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Marines

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Archive: 2011

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Battle Color Ceremony inspires spectators

For one Sylvester, Ga., resident, the annual Battle Color Ceremony, March 16, at Schmid Field here held special meaning.George Hoag, who served on the Silent Drill team from 1959 to 1962, watched the ceremony performed by the U.S. Marine Corps Battle Color Detachment, comprised of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon, U.S. Marine Corps Color

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Officials dedicate new barracks

It’s been a long time coming, but the unmarried Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany were on hand to witness the ribbon cutting for their new barracks. They now have a new place to call home and have started moving in their rooms.A dedication ceremony was held March 15 at the covered pavilion on the grounds of the new barracks.The

Programs offer support

"They stay because the fear of leaving is greater than the fear of staying. They will leave when the fear of staying is greater than the fear of leaving,” is a quote by Rebecca J. Burns, Internet blogger, “The Last Straw.”“We need to continuously remind our folks that domestic violence exists and we can be a part of the solution,” said Col. Terry

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Travel show attracts many vendors

For the 13th consecutive year, the Marine Corps Community Services here has hosted numerous vendors for their annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show.This year’s event took place March 16 at the Thomason Gymnasium and featured more than 35 vendors from far and wide.According to Stephanie Liljeros, assistant manager/recreation assistant, MCCS, the

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Explosives detection canine retires, begins life of luxury

Her daily life changed from one of work to one of being a “best buddy,” March 17.Boda, a 10-year-old German shepherd explosives detection dog, was adopted by her handler, Cpl. Tonette Gezzi, during a brief ceremony at the Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel, here. Boda developed cataracts and was medically retired from active service.A civilian

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Steel Flint 2011

Imagine walking past Boyett Park on a partly cloudy morning and seeing a large group of civilians and Marines playing soccer, football and enjoying themselves.Also imagine your attention momentarily being drawn to a low-flying, crop-dusting aircraft. Seconds later, a scene typical to any park transitions into a scene of chaos. Those who were

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Former handler adopts partner, civilian police working canine

Relaxing on a couch by a fireplace will be one member of the Marine Corps Police Department’s Civilian Police Working Dogs Section’s new home after serving as a patrol and explosives detection canine here for at least three years.Jon Reynolds, a former Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany kennel master, adopted Cindy, a 5-year-old Dutch shepherd,

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Logistics Command civilian-Marine garners 2010 Civilian Logistician of the Year award

A Marine Corps Logistics Command civilian-Marine received honors as the Marine Corps’ 2010 Civilian Logistician of the Year during the 7th annual Marine Corps Association Logistics Awards Dinner in Arlington, Va., Feb. 3.Jeffrey T. Milazzo, who serves as the Marine Corps Logistics Command lead for Coordinated Secondary Reparable Management, was

Base plans two events on same day

Two events are scheduled to be held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Wednesday: the 13th annual Recreation and Travel Show and the United States Marine Corps Battle Color Ceremony. ITT Recreation and Travel Show welcomes vacationers Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours will host its 13th annual Recreation and Travel

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Marines celebrate Read Across America Day

Marines are known for their dedication to duty, mental toughness and physical strength. They are warriors, fierce in battle and America’s 9-1-1 force, but this week they demonstrated their softer side with hundreds of local elementary school students March 3 - 4.Several Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Command

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