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Marine Prepositioning Force sets the table for OIF II March 25, 2004 — SHUAIBA PORT, Kuwait - The overall concept of the Maritime Prepositioning Force revolves around one thing - the rapid deployment of equipment and supplies to decrease the time it takes to insert Marines into a contingency or combat environment. The Marines, Sailors, government workers, and civilian contractors that comprise Blount Island Command MORE

Monster machines provide more flexibility, speed March 18, 2004 — The Marine Corps has recently begun upgrading the Amphibious Assault Vehicle to take on faster speeds and more demanding loads. The new suspension systems require more than 384 man-hours each to complete, and a military contractor aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is making it happen. United Defense Ltd., located in a warehouse by the MORE

Albany Marine Band receives augmentation training March 11, 2004 — Albany Marine Band members recently took part in military police augmentation training here Jan. 21 - Feb. 17. During this long period of training Staff Sgt. Keith Connor, training staff noncommissioned officer, Provost Marshal's Office, instructed 32 sergeants and below in the same training that military police personnel undergo. Throughout a MORE

Albany Marine recognized as 'Policeman of the Year' March 11, 2004 — Sgt. Kyle Holdmann, K-9 unit, Provost Marshal's Office, received an award from the Exchange Club of Albany for being one of the area's Police Officers of the Year. On Jan. 13, Holdmann was invited to the Exchange Club for a banquet and to be honored for the work he has accomplished being a police officer. "Every year we take great pride in honoring MORE

"Flame Dragons" author pays MCLB Albany a visit February 26, 2004 — Marines and civilian workers got a chance to meet and talk to Jerry Ravino, author of the book "Flame Dragons," and Robert Rusconi, Honor Guard, Detachment 708, Spring Hills, Fla., when they came to the Marine Corps Logistics Base to partake in a ceremony and book signing opportunity.The ceremony, held in the Carson Conference Room, Bldg. 3500, was MORE

Marines return to Albany for stroll down memory lane; February 26, 2004 — Two men who forged a lifelong friendship while working as Combat Correspondents aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Ga., during the Vietnam war reunited here Feb. 18 for an emotional walk down memory lane. Meeting together for only the second time in over 30 years Maj. James Ray (Ret.) and William "Mack" Rush took the opportunity to recount MORE

Maintenance Center preparing armored kits February 19, 2004 — Every day American and coalition soldiers face deadly attacks by guerrilla forces in Iraq. These tactics make deadly use of improvised explosive devices, remote-controlled mines, rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire. As Marines prepare for a possible return to theater, Marine Corps planners at all levels are working solutions to better MORE

Marines go all out in support of local elementary school February 12, 2004 — Two of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's top enlisted Marines recently stepped out into the community and helped change the lives of some local elementary school students. First Sgt. Anthony Wade, first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, and Master Sgt. Donnie Baggs, chief base inspector, MCLB Albany, turned Albany's Mock Road Elementary School MORE

Shooter revered as 'Secret Weapon' January 22, 2004 — "Ready on the right?" "Ready on the left?" "All clear, ready on the firing line!" A hail of gunfire explodes from pistols held by members of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's shooting team. Round after round echoes down the shooting range, as each Marine hones in on his mark. Between volleys, the shooters pause to adjust their grips and MORE

Military Working Dogs receive added protection with new body armor January 15, 2004 — Military working dog handlers here and throughout the Marine Corps have a new tool in their arsenal in the fight against crime. The manager of the Marine Corps Working Dogs Program recently issued new body armor to K-9 units Corpswide. The K-9 department here is testing the unique body armor, which has been specifically designed to protect their MORE

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