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Archive: May, 2001

Designer drugs - proven danger

In years past, the Corps has lost Marines during war, conflicts and tragedies. However, in the 21st century, the Corps is losing Marines to drugs. Since 1998, positive urinalysis results for the designer drug Ecstasy within the Department of the Navy has increased 556 percent. "I've put three Marines in jail, and one is a permanent resident at

Marine Corps Logistics Bases enters expanded battlefield - business world

Battlefields are no longer limited to dense jungle environments and hot desert war zones. Battlefields have now expanded to the far reaches of the business world. From fierce new competitors to changing technologies, the government's competitive environment frequently changes. In today's global marketplace -- where Marine Corps Logistics Bases

AFCEA Southwest Georgia Chapter charter presented ;;

A local group of communications, electronics, and information systems professionals held a chartering dinner Monday at the Merry Acres Restaurant in Albany. The ceremony officially created the Southwest Georgia chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, and swore in the three chapter officers; William Torbert, president

Maintenance Center laboratory Z540 recertified

The Maintenance Center Calibration Laboratory continues to lead the way in maintaining high standards in the Department of Defense. The calibration laboratory here was the first in its class to receive Z540 certification in December of '97. Friday, the lab led the way again by being the first to be re-certified. According to Mark Kramer, quality

Albany Commissary awards college scholarship

Traits and virtues are passed from parents to children. Mentalities and attitudes are constructed. Many things make up a person. Courage, honor, and the commitment to ensure tasks are completed are some of the characteristics of Marines. It is only natural for children who are brought up in such an environment to learn these ideas and encompass

NNOA rewards students

The National Naval Officers Association held its sixth annual Scholarship Ball Saturday in which they recognized local high school students for their hard work and dedication to excellence. Seniors Mary McCavitt and Rebecca Holdorf were honored in the event, each receiving a $1,000 scholarship. McCavitt, who attends Lee County High School, plans

MCLB children enjoy baseball experience

Children's laughter and the cracks of baseballs hitting bats fill the air. Encouraging voices come from the viewing stands. Coaches, who want their players to do well, yell out advice. This is baseball, America's favorite pastime. The YMCA Youth Baseball League season opened April 23 and will continue to June 9. Many of the Marine Base's

Master gunnery sergeant, leads from the front

Almost always, a Marine meets someone during his career who he wants to emulate -- someone who inspires him to be the best. At MCLB Albany, assuredly, many Marines have said that about a master gunnery sergeant who continues to base his entire career on setting the example. "As leaders, we have to make sure our main focus every day when we come to

Albany Marine Band gives hole-in-one performance

The Albany Marine Band performed Sunday at the LPGA Chick-fil-A Charity Championship Golf Tournament, hosted by Nancy Lopez, at Eagle's Landing Country Club at Stockbridge, Ga. The band played in the closing ceremonies of the tournament. Once the last ball was sunk in the 18th hole, four Army 82nd Airborne Division All-American Free Fall Team

Young Marine wins BIG oratorical contest

The Region IV sixth annual Blacks In Government Oratorical Contest was held April 28 at the Governors House Hotel in Montgomery, Ala. Seven eloquent orations were given from Region IV area high schools contestants. Each winner was awarded a U.S. savings bond: first place was $1,000 awarded to the contestant from Center for Disease Control; second

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