COMMANDING OFFICER: Captain Tony Mitchell

USMC

THE BRAVO COMPANY TIMES

Special points of inter-est:

Combat Memorial Cere-

mony honoring Cpl D.A.

Deboer

Cpl Galleher: Meritori-

ously Promoted

Projects

Field Ceremonies

JULY 2010 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 5

Friends family & loved ones,

By now many of you may be feeling anxious anticipating the return of your Marine. For some of you at home, it’s the first time you’ve had to experi-ence this feeling and for others it is just a sequel to previous deployments. Whatever the case may be, please remember you have a huge support net-work within the Marine Corps Community. It stretches from our battalion, company and

platoons to civilian supporting agencies. Members of the San Clemente Church and City of Cerritos continually go above and beyond any and all expec-tations! Our Marine Corps Family truly takes care of their own, especially in tough times. I would like to submit for your consideration that there are a seemingly infinite number of resources at your disposal. Do not hesitate to use them. Should you find that you need someone to “lean-on” all you need to do is ask. It is under-standable if you don’t know about everything available to you, so please use our battal-ion FRO as a starting point to acquire info about all our re-sources.

Here we are, so close, yet so far away from coming home.

The work still needing to be done is endless and always fast paced. I am delighted to report to you that Bravo Company continues to press forward mak-ing improvements and progress in ways that are nothing short of incredible! These Devil Dogs are true warriors who are proud, mission oriented, focused and motivated; in spite of some of the most challenging and ad-verse conditions imaginable. They are simply amazing!!

Finally, I ask that everyone pray for Cpl Deboer’s family as they grieve in the in the shadow of his loss.

COMMAND EMAIL CONTACTS

tony.mitchell@afg.usmc.mil

adrian.tagliere@afg.usmc.mil

Dear Friends and Family of Bravo Company,

Once again we come to the point in our deployment where we find ourselves on the downhill slope towards our return back home. As such, I realize that both the families, as well as the Marines, are eager to plan their long awaited time together. We will be phased back by platoon over a projected 3 month pe-riod. Please remember to be patient with the timelines and

dates. As we get closer to our arrival, the FRO will distribute the information out to the masses. Please contact Shantel if you need to be added to the distribution.

You can stand assured that we are just as busy today as the day that we all arrived. If we could clone each one of your loved ones, we would be able to ac-complish many more tasks, but still fall short of the work to be done.

Unfortunately, as you all know, we lost another one of our brothers from our company. Corporal Daane DeBoer, with 2nd Platoon, lost his life on 25 June. Please continue to sup-port the families of both LCpl Yazzie and Cpl DeBoer as they continue the grieving process. This is a continual process that is not counted by days or months, rather, it is marked by years and decades. The fallen have left legacies on both the civilian and Marine side of their

lives; the sharing of both of these legacies will ensure that they will never be forgotten. The families will always treasure the stories shared and the support given during these times. We will be scheduling a memorial back in Camp Pendleton upon our return…more to follow.

As always, we appreciate all that you do to support us from the home front. Without your ef-forts and assistance, your Ma-rines would not be able to con-duct themselves in the manner to which they have been during their deployment. Bravo Com-pany has been showered with boxes from friends and family; so much so that we are running out of room and cannot use it all up. Thank you!

Semper Fidelis and God Bless,

Capt Mitchell

Semper Fi, 1stSgt Tagliere

COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT: 1stSgt Adrian Tagliere

Inside this issue:

CO / 1stSgt Corner 1

XO / Co Gunny Corner 2

Bravo Headquarters 2-5

Bravo 1st Platoon 6-9

Bravo 2nd Platoon 10-24

Bravo Babies 25

Platoon by-name Rosters 26

The Hooligan Scoop Sheet 27

EXECUTIVE OFFICER: 1stLt Sheridan Conklin

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Bravo Headquarters

Deployed Address - N/A

Important Note

Mail for headquarters will be cut

off on 30 July. Anything after that

will be rerouted back to Camp

Lejeune, NC!

1stLt Conklin SSgt Gonzalez

COMPANY GUNNERY SERGEANT: SSgt Crescendo Gonzalez

There were no birthday’s for Bravo Headquarters for the month of July.

Bravo HQ Promotions No HQ promotions for July.

Bravo HQ Birthdays

SSgt Atkinson

“Mount-up boys!”

Capt Mitchell waiting for his flight.

Capt Mitchell enjoying some tunes.

Combat Desk Jobs available here! Apply at your local Marine Corps recruiting office!

Capt Mitchell, typing blind.

SSgt G giving Sgt G some office mentoring. 1stLt Conklin, neutralizing the ever-ringing phone w/his Super-Lieutenant Eye-Lasers!

Bravo Headquarters Photos

Bravo Headquarters Photos

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SSgt Atkinson or Sgt Myers… Is anyone else confused? SSgt Atkinson relaxing.

Nap time...

Cpl Smith, Doc Elenzano, Cpl Miranda, and Cpl Smith…

Judging from their facial expressions, it makes you wonder what they are watching!

1stSgt standing next to the awesome new HQ Command Post entrance, complete

with Engineer Castle Above the hatch!

LCpl Figueroa

Cpl Smith and Doc building a door for the Comm Shop

Doc on Facebook again.

Alright, Cool!!!

I’m confused... That’s Dis-gusting!

Hmmm??

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Capt Mitchell in a British armored vehicle.

“three of a kind” If you think that long trips in the car put your kids to sleep, try a CH-53 Helicopter.

Tim, our Afghan-Pashto Interpreter.

The CO striking a pose!

Bravo Headquarters Photos

I don't need no stinking flak jacket ! I’m bulletproof !!

Capt Mitchell programming

a radio.

Cheese !!!

Sgt Myers and the Company Gunny.

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Bravo Headquarters Photo’s - The CO and XO’s Kajaki Dam bridge survey mission

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Bravo 1st Plt’s

Deployed Address - N/A

Important Note

Do Not send any more mail

to 1st Plt. All Mail for

1stPlt will be rerouted

back to Camp Lejeune, NC!

Bravo 1st Platoon Email

contacts

Platoon Commander

1stLt Robert Christian

robert.christian2@afg.usmc.mil

Platoon Sergeant

SSgt Michael Foreman

michael.foreman@afg.usmc.mil

There were no promotions in the month of July for 1st Platoon!

SGT ESTRADA,JUAN C.

LCPL ABNET,ELI G.

Happy Birthday to the following Marines for the month of July!

Bravo 1st Platoon

1stLt Robert Christian

SSgt Michael Foreman

Families and loved ones of the Marines of Bravo Company 1st Platoon, the light at the end of the tunnel that we spoke about a few months ago, is just out of reach of our eager grasp. Although the mail has come to a slow trickle, the operation tempo has not. We have reached the beginning of summer here with temperatures reaching in excess of 130 degrees, but your Marines continue to drive on with discipline and dedication.

For those of you that follow the events and news of 1st platoon, we have sent another wounded warrior back home. LCpl Brandon Imada

was wounded in action on 5 June, 2010 when the MAT-V he was in was struck with an improvised explosive device. He was awarded his Purple Heart by the assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Amos.

LCpl Imada lost a few teeth, and sustained a cut on his chin, but from what he is telling us, he will make a full recovery. Our thoughts are with him daily. We’ll see you soon buddy.

Now for the part that most of you have been waiting for. Your Ma-rines return! Although I cannot give out specific dates, locations, or arrival times just yet, I do ask for help from the families. In order to help make the transition home smooth, I encourage families and friends to start making plans now. Information can and often does quickly change for the return home. Making flexible plans will help adapt to these changes. I have included some links of ho-

tels, car rental businesses, restau-rants, and other activities if you so choose to partake in Southern California’s life while visiting. If any of you have any questions, see something you like, or something you don’t see that you like, feel free to contact me at bobby.stone@afg.usmc.mil.

Your Marines continue to work hard, and complete the tasks at hand. Please be patient with them on their return, give them the space they need, but also the love that can only be shown by you, the family members. And in closing as always, We thank you for your continued support that you show your Marine.

SSgt Bobby L. Stone- Plt. Guide

1stLt SSgt SSgt Christian Foreman Stone

Bravo 1st Platoon Web Links (assembled by SSgt Stone) HOTELS San Clemente area www.hamptoninnsanclemente.com www.sanclementecomfortsuites.com www.bwcasablanca.com www.beachcombermotel.com www.booking.com/San-Clemente-Hotels.com Dana Point area www.bluelanterninn.com Laguna Niguel area www.lagunacliffs.com www.ritzcarlton.com To keep looking, Google Hotels near: Avenida del Mar - Dana Point - San Juan Capistrano - Capistrano Beach - Laguna Niguel California

ENTERTAINMENT www.socalfunplaces.com www.go-california.com/Attractions www.beachcalifornia.com/california-theme-parks.html

CAR RENTALS www.Hotwire.com www.unitedautorental.com –John Wayne Airport Local business results for car rentals near San Clemente, CA Local business results for car rentals near Dana Point, CA Local business results for car rentals near Los Angeles, CA Local business results for car rentals near San Diego, CA

RESTAURANTS www.saltcreekgrille.com –Steakhouse**** www.cannonsrestaurant.com www.harborgrill.com www.thefishermansrestaurant.com- seafood***1/2 www.beachfire.com –bar/quick eat** www.gordonjamesgrill.com –Steakhouse ***** www.taka-orestaurant.com –Sushi***** www.pizzaport.com- micro brewery & great pizza*** To keep looking, Google Restaurants near: Dana Point - San Juan Capistrano - Laguna Niguel Califor-nia - Capistrano Beach

Bravo 1st Platoon Promotions

LCPL CORNELL,WILL D.

LCPL DAVISON,TIMOTHY F.

Bravo 1st Platoon Birthdays

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Bravo 1st Platoon Photos

Disclaimer! For entertainment only - This did NOT actually happen.

Cpl Imada and his ANA look-a-like. Making a friend… Lysik with Bark-Bark the Dog.

Haraldo Riviera and LCpl Shriner.

LCpls Doranteschavez and Compson.

LCpls Davison and Hardy.

How about I give you this cool green football for that old beat-up RPG of yours?

Making a trade.

Bravo 1st Platoon Photos - Assembling HESCO Barriers

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1stLt Christian and Sgt McLain.

1stLt Christian and SSgt Foreman.

LCpl Shriner and Cpl Birdchief. No ladder… no problem!

Teamwork at it’s best.

Hi Mom!

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LCpl Cornell at his audition to join The Village People.

All the fun and games of the beach… but no water for swimming...

We like to play at the…

Y ~ M ~ C ~ A

We like to play at the…

Y ~ M ~ C ~ A aaa

Bravo 1st Platoon Photos - Tomfoolery

...Doc Grammes buries Cpl Hoehne in the sand as he sleeps!

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Bravo 2nd Plt’s

Deployed Address

MARINE'S RANK & NAME

ENGINEER PLATOON

1/2 HQ SVC CO

UNIT 73040

Congratulations to the July 2010 promoted Marines of Bravo 2nd Platoon!

Bravo 2nd Platoon

Email contacts

Platoon Commander

1stLt Elijah Huston

elijah.huston@afg.usmc.mil

Platoon Sergeant

SSgt Jonathan Croake

jonathan.croake@afg.usmc.mil

Corporal Tyler C. Galleher

Meritoriously Promoted

THE NCO CREED

I am an NCO, dedicated to training new Marines and influencing the old. I am forever conscious of each Marine under my charge and by

example will inspire them to the highest standards possible. I will strive to be patient, understanding, just and firm. I will commend the deserv-ing and encourage the wayward. I will never forget that I am responsi-

ble to my Commanding Officer for the morale, discipline, and efficiency of my Marines and their performance will reflect an image of me.

LCPL BIGGS,JONATHAN R.

LCPL GOODSPEED,PAUL M.

LCPL SMITH,TRAVIS J.

Happy Birthday to the following Marines for the month of July!

Bravo 2nd Platoon Birthdays

Seek Battle,

1stLt Huston SSgt Croake

Important Note

Mail for 2ndPlt will

be cut off on 15 Aug.

Anything after that

will be rerouted back

to Camp Lejeune, NC!

1stLt Elijah Huston

SSgt Jonathan Croake

Ladies and Gentleman,

We had some of the Marines in the platoon write the narrative this month. We thought you may want to hear from them vs. us for a change of pace.

Dear Family and Friends of 2nd Platoon:

The last month has been difficult for everyone in the platoon. One of

our brothers was taken from us, and is greatly missed. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” We had a memorial service for him on July 10th but we will never forget Corporal Deboer and he will always be with us.

Recently, the Marines received air conditioning for their tent, and have been very excited about not sweating 24/7. This has improved living conditions immensely over the mud huts that resemble clay ovens. Finally, we got a chance to use the morale welfare and recrea-tion facility, as family and friends may be able to tell by the fact that Marines were able to get their Facebook fix. We greatly appre-ciate the packages everyone has been sending, it improves morale every time we receive them, but as the speed of mail here is terri-ble it would be best not to send any more after July. As I am

writing this, a mouse was eating SSgt Croake’s pistachios and peed on his goldfish, we were unable to kill it and it escaped, it will be back tomorrow!

Currently most of us are preparing to build a new base and improve the security in our area of opera-tions. We are well over halfway and our current projects will keep us busy until we leave. On a side note, Cpl Nix said his truck, 7-Tango, “urinates excellence in the morning” and refuses to go any-where without it and Cpl Warren literally drove his truck until the wheels fell off.

Some of the stranger things we have done are taking showers in a well; Cpl Lane rode a donkey and is contemplating buying one when we get back to California. Cpl Kearns is deathly afraid of spiders and one night I saw him jump 3 feet and come down with an axe stomp to kill a camel spider. We have found a new species of in-sect that we have named bumble-birds (bumblebees the size of sparrows). Little did we know that there are some good fruits like watermelon, figs, grapes, mangoes, and pomegranate here in the desert wasteland of Af-ghanistan, which we are able to enjoy occasionally on patrols.

As the deployment rolls on most of us feel the days are long but the weeks are fast and we ask that you not only keep us in your prayers, but also the Marines who already returned to the States for family and medical reasons.

Seek Battle,

Sgt Lind Cpl Lane Cpl Nix

Bravo 2nd Platoon Promotions

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Corporal Daane A. Deboer Purple Heart

KIA Afghanistan 2010

Bravo 2nd Platoon’s fallen warrior - Corporal Deboer

DAANE ADAM DEBOER Corporal / USMC

12 February 1986 - 25 June 2010

Corporal Daane Adam Deboer was born 12 February 1986. He graduated from Northview High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He joined the Marine Corps on 09 February 2009 and was given the military occupational specialty of Combat Engineer. Upon completion of recruit training at San Diego, California, then Pvt Deboer reported to Marine Combat Training Camp Pendleton, California for further training. On 19 June 2009, PFC Deboer reported to Marine Corps Engineer School in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. On 25 June 2009 he reported to 1st Combat Engineer Bat-talion, Camp Pendleton, California for duty. He was assigned to Company B and was deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom in March of 2010.

While serving with Company B., 2nd Platoon, 3rd Squad, Cpl Deboer participated in deploy-ment training at the Mountain Warfare Training Center Bridgeport, California and 29 Palms, Cali-fornia. Cpl Deboer was then deployed to Operation Enduring Freedom and was assigned to 1st Bat-talion 2nd Marines. His professionalism and leadership ability greatly enhanced the unit’s ability to accomplish many challenging combat operations. Cpl Deboer was a true leader, displaying the fighter leader concept where he demonstrated through his own actions and high motivation a con-tinual inspiration to his peers and subordinates. Even straight from Engineer School he was able to accomplish any task given to him without supervision. His selfless devotion to duty compelled him to put the welfare of his Marines before his own. For his exceptional performance, he was promoted to LCpl on 01 April 2010. Again, just 2 months later, he was Combat Meritoriously Promoted to the rank of Cpl. Cpl Deboer leaves behind a lasting impression of his genuine and superior leadership. Cpl Deboer distinguished himself as a dedicated professional and as a Marine of impeccable charac-ter.

Corporal Deboer is survived by his mother Charlene Zerrenner, father David Deboer and sisters, Aubrey, Ashley, & Lindsey.

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“If the Army and the Navy ever look on heavens scenes, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines”

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - “Debo”

Cpl Deboer AFGHANISTAN 2010

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Bravo 2nd Platoon’s Combat Memorial Ceremony

Corporal Daane A. Deboer was killed in action, while in action against enemy forces in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. This brave young man gallantly gave his life for his country while fighting at the side of his Marine brothers for what he believed in. His platoon along with Marines of 1st Battalion 2d Marines paid their respects on 10 July 2010 at his field memorial service held at Salaam Bazaar, in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan. The service started with an invoca-tion from Chaplain Adams, followed by the National Anthem and the playing of the Marines Hymn. Corporal Deboer’s memorial detail was lead by his squad leader Sergeant Hunt, and platoon members Corporal Gurule and Lance Corporal Hein. Together, they assembled the fallen warrior ceremonial display of the inverted rifle with fixed bayonet, dog tags draped from the pistol grip, a Kevlar helmet fixed atop the butt stock, and a pair of boots at a 45 degree angle placed at the base of the display. A firing detail performed the 21 gun salute in his honor and was lead by a platoon squad leader Sergeant Lind. The rifle detail consisted of Corporals Brown, Burkes, Fulgham and Warren; Lance Corporals Bolejack and Campbell, and Hospital Corpsman Earl. Personal reflections were given by two of his close comrades, Corporal Gallaher and Lance Corporal Kniffen. They spoke of how much he meant to them and how passionate he was about his desires to “train Marines.” Both Marines spoke of the immense personal admiration they had of Daane and vowed to carry on with certain promises, goals and dreams that they made together. Prayers were recited by both his Platoon Commander, 1st Lieutenant Huston and Platoon Sergeant, Staff Sergeant Croake. Battalion and Company Commanders Manning and Mitchell respectively, both spoke touching words about the quality and character of the person Daane was and of his exceptional performance as a Marine Non-Commissioned Officer. The Commanding General, General Oster-man along with many commanders and sergeants major attended to observe and pay their respects at Corporal Deboer’s ceremony. The memorial was wrapped up with the Bravo Company First Sergeant, 1stSgt Tagliere honoring the dead. He called roll-call which was followed by the 21 Gun Salute and the sounding of Taps. Platoon members then knelt be-fore the Debo’s memorial to say their own private prayer and goodbyes, in honor of their fallen brother.

Corporal Deboer will be sorely missed by all of Bravo Company. The honor of serving with you has touched each of us in ways that will last a lifetime. We will follow in your footsteps, fighting our enemy and we will never forget the price-less cost of accomplishing the mission. Stand tall at the gates of heaven brother, fore we know you will guard them well.

<<< author: First Sergeant Adrian L. Tagliere, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, Company B, >>>

Marines Prayer Almighty Father, whose command is over all and whose love never fails, make me aware of Thy presence and obedient to Thy will. Keep me true to my best self, guarding me against dishonesty in purpose and deed and help me to live so that I can face my fellow Marines, and loved ones, and Thee without shame or fear. Protect my family. Give me the will to do the work of a Marine and to accept my share of responsibilities with vigor and enthusiasm. Grant me the courage to be proficient in my daily performance. Keep my loyal and faithful to my superiors and to the duties my country and the Marine Corps have entrusted me. Make me considerate of those committed to my leadership. Help me to wear my

uniform with dignity, and let it remind me daily of the traditions which I must uphold. If I am inclined to doubt, steady my faith; if I am temped, make me strong to resist; if I should miss the mark, give me courage to try again.

Guide me with the light of truth and grant me wisdom by which I may understand the answer of my prayer. AMEN.

Corporal Daane A. Deboer

12 February 1986 - 25 June 2010

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - HN(FMF) Earl’s FMF pinning field ceremony

Bravo 2nd Platoon - Lance Corporal Biggs’ field promotion ceremony

Bravo 2nd Platoon - Corporal Galleher’s field meritorious promotion ceremony

Bravo 2nd Platoon - Corporal Debo’s field memorial ceremony

Bravo 2nd Platoon - finishing up the wadi crossing project

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“Engineers” - Work, work, work all day long...

...into the evening …and then throughout the night.

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SSgt Gonzalez w/ some ANP

Afghan National Army Solders

Capt Mitchell flexing SSgt Gonzalez

The Company Gunny yelling “Get to work!” Doc Earl, Cpl Ogle & LCpl Campbell

Cpls Warren, Clanton, Nix, & Lane Bravo 2nd Plt hard at work

Cpl Nix

Takin’ a break

Assembling and filling the Hesco Barriers with sand.

Bravo 2nd Platoon (Afghanistan National Police) - ANP Vehicle Check Point Construction

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - On post and on patrol

LCpl Kniffen

Cpl Pendergraft

LCpl Kniffen LCpl Smith

LCpl Kniffen

Cpl Pendergraft Cpl Deboer

Lookin through NVG’s

On Patrol / searching compounds / providing security / sweeping for IED’s’

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - On patrol

Bravo 2nd Platoon

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Cpl Fulgham

Doc Earl

Cpl Nix and “Mini-Me” Cpl Warren

Cpl Nix

LCpl Kniffen Sgt Hunt Cpl Kearns

Capt Mitchell

Local Afghan children

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Bravo 2nd Platoon recovering their tram from very large hole

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - The District Center in Musa Qal’ah

Bravo 2nd Platoon - Patrol Base Salaam Bazaar

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Bravo 2nd Platoon - Passing by the time at Patrol Base Salaam Bazaar...

The weight room

Mingling with the locals

Go Long!!!

A few of the guys grappling in the dirt at “Fight Night”

Bravo Babies “NEW ADDITIONS TO THE BRAVO CORPS”

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Babies due in in the month of August: -Lance Corporal Yazzie (Bravo 1st Plt’s fallen warrior) *Look for the baby picture in next months newsletter!

Name: Madisyn Lynn Earl DOB: 18 June 2010 Weight: 8 lbs 11 oz Height: 21 inches Gender: Baby Girl Platoon: (Bravo 2nd Plt)

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LCpl ABNET ELI G

LCpl ARNETT ZANE M

Sgt BARRAZAMORALES HUMBERTO

Cpl BIRDCHIEF LESLIE E

Cpl BRADACH ADAM T

1stLt CHRISTIAN ROBERT E

LCpl COMPSON KITT C

LCpl CORNELL WILL D

LCpl DAVISON TIMOTHY F

Cpl DOLAN JOSHUA S

LCpl DORANTESCHAVEZ JOSHUA A

LCpl DRUMHELLER BENJAMIN A

Sgt ESTRADA JUAN C

SSgt FOREMAN JR MICHAEL H

HM3 GRAMMES TIMOTHY D

LCpl HARDY IRVIN C

Cpl HOEHNE JORDAN M

LCpl KREMERS JOSHUA D

LCpl LYSIK THOMAS S

Cpl MCCARTY JOSEPH T

Sgt MCLAIN ROBERT W

Cpl MEDLEY DANIEL S

LCpl MEZA IVAN M

Cpl NGO NHAN B

Sgt PHILLIPS DANIEL S

LCpl ROBLES LORENZO

LCpl SHRINER JASON N

SSgt STONE BOBBY L

Cpl STRICKLAND JOSHUA D

LCpl SURLES II BRETT S

Cpl WALKER CHARLES J

LCpl ALBRIGHT BRANT K

LCpl BIGGS JONATHAN R

LCpl BOLEJACK CHRISTOPHE D

LCpl BOREN CODY R

Cpl BROWN STEVEN R

Cpl BURKES BRADLEY A

LCpl CAMPBELL ATRAYIO J

LCpl CLAUSEN CHRISTOPHE S

LCpl COX CATLIN D

SSgt CROAKE JONATHAN J

HN EARL JAMES W

Cpl FULGHAM DUSTY D

Cpl GALLEHER TYLER C

LCpl GARCIA SILVESTRE H

LCpl GOODSPEED PAUL M

SSgt GUILLORY LANCE M

Cpl GURULE FLAVIO N

LCpl HEIN GLEN D

LCpl HUERTA FELIPE

Sgt HUNT BRANTLEY R

1stLt HUSTON ELIJAH T

Cpl KEARNS DANIEL J

LCpl KNIFFEN NICHOLAS D

Cpl LANE WILLIAM J

Sgt LIND GABRIEL A

Cpl LOWCZYS JONATHAN M

Cpl NIX KRISTOPHER L

Cpl OGLE ROBERT L

Cpl PENDERGRAFT MICHAEL S

Cpl SMITH TIMOTHY A

LCpl SMITH TRAVIS J

Cpl WARREN KERRY S

SSgt ATKINSON JR JOHNNY M

Cpl CLANTON BRENT G

1stLt CONKLIN SHERIDAN J

HM3 ELENZANO II CESAR S

LCpl FIGUEROA RICARDO J

Sgt GALINDEZ EVERETT Y

SSgt GONZALEZ CRESCENCIO

Sgt GREYEYES ADOLPH S

Cpl MIRANDACAMARGO RAYMUNDO

Capt MITCHELL TONY M

Sgt MYERS PHILIP M

Cpl SMITH CHRISTOPHE M 1stSgt TAGLIERE ADRIAN L

Bravo Headquarters Bravo 1st Platoon Bravo 2nd Platoon

Projected return end of Aug/early Sept *do not send mail after 21 Jun

Projected return Mid Sept *do not send mail after 30 Jul

Projected return Early Oct *do not send mail after 15 Aug

Bravo Company Rosters (In Alphabetical Order - by Platoon)

Sapper’s Lead the Way

Sapper Creed

I am a sapper. The cutting edge of my country's sword.

I will always endeavor to complete my sapper mission regardless of available as-sets. My flexibility and special training shall provide my task force with a tool to

overcome insurmountable odds. I realize that I will be called upon for my expertise in all aspects of mobility,

counter-mobility and survivability. The failure to effectively accomplish my mis-sion could cost the lives of others.

I will set the example by keeping myself physically fit and mentally tough. I will strive to sharpen my sapper skills and the skills of those I support.

Phone: 760-763-7893 Cell: 760-405-7692 Fax: 760-763-0609

USMC

FRO ON THE WEB www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1CEB/familyreadiness.asp

For immediate questions and up to date Bravo Company Information, please contact 1st CEB’s Family Readiness Officer (FRO), Shantel Zadrozny or the Deployment Hotline.

**Deployment Hotline**

Dial 1-866-676-0662 for the I MEF Family Information Hotline

then press 9 for the 1st Marine Division Information Hotline

and finally, press 6 for 1st Combat Engineer Battalion!!

The Hooligan Scoop Sheet

The Bravo Hooligan’s

Mission Statement

The mission statement is formulated to de-fine the task at hand. More than just words on paper, it is created in order to focus all hands on a common goal. It is the logical reasoning behind what we do as Ma-rines; Accomplish the mission! As part of the Ground Combat Element (GCE) of the Marine Air Ground Task Force (MAGTF), we the Combat Engineers of the Regimen-tal Combat Team-2 (RCT-2) define our mission as follows:

“Provide mobility, counter mobility, survivabil-ity, and limited general engineering support to the Regimental Combat Team (RCT-2) in or-der to provide a more secure and legitimate

government of Afghanistan.”

*OLDER WEB LINKS* Other Related Bravo Company Links www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1ceb/deployed.asp www.i-mef.usmc.mil/div/1ceb/bravo.asp WWW.I-MEF.USMC.MIL/DIV/1CEB/BRAVOHIKE.ASP WWW.1CEB.SHUTTERFLY.COM WWW.TWITTER.COM/1CEBFRO www.iimefpublic.usmc.mil/public/iimefpublic.nsf/unitsites/rct2 www.marines.mil/unit/imef/pages/combatengineersbuildanythingandeverything.aspx

***Newly added web links***

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