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The Fallen Comrade Table stands as a reminder of those who are still missing in action and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The table is set for one, however there are many represented by the single chair. - The Fallen Comrade Table stands as a reminder of those who are still missing in action and those who made the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. The table is set for one, however there are many represented by the single chair.

Marines pay homage to fallen comrades, family members during holiday season

The months of November and December are filled with events of celebration, including the Marine Corps Birthday Ball and Veterans Day, as well as holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.As Marines and civilian-Marines spend time with their families and loved ones, they are reminded that freedom is not free and that it came at a cost.Lt. Col.

Army Sgt. Edward DeMent shares his story of spending 392 days as a prisoner of war before being liberated by Army Gen. George S. Patton, April 29, 1945. A B-24 gunner during World War II, DeMent spoke at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Breakfast in the Town and Country Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom, Sept. 18. - Army Sgt. Edward DeMent shares his story of spending 392 days as a prisoner of war before being liberated by Army Gen. George S. Patton, April 29, 1945. A B-24 gunner during World War II, DeMent spoke at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s annual Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Breakfast in the Town and Country Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom, Sept. 18.

Former POW shares experience, speaks about patriotism

Army Sgt. Edward DeMent spent 392 days as a prisoner of war before being liberated by Army Gen. George S. Patton, April 29, 1945.He shared his story as a B-24 gunner during the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Breakfast held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Sept. 18.German soldiers captured the Chicago native after his B-24 bomber was shot

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Marines support annual POW/MIA event

Col. Terry V. Williams, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, served as the guest speaker for the 8th annual “The Ride Home” Prisoner of War/Missing in Action candlelight ceremony hosted by Rolling Thunder, Inc., in Americus, Ga., Friday.The POW/MIA Recognition events were held throughout the weekend on the campuses of Georgia

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Marine takes part in tribute to POW/MIAs

The Pentagon was just one of the many places around the country where individuals paused to remember those who were Prisoners of War and Missing in Action Friday.More than 750 miles south of Washington, in a small town called Americus, Ga., 1st Sgt. Shane E. Henson, company first sergeant, Headquarters Company East, Marine Corps Logistics Command,

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Recognition Breakfast honors those missing in action, prisoners of war

Retired Air Force Capt. William A. Robinson stood before a capacity crowd at the Base Conference Center, describing in detail the horrors the North Vietnamese soldiers inflicted upon him and other prisoners of war more than three decades ago.In whispered tones before a silent and solemn crowd, he described his 2,703 days in captivity and how he

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Sacrifice remembered: POW/MIA, 9/11 attacks

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., will observe Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day with a breakfast held 7 a.m. Friday at the Base Conference Center.The guest speaker will be retired Air Force Capt. Bill Robinson, who is the longest-held enlisted POW in American history. POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held here on a day that

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