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Youth and Teen Center offers more than fun March 31, 2011 — Editor’s note: This is the first article of a five-part series on Marine Corps Community Services.While the parents are away, the kids will play - and learn to be financially savvy, healthy leaders who get good grades in school.The Youth and Teen Center at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., provides a safe and positive environment for MORE

Workplace eye safety protection, prevention March 31, 2011 — Think of how life would be without the ability to see. More often than not, people tend to forget the value of this important part of the body. The eye makes it possible to perform almost every task undertaken.According to information posted on Prevent Blindness America’s Web site www.preventblind-ness.org/safety/worksafe.html, eye injuries in the MORE

Battle Color Ceremony inspires spectators March 24, 2011 — 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 MORE

Officials dedicate new barracks March 24, 2011 — 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 MORE

Programs offer support March 24, 2011 — "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 MORE

Travel show attracts many vendors March 24, 2011 — 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 MORE

Explosives detection canine retires, begins life of luxury March 24, 2011 — 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 MORE

Steel Flint 2011 March 17, 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 MORE

Former handler adopts partner, civilian police working canine March 17, 2011 — 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, MORE

Logistics Command civilian-Marine garners 2010 Civilian Logistician of the Year award March 17, 2011 — 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 MORE

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