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Marines

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Archive: 2003

Marine Corps Logistics Command formed

Marine Corps logistics entered a new era in a ceremony here May 8, when Materiel Command and Logistics Bases consolidated into one force, Marine Corps Logistics Command. The new command was formed to streamline logistical support to the Fleet Marine Force and to continue the foundation MatCom and LogBases laid in the past. LogCom is responsible for

PMO Leathernecks run to support Special Olympics

More than 20 military policemen and Marines ran 5.3 miles through Albany Friday in support of Special Olympics Georgia as part of the 15th Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. According to Meg Norton, Special Olympics special events manager, such runs raise money for the Special Olympics. More than 1,500 law enforcement personnel from at least 150 law

Florida Dept. of Children, Families recognizes BICmd

The Florida Department of Children and Families, District 4, honored the Sailors of the Medical Management Section, Blount Island Command, during a ceremony held May 1at the Adams Mark Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. According to Florida DCF officials, the ceremony was held to recognize BICmd's Navy volunteers for their significant contributions

Albany's own lands 'White House' assignment

Who would have thought a civil service employee from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., would train in the White House? Probably no one. But Lydia Burch, logistics management specialist here, did. Burch, a Newton, Ga., native, has 26 years of federal service under her belt, but no experience has been as thrilling as working in the Executive

NNOA hosts 8th Annual Scholarship Ball

The National Naval Officers Association's members provide professional development, mentoring and support cultural diversity. NNOA maintains a positive sea services image in communities and educational institutions. In keeping with their mission, the NNOA's local chapter held their 8th Annual Scholarship Ball at the Base Officers' Club here May 3.

Ribbons hung as thankful reminder

Albany Chamber of Commerce Personnel placed yellow bows with red, white and blue ribbons attached to them along the front gate and several trees near the base entrance Saturday. They placed the ribbons as a sign of gratitude to everyone who is actively working to support the troops overseas. They also put up a banner that they created to help

Military retirees appreciated for contributions to society

The base Personal Services Branch held a Military Retiree Appreciation Day here Friday. The Retiree Appreciation Day activities were designed to answer questions by providing speakers who will talk about a variety of health care benefits such as Tricare, Tricare for Life, Medicare, and Veterans Administration health care, said Carey Snipes, Marine

Sailors of the Quarter selected

Three Sailors were recently recognized as Sailors of the Quarter among their respective peers at the Naval Branch Medical Clinic. Each Sailor competed within their rank category, E-1 to E-3, E-4 to E-5 and E-6 and above. Seamen David Carabillo, a Gulf Breeze, Fla., native and corpsman here, was chosen as the Sailor of the Quarter in the E-1 to E-3

;Commissary awareness month ceremony held

A celebration and awareness ceremony was held in the parking lot of the commissary here May 1 to express thanks to military personnel and family members who support the commissary. The ceremony was held in conjunction with Commissary Awareness Month. "Some might say that holding this ceremony during wartime, while most of our troops are overseas,

Base personnel celebrate National Day of Prayer

Combat changes you ... One man who was changed by combat changed was the guest speaker at the base's annual Prayer Breakfast at the MCLB Conference Center May 1. Combat changed him, but prayer kept him alive. WFXL-31 anchorman Jon Williams spoke to Marines, civilian Marines and other guests at the event the base held in observance of the National

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