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Archive: July, 2002

Code talkers used native language to confound enemy

They had a four-letter word for 'mine sweeper' and a 10-letter word for 'key'. They spoke a language within a language, and they proved conclusively that being able to communicate effectively was just as important as being able to fire a weapon accurately. The Navajo code talkers, as they later became known, are descendants of a proud people, so

Swimming to train

With the Georgia heat in the 90's, many may consider it to be ideal weather to swim in the base pool. Along with cooling-off, Marines can brush-up on their swimming techniques to prepare for upcoming water combat training qualifications. Since the pool is only open for a few months out of the year, it would benefit Marines to qualify for swimming

BICmd hosts training exercise

BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND Jacksonville, Fla. The Marine Corps' Blount Island Command in Jacksonville, Fla., hosted C Company and elements of 2nd Beach and Terminal Operations Company, 4th Landing Support Battalion, 4th Fleet Service Support Group for the training exercise Able Crescent 2002, June 11-16. The reservists from Charleston, S.C., took part

Children learn to take a stand on beliefs early in life

Local children ages 8-12 are learning about the military experience this week during the Drug Education For Youth Program weeklong camp at MCLB Albany. Camp instructors teach such basic military skills as first aid treatment and water survival skills. The camp gives the children an opportunity to learn while having fun, said Albany Police officer

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

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