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Tag: MCLB Albany

Marine retires after 30 years of service

Marines, friends, family members and civilian-Marines gathered Friday to take part in a retirement ceremony for Master Gunnery Sgt. Ira L. Thompson Jr., adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Command.Thompson was retired from the Marine Corps during a ceremony held at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., after 30 years of honored service.He

21st Annual Buddy Fishing Tournament lures in anglers

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., opened its gates Saturday for the 21st annual Buddy Fishing tournament at Covella Pond.Free and open to the public, the tournament hosted eligible anglers between the ages of four-15 who competed for trophies in several categories such as largest fish and most fish. The most fish category was judged by the

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

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

Local leaders selected for Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

Two of the top local educators in Dougherty County have been selected to attend the 77th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference in June. Dr. Everette Freeman, president, Albany State University and Dr. Sally Whatley, superintendent, Dougherty County School System, were selected to attend a week-long outreach program sponsored by the Department of

Pensacola site survey team visits base before hurricane season

As the beginning of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Marines stationed on bases along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts need to have a good game plan in the event their base is forced to evacuate. Part of that game plan involves evacuating here for a few units that use the base as a safe haven.Marine Air Training Support Group-21 from

Single Marine Program: improving quality of life

Volunteerism though text message was unheard of a few years ago, but thanks to forward thinking and digital technology, volunteering to clean up the neighborhood, spending time with a group of disabled veterans or the elderly is as easy as two thumbs and a mobile phone. Called the volunteer tracking tool, it will enable Single Marine Program

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