Welcome to
13th MEU Family Readiness

Mr. Bryan T. Vaughn serves as 13Th Marine Expeditionary Units Family Readiness Officer. He has been serving in this capacity since April 2008. His 23 year career as a Marine entailed being a part of every Marine Component Element of a Marine Expeditionary Unit. His vast knowledge and experience comes from multiple Western Pacific Deployments. His working knowledge of the Marine Corps, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Southern California spans over 29 years. His dedication to the Marines with which he serves has expanded to include their Spouses, Children, and Extended Families. Marines being called to duty to serve in harms way in a foreign country can rest assured that they have Mr. Vaughn to assist their family in their absence. It is his passion to continue to serve his country by serving the Marines, Sailors, and Families of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Newsletter

• April Newsletter 2010

Family Members of Marines and Sailors

The point of contact for family members (spouses, children or parents) of Marines and Sailors is the the Family Readiness Officer. If the family member does not know who their Marine's Family Readiness Officer (FRO) is, they should ask their Marine who the unit Family Readiness Officer is. If their Marine does not know or is currently deployed, please call the I MEF Family Readiness Officer at 760-763-2572. If you know your Marine's unit, you can also locate their unit on the website to speak to a Unit represent. If you are unsure what unit to contact, call the IMEF Family Readiness Officer for further assistance. (760) 763-2572.

This site is constantly being updated with new information. If you have suggestions on information that you need, please contact the I MEF Family Readiness Program Manager.

The Marine Corps remains "Always Faithful" and will continue to ".take care of our own!"

Links to services for Wounded Warrior care

There are many resources available in support of Wounded Warrior care. Below are some resources that can assist with finding outside organization assistance, resource information on coping and stresses involved with wounded warrior care, and many other issues involved with the support of our greatest asset - our warriors.

Wounded Warrior Care

There are many resources available for YOU. Click here to be linked to the Wounded Warrior Regiment, which has a wealth of information on Wounded Warrior Care and outside charitable organizations.

Wounded Warrior Resource Center:

The Wounded Warrior Resource Center (WWRC) is an online source for wounded, ill and injured service members, their families, caregivers and those who support them find the information or assistance they need.

WWRC call center consultants are available by phone at 1-800-342-9647 or wwrc@militaryonesource.com, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

America Supports You:

A Department of Defense program dedicated to communicating citizensŐ support to the men and women serving in our Armed Forces and their families. America Supports You currently lists more than 350 non-profit groups that are devoted to helping our service men and women. These groups provide a multitude of services, including financial assistance, sending care packages and letters, and helping our wounded warriors.

To find a resource in your region/state, follow the link:
http://www.ourmilitary.mil/