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Marines

News

Archive: 2002

Lightning strikes, destroys home;

During a recent thunderstorm in Albany July 20, a bolt of lightning stuck the roof of a Marine family's two-story home in Double Gate, igniting a fire. Maj. Al Schachman, project officer for Headquarters Materiel Command here, and his family returned home about 2 p.m. after a morning of shopping, and were met by Albany firefighters as they pulled

Maintenance Centers receive CITE designation;

Secretary of the Navy Gordon England designated the depot maintenance activities at Marine Corps Logistics Bases Albany, Ga., and Barstow, Calif., as Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence, under Title 10 USC 2474, on July 19. The CITE designation is the first of many anticipated enablers that will allow the maintenance centers to encourage

Maintenance Centers receive CITE designation

Secretary of the Navy Gordon England designated the depot maintenance activities at Marine Corps Logistics Bases Albany, Ga., and Barstow, Calif., as Centers of Industrial and Technical Excellence, under Title 10 USC 2474, on July 19. The CITE designation is the first of many anticipated enablers that will allow the maintenance centers to

Maintenance Center workers' aim: DoD's best;

MCLB Albany Maintenance Center leader wants to be the best maintenance depot in the Department of Defense. The workforce there is proving they are more than capable.It all began with a series of changes. Not everyone welcomed the idea of doing things differently, and some even saw the changes as going out on a limb.But with production up, cost down

Nursing shortage means opportunities for newcomers;

Editor's note: This article covers a brief history of nursing and how it has evolved from its origin in the recent past to its current role as a crucial arm of the medical profession. In light of the nationwide shortage on nursing professional, this article also offers helpful information to those who are interested in a nursing career. During the

Corps' senior leader hears teen concerns;

Three teenagers from the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Youth/Teen Activity Center took part in the Marine Corps wide 2002 Virtual Teen Summit July 26. The teenagers watched a live 90-minute television broadcast that featured the Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps, Sgt. Maj. Alford P. McMichael, and his wife Rita. The summit was designed to connect

Albany Marine Band lands in Scotland

The Albany Marine Band arrived here late July 26 following an exhausting two days of travel to prepare for performances in the 2002 Edinburgh Military Tattoo that begins this week. Following an intensive week of rehearsal, the band will perform throughout the three weeks of performances that event organizers say are close to sold out. More than

DLA executives study log ops

Members of the Defense Logistics Agency who serve with the Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Civil Service visited MCLB Albany July 18. The group toured the operational areas of the base and was briefed on various aspects of logistics operations here. Larry Glasco, executive director of DLA's Readiness and Customer Support; William J. Kenny, executive

Running, swimming, cycling for triathlon gold;

Organized athletic competitions have been around since the age of the Roman Empire. Romans competed against each other in various events that measured physical skill and prowess of athletes. As centuries passed athletes continued to compete as the sporting events became more complex; from simple foot races to weight lifting and, eventually, team

Motivator offers good words;

A Marine who was been stationed at MCLB Albany for five years bid farewell to fellow Marines. Jones departed Tuesday leaving lasting impressions on the lives he touched. Sgt. Reginald C. Jones is leaving Albany for a Marine recruiting station in Raleigh, N.C., where he will work in supply. Jones has been stationed in Albany since July 1997 and has

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