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3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment

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3/4´s Family Readiness Officer Points of Contact
Family Readiness Officer (FRO): Gilberto Cardenas
Office Phone: 760-830-8031
Cell Phone: 760-910-5282 gilberto.cardenas1@usmc.mil

Commanding Officer's Welcome Letter

3/4 Family Readiness Brief

3/4 Casualty Assistance Process Brief

*** IMPORTANT MAILING ADDRESS UPDATE 10/8/2009!!! ***

We are happy to share that, in an effort to improve mail delivery time in Country, Company specific mailing addresses have now been established. Effective immediately, in order to ensure timely and accurate delivery of mail to your Marine, please ensure you send all letters and parcels to your Marine's assigned Company Address. Please take comfort in knowing that every effort will be made to get your packages and letters already sent to the HQ mailing address to your Marine. If you are unsure of your Marine's unit, contact your Family Readiness Officer at (760) 910-5282 who can further assist you.

Rank / Name
3 / 4 Head Quarters
Unit 41600
FPO AP 96427-1600
Rank / Name
3 / 4 H&S Co
Unit 41605
FPO AP 96427-1605
Rank / Name
3 / 4 India Co
Unit 41610
FPO AP 96427-1610
Rank / Name
3 / 4 Kilo Co
Unit 41615
FPO AP 96427-1615
Rank / Name
3 / 4 Lima Co
Unit 41620
FPO AP 96427-1620
Rank / Name
3 / 4 Wpns Co
Unit 41625
FPO AP 96427-1625
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