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Marines

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Archive: 2009

LOGCOM (FWD) takes burden from warfighter

AL TAQQADUM, IRAQ - Through the vision of the commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command has provided full-spectrum logistic support to the warfighter by leaning forward into theaters of combat operations in recent years.“When you set a vision, there is always a little apprehension because you’re never quite sure if your vision will become

MCLB Albany conducts safety stand down

in conjunction with Memorial Day holiday, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany, Ga., conducted a safety stand down emphasizing safety first.The day-long event, held at the Base Theater May 19, comprised of many different safety classes that highlighted safety issues that confront the modern day Marine.According to All Marine Message 018/09, signed

MCLB Albany Color Guard: honor, courage, commitment

Marines are known for their loyalty, strict discipline, precision, dedication and commitment to always be faithful. The Marines of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Color Guard represent the commitment of the base with perfectly crisp drill movements while maintaining stone-like bearing in front of critical, staring eyes.The color guard

Det. 2 Marines return home from Afghanistan

Maj. Jonathan M. Hinckley and Staff Sgt. Henry E. Watts, assigned to Detachment 2, Supply Company, 4th Supply Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., arrived Friday at Southwest Georgia Regional Airport, Albany, Ga., after being deployed to Afghanistan for six months. The Marines were welcomed home by

Base personnel receives update on Wounded Warrior Regiment

Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany gathered at the Base Theater for a brief about the Wounded Warrior Regiment May 15. According to the website www.woundewarriorregiment.org, the WWR is program designed to ‘provide and facilitate assistance to wounded/injured/ill Marines and sailors attached to or in support of Marine units, and their

Base receives accolades for safety program

A command safety program assessment was conducted at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., May 5-7, and the base Risk Management Office received high marks for their on-going efforts to address safety issues here.“You have a very, very good program here,” said Richard M. Coyle, head, Occupational Safety and Health, Marine Corps Safety Division,

Local leaders selected for Joint Civilian Orientation Conference

Two of the top local educators in Dougherty County have been selected to attend the 77th Joint Civilian Orientation Conference in June. Dr. Everette Freeman, president, Albany State University and Dr. Sally Whatley, superintendent, Dougherty County School System, were selected to attend a week-long outreach program sponsored by the Department of

MCA garners ‘Fox’ award

Maintenance Center Albany has been honored with the Robert E. Fox Award for outstanding achievement of continuous process improvements at the facility since 2000. The award was presented May 15 at the Continuous Process Improvement Symposiums held at Weber State College in Ogden, Utah.“The dedication of the many civilian-Marines and Marines of MCA

Pensacola site survey team visits base before hurricane season

As the beginning of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Marines stationed on bases along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts need to have a good game plan in the event their base is forced to evacuate. Part of that game plan involves evacuating here for a few units that use the base as a safe haven.Marine Air Training Support Group-21 from

Single Marine Program: improving quality of life

Volunteerism though text message was unheard of a few years ago, but thanks to forward thinking and digital technology, volunteering to clean up the neighborhood, spending time with a group of disabled veterans or the elderly is as easy as two thumbs and a mobile phone. Called the volunteer tracking tool, it will enable Single Marine Program

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