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Marines

News

Archive: 2011

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50+-year employee Worker has no plans to retire soon

For many people currently in the workforce, their ultimate goal is retirement, but not for one longtime employee who has been here since the base was open land filled with Quonset huts.Born in Norfolk, Virginia, during the great depression on July 24, 1931, Frances Quinn, health benefits advisor, Naval Branch Health Clinic, Marine Corps Logistics

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Civilian-Marines deploy to Afghanistan, Kuwait

Four Maintenance Center Albany civilian-Marines departed April 6 from Southwest Georgia Regional Airport in Albany for service in Afghanistan and Kuwait.Brandon Cook and Kenneth Henderson, both heavy mobile equipment mechanics, are providing support for the Joint Program Office/Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected all-terrain vehicles in Afghanistan

MCLB recognizes Child Abuse Awareness Month

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials kicked off Child Abuse Awareness Month with a fun run and proclamation signing April 7 outside the Marine and Family Services, Building 7200.The ceremony began with a fun run by Marines assigned to Headquarters Company, MCLB Albany, followed by the guest speaker, Lt. Cmdr. Charles Goodson,

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Child Development Center emphasizes creative learning through music

Editor’s note: This is the third article in a five part series on Marine Corps Community Services.In an environment where there is a lot of singing and dancing to music, it may appear to be more fun than learning going on. Quite the contrary - the new creative learning curriculum in use at the Child Development Center at Marine Corps Logistics Base

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Four combat veterans thank LAV repairmen

During an offensive in Marjah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, six Marines traveled in a light armored vehicle seeking insurgents and improvised explosive devices on March 31, 2010.On a road outside of the region of Sistani, Helmand Province, LAV driver Lance Cpl. William E. Chapman and his platoon commander hit an IED that destroyed the vehicle and

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Auto Skills Center provides do-it-yourself instruction

Editor’s note: This is the second article in a five part series on Marine Corps Community Services. Whether an individual is looking to repair, restore or just maintain their vehicle, the Auto Skills Center at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has all the tools and expertise needed for do-it-yourself projects. The center is staffed with five

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MCA hosts ‘Warrior Day’

Marine Corps Logistics Command and Maintenance Center Albany officials will host a “Warrior Day” here Friday for four Camp Lejeune Marines.One of the visiting Marines was riding in a light armored reconnaissance vehicle when it hit an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2009. Lance Cpl. William E. Chapmann was wounded, but survived the

Albany Base CO makes discretionary change

Effective immediately, Marines wearing any portion of the Marine Corps running suit and participating in physical training activities aboard the base do not have to wear a reflective belt.Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commanding Officer Terry V. Williams made the decision to preclude Marines from wearing of excessive reflective gear during PT,

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Youth and Teen Center offers more than fun

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

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Workplace eye safety protection, prevention

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

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