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View from above: Crane operator takes on new heights October 3, 2014 — As a child, Simeon Crews witnessed a heavy equipment operator use a bulldozer to tear down an abandoned house in his neighborhood. “When I saw that, I was hooked,” Crews said. “It was fascinating to me. I thought, man I can tear some stuff up. Where do you go to sign up to do that?”Throughout the next 35 years, Crews would operate just about every MORE

Military, civilian personnel recertify in CPR October 3, 2014 — Nearly 383,000 out-of-hospital sudden cardiac arrests occur annually, with 88 percent occur at home, according to the American Heart Association. Less than eight percent of people who suffer cardiac arrest outside the hospital survive, the association states on its website, MORE

Officials emphasize military community be informed about domestic violence awareness October 3, 2014 — Editor’s note: The following article is provided by Marcus White, civilian victim advocate, Family Advocacy Program, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, from the following website, www.usmilitary.about.com/od/divdomviolence/1/aadomviol.This is part two of a two-part series to inform Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenant organizations MORE

VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic cuts ribbon September 25, 2014 — Marine Corps, Navy and Veterans Affairs officials marked the VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic’s opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Friday.The VA clinic, formerly located on West Broad Avenue in Albany, Georgia, is now co-located inside the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany in Building 7000. Through a MORE

IG’s inspection team visits base September 25, 2014 — Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commanding Officer, Col. Don Davis, and other base officials welcomed the Marine Corps Inspector General and a team of approximately 20 inspectors to the installation, Monday, during an in-brief at the Base Theater.While displaying a photo of a child sitting in a dental chair with clamps, wedges and other MORE

Combat-worthy: Test track provides ground for safe ride September 25, 2014 — A cloud of white, grayish smoke rolls from the rear tires of a Category II A1 Cougar Mine- Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle as its driver screeches it to a halt on Marine Depot Maintenance Command/Production Plant Albany’s test track, leaving a set of black skid marks. Those skid marks on the concrete test track indicate the vehicle has passed MORE

Officials educate military community about domestic violence awareness September 25, 2014 — Editor’s note: The following article is provided by Marcus White, civilian victim advocate, Family Advocacy Program, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, from the following website, www.usmilitary.about.com/od/divdomviolence/1/aadomviol.This is part one of a two-part article to educate Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenant organizations MORE

Enlisted Spouses’ Club hosts annual Formal Wear Exchange Event September 25, 2014 — Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Enlisted Spouses’ Club will host its 3rd annual Formal Wear Exchange Event, Oct. 5 at the Conference Center, also known as the Maj. S. P. “Swede” Officers’ Club. The event will take place between 2-5 p.m. and is open to all active-duty spouses. Nov. 10, 1775, is historically marked and recognized as the Marines MORE

POW/MIA speaker shares story, remembers fallen comrades September 19, 2014 — Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Town and Country Restaurant was the scene where more than 100 attendees, including retirees, veterans and base personnel, assembled to commemorate the installation’s annual Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day ceremony, Friday.Former POW and guest speaker for the event, William Dewey Freeman, stood MORE

Silent miles: Base order prohibits music while running September 19, 2014 — Some say listening to music while jogging or walking is a great way to relax; however, base officials argue it is distraction and may lead to an accident. To avoid such an occurrence, Base Order 5560.9D, Motor Vehicle and Traffic Regulations, states in part, using listening devices while running, walking, skating, skateboarding, bicycling or even MORE

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