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Staff Sgt. Juana L. De Los Santos, equal opportunity advisor for Marine Corps Logistics Command reads a book to a class full of students during Read Across America day Mar. 1. The NEA began the event Mar. 2, 1998 and is meant as a celebration which will further inspire students to read throughout the year. In Albany, Marines took part in the event volunteering their time at local schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brandon L. Saunders/released) - Staff Sgt. Juana L. De Los Santos, equal opportunity advisor for Marine Corps Logistics Command reads a book to a class full of students during Read Across America day Mar. 1. The NEA began the event Mar. 2, 1998 and is meant as a celebration which will further inspire students to read throughout the year. In Albany, Marines took part in the event volunteering their time at local schools. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brandon L. Saunders/released)

Marines participate in Read Across America Day

Marines stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany read books to children during Read Across America Day at Lamar Reese Magnet School of Arts, in Albany, March 1. According to the National Education Association, Read Across America is an annual reading moti-vation and awareness program that calls for every child in every community to celebrate

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Eye safety is paramount in the workplace

Each year thousands of workers suffer on-the-job eye injuries that cause permanent damage, or even blindness, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Prevent Blindness America reported that more than 2,000 people injure their eyes on the job daily. Eye injuries on the job can range from temporary impairment to permanent impairment. While a

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Vacationers, who are planning an ultimate summer trip or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, can get a head start at Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours’ 15th annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show at Thomason Gymnasium here, Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Vacationers, who are planning an ultimate summer trip or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, can get a head start at Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours’ 15th annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show at Thomason Gymnasium here, Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Information, Tickets and Tours hosts annual trade show for vacationers

Vacationers, who are planning an ultimate summer trip or a spur-of-the-moment getaway, can get a head start at Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours’ 15th annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show at Thomason Gymnasium here, Wednesday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The free show is open to all base personnel, retirees and their

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Active-duty service members, Civilian-Marines, contractors, family members, retirees and guests, who work, live and visit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany may submit tips, leads and criminal or suspicious activities with photographs they witness on the base 24/7 to the Marine Corps’ Eagle Eyes website, usmceagleeyes.org. - Active-duty service members, Civilian-Marines, contractors, family members, retirees and guests, who work, live and visit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany may submit tips, leads and criminal or suspicious activities with photographs they witness on the base 24/7 to the Marine Corps’ Eagle Eyes website, usmceagleeyes.org.

Community watch Anyone can report crimes, suspicious activities through ‘Eagle Eyes’

To protect themselves and their neighbors, residents in many American neighborhoods participate in neighborhood watch programs to report criminal activities to law enforcement. On a bigger scale, the Marine Corps has developed its own neighborhood watch-like campaign where personnel may report crimes or suspicious activities aboard its

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Grant promotes volunteerism, job placement opportunity

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Marine Corps Family Team Building recently received a $30,000 grant to help promote a better relationship between the base and its surrounding communities through job placement and volunteer efforts. The grant, which ends June 30, came from the Georgia Governor’s Office for Children and Families. Called the

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Single Marines with the Single Marine Program enjoy being at a football game recently. Future SMP trips include Busch Gardens in Florida and the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia. - Single Marines with the Single Marine Program enjoy being at a football game recently. Future SMP trips include Busch Gardens in Florida and the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Virginia.

Single Marine Program needs more participants

Single Marines change duty stations periodically, and once stationed here they may be looking for things to do and how they may get involved. The Single Marine Program provides a way for them to get plugged into activities.The SMP serves as a voice for single, unaccompanied Marines and other single active-duty service members stationed at Marine

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GHS to bring changes to labeling, classification of hazardous chemicals

Editor's note: The article provided by the Risk Management Office was originally written by Art Powell, writer, U.S. Army Combat Readiness/ Safety Center, Fort Rucker, Ala. Marines and Civilian-Marines who handle hazardous chemicals as part of their job will soon begin training for changes coming to the labeling and classification of chemicals in

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Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's national ensign is at half mass today due to the burial of the late Army General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's national ensign is at half mass today due to the burial of the late Army General Norman Schwarzkopf, Jr.

Flag at half mast

The flag of the United States is being flown at half-staff in honor of and tribute to the memory of Army General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, former commander U.S. Central command. The flag is being flown at half-staff on all Department of Defense buildings, grounds and naval vessels throughout the United States and abroad accordingly.

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Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, tours Marine Depot Maintenance Command during his visit to Marine Corps Logistics Command, Feb. 21. This is his first visit to MCLC since being appointed ACMC. - Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, tours Marine Depot Maintenance Command during his visit to Marine Corps Logistics Command, Feb. 21. This is his first visit to MCLC since being appointed ACMC.

Assistant commandant of the Marine Corps visits Marine Corps Logistics Command

Gen. John M. Paxton Jr., assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, visited Marine Corps Logistics Command and received a tour of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Feb. 21. The purpose of the visit was for the Marine Corps’ second highest-ranking officer to get a firsthand view of the current operations within the command and gain insight on

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Base holds Zumbathon to benefit injured Marines

To experience a fun, full-body cardiovascular and core strength training workout, individuals may want to test their abilities in the first Zumbathon, Friday from 6-8 p.m. at the Thomason Gym here. Open to the public, doors open at 5:30 p.m. and it costs $10 per person to participate. Water and light refreshments will be provided. Marine Corps

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