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Archive: March, 2011

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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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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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