MCLB-Albany hosts Armed Forces Soccer Tournament
Special Photo: Staff Sgt. Stephanie Jacobs
From staff reports
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MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE-ALBANY — Marine Corps Logistics Base-Albany is currently hosting the men’s Armed Forces Soccer Tournament and is scheduled to host championship games at Albany State University’s West Campus at 2400 Gillionville Road in Albany.
The public is invited to come out and support our nation’s service members as they show off their athletic skills through April 9. The championship games will feature teams representing the Marine Corps, Army, Navy and Air Force. Admission is free and open to the public. Tournament times are 4-7 p.m., Friday, 4-7 p.m. Sunday, and 4-7 p.m. Tuesday.
For information on this tournament, call Semper Fit Director Matt Hardwick at (229) 639-7724.
The Marine soccer team is one of many teams taking part in Marine Corps sports programs, which enables exceptional Marine athletes to compete and play sports they are passionate about and enhance the fitness and resilience of the Corps.
Southwest Georgia sports fans are encouraged to cheer on their favorite military branch as the teams battle it out on the pitch. View the full schedule of games at http://ms.spr.ly/6182cQqa8.
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