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Vetting process protects base personnel, families September 19, 2014 — All nongovernment issued identification card holders wanting to gain access to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany must go through a vetting process administered by the Marine Corps Police Department.Sgt. Samuel Edwards, base access background investigator, MCPD, MCLB Albany, is responsible for ensuring criminal backgrounds are conducted on all MORE

MCX saves patrons $$$ at the pump September 19, 2014 — What is it that brings retirees and veterans from every branch of service, in large numbers, to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany?Whether it’s a trip to the Commissary, medical services at the clinic or movie night with the family, there is no shortage of services and benefits available to the military community, who have sacrificed so much to MORE

Rollin’, rollin’, rollin’: Blount Island Command Marines offload Maritime Prepositioning Ship September 19, 2014 — A casual observer looking at the assortment of tan and green camouflaged military vehicles parked in tight rows on a concrete lot at Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Florida, might have a hard time visualizing all of them fitting on the United States Navy Ship Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams.Those numerous vehicles almost filled the mammoth floating MORE

Gnat invasion: What’s all the buzz about? September 19, 2014 — People residing or working on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany have come to expect three things during the summertime: 90-plus degree temperatures, humidity and gnats.Most deal with the temperature and humidity by staying indoors with air conditioning. However, it’s the gnats people have to cope with once outdoors.According to Julie Robbins, MORE

LOGCOM hosts first logistics operational advisory group September 19, 2014 — Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, hosted the inaugural Operational-Level Logistics Operational Advisory Group aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, recently.Attendees included senior representatives from the Marine Corps Component Commands (Marine forces), Headquarters Marine Corps, MORE

MCLB Albany observes 13th anniversary of 9/11 September 12, 2014 — Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenant commands' officials as well as Marines, policemen, firemen, civil servants, veterans and families observed the 13th anniversary of 9/11 in front of the installation's Coffman Hall. The commemoration included an invocation, Taps, a moment of silence, a speech by MCLB Albany's commanding officer, Col. MORE

‘Lest we forget': MCLB Albany reflects on 9/11 September 12, 2014 — Poll 1,000 American adults with the question, “Where were you on 9/11?” and without hesitation, it is likely that 1,000 responses would be immediate. There are not very many people who don’t remember exactly where they were and exactly what they were doing on that infamous September day.In commemoration of the day — which left a trail of emotions — MORE

SYSCOM Marine showcases abilities at All-Marine Women’s Softball Team tryouts September 12, 2014 — Focusing her eyes on the yellow softball, her hands gripping the bat, Sgt. Candice Clark belted one after another into the outfield on one of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s baseball fields. The recent practice helped hone her skills for the All-Marine Women’s Softball Team tryouts at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The 26-year-old Marine from Warner MORE

Base deer bow-hunting season starts Saturday September 12, 2014 — The anticipation of getting back into a tree stand will end Saturday for more than 75 Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany registered deer bow-hunting enthusiasts. With the start of the new hunting season days away, hunters are reminded there are several changes to the hunting program. According to Julie Robbins, natural resource manager, MORE

Suicide Prevention Month: Reaching out for help - critical September 4, 2014 — Every day, 22 veterans commit suicide, according to the 2012 suicide data report from the Veterans Administration. A 2012 Department of Defense annual suicide event report stated the Marine Corps accounts for 42 suicides, in addition to six probable and 169 suicide attempts.Although there is no single answer to prevent these occurrences, reaching MORE

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