A-76 study ends
December 31, 2001 — After more than two years of intensive studies and hard work to maintain a lean, flexible, and efficient government workforce, base commander Col. Charles V. Mugno announced Tuesday a tentative award decision to keep the performance of the base maintenance function of Installations and Logistics Division within the government. "I am very pleased to MORE
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Base mechanics receive Ford Motor warranty certification
December 31, 2001 — Twelve base civilian automotive workers recently received awards for completing the Ford Motor Company's fleet, on-site, technical training program here. Bob Westcock, Ford Motor Company compressed natural gas instructor, conducted the 16 hours of training Nov. 26 and 27 at the Garrison Mobile Equipment building here. The training included hands on MORE
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Guard temporarily moves to base
December 31, 2001 — The 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry, 48th Infantry Brigade's Headquarter Battalion of the Georgia Army National Guard moved into MCLB's Bldg. 3600 Dec. 6 due to the renovation of the unit's downtown office. The Guard requested temporary office space in November. According to Joe Blanton, inter-service support agreement administrator, providing the MORE
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MCLB donates computers to local schools, churches;
December 20, 2001 — The base donated approximately $360,000 worth of computer equipment to 20 local non-profit organizations during an informal ceremony held here Friday. The base had made many computer donations since presidential approval of the program about five years ago, and command officials report they expect to continue give computers and computer equipment MORE
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MCLB Albany prepares for possible Anthrax response
December 20, 2001 — Sitting at his desk a base employee opens an envelope he received in the mail. As he tears the envelope open a white powder comes out, getting on his hands and clothes. What should he do" Maj. Bryan F. Lucas, deputy director of Installations and Logistics, and Dan Gillum, head of the environmental branch here, held an unknown substance MORE
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Scouts earn merit badges during advancement camp
December 20, 2001 — Editor's note: A Boy Scout from troop 100 wrote the following article when he attended merit badge training here to earn his journalism merit badge. It was a day of pure mayhem at MCLB Albany, as 75 Boy Scouts ran around, going to and from their merit badge classes, pausing only to eat lunch and take a rest. The base hosted the Southwest Georgia MORE
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Career Marine advises 'take detours in stride'
December 20, 2001 — "You need to take detours in stride," said Staff Sgt. Samuel D. Monk, supply materiel manager here. "If you are trying to get some where and there is a roadblock, you are not going to cancel your trip are you" You just find another route to get to your destination." Monk, a Geneva, Ala., native, referred to his journey of becoming a commissioned MORE
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BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND TAKES PART IN NEW JOINT HIGH SPEED VESSEL EXPERIMENTATION PROGRAM
December 19, 2001 — On November 29, 2001 Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, FL conducted an assessment and experimentation exercise with the new Joint High Speed Vessel (JHSV). Service members from the joint service project evaluated the JHSV's compatibility with the Blount Island port facility and some of the combat vehicles embarked aboard the Marine Corps? MORE
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Programs assist visually impaired achieve independence
December 6, 2001 — Most people strive to be independent, but independence doesn't always come easy. For individuals with disabilities the struggle for independence can be a tough battle. Through state funded programs three individuals on base own their own businesses and are independent. Kathryn H. Estes, a Lafayette Ala., native, has managed the Bldg. 3500 snack MORE
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Albany bandsman selected Marine Musician of the Year
November 29, 2001 — In boot camp Marines are taught to strive for excellence and perfection. They are taught to give a 110 percent to everything they do, whether it's their jobs, or being a Marine. One Albany Marine carried this from boot camp to his current duty station and was recently recognized by the Marine Corps for being an outstanding Marine and musician. MORE
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