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Marines

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Archive: 2009

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Marines inspect new housing

The first Marines slated to move into the newly-constructed homes here got to view a few examples of housing styles during an open house here Sept. 10.The new homes are part of a $38 million Public Private Venture which provides new and modern housing for Marines and their families while replacing the older and outdated housing units.There will be

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Two Marines return here from overseas Contingency Operations

Two Marines returned to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., Sept. 9, following service in Iraq and Afghanistan.Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Hewitt and Lance Cpl. Leonardo Ilas were greeted by Marines and friends when they arrived at the main entrance to Building 3500.“It’s always good to come out and let the Marines know that we’re really happy to have

Attention all hands: H1N1 influenza update

In the past few weeks, clusters of H1N1 influenza cases have emerged in our local schools.Local hospitals have implemented their pandemic influenza response plans by restricting visitation and establishing clinics for patients with flu-like symptoms. Although new cases of H1N1 influenza are emerging every day, the severity of symptoms associated

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Sacrifice remembered: POW/MIA, 9/11 attacks

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., will observe Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day with a breakfast held 7 a.m. Friday at the Base Conference Center.The guest speaker will be retired Air Force Capt. Bill Robinson, who is the longest-held enlisted POW in American history. POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held here on a day that

Caution urged during start of hunting season

The start of the deer hunting season aboard base is Saturday, and with it caution is urged for hunters and non-hunters alike.With hunters taking to their tree stands throughout the base, non-hunters are especially urged not to venture into hunting areas while the season is underway until it ends Jan. 31, 2010.“We want to get the word out to the

September is National Preparedness Month

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month and government officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Emergency Management Agency emphasize personal preparation in the event of a catastrophic disaster.This year, officials are suggesting everyone follow these simple steps: get a kit, make a plan, be informed and get

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A man is not dead until he is forgotten - The story of Cpl. Everett Warren

Editor’s note: Ray Davidson researched this information.“You can live 40 days without food and days without water, but you can’t live seconds without hope.” Command Sgt. Maj. Tony RoseIt has been over a half-century since the Korean War began. The interspaced years dominated by Vietnam, Central America, Iraq, transnational terrorism and the slow

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LMMT exceeds expectations

In April 2008, a team of 10 civilians and two Marines from Maintenance Center Albany set out on a proof of principle experiment to see if a civilian maintenance team could provide the necessary preventative maintenance to Marine Corps Reserve sites in order to improve the reserve site’s readiness level and enable the reservists to be better

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Civilian-Marine retires with 34 years of service

Tom Voth, project officer, Unit Move Systems, Marine Corps Systems Command, retired Friday with 34 years of combined military and civil service.Voth, a young college student at Minnesota State University, became interested in the Marine Corps after watching the 1963 short-lived television series, "The Lieutenant" a Marine-Corps drama filmed at

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MCMAP: First Albany female Marines graduate course

When 11 graduates of the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program crossed the stage at the Base Theater here, Friday, the first two local female Marine graduates of the demanding course were included.“I wanted to go out there and do my part as a Marine because I know your career never stops progressing,” said one of the two female Marine graduates, Staff

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