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NCO of the Quarter recognized October 3, 2002 — The Beeville, Texas, native never thought he would one day stand before senior enlisted Marines to be drilled on his Marine Corps knowledge and compared to several other leathernecks. But from the small town to one of the smaller bases in the Marine Corps, Sgt. Jasper Tapia, computer programmer here, carried his competitive spirit with him. MORE

Single Marine Program lends helping hand September 30, 2002 — After a long day of hard work, most people want to relax in a nice home. Owning a home has been a part of the American dream, but many people do not have that opportunity due of circumstances beyond their control. Rain from Tropical Storm Isidore drenched much of the southern United States during the latter part of the week. But inclement weather MORE

Barracks Bash fosters Hawaiian spirit September 27, 2002 — The MCLB Albany Single Marine Program hosted a Hawaiian luau at Shooters here Sept. 21. More than 50 Marines attended the event. The Hawaiian word luau means feast. Traditionally luaus were elaborate feasts that featured a kaula pig, which is a young pig wrapped in leaves and roasted in a pit. The feasts honored royalty, foreign dignitaries, MORE

MCLB Albany Marine is named Marine of the quarter September 26, 2002 — A 20-year-old computer repair technician was recently named MCLB Albany's Marine of the Quarter. To earn the honor, Lance Cpl. Chris D. Tigar, successfully passed three screening processes, known as boards. His first board pit he and his co-workers in a work section competition. He competed with Marines through out the Information and Technology MORE

Garden adds color, fragrance to Dental Clinic; September 19, 2002 — When base patrons make a trip to the Naval Dental Clinic, some may think of drills, fluoride, the agony of keeping their mouths open for a long time and flowers. Flowers? An incoming patient may be nervous about having their teeth worked on, but the clinic's entrance features a garden overflowing with hues of red, white, purple, lime-green, and MORE

Marines participate in remembrance ceremony; September 19, 2002 — A year has already passed since terrorists attacked this country on American soil. When the terrorists crashed planes into the World Trade Center's twin towers, the nation was in a state of shock. The day of Sept. 11, 2001 grew progressively worse as another plane crashed into the Pentagon and another smashed into a field in rural Pennsylvania when MORE

Moving Vietnam Memorial preparations begin; September 19, 2002 — FORT BENNING, Ga. - Not even the remnants of a tropical storm could keep a group of the legendary Navy Seabees from completing their mission Saturday. Eleven Sailors from the Columbus, Ga., reserve unit and one retired Army Special Forces veteran who volunteered, 'weathered' the storm to construct the foundation for the moving Vietnam Memorial. The MORE

Base honors POWs/MIAs; September 19, 2002 — Fourteen returned prisoners-of-war were honored as the base's special guests at the 16th Annual POW/MIA Recognition Breakfast Friday. Base commanding officer Col. Joseph R. Wingard, welcomed the returned prisoners of war and the families of Americans missing in action to the annual event and thanked them for their courage and devotion to duty. "We MORE

Thrift Shop breathes life into pre-owned merchandise ; September 19, 2002 — Many people want to find a bargain -- good items at low prices, and bargains are sometimes hard to find. One place base patrons can go to buy items for less is the Staff Noncommissioned Officers Wives Club Thrift Shop. The Thrift Shop is open Wednesdays and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m. It offers a variety of merchandise such as uniform MORE

Base recognizes POW/MIA sacrifices; September 12, 2002 — Tomorrow we will recognize the heroism of Americans who were incarcerated in enemy Prisoner of War camps, those Americans who remain missing in action and unaccounted for, and the families who love them. Our debt to these heroes is immeasurable. We owe them our deepest respect and most sincere gratitude. Although the sacrifices made by their loved MORE

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