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Archive: 2008

Magnet carts save MCA $$$

Magnets added to the bottom of carts used at the Maintenance Center Albany complex have been cited for picking up debris that otherwise is notorious for causing flat tires on vehicles at the giant facility. They are the brainchild of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Public Works Branch “We call it the magnetic sweeper. The carts are the GEM

MCA celebrates with Fall Extravaganza

The morning began at Covella Pond with plumes of gray smoke from the cookers rising up to match the hue of the sky over Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., Friday. Maintenance Center Albany celebrated throughout the day with its Fall Extravaganza 2008.With a picnic, games, speeches, line dancing and an awards ceremony, MCA celebrated with both

Base CO addresses domestic violence

Military and civilian officials gathered at Marine and Family Services here Oct. 1 to show their support for national Domestic Violence Awareness Month. After opening remarks by Col. C.N. Haliday, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., two local organizations and one individual were honored for their work in helping domestic

LOGCOM takes part in the 22nd annual Day of Caring

Marines and civilian-Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Command participated in the United Way of Southwest Georgia’s 22nd annual Day of Caring in Albany, Friday. This was the second year the Marines and employees from LOGCOM have taken part in this event.Of the more than 350 volunteers from throughout Albany that lent a hand for this year’s

Meet ‘Team DDAG’

As the commander of Defense Distribution Depot Albany, Ga., or DDAG, I’m often asked the question, “Exactly who is DDAG and what do you do?”DDAG is a combat support command located on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., and we are responsible for receipt, storage, issue, packing, preservation and transportation.Our higher headquarters is the

Base officials stress recycling

The current recycling program at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., is in accordance with federal law. While Executive Order 13423, Marine Corps Order P5090.2A and MCLB Albany Base Order BPS 3-04 mandate a recycling program, execution is conducted at the local level. “Across MCLB Albany, we have had an exceptional year with our recycling

DDAG hosts Employee Appreciation Day

Defense Distribution Albany Georgia held its annual Employee Appreciation Day at Boyett Park Sept. 24. Approximately 120 people spent a fun-filled afternoon playing games, eating hotdogs and cheeseburgers and socializing with their coworkers. Rita Varner, deputy director, DDAG, said, “We try to do this annually just to give the employees a break.

MCA cited for safety awareness progress

The latest safety inspection conducted by the Risk Management Office, Public Safety Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., at Maintenance Center Albany, detailed a sharp decline in the number of safety issues, compared to the previous inspections found by inspectors.“We look at everything, everything they’re doing and how they do it,”

Marines overcome obstacles at Darton Challenge Course

Twenty Marines from various commands throughout the base took on a three-stage challenge course at Darton College Sept. 23.The focus of the course was to build teamwork, increase decision-making skills and exercise leadership principles. At the beginning of the day, the Marines participated in an orienteering exercise of the course. The Marines

Military kid gets props for his Tae Kwon Do kicks

It is a normal Saturday morning routine for most kids, a bowl of their favorite cereal and cartoons. However, most kids don’t grow up wanting to be like their favorite cartoon character.According to the website, www.ninjaturtles.com, in 2009, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles will turn 25, marking a quarter century of evolving “Turtle Power.” The

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