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Archive: June, 2002

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

Marine retires after 30 years

A career Marine sits at his desk, staring at his desktop calendar. He looks at the block for July 2 in disbelief as he reads "retirement ceremony, 1500." Some people look forward to the day they can retire, but this Marine will have to fight back tears and emotions as he bids farewell to the family he has known for 30 years - the United States

Conference focuses on logistics

The Marine Corps Materiel Command held a Marine Logistics Command Supply and Maintenance Planning Working Group Conference here June 17-20. The conference was held to develop a standard operating procedure for logistically supporting a large Marine force deployed to a combat environment. Although a plan has been used in the past for deployed Marine

Summer Reading Program sparks childrens' interest

The laughter of more than 290 children and teachers filled the base theater June 20 when they saw the first presentation of the Dougherty County Library Summer Reading Program. The presentation was designed to pique children's interest in reading and to show them what the library offers. Three ladies decorated the stage with books, props and

Chapel congregation 'thanks' fathers

Members of the base community attended a Father's Day breakfast, which was prepared by the Protestant Women of the Chapel, here Sunday The breakfast was one way to honor fathers for the roles they play in the world. People have different ideas of what roles fathers do play. "We are truly a family here and appreciate what our fathers do," said

Albany corporal steps up to a challenge

It is not uncommon for Marine corporals to lead Marines. As noncommissioned officers, that is their job. However it is uncommon for an NCO to be assigned to a billet that involves directing Marines with a higher rank. Cpl. John Stanz, trumpet player for the Albany Marine band, was recently given the opportunity to direct fellow band members. The

Base's Head Start Program earns excellence award

The Child Development Center's Head Start Program here was recognized Thursday with an award of excellence for its first year of operation. Eliza Spurling, the executive director for Head Start of Albany, was on hand to present the award to Col. Charles V. Mugno, base commanding officer, who in turn gave it to the two teachers of the MCLB Albany

Officers' mess night secures traditions for present, future Marines

Only in the atmosphere of camaraderie and esprit de corps found at a Marine Corps mess night are officers forced to sing "Macho Man" or to pay fines for a bad haircut and an extremely wordy email. But such was the case Friday evening at the Officers' Club. The officers were clothed in dress uniforms adorned with medals and ribbons procured through

Early bird catches, fish

It was all about fun, families and fishing at Covella Pond Saturday. The 15th annual Buddy Fishing Tournament reeled in more than 150 participants from the surrounding area who came out to try their luck at catching the big one. Children ages 4 to 15 were the primary contestants, but parents soon learned what the ?Buddy? part of the competition

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