Greetings Families and Friends of the 24th MEU!
Family readiness is a combat multiplier to the MEU’s overall combat readiness. Whether during pre-deployment training or while deployed, family readiness is the ability of each Marine, Sailor and family to successfully balance life, career and mission events. Family readiness in the 24th MEU is all about connecting and looking out for each other.
A key to successful family readiness is being well informed, and the 24th MEU Family Readiness Program is designed to promote communication. I define family as all members of a Marine’s family and every Marine and Sailor regardless of rank or marital status will receive support from the 24th MEU Family Readiness Program. While the individual Marines and Sailors are responsible for their own family’s readiness, it is the responsibility of the 24th MEU Command Team to ensure that the Marines and Sailors have the tools necessary to successfully achieve family readiness and to continue through the Marine and Sailor’s deployment. Family readiness is all about connecting and looking out for each other and in doing so, the 24th MEU Command Team will work our hardest to:
- • Maintain a network that provides information, help, referrals and support for our families
- • Maintain an open and effective communication link between the CO and the families
- • Assist families in finding and using available base and community resources
- • Provide a non-threatening emotional support network during times of difficulty and/or crisis
Mrs. Ann Gasperini is the 24th MEU Family Readiness Officer and she assists the Command Team with the execution of our Family Readiness Program, which includes providing constant, consistent, professional and accurate communication to Marines, Sailors and families. Mrs. Gasperini is here to assist you in any way that she can. Do not hesitate to contact her with any questions or concerns.
Thank you for your continued support and Semper Fidelis.
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- Family Readiness Contact Information
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- Name: Ann Gasperini
- Office: (910) 450-6470
- Cell Phone: (910) 467-3515
- Email: SMB_24MEU_FRO@usmc.mil
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- 24-hour Toll-free Hotline:
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- 1 (877) 817-7322, press 5 when prompted
- (910) 451-8780, press 5 when prompted
Hurricane Information
Hurricane season is upon us once again and will remain through the end of November. Forecasters are predicting another busy season for 2011 and because hurricanes often appear with little to no warning, it's never too early to begin preparing at home. Please click on the links below for assistance in drafting your disaster plan, assembling your hurricane supplies and helpful hurricane tracking sites. Remember, plan for the worst and hope for the best!
Hurricane Preparedness Resources
Hurricane Awareness Pamphlet
Hurricane Checklist
Tropical Cyclones Preparedness Guide
City of Jacksonville Hurricane Guide
NC Hurricane Evacuation Routes
I-40 Hurricane Lane Reversal Evacuation Plan
Travel Hurricane Evacuation Routes
Base Legal Hurricane Tips
Click HERE for the Commandant of the Marine Corps' holiday message.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps message to families can be seen HERE.
Click HERE to see the Commandant of the Marine Corps most recent family readiness message.