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Marines

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Archive: 2002

LogBases commander featured in local Independence Day celebration

The commander of Marine Corps Logistics Bases' participation in a local Independence Day celebration exemplified MCLB Albany's exceptional relationship with the local community. Brig. Gen. Richard S. Kramlich's narrative of "Lincoln Portrait," words and memoirs of President Abraham Lincoln, was among the most memorable events at Albany's Heritage

Florida highway named for Marine

BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND Jacksonville, Fla. Clay County, Fla., officials and the Old Hickory Detachment of the Marine Corps League dedicated the Gen. Roy Stanley Geiger Memorial Parkway in honor of the late Marine hero June 29. The dedication ceremony, held near Fleming Island Elementary School, dedicated the section of highway formerly known as

Reflections on nation's independence

Editor's note: Information in the following editorial was taken from Internet sources and the Marine Corps' wire service, MC News. During the Fourth of July, most Americans had the day off work. People enjoyed each others' company while cooking on the grill, attending small town fairs, neighborhood activities and watching fireworks burst in the

Marine, dog making a difference on drug war

Being in the military and a part of "America's 911 force" means Marines need to be ready to go any where on a moments notice to perform the required duties. Recently one military working dog team from MCLB Albany left the comforts of the small rural base to fight the war on drugs in the heat of the Texas sun. Lance Cpl. Mario Relta, military

Fighting the war on drugs in the Texas sun

Being in the military and a part of "America's 911 force" means Marines need to be ready to go any where on a moments notice to perform the required duties. Recently one military working dog team from MCLB Albany left the comforts of the small rural base to fight the war on drugs in the heat of the Texas sun. Lance Cpl. Mario Relta, military

Defense Distribution Depot helm changes hands

One of MCLB Albany's tenant commands changed leadership in a ceremony here Tuesday. Marine Lt. Col. Charles Thompson relinquished command of Defense Distribution Depot Albany, Ga., to Ed Slover, a Red Bank, N.J., native, who served as the deputy commanding officer for DDAG for the past two years. Thompson, who has been the depot's commanding

NFCU officially opens here

Navy Federal Credit Union held the grand opening ceremony for its Albany branch office in Building 3600 here Tuesday. Col. Charles V. Mugno, base commanding officer, and Connie Schauer, NFCU member service center manager, cut the ribbon to officially welcome the financial institution to the base. Tim Martin, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

Albany Marine Band plays festival

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa Despite a heat index well above the century mark, thousands of Sturgis Falls Festival-goers baked in the blazing sun at Overman Park Saturday, awaiting the performance of the Albany Marine Band. A "state of the art" band shell, similar to the one used in Boston for the Boston Pops Fourth of July performances, provided the

Marines visit historic Andersonville

Thirty-three Marines from MCLB Albany took a road trip to Andersonville, Ga., June 27, where they visited the National Prisoner of War Museum and the Andersonville National Historic Site. Accompanying the Marines was retired Maj. Gen. Donald R. Gardener, Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Corps University Foundation. The Marine Corps University

Edinburgh's Lord Provost welcomes Albany Marine Band

The Lord Provost of the city hosted the Albany Marine Band at a reception at the city government building here July 29. Lord Provost Eric Milligan officially welcomed the band to the city where the Marine musicians will perform in the 2002 Edinburgh Military Tattoo Aug. 2-24. The tattoo's theme this year is Her Majesty the Queen's Golden

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