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Marines

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Archive: 2002

Albany Marine Band member selected as Marine of Year;

An Albany Marine Band member was awarded one of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's highest honors Oct. 23. Sgt. Joe Seykora, Albany Marine Band percussionist, was recently named MCLB Albany Marine of the Year, for Fiscal Year 2002. The five-year veteran of the Corps was MCLB Albany's noncommissioned officer of the quarter in this year's first

Chamber visits MCLB;

Eighteen Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors visited the base Oct. 17. The tour group first saw a military working dog demonstration to learn how the Marine Corps uses the dogs to detect drugs and explosives. The ambassadors visited the base's Indian Lake Wildlife Refuge nature trail where they learned about Environmental Branch's work on

Playmorning gives parents, children time to socialize;

Some Leathernecks say that being a Marine is the toughest job in the world, and that may be the reason some Marines became Marines. Regardless of how hard it is to go to work at zero-dark-thirty, an important part of the "Marine readiness" equation rarely gets sufficient credit -- the Marine wife. Some people argue that the Marine wife has the

Conference unites logisticians;

A Marine Corps Maintenance Management and Supply Conference began Monday at the Stonebridge Country Club in Albany, Ga, and will end Friday. In the past, supply and maintenance conferences were held independently, but key personnel felt more could be accomplished if Marines from both ends of the logistical spectrum met together. A message from

Toys for Tots drive ready to begin;

For those who plan to help with Toys for Tots this year, it's just about time to board the train. Literally.The MCLB Albany Inspector-Instructor Staff is working to help raise awareness of the need for toys by constructing a 'model' train."It's going to be a symbol," said Staff Sgt. Marc Robicheaux. "Whenever someone drives by it, they will

Auburn NROTC trains Marine style;

With camouflage paint on their faces and M-16A2 service rifles slung over their shoulders, a group of college students trained over the weekend to become Marine officers. Students from Auburn University's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps Program conducted a field training exercise aboard the base this weekend. The exercise gave 19 midshipmen

Quincy Marines visit

The Albany Marine Band welcomed a group of Marines who fought in the European Campaign and the Pacific Theater of World War II to MCLB Albany Friday by playing "The Marine's Hymn." Base officials were also on hand to welcome the former Marines. The World War II veterans served with the Marine Detachment, USS Quincy (CA-71). A few also served with

Moving tribute reflects on America's heroes

It took Navy Seabees and volunteers just two days to construct, but it made a lifelong impression on local Georgians. The Moving Wall was on display at Fort Benning, Ga., Friday through Sunday. Its presence gave those who may never get to Washington a chance to pay tribute to the Americans who served in the Vietnam War. The wall is half the size

Logbases to play key role in Navy CBR readiness

Marine Corps Logistics Bases' Joint Service Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Equipment Assessment Program is spearheading an initiative that will bolster individual chemical, biological and radiological readiness for the U.S. Navy. Under the direction of JSNBCEA Program manager H. Jack Hart and assistant program manager Greg Maine,

Combined Federal Campaign kicks off 2002 fund drive;

Representatives from every section on base met at the MCLB Conference Center Oct. 20 to kick off the 2002 Combined Federal Campaign. The kick-off included a breakfast and a brief about CFC and its purpose. According to the chairman of this year's campaign, Maj. John Stevens, the CFC is important to the well being of a host of charitable

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