Marines with Landing Support Company, 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group attach a 400 gallon M-149 water tank trailer to an MV-22 osprey during sling load operations at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2018. The Marines conducted sling load operations to improve their proficiency with loading equipment onto aircraft for transportation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chris Garcia)

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Marines with LS Co. Conduct Sling Load Operations

30 Jan 2018 | Sgt. Chris Garcia 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C --

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Marines with Landing Support Company, 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group conducted sling load operations to improve their proficiency with loading equipment onto aircraft for transportation at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 25, 2018.

The training consisted of Marines attaching a 400 gallon M-149 water tank trailer using a sling and hook to an MV-22 osprey and preparing it for transportation.

“The importance of conducting sling load operations is that it gives us an opportunity to work with air crews and make sure the Marines are well trained to attach equipment,” said Capt. Mark Krueger, the company commander for LS Company. “Each different type of equipment or supplies has to be attached in a certain manner and when you encounter new pieces of equipment; it requires new configurations of the slings.”

To attach the equipment to the aircraft, the Marines used five man crews consisting of a static man, who uses a static wand to ground the aircraft to prevent electricity from coming from the aircraft from shocking them; a hook man, who uses a hook to attach the sling to the aircraft; two leg men to move any obstacles away from the equipment and a safety man, who makes sure the crew are doing their jobs safely and in an efficient manner.

“There are some places where you can’t simply drive a truck into an area of operations,” said Lance Cpl. Issac Spragling, a team leader with the company. “Sometimes it has to be air dropped.”

The training is in preparation for an upcoming capabilities exercise that will test the Marines ability to conduct sling load operations and perform an air drop.

“The Marines did a great job,” said Krueger “They have come a long way in what they have learned and what they have been taught.”

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MISSION

To provide intermediate supply support and intermediate motor transport and engineer ground equipment maintenance to 2d Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW); operate the Aerial Port of Embarkation/Debarkation (APOE/D) under the guidance of II Marine Expeditionary Force (MEF); and provide personnel to the Fleet Assistance Program (FAP) in support of postal, exchange, personnel administration, freight/passenger transportation (TMO), and bulk fuel support for Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point.

Leaders

Captain Sophie A. Spencer

Company Commander, Combat Logistics Company 21

Captain Spencer is a native of New York. She graduated from Boston College in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. She commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 2021, then served as the Officer Selection Assistant of Officer Selection Team Garden City, Recruiting Station New York until May of 2022.

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First Sergeant Edward G. Peifer

Senior Enlisted Leader, Combat Logistics Company 21

First Sergeant Peifer is a native of Lake Placid, Florida. He graduated from Lake Placid High School in 2005. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in September of 2009. He graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina in May of 2009 from 1st Battalion Alpha Company.

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CLC-21 Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program

The Unit, Personal and Family Readiness Program (UPFRP) is a unit centric program, guided by the Family Readiness Command Team that reinforces the relationship between the unit and the services relevant to the unit, the unit members, and their families. The primary goal of UPFRP is to empower Marines and family members, providing them the opportunities to not just survive but to thrive while taking on the challenges of the military lifestyle. The program is supported by Deployment Readiness Coordinators (DRC) or Uniformed Readiness Coordinators (URC) who implement the Commander's family readiness vision, manage the tenets of the UPFRP, and assist unit Marines, Sailors and families maintain a constant state of family readiness.

Services

Marines, spouses, extended family members, and any other contacts authorized by the Marines are supported by the UPFRP.

Communication: Regular communication with the Marines and families is the cornerstone of UPFRP. The DRC/URC provides the link for two-way communication between the Commander and the families, using a variety of mediums, such as Marine Online, email, newsletters, toll-free numbers, and/or social media sites. Marine Online is the primary web-based tool for disseminating unit information.

Readiness and Resource Referral: The UPFRP provides assistance to address issues with the potential to impact the Marines, families, and the unit. The DRC/URC is a readiness, resource and referral expert, continuously researching and identifying trainings, resources and services to meet every need.

Deployment Support: The UPFRP supports a multitude of training opportunities to assist Marines and their family members with deployments, separations, and life skills. From pre-deployment briefs, to interpersonal communication, to transition assistance, each is designed to empower the participants with skill development and independence.

Volunteer Opportunities: The UPFRP provides opportunities for volunteer growth and development which creates stronger unit cohesion. UPFRP volunteers assist with mentoring others spouses/family members, identifying challenges to be addressed by the Command, and assisting with unit events. UPFRP volunteers also have the potential to grow and develop new skill sets through their volunteer services.

Increased socialization: Unit sponsored events and unit, installation and community connections are made through the UPFRP.

Marines and Sailors are required to check-in with the DRC/URC when they arrive at a new unit. Once a new unit member has provided accurate contact information and authorization to communicate, the family members will begin receiving communication from the command. Family members are encouraged to meet the DRC/URC to learn more about the unit and the services available.

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Unit Mailing Address

Combat Logistics Company 21
PSC Box 8025
Cherry Point, NC 28533-0025

Phone Numbers

Duty Phone: (910) 467-3780

Office Phone: (252) 466-6357

S-1: (252) 466-5150

S-2: (252) 466-3384

S-3: (252) 466-4474

S-4: (252) 466-3384

S-6: (252) 466-3384

APOE DUTY: (252) 466-7569