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Archive: June, 2010

Base water quality report released

EditorMarine Corps Logistics Base Albany has published its 2010 annual Water Quality Report.The report can be found as an insert inside this edition of The Emblem.The results of the report must be published by July 1 each year, according to the Clean Water Act of 1974 and Georgia’s Rules for Safe Drinking Water. “Releasing the results lets everyone

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Comedian, safety expert visits Marines

Marines did not suffer death by PowerPoint when they received their semi-annual safety training, Friday.Normally, seatbelts, drinking and driving and water safety is rehashed in the same format over and over. This sometimes causes a glazed over effect on the audience after long briefs.But, for the first time, things changed. Comedy traffic safety

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MCA Marine retires after 25-year career

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Eric F. Gilmer, maintenance officer, Program Management Branch, Production Management Department, Maintenance Center Albany, received his Certificate of Retirement, June 18, following the Morning Colors Ceremony outside Building 3500.Gilmer served more than 25 years in the Marine Corps and served twice with Marine Corps

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LOGCOM Marine retires to ‘higher calling’

Master Sgt. Michael D. Odom Jr., operations chief, Plans and Policy Branch, Marine Corps Logistics Command, said his farewell at the Base Chapel, June 18.Odom served as a Marine for more than 20 years, and in front of family, friends and fellow Marines he gratefully accepted his retirement certificate. After presenting Odom with a Meritorious

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DoN names ethics attorney of the year

The associate counsel, Office of the General Counsel, Marine Corps Logistics Command, was awarded the Navy Office of General Counsel Ethics Attorney of the Year Award during their annual conference held in Washington, D.C., May 26. Warner Meadows was chosen from a group of more than 600 attorneys who work for the DONGC office.“I was surprised when

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MCA hosts technology showcase

Maintenance Center Albany hosted its first Commercial Technologies for Maintenance Activities Technology Showcase here, June 8-9.Nearly 20 private industry manufacturers demonstrated new and emerging technologies for managers, engineers and artisans during the two-day event.“Here at Maintenance Center Albany we are always looking at continuous

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LOGCOM civilian-Marine retires after 45 years of service to Corps

Family, friends and co-workers gathered at the Base Chapel June 3 to see a civilian-Marine receive retire after 45 years of honorable federal service.Harriet Woodyard, head, Planning and Execution, Principle End Item Division, Supply Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, thanked those who came to her retirement ceremony as former

Summer forecast: hot with a chance of injury

With the summer months quickly descending on Southwest Georgia, more individuals are able to enjoy many of the available outdoor activities.However, with fun in the sun comes the threat of being a victim of heat related illness or injury.According to Base Order 6200.1K, Marine Corps Heat Injury Prevention Program, colored flags are flown in

Base pool now open with new features

The base swimming pool is open for the summer, and a number of new features have been added for authorized patrons to enjoy while escaping from the heat of southwest Georgia.Some of the new improvements include new furniture, a new, modern slide and a splash pad for the youngest visitors.According to Dan Daniels, athletic director, Thomason Gym,

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DECA awards scholarship to local college student

The Defense Commissary Agency and Fisher House Foundation awarded its annual scholarship to Sarah J. Gobin of Leesburg, Ga., during a ceremony here, June 3.For Gobin, it is a double honor to receive the $1,500 scholarship for the second consecutive year, and two years ago she also won the Officer Spouses’ Club scholarship.“I found out about the

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