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Marines

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Archive: October, 2002

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

Key to exceeding standards;

Three members of the local chapter of Blacks in Government were among 6,500 federal, state, county and city employees who attended the 24th Annual BIG National Training Conference held in Atlanta Aug. 25-30. "It's all about choices," said Bishop Paul Fortson, Paradise Church of God in Christ during the Interfaith Workshop Service held Aug. 25.

Corps' Battle Color Detachment performs;

The Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment proved that Marines are ready, rain or shine, when the unit braved the weather to perform on the Schmid Parade Field at MCLB Albany Tuesday. Marines, civilians, and several JROTC Cadets and area students gathered for the annual event. Though rain threatened to replace the Drum and Bugle Corps and the Silent

Three sections earn special recognition

The Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenants have become synonymous with excellence when military improvements or accomplishments are discussed. The Base Fire Department grabbed the Navy's prestigious 2001 Ogden Award in April. The Ogden Award recognizes the top structural firefighting unit in the Department of the Navy. The MCLB

Medal of Honor recipient visits

A Medal of Honor recipient spoke to Albany Marines at the Base Theater Tuesday during a Professional Military Education period sponsored by the local chapter of the National Naval Officers Association. The PME gave Marines here the opportunity to learn about the old Corps and the experiences of a proven leader. Retired Marine Col. Wesley L. Fox

Marines compete to find toughest warriors

Forty Marines competed in a base Warrior Team Competition Oct. 3 and 4. The 10 four-man teams raced against time and each other to finish a variety of obstacles and tests over a distance of nine miles. Gunnery Sgt. James F. Cully, battalion gunnery sergeant and Warrior Team Competition coordinator, said this was the third such event in as many

Employees reap benefits from Beneficial Suggestions Program

Two current and one former employee of Marine Corps Logistics Bases will soon receive combined monetary awards of $7,552.19 because their Beneficial Suggestions for improvements were implemented. Thomas Pevlor, Donald Sink, and Norman Reese from Albany's Maintenance Center submitted suggestions that resulted in an estimated $288,133.77 in savings

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