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Archive: 2011

‘Healing our nation’s heroes:’ Taking care of civilian-Marines

Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a six-part series on the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany.Maintaining the health and wellness of hundreds of civilian-Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is as essential to achieving the Marine Corps’ mission as the Marines themselves.In addition to monitoring the health of employees who

MARINES observe 236 years of history

Marines and civilian-Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command, as well as other invited guests, celebrated the Marine Corps’ 236th birthday, Nov. 10, at Darton College in Albany, Ga.Marines, in their dress blue uniforms, and guests, in their evening attire, gathered in Darton’s gymnasium for a night of

Healing our nation’s heroes: Navy physician’s unique role

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a six-part series on the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany.As the only family medical physician at Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Shannon Short, senior medical officer, takes care of everyone from the “cradle to grave.”“I am the only physician at the clinic here, and responsible for

Healing our nation’s heroes Clinic offers health, wellness programs

Maintaining health and wellness standards is mission essential for Marines, sailors and other service members. The Naval Branch Health Clinic at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany offers a variety of programs to help military personnel remain healthy.Tucked away near the back of the clinic is an office packed with graphic health-related photos,

Montford Point Marine shares Corps’ legacy

The House of Representatives recently awarded the Congressional Gold Medal, the nation’s highest civilian honor, to African-American Marines, who attended basic training at Montford Point, N.C., from 1942 to 1949.Henry L. Jackson, a local Albany resident, is one of these Marines and he said he is proud of the tradition that he represents.“I think

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Albany MCX No.1 in Corps

Exchange garners 2010 Sprit and Pride AwardMarine Corps Exchange employees received accolades for winning the Marine Corps Exchange Spirit and Pride Award for 2010 as the No. 1 store during a ceremony at the MCX, here, Oct. 19.Col. Terry V. Williams, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, thanked the group for its increase in sales

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Toys for Tots drive begins

It is that time of the year again as Marine reservists from Detachment 2, Supply Company, 4th Supply Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group, accept donations for the Toys for Tots Program. The annual program kicked off here, Oct. 21, with a press conference announcing registration methods, times, locations, and most importantly, how to give to local

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Base celebrates fall with fun, food

Service memebers, base employees and their families enjoyed a night of activities at Marine Cpros Logistics Base albany's anaual Harvest hayride, here, Oct.22.The hayride was hosted by the Chaplain’s Office to foster camaraderie among families living and working on the installation. “This is a wonderful event for families and base personnel to

Salute to ‘Genny’ shipmates USS Genesee sailors tour base

Eight former sailors who served during Vietnam aboard the USS Genesee Auxiliary Oil and Gasoline (Tanker) 8 visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 21, as part of their three-day reunion tour.Six of the eight sailors served together from June 1967 - August 1969 and traveled from various parts of the U.S. to attend the weekend reunion,

WWII, Vietnam veteran visits MCLB Albany

“I had just finished my shower and gotten into bed when I heard the general quarters alarm going off,” former Senior Chief Petty Officer Francis Bolds Sr., said. “I jumped up to see what was going on and had my foot almost in the door when I felt the ship violently rock.”Bolds said what he did not know was part of the USS Genesee engine was blown

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