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Marines

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Archive: December, 2003

Young Marines earn distinct title

During a morning ceremony held here, Dec. 6, 19 young men and women received a title that will give them cause to hold their heads a little higher and stick their chests out a little further. They received the title "Young Marine." The ceremony, held at the base theater, gave family and friends a chance to watch proudly as their child's 13-week

Marines learn to shoot for perfection

Sight alignment, controlled breathing, trigger control and body alignment are some fundamentals that the Marine Corps has instilled in Marines since boot camp. Marines are trained to be the best and to settle for nothing less. That is exactly what eight Marines did during the Base Intramural Rifle and Pistol Competition Dec. 1-12 at the base

Sergeant Major of Marine Corps briefs MCLB Albany Marines

Sergeant Maj. John T. Estrada, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visited here Dec. 1 to introduce himself and to speak to his Marines. Estrada, the 15th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, relieved Sgt. Maj. Alford L. McMichael this past June, and has since been touring Marine Corps bases worldwide. Battling the affects of a flu shot, Estrada

Fleet Marines evaluate MCA work

When the Marine Corps wants to extend the service life of one of its vehicles, which installation gets the call? The Marine Corps Logistics Command. Headquartered in Albany, Ga., LogCom is the premier ground combat repair facility in the Department of Defense. Its Maintenance Center is the depot where all repairs take place. Most recently,

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany