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Marines

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Archive: 2002

Toys for Tots flying high with Christmas spirit ;

Christmas is synonymous with the giving spirit. Marines are no different when it comes to giving, whether it is their lives in the defense of freedom or time to help make sure all children have something under the tree at Christmas. Marines from Detachment 2, Supply Company, 4th Supply Battalion have worked for several months in their annual Marine

Coping with holiday stress, loneliness ;

For many people Christmas brings a lot more than just presents. It can bring unwanted stress that could cause many health-related problems, such as panic and anxiety attacks, high blood pressure, heartburn and many other risks. But a variety of ways to cope with the added holiday stress is available. Brenda Ray, Semper-Fit Health Promotion

Natural Resources Section shows care for environment;

The future may be far away in most people's minds, but the base's Natural Resources Section personnel maintain the environment so their children and their children's children will enjoy the same resources people use today. The Marine Corps goal is to "attain full and sustained environmental compliance and protection of our natural, cultural, and

MCCS's new software focuses on keeping customers satisfied;

How would you like to save time participating in recreational activities' Is it important to be able to do the things you want' According to a group of Marine Corps Community Services representatives, these issues are important to MCCS customers. Mike Gurr, head of the MCCS Recreation Branch and Semper Fit here; Pat Elliott, local MCCS Management

Ensuring health during holidays;

In lieu of the holiday season, the Prevention and Education Section at the Personal Services Branch, in conjunction with the Branch Medical Clinic here, hosted a pre-holiday health check Friday and Saturday. Friday's health check was held at the Maintenance Center and Saturday's was at the Base Exchange. The conveniently located health checks were

Drinking, driving not worth risks;

With more people expected to travel on America's highways during this extended holiday season, it could be one of the deadliest periods ever for impaired driving fatalities. As part of the "You Drink & Drive. You Lose" National Mobilization, Risk Management Office and safety personnel from every sector are working to protect everyone from impaired

Christmas Parade continues tradition

The City of Albany held the 12th annual Celebration of Lights Parade on the 61st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor Saturday. Several members of the base community were on hand to view and participate in the event. The parade kicked off with the lighting of the Christmas tree and was quickly followed by a seven-minute fireworks display

Christmas party builds anticipation;

It's that time of year when malls are packed with shoppers searching for the perfect gift. Trees adorned with lights and ornaments are in homes across the nation. Many traditions are renewed during the Christmas season. One annual base tradition that was renewed was the Children's Christmas Party held at the Child Development Saturday. Sponsored

Pearl Harbor: freedom-cost reminder;

Saturday marked the 61st anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor - "A day that will live in infamy." The attack killed 2,390 people. The survivors will not forget what happened that dreadful day, nor will they forget their fallen comrades who paid the ultimate sacrifice for freedom. Numerous movies, books and articles have been written about the

Recycling Program ensures tomorrow ;

Sunlight heats the earth to intolerable conditions. Rising oceans push coastlines inland. Landscapes, bare and desolate, show little signs of wildlife. Four seasons seem like two, with the only recognizable weather being a hot summer and a freezing winter. The disturbing picture can remain a fictional image if people take care of the environment

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany