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Marines

News

Archive: August, 2010

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Recon Marine takes over top enlisted duties

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s highest enlisted Marine relinquished authority to his successor in a Relief and Appointment ceremony at Schmid Field here, Friday.Sgt. Maj. Stephen A. Thomas relieved Sgt. Maj. Scott C. Mykoo of his post in front of more than 200 Marines, civilian-Marines, community dignitaries, friends and their

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LOGCOM staff invades Norway

OSLO, Norway - Marine Corps Logistics Command staff invaded Oslo, Norway, Aug. 16.The invasion consisted of briefings by the Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization, the Defense Staff Situation Center and a visit to the “Marine House,” the residence of Marine Security Guard Detachment Oslo.The focus of the visit was to interface with the NDLO, the

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Base commander recognizes youth readers

Program helps children for more than 50 yearsWhile some children are enthralled in video games and television throughout the summer, one group of children here did not waste their idle time vegging on the sofa.Nearly 90 children on base were recognized with certificates and trophies Aug. 21 for their participation in the 2010 Summer Reading Program

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Employee Recognition Day honors hard work

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany held an awards ceremony Aug. 17 to honor select employees for their hard work and dedication over the past year.This was the second time base officials held the Employee Recognition Day, and they hope to make it a more common occurrence.“I want to personally thank you all. We have done some incredible things,”

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CG receives second star

The commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command was promoted to the rank of major general during a ceremony Friday in front of Bldg. 3500.Maj. Gen. James A. Kessler received his second star as Lt. Gen. Frank A. Panter Jr., deputy commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps, presided over the ceremony.Panter, assisted

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LOGCOM hosts small business trade show

Nearly 100 local and national businesses showed off their technological innovations for members of the Marine Corps Logistics Command at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center, Aug. 12.The Marine Corps Logistics Command 2010 Small Business Trade Show offered local and national vendors the ability to showcase their logistic and technology

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Program L.I.N.K.S. spouses with Marine Corps culture

A two-day training session scheduled for Monday and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Base Chapel classroom offers Marine Corps spouses an opportunity to learn about the service’s culture, on-base and off-base activities as well as make new friends.Dubbed L.I.N.K.S. for Spouses, the program focuses on the Marine Corps’ Lifestyle, Insights

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New course promotes wellness

Marines, sailors, civilian-Marines, military retirees and families who desire to be healthier, fitter or manage life’s stressors may sign up until Friday for the first official, sanctioned Navy program here, at the Navy Branch Medical Clinic.Slated to begin Sept. 9 from noon to 1 p.m. at the clinic, the eight-week ShipShape Weight Management course

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Base officials offer ground safety training

To ensure Marines and civilian-Marines maintain safe working and living environments, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials are conducting the Ground Safety for Marines Course, which began Aug. 9 and continues through Friday.“The Ground Safety for Marines Course is the qualification course for Marines assigned as the unit safety officer. It

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LOGCOM selects Marine of the Quarter

The Marine of the Quarter stands out as the highest example for his or her leaders to recognize and peers to emulate. One of the requirements for selection is a Marine should display the desire to excel in his or her duties and performance both on and off duty.Lance Cpl. Ricky W. Louidor, warehouseman, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics

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