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Chris McCarty, a local Albany resident, holds up his number to bid on items during the Officers’ Spouses Club annual auction held Saturday at Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Ga. - Chris McCarty, a local Albany resident, holds up his number to bid on items during the Officers’ Spouses Club annual auction held Saturday at Doublegate Country Club in Albany, Ga.

Children from the Child Development Center jump rope as part of a field day activity for the American Heart Association’s heart movement here, Feb. 13. - Children from the Child Development Center jump rope as part of a field day activity for the American Heart Association’s heart movement here, Feb. 13.

After emerging as the best among his peers, Petty Officer 3rd class Emmanuel Melendez, radiology technician, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, was selected as the best of the best. He won the Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award for the 4th quarter. - After emerging as the best among his peers, Petty Officer 3rd class Emmanuel Melendez, radiology technician, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, was selected as the best of the best. He won the Junior Sailor of the Quarter Award for the 4th quarter.

Daryne Lucas, Outsiders, left, and Derek Otten, Tufels, compete for possession of a jump ball to start the intramural basketball game Tuesday at Thomason Gymnasium, Tuesday. - Daryne Lucas, Outsiders, left, and Derek Otten, Tufels, compete for possession of a jump ball to start the intramural basketball game Tuesday at Thomason Gymnasium, Tuesday.

Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2012 Battle Color Ceremony at Schmid Field aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. MCLB Albany officials are planning to host the awe-inspiring event here, March 17 at 1 p.m., which is free and open to the public. - Members of the U.S. Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the 2012 Battle Color Ceremony at Schmid Field aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. MCLB Albany officials are planning to host the awe-inspiring event here, March 17 at 1 p.m., which is free and open to the public.

John P. McHugh, senior contracts attorney, Office of Counsel, Marine Corps Logistics Command, briefs small business owners at a Coffee Series event held Jan. 28 in downtown Albany, Ga., to help small business owners learn about LOGCOM’s small business program. - John P. McHugh, senior contracts attorney, Office of Counsel, Marine Corps Logistics Command, briefs small business owners at a Coffee Series event held Jan. 28 in downtown Albany, Ga., to help small business owners learn about LOGCOM’s small business program.

Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, readiness evaluator, Weapons Systems Management Center, and Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Shanks, warehouse chief, Distribution Management Center, both with Marine Corps Logistics Command, discuss their job responsibilities and requirements of becoming a Marine with Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts’ students during the school’s annual career day, Friday. The school is located in Albany, Ga. - Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, readiness evaluator, Weapons Systems Management Center, and Gunnery Sgt. Lisa Shanks, warehouse chief, Distribution Management Center, both with Marine Corps Logistics Command, discuss their job responsibilities and requirements of becoming a Marine with Lamar Reese Magnet School of the Arts’ students during the school’s annual career day, Friday. The school is located in Albany, Ga.

Georgia Master Beekeeper Dale Richter estimates nearly 60-80 pounds of honey and wax on the comb was found Friday inside a crate by a worker outside Building 1261 located at the south end of warehouse row. - Georgia Master Beekeeper Dale Richter estimates nearly 60-80 pounds of honey and wax on the comb was found Friday inside a crate by a worker outside Building 1261 located at the south end of warehouse row.

Marine Corps Systems Command Marines conduct a 24-inch vertical box jump during strength and endurance circuit training here, Feb. 7. - Marine Corps Systems Command Marines conduct a 24-inch vertical box jump during strength and endurance circuit training here, Feb. 7.

There are about 400 students of active-duty military living aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. About 100 students attend Lee County schools, about 60 attend Worth County schools and less than 200 attend Dougherty County schools, while the remainder attends private schools or are homeschooled. - There are about 400 students of active-duty military living aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. About 100 students attend Lee County schools, about 60 attend Worth County schools and less than 200 attend Dougherty County schools, while the remainder attends private schools or are homeschooled.