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Blount Island Command leadership changes

Col. Steve R. Peters assumed command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, from Col. Joseph K. Haviland in ceremonies Friday in Jacksonville, Fla.“I feel great for the Marine Corps, for this command, and I feel good for Colonel Peters as he carries this command to new heights of excellence. The Marine Corps

Base summer reading program offers new activities

The Summer Reading Program at the Base Library, now underway, has been expanded from last year’s program.“This year’s program is more activities based,” said Amos Tookes, librarian, Marine and Family Services, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga. “This program is national. Officials at the Lifelong Learning

Blount Island Command reaches out to civilian community with Open House

Civic and business leaders from the Jacksonville, Fla., region were invited to a Community Open House at Blount Island Command May 4.“We want to ensure the community knows that we are good stewards of the national treasure we’re entrusted with and we always look forward to discuss the changes along with the anticipated growth and opportunities for

LOGCOM (FWD): Civilian-Marines hard at work supporting the warfighter

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT - While Marines deployed to operational areas have a tough mission, there is a small group of very dedicated civilians doing their best to take some of the burden from the warfighter and make a difference as much as they can. A group of civilian-Marines, deployed as contractors to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait, have taken on

LOGCOM (FWD) Marine gives warfighters outstanding support

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT - A Marine deployed with Marine Corps Logistics Command not only performs his mission of logistics support well, he also does so for every Marine deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan with out them knowing it. Sgt. Roderick Phipps, Forward-in-Stores non-commissioned officer-in-charge, LOGCOM (FWD) Kuwait, from Atlanta, Ga., has

CG visits FWD locations, says farewell

CAMP ARIFJAN, KUWAIT - Marines and civilian contractors forward deployed to locations in Iraq and Kuwait bid farewell to their senior officer during his final tour of Marine Corps Logistics Command’s forward-deployed sites May 14-19. Maj. Gen. Willie J. Williams, commanding general, LOGCOM, saluted those he has assigned closest to the fight during

Community leadership visits base

The Dougherty Leadership Development Institute class visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., May 12 to learn more about the base and its mission.“I’m very glad to have them come visit,” said Col. Daniel J. Gillan, commander, Maintenance Center Albany. “The fact the community expresses interest in what we do makes us want to share what we

MCLB Albany conducts safety stand down

in conjunction with Memorial Day holiday, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Ga., conducted a safety stand down emphasizing safety first.The day-long event, held at the Base Theater May 19, comprised of many different safety classes that highlighted safety issues that confront the modern day Marine.According to All Marine Message 018/09, signed

MCLB Albany Color Guard: honor, courage, commitment

Marines are known for their loyalty, strict discipline, precision, dedication and commitment to always be faithful. The Marines of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Color Guard represent the commitment of the base with perfectly crisp drill movements while maintaining stone-like bearing in front of critical, staring eyes.The color guard

Det. 2 Marines return home from Afghanistan

Maj. Jonathan M. Hinckley and Staff Sgt. Henry E. Watts, assigned to Detachment 2, Supply Company, 4th Supply Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., arrived Friday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, Ga., after being deployed to Afghanistan for six months. The Marines were welcomed home by

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