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Marines

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Archive: May, 2002

Base continues to improve meeting personnel needs

The Commandant of the Marine Corps stresses quality of life as an important aspect of taking care of Marines and their families. In keeping with the commandant's direction, new facilities and services arrived here recently and more are expected in the future. The Daniels Family Fitness Center was improved recently, including a substantial equipment

Maintenance Center Albany employee to be honored

Thirty women will be honored for their achievements in government and defense at the second annual Women of Color Government and Defense Technology Awards Conference, to be held at the Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., July 18-19. Albany native, Glenda House, computer specialist at Maintenance Center Albany's Information Technology

Commissary scholarships program makes straight A's

The Defense Commissary Agency's Scholarships for Military Children program is scoring a 4.0 in its sophomore year with 520 military children having earned $1,500 scholarships to help them "combat" the higher cost of education in the fall of 2002. "I'm delighted to announce that the number of scholarships going to outstanding students in 2002

Imagery dissemination system upgraded

Technology in the digital photography realm continues to make astonishing advances that quickly make previous capabilities obsolete. Following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, emergency supplemental funding was directed toward the Manpack Secondary Imagery Dissemination Systems program to replace obsolete equipment more quickly. The MP SIDS

ASMC awards local graduates with college scholarships

The American Society of Military Comptrollers awarded scholarships to two local high school students May 16. For more than 10 years the society has awarded scholarships. This year's recipients were Lisa Stevens, Terrell County High School senior, and Kristin Tillman, Colquitt County High School senior. Both students received $500 to help pay for

Vacation Bible School, fun for kids

The Chapel was recently transformed into a jungle for the base's Vacation Bible School. Vines hung from the lights and ferns and other plants swayed in the gentle breeze that flowed through the chapel, while children danced and sang songs praising the Lord. Children's voices echoed through the high ceiling at the Base Chapel Monday night during the

Burial details pay final respects to Corps' own

A gray sky and dark clouds loom over a peaceful graveyard foreshadowing the event that is about to take place. Tears pour as the muffled sound of a spouse crying on the shoulder of a family member underscored the finality of the occasion. Mourners wear solemn expressions that show their sadness at a fallen Marine's funeral. But the Marines standing

Headquarters Battalion holds annual NCO Mess Night

Marines have many traditions that distinguish the green warriors of the sea from other military services. Respected by friends and feared by enemies, Marines hold these traditions close to their hearts. Noncommissioned officers here took part in a mess night May 9 to remember the Marines of the past and present and to pay tribute to the

Marines and civilian take on Darton's Challenge course

Focus Statement: Marines and civilians strengthen bond by conquering Darton College's challenge course. Marine Corps Materiel Command employees recently completed Darton College's Challenge Course in Albany. The challenge course is made up of an Alpine tower and a 27-element low initiatives course. The Alpine tower is 50-feet high and is built of

Albany Marine selected to All-Marine Triathlon Team

An equipment specialist here was recently selected to be a member of the All-Marine Triathlon Team for the fifth consecutive year. Robert W. Webster will go to the Armed Forces National Triathlon Championship May 2 to June 2 at the Naval Base Ventura County, Calif. Webster, who is a gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps has been serving his country

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