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Marines

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Archive: March, 2001

Conserve energy, save DoD money

Energy efficiency is a base responsibility, according to the base energy manager here. Keith Byrd, who is responsible for finding solutions to energy consumption issues here, conducted two audits of energy use on base, determining opportunities for improvement with energy consumption. ?We have plenty of opportunities to improve on energy

Marines visit, aid 'Valentine's Day' tornado victims

Instead of a day with computers and vehicles, Marines spent time hammering nails and cutting wood Friday at the Habitat for Humanity in Camilla, Ga. Marines in support of the Single Marine Program, headed by Sgt. Reginald Jones, supply administration technician, teamed up to help the local community house needy families. ?This is a community event

LogBases Maintenance Centers gets ISO 9000

Three years ago, functional experts from Marine Corps Logistics Bases Albany and Barstow came together to make up an Integrated Project Team to actively pursue a policy of quality awareness, defect prevention and continuous improvement in the quality of the command's operations, products and services. LogBases began several corporate initiatives to

Employees safety 'habits' may deter injuries

The safety of a work area depends on the assertiveness and habits of the workers in that area, said the MCLB Albany safety manager. "Ninety-five percent of the injuries that occur on the job are preventable," said William R. Young, a south-eastern Idaho native. Young attributed most job-related injuries to complacency. According to Young,

Corps' utility prototype under microscope;;Albany provide comments on the new look;

U.S. Marine Corps and Army camouflage utility uniforms have had alternating blotches of black, brown and green design since the Vietnam War. This jungle scheme has remained unchanged for a generation Ñ until now. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. James Jones recently asked for Corps-wide input on recommendations for change to the Marine utility

Base earns Environmental Cleanup Award;Secretary of the Navy awards MCLB Albany Environmental Branch;

Today's world is riddled with environmental concerns ranging from petroleum spills and destruction of habitat to global warming and ozone depletion. Fortunately, many individuals and organizations are engaged in engineering inventive ways to protect and restore the world's natural resources and commodities. MCLB Albany's Installation Restoration

DJ looks to jazz up Enlisted Club

The 'Young Marines' he instructs refer to him as 'sir.' His coworkers call him 'corporal.' His given name is Kevin. But in high school, he picked up a name that more distinctly describes him -- 'Turbo.' Kevin Williams, a supply administration clerk by military occupational specialty, received the label 'Turbo' mainly because of an impressively fast

Technicians hone battle skills during warrior exercise

Marines are competitive and aggressive by nature. Marines are trained to be warriors, to win -- and to prepare. If there's a contest to win, Marines enter it. If there's a sporting event, Marines play it; and if there's an exercise to do, Marines learn from it. More than 20 Marines from the S-6 Computer Division here participated in a five-day

K-9 unit ensures base safety

Dogs have earned the title 'man's best friend' through the past several centuries. Although today people view the title as a representation of the canine's loyalty and devotion to his master, dogs were initially domesticated to work. Therefore, the designation 'military working dogs' is a more than accurate title for the Provost Marshal's canine

Materials handler employee donates gift of life

Somewhere in the world, someone is in dire need of help. It could be a co-worker, a neighbor, a friend, a family member or a total stranger. It doesn't matter who it is. The important this is, the person needs your help. For nearly a decade, Albany Maintenance Center materials handler Michael Murray has been the answer to the prayers of some of

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