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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. – Since its grand opening in February 2024, the 2nd Marine Logistics Group Human Performance Center (HPC) has played a crucial role in assisting in the prevention of harmful behaviors and enhancing overall readiness in 2nd MLG, by reinforcing the Marine Corps Total Fitness framework.
Currently, the Human Performance Center provides Marines and Sailors of 2nd MLG with subject matter experts in every domain of fitness. With nearly eight hundred participants each month, the HPC has become a vital resource for Marines and Sailors seeking to improve their physical, mental, social, and spiritual well-being.
“We’re not just focusing on physical fitness; it’s really a culture change that promotes well-being and mission readiness,” said U.S. Navy Lieutenant Mady Tomaschko, 2nd MLG Human Performance Director. “We’re working on building camaraderie using small unit leaders, meeting commander's intent for readiness, and tying it all to the unit's mission requirements.”
While continuing to capture baseline metrics, the HPC recently completed its first program evaluation to ensure quality implementation. Ongoing program evaluations, particularly with Combat Logistics Battalion 22 (CLB-22), assessed perceived effectiveness and value that will drive adaptations to improve future programming.
The program evaluation is a 12-week cycle that includes three days a week of 60-minute workouts followed by 30-minute classes on nutrition, spiritual, social, or mental fitness.
“The program started off slow with light workouts and it slowly progressed to harder workouts with heavier weights. It made sure that we didn’t overload our bodies,” said Lance Cpl. Jessica Shaw, a logistics specialist with CLB-22. “The instructors helped me build up my strength and keep up physically even when I had a foot injury. This wasn’t something I think I could have accomplished without them.”
Marine Corps 2nd Lt. Anderson Carpenter, an intelligence officer with CLB-22, shared a similar sentiment with what he learned throughout the cycle.
“This program really showcased how every body is different, and that there are specific ways to take care of you, which may be different from somebody else,” said Carpenter. “This program helps people in all aspects of Marine Corps Total Fitness, it's not just physical, it’s also mental, social and spiritual.”
While the Commanding Officer of CLB-22, Lt. Col. Anthony M. Ansley II, commended the physical improvements of the Marines participating, he stated he was most impressed by the more intangible changes in his Marines.
"It's simple to measure the physical outcomes of a fitness program, but it's the intangible benefits that have really been remarkable,” said Ansley. “We're seeing Marines who are more confident, more resilient, and more supportive of one another. And that's something that will benefit our battalion for years to come."
Looking ahead, the HPC is developing an online platform to increase accessibility to training materials and mental health resources, ensuring all service members at 2nd MLG can engage with the team, regardless of their location.
Overall, 2nd MLG’s Human Performance Center continues to exemplify the integration of Marine Corps Total Fitness principles, fostering a community dedicated to well-being, resilience, and mission readiness. As the program evolves, it remains focused on shaping a generation of Marines and Sailors who are not only prepared for their missions, but are also equipped to thrive in their personal lives.
| Date Taken: | 12.05.2024 |
| Date Posted: | 12.30.2024 14:14 |
| Story ID: | 486757 |
| Location: | CAMP LEJEUNE, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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