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Friday, February 15, 2013  Updated with video; Albany resident Pamela Green-Jackson was awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor shortly before noon Friday.

Friday, February 08, 2013  Updated with video; Albany resident Pamela Green-Jackson will be awarded the 2012 Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor on February 15th according to information released by the White House.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012  The Georgia Departments of Health reports 15% of high school students, in Georgia, are obese.

Friday, June 22, 2012  NFL wide receiver speaks at the Youth Becoming Healthy Summer Wellness Camp.

Monday, September 26, 2011  Albany Parks and Rec and Youth Becoming Healthy held a day of fun as a part of Worldwide Day of Play.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Updated with Video; A study says more than 30 percent of Georgians are obese with multiple counties in Southwest Georgia having a high rate. Statewide programs are being implemented to reduce the obesity rate.

Monday, May 02, 2011  An MCLB Public Affairs Specialist receives an award from National Image Incorporated for her work in the community fighting childhood obesity, an issue that can affect recruiting measures for marines.

Saturday, April 30, 2011  Pamela Green Jackson wins a national award from the DOD.

Thursday, October 28, 2010  Georgia ranks second in the nation with the highest amount of childhood obesity, and it's rising. This statistic is inspiring pre-teens and teens to overhaul their obesity issues.

Saturday, September 25, 2010  More than 300 people participate in Play Day at Tift Park.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010  The Youth Becoming Healthy Project received a five thousand dollar donation from Bank of America Monday.

Thursday, July 09, 2009  "Youth Becoming Healthy" Founder Pamela Jackson was chosen as a CNN Hero for her work fighting childhood obesity.

Tuesday, July 07, 2009  “Youth Becoming Healthy” founder Pam Jackson will appear on "Larry King Live" Thursday and has a chance to win $25,000.

Tuesday, June 30, 2009  For the past month, campers at the first ever "Youth Becoming Healthy" wellness camp have been working towards a healthier lifestyle.