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Archive: April, 2011

Base Chapel hosts Easter a.m. service April 28, 2011 — As the sun was rising on Sunday morning, a congregation of about 50 people gathered for an outdoor Easter Sunrise Service at Covella Pond, here. The Easter Sunrise Service was hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Base Chapel with the purpose of creating a traditional service for those individuals who could not be with their families.“As a MORE

Installation observes Earth Day 2011 April 28, 2011 — “Batman” would have been pleased with the 300 pounds of trash collected in two hours along Mock Road outside of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany as well as on the installation April 20, but the “caped crusader” might have been upset that a couple of plastic likenesses of himself were found on the side of the road. The miniature, comic book MORE

Marines, personnel enjoy outdoor fun for low cost April 28, 2011 — Editor’s note: This is the last article of a five-part series on Marine Corps Community Services.Now that the warm weather has arrived, Marines and other base personnel are beginning to take advantage of being outdoors.In a small building that sits next to the car wash and former gas station at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, is a resource MORE

Changes announced for PCS overseas moves April 21, 2011 — Marines making a permanent change of station move overseas are now required to schedule their flight arrangements three months prior to leaving their duty station according to Marine Administrative Message 196/11.The message also states Marines who do not reserve their flights ahead of time may risk paying for their airfare out of pocket.“The new MORE

Fitness center helps keep Marines, personnel in shape April 21, 2011 — Editor’s note: This is the fourth article in a five-part series on Marine Corps Community Services.Physical fitness is a top priority for Marines and is required to help them maintain their physical fitness standards.On any given day, especially during early morning and lunch time hours, the Daniels Family Fitness Center here is crowded with MORE

50+-year employee Worker has no plans to retire soon April 21, 2011 — 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 MORE

Civilian-Marines deploy to Afghanistan, Kuwait April 15, 2011 — 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 MORE

Base officials plan 2011 Unity/Multicultural Day April 14, 2011 — Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials will host the 2011 Unity/Multicultural Day April 21 from 11:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Boyett Park at Covella Pond. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held at Thomason Gym.Themed, “Our World United Through Diver-sity,” the seventh annual event will feature free ethnic and donated food MORE

MCLB recognizes Child Abuse Awareness Month April 14, 2011 — 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, MORE

Child Development Center emphasizes creative learning through music April 14, 2011 — 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 MORE

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