A forbidding sign warns visitors to Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group’s haunted house that they are entering a dangerous part of Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 21, 2012. The unit invited families to bring their children to the event, where a free haunted house and a barbecue waited for them.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson

Haunted horrors visit 2nd Marine Logistics Group

24 Oct 2012 | Lance Cpl. Paul Peterson 2nd Marine Logistics Group

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. --

The halls were bright before the haunting started.

Wisps of smoke and the evil glow of demon eyes filled the offices at Combat Logistics Regiment 27’s headquarters building here as weary visitors braved the dark entrance and wandered into the spooky hallways, Oct. 21.

The dark transformation took a week and completely altered an entire section of the building.
The eerie calls of actors mixed with the cries of visitors as they passed through the gauntlet of horrors: an operating table with a screaming patient, a bodiless head upon a table, a witch brewing potions and a path through a smoke-filled graveyard with zombies.

“It was a lot of work,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Cole Worst, a religious program specialist whose office was part of the haunted house. “To tell you the truth, I didn’t even think about it when I walked through today. It’s been a great time.”

Worst dressed in a Beetlejuice costume for the event – a favorite with the youngest visitors. He and other volunteers roamed the grounds and interacted with the children.

They took special care not to scare away their littlest guests by giving them glowing wristbands to ward off the scariest monsters.
“I saw one kid hold out his bracelet, and the zombies would fall over,” chuckled Laurie Valencia, a spouse who volunteered at the event. “It’s always good to see the kids laughing. You know they are enjoying it.”

The unit also had a bouncy castle, games and barbeque for participants. At the end of the festivities, several of the volunteers held a costume contest for the youngsters.

“I think it brings a lot of the military personnel closer together,” said Valencia. “It creates a familiarity with everybody. The kids come and play together and know that Halloween isn’t just scary. There is fun, too.”

Some of the children laughed and others clung to their parents in fear as they shuffled their way through the building.
Many immediately lined up for a second trip.

“We turned this into an actual haunted house,” said volunteer Michelle Smoak with a laugh. “We knew we were all going to have to pitch in to put this together, and that is what we did.”

Tours through the building lasted until the evening, when the volunteers set to work returning the regiment to a more business-like state.

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.

Sgt Barnette
Office: (252) 466-5150

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