Optics Shop aids coworker in need
March 8, 2007 — When a deadly string of tornados swept across south Georgia the night of March 1, Maintenance Center Albany employee Steve Prewitt did what many people did that stormy night. He worried about the safety of his family and friends and stayed tuned to his weather radio. “About midnight, the weather radio said there was a tornado approaching the MORE
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Course tunes up forklift operator’s skills
March 8, 2007 — During the week of Feb. 26 – March 2, forklift operators practiced, practiced and practiced. They tested their skills in both written and practical applications, but they also practiced. Most people probably don’t give forklift operators much of a first or even second thought. Still, these are the people who move all the large objects from one MORE
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Army team leaps into base ceremony
March 1, 2007 — “Honey, I’m sorry I won’t be able to help you today. I have to go jump out of an airplane at 12,500 feet. I hope you understand. I love you.” Beeeep. Most spouses are not likely to get a message like this one, that is unless your loved one is a member of the elite Command Exhibition Parachute Team, Silver Wings, out of Fort Benning, Ga. Then you MORE
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LogCom CG closes out Black History Month
March 1, 2007 — As the month of February concludes, Black History Month officially comes to an end. As a fitting closing, Marine Corps Logistics Command’s commanding general shares how racism and segregation affected his early life, reveals his Black heroes, discusses his military leadership style and points out the main thing he intends to accomplish here. MORE
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MCA delivers ‘modified prototype’ to II MEF
January 11, 2007 — Last July, Maintenance Center Albany developed a prototype High Mobility, Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle Egress Assistance Trainer — or HEAT vehicle — following direction from the Commandant of the Marine Corps when he saw an Army version. After 29 Palms, Calif., accepted delivery of the trainer, the HEAT went through the Marine Corps rigors, MORE
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