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Marines

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Archive: July, 2004

Marine's book leaves others 'In the Shadows'

For years, Marines have been known by many fierce monikers. Names like: warrior, motivator, leatherneck and Devil Dog only scratch the surface. However, thanks to the dedicated literary work of one Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Marine, "novelist" can now be added to that list. Although not an adjective most people would usually associate

Computers donated to local schools aid in higher learning

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany recently donated 24 computers to Albany's Terrell High School. The computer donations are part of the Computers for Learning program, which was established by Bill Clinton during his presidency. The donation was the first of three, which will total 126 computers that will be donated. Norma Morrison, the school's

MASP helps Marines improve academics

Every month, a Military Academic Skills Program class is held at the education building for those Marines who want to improve their Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery scores, get better promotion or reenlistment opportunities, or get the necessary skills needed to get a higher education. According to Donald W. Feazell, education services

Local student receives DeCA military scholarship award

This past spring, more than 7,000 high school seniors applied for the "Scholarship for Military Children" program, which was initiated by Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Wiedemer, director of the Defense Commissary Agency. This year, after careful review, Kathryn Sechrist, daughter of retired Army Master Sgt. Tom and Laurie Sechrist of Albany, was the

MCLB Independence Day 2004

Since the United States of America claimed its independence from England on July 4, 1776, this date has been celebrated as one of the most significant days in U.S. history. To this day, men, women and children of all ages stand proud, and many shed tears, as fireworks light the sky with many different shades of colors and shapes while the "Star

Calibration Facility keeps equipment in good shape

To ensure the safety of all Maintenance Center Albany employees, the equipment used to make the various products that are used at the maintenance center must be tested to ensure it is in good working order. This responsibility rests solely on the shoulders of the 40 men and women that work in the Calibration Facility, which is comprised of four

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