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Archive: May, 2004

Governor tours MCLB Albany; briefed on Stryker shield project

Military and local civic leaders turned out in force Monday to welcome Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue as he came to visit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. During the visit, which was part of a statewide trip to tour several military installations, the governor made sure to let the servicemembers and employees aboard the installation know how

MCLB Albany holds AT excercise

Marines, Sailors and civilians aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, alongside members of the local community, recently took part in a full-scale anti-terrorism exercise aimed at testing the MCLB's readiness and responsiveness to a terrorist situation. The Anti-Terrorism Force Protection exercise combined assets from various on and off base

Logistics Command Marine earns Bronze Star

Lieutenant Col. James E. Brown was recently presented with one of the military's highest honors during a public ceremony aboard Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany. Brown received the Bronze Star medal for distinguishing himself through meritorious performance while serving as the officer-in-charge, Intermediate Supply Support Activity, and 2nd

Albany Branch Medical Clinic celebrates Navy Nurse Corps' 96th Birthday

"Each broken body, each face drawn with pain takes a piece of your heart. Pleading eyes are desperate for assurance. 'Will I be alright?' Yes... but it is a lie." Gaping wounds leave gaping holes in your soul. Endless faces without names, with endless pain. Smells of seared flesh and human blood cannot be scrubbed off. We had no experience in

Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society hosts marathon, 5K/Fun Run

More than 100 Marines, Sailors and civilians came out running Saturday April 15, when they participated in the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society half marathon, 5K run and Fun Run. All proceeds from the event went to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, which provides financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the U.S. Naval

'Smoker' excites fans, ends in pure pandemonium

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany recently held its fourth boxing event, which was coordinated as a fundraiser for the Enlisted Marine Corps Birthday Ball. A crowd of approximately 200 people showed up at the "Smoker," which was held here May 6. This year, there were a few small changes that increased the competitiveness of how the Smoker was

Blount Island Marine earns Bronze Star

During a recent awards ceremony, LtCol. Paul F. Turner was presented the Bronze Star Medal here aboard Maritime Prepositioning Ship MV 1stLt. Baldomero Lopez. Turner, a 27-year veteran and Charleston, S.C., native, received the naval service's fourth highest award in connection with combat operations as the deputy assistant chief of staff, G-3,

Military working dogs find comfort 'in the doghouse'

Military Working Dogs aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany recently gave the phrase "in the doghouse" a whole new meaning after base officials cut the ribbon on a new kennel facility here April 28. The ceremony for the grand opening of the new kennel featured presentations by several special guests, including MCLB Commanding Officer Col.

BICmd Marines run Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival 5K

Blount Island Command Marines helped promote community relations by taking part in the 10th Annual Fernandina Beach Shrimp Festival 5K Run, May 1. The run was a part of Fernandina Beach's 42nd Annual Shrimp Festival, which began April 29 and ended Sunday. While forming up under an overcast sky and preparing to compete in the annual run, 10 BICmd

Marines race to Talladega for fundraising event

Marines of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany enjoyed a beautiful, hot weekend filled with speeding race cars and thousands of NASCAR fans yelling "get 'er done," as they worked a concession stand and sold beverages in the stands at the Talladega Super Speedway, April 23-25. Earl Jones, Jacob Wiese, David Hinesbey, John Ankney, David Flores, Kyle

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