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ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Two civilian-Marines are scheduled to arrive in Albany on Thursday after a year of deployment to Kuwait.

Here is the full press release from the Marine Corps Logistics Base

Two Department of Defense civilian-Marines are scheduled to return to Albany's Southwest Georgia Regional Airport at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 10, following a yearlong deployment to Kuwait.

The Maintenance Center Albany employees supported the Cougar effort at the Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected facility while deployed.

Media wishing to cover their return are encouraged to be at the airport at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled arrival time. Please note, flight times are subject to change without notice.

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