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More MCA workers depart for Iraq

One civilian-Marine and eight contract workers at Maintenance Center Albany departed for Iraq Monday for tours of duty ranging from six to 12 months. They will be supporting the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program.Like all previous civilian-Marine and contractor deployments from MCA, training began several months before the departure

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Deer collisions on the rise

Last year, nine vehicles collided with deer on base, and this year that number has increased to 11 with more than three months left in the year.Base officials and the Marine Corps Police Department are urging caution in the next few months as deer become more active along the roadways as it gets closer to breeding season, which begins in

Base Turkey Shoot attracts marksmen

Shooters were drawn to the Bosma Skeet Range here for a Turkey Shoot Aug. 13, even through there wasn’t a turkey in sight. Relay winners went home with gift cards.“This wasn’t typical shooting for me, it was just luck with the shotgun,” said Michael T. Madden, executive deputy, Marine Corps Logistics Command, after winning his relay. “It was fun

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Base readies as hurricane season gets underway

The June 1st kick-off of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season means base officials are keeping a close watch on the weather because a storm in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico could impact the base in more than one way.“We’re prepared to respond to the needs of base personnel and their dependents if stormy weather strikes here as well as support

DUB displays customized vehicles for Marines

The 2009 DUB Show Tour made a stop at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., with a truckload of customized cars and motorcycles at Boyett Park Aug. 13.This is the second year in a row that the tour has come to the base, and this year members of the DUB Tour team displayed five custom vehicles, offered free food and raffled off a set of custom

Centuries of service rewarded at MCA

Two hundred and sixty years of service were recognized during a ceremony held at Maintenance Center Albany Aug. 13.“We have an experienced work force here, and we see evidence of that everyday,” said Col. Terry W. Reid, commander, MCA. “The level of service and expertise here is amazing.”Reid presented length of service awards for 10, 20 and 30

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Williams returns for third star

Commandant promotes Williams to lieutenant generalThe Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, promoted the former commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command in a ceremony held outside building 3500 Tuesday in front of Marines, civilian-Marines, family and friends.Williams received his third star during the promotion

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Swim Qual: Marines conduct annual training

Swim qualifications conducted at the base pool Aug. 3-5 provided an opportunity for Marines to meet an annual training requirement.“We’re conducting training for Marines from all units on the base,” said Master Sgt. Jimel Ruff, staff noncommissioned officer in charge, Military Training, Operations and Training Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base

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Family Readiness assessment slated

Marines assigned to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., and Marine Corps Systems Command here are encouraged to take a Unit Assets Inventory Monday - Aug. 28.The inventory is an online assessment tool that examines the perceptions of Marines about their connections with others and about their personal and family readiness.“In 2008, General

Commandant of the Marine Corps to promote former LOGCOM CG at MCLB Albany

The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. James T. Conway, is scheduled to promote Maj. Gen. Willie J. Williams to the rank of lieutenant general during a ceremony here Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 4 p.m.The Secretary of Defense announced Monday that the president nominated Williams to serve as director, Marine Corps Staff, and appointed him to the rank of

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