My friends and fellow members of the STARFLEET Marine Corps, I wanted to let you know that I have come to a decision that I should step down as Deputy Commandant. I’ve discussed this with the Commandant over the last couple of weeks, and while I hoped to remain at his side and continue to serve the Corps, Bruce and I agreed that I have not been doing the job as it needs to be done. It would be unfair to him, to the General Staff, and to the Corps for me to continue on at this time.
When I was told last October that I was being laid off, my focus changed, though at that time, Bruce and I felt I should try remaining in my position. We agreed we would see how it went. Even though I have continued to be involved in the Corps and in planning for the future, mostly behind the scenes, I don’t think anyone would argue with me when I say my performance has not been up to snuff.
I was already spread pretty thin, but an extended (and frustrating) search for a full-time job after being laid off, while stringing together multiple part-time jobs, has meant I haven’t been devoting to the Corps the time and energy it, and all of you, deserve.
Bruce and I agreed on this course of action days ago, but unfortunately (as some of you have noticed for other reasons) my ussaccord.org mail was bouncing for several days, and I didn’t want to send out an e-mail that no one would be able to respond to. The local ISP responsible for the relevant DNS settings was finally able to fix the problem last night.
It’s been an honor and a privilege working with this General Staff, and with many other members of the Corps, since Bruce and I stepped into our roles last year. I was pleased to lead the International Muster last year in the Poconos, and was tremendously grateful for the help and support from those of you who offered your experience and your time to
help make the event run smoothly.
The GS is a group of people that has already done great work, and has lots ahead of them. They have my support in their continued efforts.
Don’t worry, I’m not going away. I’ll continue to be a member of STARFLEET and the Corps, and hope to see many of you in person at Fleet and SFMC events for years to come. So far, I’m not sure whether I’m going to make it to this summer’s IC outside Memphis. My finances were already shaky, but have been decimated by months of no steady pay. I probably simply can’t afford to come, though as I’ve just started a
3/4-time job, it’s possible that will change. We shall see.
Best of luck to Bruce and to my successor as DepDant, to my friends and colleagues on the General Staff, and to the Corps.
— General Mark H. Anbinder                       http://www.ussaccord.org/ OIC of the 771st MSG – USS Accord                     mha@ussaccord.org Deputy Commandant – SFMC                           depdant@sfi-sfmc.org

• ATTENTION SECOND BRIGADE
  For next year starting in 2013 we will have perfect reporting awards
  1st Please
  2nd Place
  3rd Place
  Please send your commends on this award. I see other brigade have this award.
  Brigadier General Oliver Savander SR
  OIC Second Brigade

ATTENTION SECOND BRIGADE

Within the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Battalion, I like introduce to you the 617 MSG under the command of Major Greg Jasmin JR on board the USS Exeter a chapter and unit in Jacksonville, Florida.

Semper Fidelis

Brigadier General Oliver Savander SR
OIC Second Brigade

Greetings all,

Would the following marines stand and be recognized:

Sarah Hays Bobbie Baxter Mike McGowan Mark Anderson Rebecca Allen

By order of the COINFOCOM, SFMC, you are all hereby awarded the Communication Achievement Award.

Congratulations!

Sincerely,

BGN Michael J Timko III COINFOCOM, SFMC OIC, 199th MSG michaelj.timko@gmail.com

New Awards from Region Two (Fleet)

R2 Volunteer of the Year award and the Fred Haise Scholastic Achievement Recognition Certificates.  Check them out!

Attention 2nd Brigade

As of today April 19, 2012 Lt Colonel Duncan Cameron, of the  USS Dejah Thoris, NCC-1649, S3Brigade Chief of Operation, has been promoted to Colonel.

CONGRATULATION COLONEL CAMERON

Brigadier General Oliver Savander SR
OIC Second Brigade

There are some changes too staff positions

• Duncan Cameron, Operations (S3)
• Bryan Jones, Training (S3)
• Anne Zecca, Logistics (S4)
• Stephen Satonick, Brigade Recruitment & Retention

Congratulation all officers on your assignment.

Semper Fidelis

Brigadier General Oliver Savander SR

Brigadier General Oliver Savander SR

OIC Second Brigade

Congratulation General Linda Olson

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It’s my pleasure to inform you that Linda’s Olson promotion to General has been granted.

Linda Kloempken Member Recognition Department

2BDE 2012 Muster Awards – 3/16/2012

Congradulation to all Marines of the Second Brigade

Cross of Valor- Lieutenant General SCC-44342 Sunnie Planthold

Sword of Valor- General SCC-13697 Barbara Paul

Shield Valor – Brigadier SCC-61429 Mark Anderson

Legion of Valor – 645 MSG

Star of Valor

Gunnery Sergeant SCC-68264  Philip Muller

BRIGADE SERVICES:

Sunnie Planthold SCC-44342 Lieutenant General

Barbara Paul SCC-13697 General

Neil R Yawn SCC-31135 Major General

Shirley Burton SCC-62717 Major

Francis Currington SCC-67311 Lt Colonel

Mark Anderson SCC-61429 Brigadier

James Reed SCC-51301 Brigadier

BRIGADE ACHIEVEMENT: – Rank

Mark Anderson SCC-61429 Brigadier

Sunnie Planthold SCC-44342 Lieutenant General

Barbara Paul SCC-13697 General

645 MSG Meritorious Unit Citation

645 MSG MEU Streamers

609 MSG Meritorious Unit Citation

609 MSG MEU Streamers

COMMUNITY SERVICES:

Mark Anderson Brigadier SCC-61429

Anne Zecca Lt Colonel SCC- 63220

Stephen Satonick Marine Captain SCC- 68676

Caroline Signol Fleet Captain SCC- 61955

MARINE HONOR GUARD – 2011 Summit

Brigadier Barry Jackson SCC-52343

Brigadier Mark Anderson SCC-61429

LGN Sunnie Planthold SCC-44342

Colonel Douglas Reagan SCC-66273

Brigadier James Reed SCC-51301

Colonel TJ Allen SCC-66154