8th Engineer Support Battalion

Combat Logistics Regiment 27

2nd Marine Logistics Group

Mission

8th Engineer Support Battalion task organizes forces in General Support (GS) to the MEF providing mobility, counter mobility, survivability, general engineering, and Explosive Ordnance Disposal IOT ensure a maneuver and tempo advantage.

Leadership

Lieutenant Colonel William L. Riordon

Commanding Officer, 8th Engineer Support Battalion

Lt. Col. Riordon was commissioned in May 2008. Upon completion of The Basic School and Combat Engineer Officer Course, Lt. Col. Riordon was assigned to 2d Combat Engineer Battalion, 2d Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He assumed responsibilities as the 3rd platoon commander, Company C, 2d CEB and deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM 11.1 with Third Battalion, Second Marine Regiment in February 2011. Following re-deployment, he was assigned as 2d CEB's assistant operations officer. In February 2012, he was assigned as the deputy officer in charge of a police advisor team. He deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM 12.1 with Second Battalion, Seventh Marine Regiment. Following re-deployment, he assumed command of Company B, 2d CEB in January 2013.

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Major Pierre K. Butler

Executive Officer, 8th Engineer Support Battalion

Major Pierre K. Butler completed the Basic Officer's Course and the Combat Engineer Officer's Course in 2015. His first duty assignment was with 9th Engineer Support Battalion in Okinawa, Japan, where he initially served as the Battalion Training Officer before transferring to Engineer Company A as a Platoon Commander. There, he participated in Exercise Balikatan 16 and was responsible for leading combined and joint civic assistance construction projects in the Philippines.

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Sergeant Major Francisco J. Tirado Garay

Senior Enlisted Leader, 8th Engineer Support Battalion

Sergeant Major Tirado Garay is a native Puerto Rico. He graduates from Technological College of San Juan in June 1999 and enlisted into the Marine Corps as an infantryman in May 2003. In August 2003, Sergeant Major Tirado Garay graduated from the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island South Carolina. Upon Completion of recruit training, he received orders to the School of Infantry - East (SOI-E), Camp Geiger, North Carolina.

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1950-1989

Activated 11 December 1950 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, as 8th Engineer Battalion,

Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic

Assigned during September 1962 to Force Troops, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic

Redesingated 1 January 1976 as 8th Engineer Support Battalion,

Force Troops/ 2d Force Service Support Group,

Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic

Provided combat service support to Marine Amphibious Units in the United States,

Caribbean, and Mediterranean

Elements provided disaster relief support to Charleston, South Carolina,

after Hurricane Hugo, September-October 1989

1990-2006

Participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Southwest Asia, December 1990-April 1991

Elements participated in Haitian refugee operations, Cuba,

November 1991-October 1992

Elements provided disaster relief support to southern Florida after Hurricane Andrew,

September-October 1992

Elements provided disaster relief support to Puerto Rico after Hurricane George,

September-November 1998

Elements provided disaster relief support to Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala

after Hurricane Mitch, November 1998-March 1999

Deployed during February 2003 to Kuwait in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

Participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, March-May 2003

Elements participated in Operation Secure Tomorrow, Haiti, February-June 2004

Elements participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, January 2005-March 2006

Awards

Presidential Unit Citation Streamer

Iraq

2003

Navy Unit Commendation Streamer

Southwest Asia

1990-1991

National Defense Service Streamer with three Bronze Stars

Southwest Asia Service Streamer with three Bronze Stars

Iraq Campaign Streamer

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer

Southwest Asia Se

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Streamer

Global War on Terrorism Service Streamer

Deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Iraq, March-October 2003

Unit Mailing Address

Rank, Last/First Name
(Section)
8th Engineer Support Battalion
PSC BOX 20131
Camp Lejeune, NC 28542-0131

Unit Contacts

Officer of the Day: (910) 451-5374

Officer of the Day Cell: (910) 467-3491

Sponsorship Program

Ref: MCO 1320.11F

Personnel in the grades of E-1 through E-5, WO-1 through CWO-2, O-1 through O-3, and all accompanied OCONUS personnel will be assigned a sponsor. Other service members will be assigned a sponsor upon request. The unit Sponsorship Coordinator will assist the transferring Service Member in requesting a sponsor form the gaining command using enclosure (1) NAVMC 11799 (11-11) (EF), Sponsorship request form.

Steps to request a sponsor:

1. Open and fill out the NAVMC 11799 (NAVMC 11798 as well if you have children).

2. Turn in the completed Sponsorship Request Form to your unit Sponsorship Coordinator.

3. Have your unit Sponsorship Coordinator contact the 8th ESB Sponsorship Coordinator at 910-450-8847.

Transferee Needs Assessment

NAVMC 11799 SPONSORSHIP REQUEST

NAVMC 11798 YOUTH SPONSORSHIP REQUEST

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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

First Sergeant Kacie Cardenas

Company First Sergeant, Combat Logistics Company 21

First Sergeant Kacie M. Cardenas enlisted in the Marine Corps on 3 January 2005. She attended Recruit Training at MCRD Parris Island, South Carolina. Following her graduation, she reported to Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina for Marine Combat Training. Upon completion, she reported to the U.S. Army Training Center at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and acquired the MOS 5811, Military Police Officer.

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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