thedrifter
09-15-06, 08:31 AM
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. (Sept. 14, 2006) -- In an attempt to achieve maximum retention with first term, enlisted Marines, Combat Logistics Regiment 27, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, held a brief about the First Term Alignment Plan at the Geottge Memorial Field House, Sept. 12.
Brigadier Gen. James A. Kessler, commanding general, 2nd MLG, kicked off the period of instruction with a few words regarding the five-year anniversary of 9/11 and expressed his gratitude for those who have enlisted since that memorable date.
“First of all, I applaud you for making the decision to enter the Marine Corps after 9/11,” said Kessler. “It takes a lot of courage and commitment to do what you did. But, I’m here to remind you of the same courage and commitment it takes to stick it out.”
He went on to say he encourages retention and pledges to grant Permissive Temporary Assignment of Duty to those who volunteer.
Marines who re-enlist by Nov. 1 will be granted 14 days PTAD, while those who re-enlist by Dec. 1 will receive seven days. Those who extend to return to Iraq will receive five days prior to their deployment.
Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments 6, Headquarters Marine Corps, also attended the brief to explain the various programs and the benefits of staying in the Marine Corps.
“You have to start thinking about your future,” Gunnery Sgt. Nava Gonzalez, a career retention specialist with MMEA-6, HQMC. “Now is the time to make the decision that will affect the rest of your life, but it’s your career, so make sure you get what you want.”
He further explained the three avenues of approach as far as retention is concerned: re-enlistment, extension or lateral move.
The choice will depend on the individual Marines, but they need to know the career retention specialists are here to help them, said Gonzalez.
Whether Marines went to the brief with their decision made or they went unsure of their plans, Kessler’s words combined with the knowledge they received from the retention specialists may have convinced those on the fence to make their decision.
“This is your Marine Corps now,” said Gonzalez. “You need to decide how you want to develop your Marine Corps because the decisions you make today will affect the followers of the future.”
Ellie
Brigadier Gen. James A. Kessler, commanding general, 2nd MLG, kicked off the period of instruction with a few words regarding the five-year anniversary of 9/11 and expressed his gratitude for those who have enlisted since that memorable date.
“First of all, I applaud you for making the decision to enter the Marine Corps after 9/11,” said Kessler. “It takes a lot of courage and commitment to do what you did. But, I’m here to remind you of the same courage and commitment it takes to stick it out.”
He went on to say he encourages retention and pledges to grant Permissive Temporary Assignment of Duty to those who volunteer.
Marines who re-enlist by Nov. 1 will be granted 14 days PTAD, while those who re-enlist by Dec. 1 will receive seven days. Those who extend to return to Iraq will receive five days prior to their deployment.
Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments 6, Headquarters Marine Corps, also attended the brief to explain the various programs and the benefits of staying in the Marine Corps.
“You have to start thinking about your future,” Gunnery Sgt. Nava Gonzalez, a career retention specialist with MMEA-6, HQMC. “Now is the time to make the decision that will affect the rest of your life, but it’s your career, so make sure you get what you want.”
He further explained the three avenues of approach as far as retention is concerned: re-enlistment, extension or lateral move.
The choice will depend on the individual Marines, but they need to know the career retention specialists are here to help them, said Gonzalez.
Whether Marines went to the brief with their decision made or they went unsure of their plans, Kessler’s words combined with the knowledge they received from the retention specialists may have convinced those on the fence to make their decision.
“This is your Marine Corps now,” said Gonzalez. “You need to decide how you want to develop your Marine Corps because the decisions you make today will affect the followers of the future.”
Ellie