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Monday, April 02, 2012  Updated with video and part two; More than 120 Colquitt County High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps students took on the obstacle course at the Marine Corps Logistics Base.

Monday, January 16, 2012  Updated with video; The president of Albany’s NAACP spoke to AmeriCorps cadets Monday.

Friday, December 30, 2011  Updated with video; AmeriCorps Cadets went door-to-door in East and West Albany neighborhoods giving tips on how to handle and help with a recent streak of break-ins and entering autos.

Saturday, November 12, 2011  Updated with video; AmeriCorps cadets were braved the cold Saturday morning, hoping others would lend a hand.

Monday, August 29, 2011  Updated with video; Albany Police AmeriCorps graduates complete more than 16,000 hours of community service and receive an education grant for their work.

Friday, December 10, 2010  The Albany Police Department’s Americorps cadets spread some Christmas cheer today to the less fortunate. The group paid a visit to Slater King Adult Day Center and shared music, dancing, and holiday safety tips with the clients.

Thursday, March 25, 2010  At Thursday’s Gang Task Force Meeting, Gang Unit Commander Benita Childs and Chief John Proctor told those in attendance that of 42 known gangs in Albany, 14 are active. Of those 14, police call four “the bad bunch.”

Monday, January 18, 2010  The Americorps cadets were at the Boys and Girls Club Monday, educating children about Martin Luther King Day.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009  Albany police AmeriCorps cadets visited senior citizens at the Slater King Daycare facility today.  The eight cadets sang Christmas songs to the elderly and offered holiday safety tips to help get them through the season safely.

Monday, November 09, 2009  The Air Force Junior ROTC program held a Veterans Day ceremony at Monroe High School today.