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Marines

Archive: March, 2014

Local establishments considered for ‘off-limits’ list

Adverse activities at several local after-hour establishments recently prompted the base commanding officer to activate an Armed Forces Disciplinary Control Board to assess these potentially dangerous areas. After careful scrutiny, at least a dozen locations are being considered for an "off limits" restricted list for military personnel and their

Red Shoes

In step are Charles Goodson (left), Craig Pruett (center), and George Mettrick, all with Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. They were among more than 60 men who participated in the 4th annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes charity event Saturday at Deerfield-Windsor School Upper Campus track in Albany, Ga. The event

‘What is important to you?’

April is Alcohol Awareness Month and for those who are regular drinkers of alcohol, April 4-6 is Alcohol Free Weekend. This would be a good time to make a commitment to not drink alcohol.The Substance Abuse Counseling Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is inside the Prevention, Education and Counseling Center, Building 7260, the Base

Sky high: Young aviators take flight with Civil Air Patrol

More than 40 children opted to give up flying planes via video games in order to fly real ones Saturday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport.The Experimental Aircraft Association offered Marine Corps Logistics Base Marines’ and civilian-Marines’ children an opportunity to co-pilot a flight to areas in Albany, Ga., through the Young Eagles

Base executive director marches to beat of different drum

When Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s executive director is not sitting behind his desk, juggling his day-to-day responsibilities and tasks in support of the warfighter, he may be engaged in showcasing his love for music, athletics and his woodworking skills.Kent Morrison’s many talents and hobbies revealed a lot about the executive director

VA clinic plans move to base

Officials from the Department of Veterans Affairs and Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., signed a Master Sharing Agreement Friday allowing veterans to soon receive new health care services aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.The agreement, signed in the MCLB Albany’s Carson Conference Room, had been in the works for more than a year.The

Battle Color Ceremony brings brass, bayonets to base

Steady rain wet Schmid Field Monday, but Marines are always prepared for any “clime and place.” The wet grass didn’t keep the Marines of the Battle Color Ceremony from delighting the crowd with their precision movements, traditional marches and contemporary songs.Comprised of three performing ceremonial units from Marine Barracks Washington, D.C.,

Marine, Family Programs plan Education, Career Fair 2014

Marine and Family Programs is scheduled to host its annual Education and Career Fair Wednesday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., at Thomason Gym.The event, part of the Personal and Professional Development Program, will assist service members leaving the military and veterans in obtaining educational as well as employment information and resources, according to

Clinic offers email access to health care team

Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany offers multiple ways for patients and their care team to connect. Patients with a primary care manager at NBHC Albany can use RelayHealth, a secure e-mail service.Patients can e-mail their care team and request lab results and medication renewals. Because RelayHealth is for non-urgent issues, it can take up to

Communication key to Dubbers Drubbers’ win

Dubbers Drubbers “served” Benchwarmers in an intramural volleyball game Monday at Thomason Gymnasium, winning two out of three matches, 15-4 and 15-11.This was Dubbers Drubbers’ second victory during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s 2014 intramural volleyball regular season game, which began March 3. Dubbers Drubbers’ team captain Alyssa

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