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Page 4Cutting Edge NewsIndia CompanyMy name is Captain Matt Speers, and I am the India CompanyCommander.I took command of India Company in May. My Company FirstSergeant is First Sergeant Nunez. We both look forward tomeeting the families of the India Company Marines and Sailors inthe upcoming months.Since the Battalion’s return from Afghanistan, India Company hasgone through many personnel changes and continues to rebuild.We are beginning a very busy training schedule in preparation forthe Battalion’s month long deployment to the Mountain Warfare Training Center in Bridgeport,CA at the end of September.Thank you for the continued support of your India Company Marine or Sailor.Semper Fi,Capt Matt SpeersGySgt Nunez promoted to1stSgt. 1stSgt Nunez is theIndia Company 1stSgt.This year’s MarineCorps Ball will beheld at the PlanetHollywood Hotel inLas Vegas. Ticketsare $50.00 perperson and can bepurchased at thecompany offices.CPL Batenhorst of 3/7 KiloCompany receives aNavy Achievement Medal withCombat Distinguishing Device.Kilo CompanyFamily and friends of Kilo Company,My name is Captain Michael B. Harmon, and I recentlyhad the privilege to take command of KiloCompany, 3 rd Battalion 7 th Marines. On 10 July2012, Kilo Company conducted its change of commandceremony and changed hands from CaptainJames Lindler to myself. Congratulations are inorder to Captain Lindler and his family on a jobwell done, and success in his new billet in VirginiaBeach at Expeditionary Warfare Training GroupAtlantic (EWTGLANT).I recently checked into the battalion after completingExpeditionary Warfare School in Quantico,Virginia. My previous duty stations include a touras rifle platoon commander, company executiveofficer and commanding officer in 2 nd Battalion, 3 rdMarines in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. I was also stationedas an instructor at The Basic School (TBS)in Quantico, Virginia. As the incoming Kilo CompanyCommander, you can expect the Marines tobe well trained and taken care of to the utmost ofmy ability. It’s truly and honor to serve your husbandsand sons as their Commanding Officer, andit’s my intention to improve them as Marines andas men.I look forward to meeting the spouses and childrenof Kilo Company at upcoming Battalion events inAugust, namely the Battalion Town Hall meetingon the 15 th of August and the Battalion Pool Partyon August 23 rd . It is my intention to create andinclusive and supportive command climatein the Company, one in whichfamily members are empowered withinformation on upcoming training anddeployment events and re-occurringfamily social events.This summer the Company looks toprepare our small unit leaders for theanticipate arrival of new members ofKilo in January and to prepare for ourupcoming deployment to the MountainWarfare Training Center (MWTC) inBridgeport, California. As a member ofKilo Company and 3 rd Battalion, 7 th Marines,it is my intent to build somethingspecial. This includes how we treat ourfamily members, through establishing thecommand climate to include and informyou in the lifecycle of the Company.Again it is an honor to train your Marine,and lead him in war. I look forwardto meeting you in the future.Semper Fidelis,M. B. HarmonCapt USMC

Volume 1, Issue 1Page 5Lima CompanyFamily and Friends of LimaCompany,I would like to take this opportunityto introduce myself asthe new Lima Company Commander.It is an honor and aprivilege to serve with the Marinesand Sailors of this Company.Having served with the Battalionon the Police AdvisorTeam, I had the opportunity tosee firsthand the outstandingaccomplishments of Lima Companyand I look forward to theCompany’s continued developmentand success. I am eagerto meet the family members ofour Marines and Sailors. Thereare several upcoming FamilyReadiness events which I wouldencourage spouses and familiesto attend. Events such as theTown Hall Meeting and theBattalion Pool Party will serveto increase the overall understandingof what the Companyare doing and where we aregoing as an organization. Moreimportantly these events givethe Company leadership anopportunity to thank the familymembers for the support thatthey give to their Marines andSailors which allows them toaccomplish their mission. Ithank you for your continuedsupport; I look forward tomeeting our families in theupcoming months.Semper Fidelis,Capt William MilanaCapt Milana, 3/7 Lima CompanyCommander receives aNavy Commendation medal.Weapons CompanyFriends and Family, Ladies andGentlemen-Well, here we areagain and the world feels likeit’s moving a thousand miles anhour. We’ve returned fromdeployment, been on leave, andresumed an almost normalwork routine in preparation forour next deployment all in thethree months it’s been since Ilast had the opportunity to talkwith any of you. One thing hasabsolutely remained the same,though: your Marines continueto do a phenomenal job.In the upcoming weeks andmonth the Marines will all bebusy with various exercisesdesigned to develop their skillsbeyond even the high standardsthat they have already attained.Some Marines are preparing toleave, others are preparing toarrive, and the ones that arestaying from the last deploymentwill be moving up intopositions of greater authorityand responsibility. These areexciting times filled with muchmovement and energy.Returning to the previous deployment,however, I wouldlike to ask that you be especiallywatchful of your lovedones over the next weeks andmonths. Combat stress relatedinjuries sometimes manifestlater than we might think theywould. Any indications of issuescan be relayed to thecompany chain-of-command orto the battalion family readinessofficer without any fear ofgetting your Marine in any kindof trouble. If you would like toremain anonymous or not havethe Marine know that youwere the one that contactedus, that is perfectly fine as well.The biggest concern is thehealth and wellbeing of all theMarines in this company. Nothingis more important.I hope this letter finds you allwell and thriving. Best wishesand God Bless.Semper Fidelis,Capt David RussellIs your Power ofAttorney up todate?If you need a newpower of attorneythe Base legaloffice can assist.Call 760-830-6111for office hoursand moreinformation.We would like to wish FairWinds and Following seas toMSgt Egstad and his family.MSgt Egstad is retiring afterserving 20 plus years in theMarine Corps.

3D BATTALION 7THMARINESOUR BATTALION COMMANDER, LTCOL GREELEY, WOULD LIKETO INVITE ALL 3/7 SPOUSES TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ONAUGUST 15TH FROM 6PM-8PM AT BUILDING 1707Building 1416Marine Corps Air Ground Combat CenterBox 788263Twentynine Palms, Ca 92278-8263Come on out and meet our new Battalion Commander and the Command Team. Find out moreabout the road ahead for 3/7 to include the Battalion Training Schedule, the upcoming Ball andour Family Readiness Program. Dinner from DiCarlo’s Italian Restaurant will be served to all attendees.Base organizations to include Lincoln Military Housing, the School Liaison, FOCUS, the RedCross, Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP), Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society will beon-hand to educate you about important services offered aboard 29 Palms.Spouses are highly encouraged to attend.*Please RSVP to the Family Readiness Officer, Andrea Tatayon by email at andrea.tatayon@usmc.mil orcall 760-830-1697** Building 1707 is located on the corner of 8th and Bourke. The meeting will be held in classrooms B&DThe Battalion Pool Party is on August 23rd from5-8pm at the MCCS Family Pool. To learn moreand to RSVP please click on the link here:https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=123304&k=0363410A7B53Check out our eMarine site:Www.eMarine.org3/7 Marines and Sailors to register: Go to www.emarine.org Click Choose the(top right corner of the screen)button Enter your name AS IT APPEARS IN MOL Enter your birthday in MMDD format (i.e., Jan 5 is 0105) Choose “1st Marine Division > 7th Marine Regiment > 3rd Battalion(California, UIC: M13160)” Register as a Sponsor, and fill in the required informationOnce you’ve signed up, please take a moment to invite your spouse,significant other, parents, siblings, or other Family Members!