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Marines

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Fire Department gets international recognition

They walk by your office every day. You see them buying a soda at the 7-Day store or out in town eating lunch. Nobody really knows who they are except those who have had reason to call. They train every day. They put on puppet shows, safety demonstrations, set up static displays and invite anyone into their ?second? home who asks. They are the

Blount Island promotes better business through individuals

Catchphrases and buzzwords make any game-plan sound top-of-the-line, but in the end, group goals are achieved through a common thread: individuals enhancing and contributing their knowledge on a continual basis. Such is the case with two Naval Support Management Branch employees at Blount Island Command. Ms. Jerry A. Moore, Program Analyst (Navy

Kramlich, flag officers get information technology tips

The commander of Marine Corps Logistics Bases recently attended a 10-day technology course at the Naval Post-graduate Schools Center of Executive Education in Monterrey, Calif., that focused on the Department of Defenses revolution in implementing best practices. Brig. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich reported that the primary emphasis of the program was

LogBases commander calls for logistics support

Upon taking the helm as Commander, Marine Corps Logistics Bases, April 7, Brig. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich knew that the bar had been set very high in terms of expectations here. For one, elements of Marine Corps Logistics Bases command reach across the North American continent, from Barstow, Calif., to the Blount Island Command in Jacksonville,

Norwegian officers visit Albany, other installations

Foreign uniforms were visible on MCLB Albany Tuesday when 18 Norwegian officers visited the base as part of a week-long tour of Marine Corps installations. The visit is part of an annual officer exchange program and makes it possible for Norwegian officers and Marine officers to share logistical information. It also updates Marine logisticians on

World War II Marines visit

World War II leathernecks who fought in both the European and Pacific theaters, and ferried President Franklin Delano Roosevelt will visit here today. Members of Marine Detachment, USS Quincy (CA-71), and their guests will be welcomed by Brig. Gen. Richard A. Kramlich, commander, Marine Corps Logistics Bases. They will also view uniform displays

Base career planner earns Headquarters Marine Corps honors

Aladdin had a genie. King Arthur had a wizard. Marines have career planners. They may not be able to tell the future or grant any wish upon request, but career planners hold answers to questions that can greatly affect a Marines future. At least, thats the way Gunnery Sgt. Darrell L. Stillings, current base property operations chief and former

Base, community involvement a winning team

MCLB Albany Marines enjoy one of the best relationships with the surrounding community of any base in the Corps. The base is a valued part of Albany for what it brings to the community economically, but also for the activities of Marines and civilian Marines outside the base gates. The Flint River Rapids swim team is an example of Albany

Logistics Bases commander promoted

The Marine Corps Logistics Bases Commander, Brig. Gen. Richard Kramlich, was promoted to his current rank during a ceremony in the Base Auditorium here Monday afternoon. Maj. Gen. (select) Jack Davis, commander, 4th Marine Division, presided over the ceremony and reaffirmed Kramlichs oath of office prior to Kramlich receiving his stars. It is an

Marines, civilians attend supervisor safety course

Workplace accidents cost American employers billions of dollars each year, according to government surveys. Lowering accident risks in the workplace while continuing operations is every employers goal, including the Marine Corps and Department of Defense. Employee safety and productivity were the topics of discussion Sept. 19 - 21 at the Annual

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