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Archive: July, 2010

MCA receives Manufacturer of the Year

Maintenance Center Albany received the Manufacturer of the Year Award from Albany Technical College at a ceremony held here, Monday.The award was presented by Albany Technical College president Dr. Anthony Parker who said MCA was an essential part of the Albany community.“I am pleased that MCA has allowed ATC to maintain our long-term commitment to

Officials offer back to school tips

As school children’s summer vacation comes to an end, base officials want to be sure that not only are the children ready, but parents and base personnel are too.Students living at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany have a choice of attending Dougherty or Worth County Schools, and must live in Lee County to attend school there. Dougherty County

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Young Marines

Thirteen school-age children packed their bags and loaded three 12-passenger vans July 17, on their way to receive critical leadership training in Tennessee for Albany’s Young Marines, Second Battalion of Georgia, program.The Tennessee Regiment of the Young Marines is scheduled to conduct senior leadership and junior leadership training to the

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MCA is ‘armed’ for success

It is amazing what you can do with two mechanical engineers, a 3-D laser scanner, projector, safety glasses and a mechanical arm that measures coordinates!No, it isn’t the latest science fiction movie to hit the local theater, but a collection of specialized machines used in the Engineering and Integration Lab at Maintenance Center Albany.“One of

Headquarters Marine Corps sets guidelines for Facebook, Twitter

Headquarters Marine Corps has recently established new guidelines for personal use of the social media, such as Facebook and Twitter as well as other sites.The 21 guidelines cover areas, such as the release of personally identifiable information, information regarding operational security, as well as what constitutes appropriate behavior.Although

MCLB Albany, MCRD Parris Island plan for catastrophic weather

Catastrophic weather often presents itself as a formidable enemy to military training and operations.For this reason, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is currently drafting the Memorandum of Agreement between Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., and the base.Although the agreement is not yet complete, the draft provides insight as to

MPs returning to patrol base

By fall 2010, or sooner, residents and employees of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany may see more uniformed Marines serving as law enforcement here.This change is due to base law enforcement making a transition from an all- civilian force to a more "blended" force that will include both Marine and civil servants."Since the inception of this

Marines, sailors get lesson in submarines, aquatic mammals

Marines and sailors from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany toured one of the world’s largest nuclear powers, July 12.The nuclear power, the USS Maryland, is a Trident class submarine in port at Naval Submarine Bases in Kings Bay, Ga.“This tour is a part of a professional military education that is meant to give us a broader understanding of how

Base bids farewell to ‘snack man’

The atmosphere in the snack bar inside Building 3500 will be a bit different as customers stroll in for that morning jolt of caffeine. Missing from his perch behind the counter will be Timothy Stephens, owner/manager, Business Enterprise Program 250, also affectionately known to base personnel as “Tiny Tim.”“My role for the past two years and one

Base teaches pool safety, swimming lessons

With the summer heat reaching above normal temperatures, more people are attracted to swimming pools as a way to cool off quickly. Unfortunately, safety precautions are not always followed when swimming, especially by children who are often unaware of the dangers that exist.According to the Web site, www.cpsc.gov, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety

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