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Marines

News

Archive: 2009

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Marines encouraged to use social media appropriately

The recently-released Marine Administrative Message 458/09 caused some to ask questions about how to properly use the social media sites that have become a popular way to communicate. Many Marines use social networking as a quick and easy way to maintain contact with family and friends, especially while away from home.“For those with families,

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Base, LOGCOM officials thank community leaders

The commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command and the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga. hosted a community appreciation meet and greet for local community leaders Aug. 20 at the Base Conference Center.The event was held to say ‘thank you’ to community leaders for their steadfast support of the Marine Corps’

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Base Library wraps up kids’ summer reading program

Kids out of school for their summer break looked forward to a summer filled with fun, vacations and playing with friends. But for some, they spent part of their summer in the reading program at the Base Library. Such is the case with the 89 children ranging in age from four – 12 who participated in the Base Library’s summer reading club and read

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MCPD: parking lot accidents nearly always preventable

Chances are if a motorist is involved in a crash on base, it is more than likely in a parking lot. Seeing how a great majority of the base consists of parking areas, the odds increase even more.According to the Marine Corps Police Department’s statistics, 80 percent of all accidents that occur aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., happen

More MCA workers depart for Iraq

One civilian-Marine and eight contract workers at Maintenance Center Albany departed for Iraq Monday for tours of duty ranging from six to 12 months. They will be supporting the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle program.Like all previous civilian-Marine and contractor deployments from MCA, training began several months before the departure

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Deer collisions on the rise

Last year, nine vehicles collided with deer on base, and this year that number has increased to 11 with more than three months left in the year.Base officials and the Marine Corps Police Department are urging caution in the next few months as deer become more active along the roadways as it gets closer to breeding season, which begins in

Base Turkey Shoot attracts marksmen

Shooters were drawn to the Bosma Skeet Range here for a Turkey Shoot Aug. 13, even through there wasn’t a turkey in sight. Relay winners went home with gift cards.“This wasn’t typical shooting for me, it was just luck with the shotgun,” said Michael T. Madden, executive deputy, Marine Corps Logistics Command, after winning his relay. “It was fun

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Base readies as hurricane season gets underway

The June 1st kick-off of the 2009 Atlantic hurricane season means base officials are keeping a close watch on the weather because a storm in the Atlantic or Gulf of Mexico could impact the base in more than one way.“We’re prepared to respond to the needs of base personnel and their dependents if stormy weather strikes here as well as support

DUB displays customized vehicles for Marines

The 2009 DUB Show Tour made a stop at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., with a truckload of customized cars and motorcycles at Boyett Park Aug. 13.This is the second year in a row that the tour has come to the base, and this year members of the DUB Tour team displayed five custom vehicles, offered free food and raffled off a set of custom

Centuries of service rewarded at MCA

Two hundred and sixty years of service were recognized during a ceremony held at Maintenance Center Albany Aug. 13.“We have an experienced work force here, and we see evidence of that everyday,” said Col. Terry W. Reid, commander, MCA. “The level of service and expertise here is amazing.”Reid presented length of service awards for 10, 20 and 30

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