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MCLC hosts Unity Family Day

Marine Corps Logistics Command held its Unit Family Day at the Parks at Chehaw, in Albany, Ga., May 24.The all-day event gave MCLC Marines and their families an opportunity to engage in recreational activities while reacquainting with each other.“I think it is important for an organization to take a strategic pause and come together as a family and

Military Appreciation Day honors local service members, families

When Marines and sailors serve, their families serve with them.In recognition of that service, Marine Corps Family Team Building sponsored Military Appreciation Day Saturday at the Crossroads Restaurant here for those in the surrounding area.“Our commandant is putting family first,” said Paula Caserio, director, Marine Corps Family Team Building,

Improvements continue in Hill Village one year after opening

One year after its first residents moved in, the Public Private Venture Housing project here is filled to capacity and has transformed the landscape of the formerly 1950s-era track housing area to a modern 21st Century neighborhood.The residential neighborhood named Hill Village, has revitalized the overall look of the base with its

Casualty Assistance Calls Officer

As most Marines approach retirement, it is not uncommon for them to reflect on some of the most memorable times they had in the Corps.Some may remember requesting duty at an exotic place and getting it. Others may recollect putting in for a particular special assignment and receiving that job. While others can attest that some of their most

ICE comments welcomed at Naval Branch Health Clinic

When customers visit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., Branch Health Clinic and have something good (or bad) to say about their experience, the customer logs into ICE from their work station, home or anywhere they have an internet connection and leaves their comments as one of our customers below did. “I had a medical appointment with a

Marines participate in Kids on the Move event

The fifth annual Kids on the Move event sponsored by the Dougherty County Health Department’s Adolescent Health and Youth Development Center took place Friday with a bit of extra motivation. More than 25 Marines, both officers and enlisted, from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., and Detachment 2, Supply Company, 4th Supply Battalion, 4th

Post 9-11 G.I. Bill allows transfer of education benefits to family members

Beginning Aug. 1, 2009, the post 9-11 G.I. Bill becomes effective for members of the Marine Corps, and one of the new changes allows transfer of educational benefits to family members.“This is a change that military members with families have heard that might be coming, but is has not been a reality until now,” said 2nd Lt. Sarah Ray, adjutant,

CDC campers are having a ‘ball’

Entering a dark bowling alley with laser lights and screaming kids everywhere is proof that the Child Development Center summer camp participants were having a ball. Bowling was the event of the day and without any special form or focus, balls were flying everywhere during several rounds of laser bowling.Tamara Jones, childcare attendant, said,

Technology training $$ available for military spouses

Did you know qualified individuals may be able to receive up to $6,000 for your spouse’s information technology training and certification? The Department of Defense’s expanded Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program is now offering up to $6,000 in benefits to military spouses who are interested in pursuing degree programs, licenses or

Daughter honors grandfather’s heroic service with the help of local Marine

On Independence Day, a local family was surprised to discover something about their freedom that they never knew.In August 2008, Alex J. Bardwell passed away, having never talked about his military past. His granddaughter, Pamela Daniels, decided to research his past to find out everything she could. Her search took her almost a year to

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