battle

damage equipment. It is amazing to watch the condition in which this equipment enters the maintenance cycle after receiv-

ing damage from an IED blast and in a short period of

time, have the same piece of equipment return back

into the fight. All of this, due to the hard work and

dedication of the Marines from MTM Platoon.

Motor Transport

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Top: MTM Platoon

Middle: LCpl Hendrix and Cpl Payne

enjoy the standard Recovery Team

Breakfast: Pop Tarts and Coca-Cola

Bottom: MTM Marines work around

the clock to support the MEF


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Maintenance Company Forward Detachments

The 60 Marines here working alongside CLB-5 tackle all maintenance issues

around the clock. The detachment has been on deck for almost two months

and has made strong bonds with the units we are supporting. We maintain

Heavy Equipment, Motor Transport, Artillery, Optics, Utilities, and Communi-

cation; we maintain these valuable assets to their highest level of readiness

expecting nothing less from our Marines. The Maintenance cycle turnaround

has increased since we stepped on deck, the main reason for this is our Ma-

rines enthusiasm and dedication to complete the mission and I must say

those long days increased our ability to not just perform corrective mainte-

nance but also to maintain the Maintenance Cycle Flow. The one thing that

facilitates our work load would be that every Marine is not just a rifleman on

our lot, but every Marine is a Mechanic in some way, therefore Marines Cross

training in any of our 7 different Military Occupational Specialties is not

something out of the ordinary. Its a Maintenance issue that we always work

together to accomplish the mission in a timely manner.

Left: Is the truck

leaking or is LCpl

Springer?

Right: Maintenance

Company Forward

Detachment

Bottom Left: LCpl Huizar cant wait

to update his Facebook page

Bottom Right: LCpl Dolly and his

brother Toby put on a show

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Maintenance Company Forward Detachments

GySgt Ortizs Marines: The Elite,Alone, and Unafraid Team

LtCol Stewart and SgtMaj Miller stop

by for a visit.

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