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Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow throws the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game during the Marine Corps Appreciation Day at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19. The celebration included Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, being the honorary team captain and a tribute to recent Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. The Atlanta Braves even donned military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit the United Military Care, Inc. - Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow throws the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game during the Marine Corps Appreciation Day at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19. The celebration included Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, being the honorary team captain and a tribute to recent Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. The Atlanta Braves even donned military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit the United Military Care, Inc.

Swim instructor Elisabeth Allen with Semper Fit, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, conducts a swim lesson at the Base Pool, recently. - Swim instructor Elisabeth Allen with Semper Fit, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, conducts a swim lesson at the Base Pool, recently.

As construction on Fleming Road west of Short Street to Mock Road enters another phase toward completion, the intersection from Pecan Lane to Mock Road will be closed. - As construction on Fleming Road west of Short Street to Mock Road enters another phase toward completion, the intersection from Pecan Lane to Mock Road will be closed.

In appreciation for their service and achievement, three Marines were honored and presented awards and a gift for Marine and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Pictured from left: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Johnnie Encarnacion, contract specialist, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Marine of the Year, Cpl. Fabio Chapina-Rodriguez, basic machinist, LOGCOM, and Marine of the Year, Cpl. Jacob Jones, travel clerk, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Not pictured: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Stephanie Bowens, postal clerk, MCLB Albany. - In appreciation for their service and achievement, three Marines were honored and presented awards and a gift for Marine and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Pictured from left: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Johnnie Encarnacion, contract specialist, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Marine of the Year, Cpl. Fabio Chapina-Rodriguez, basic machinist, LOGCOM, and Marine of the Year, Cpl. Jacob Jones, travel clerk, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Not pictured: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Stephanie Bowens, postal clerk, MCLB Albany.

Sgt. Aspen Thompson, distant professional military education program manager, Base Operations, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, demonstrates the proper use of a compass for Coffee County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets July 11 at MCLB Albany. - Sgt. Aspen Thompson, distant professional military education program manager, Base Operations, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, demonstrates the proper use of a compass for Coffee County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets July 11 at MCLB Albany.

Kathleen Seymour, quality assurance specialist, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Command, practices with her new bow at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Archery Range, Friday. MCLB Albany’s deer season is scheduled from Sept. 13 – Jan. 15, 2015. - Kathleen Seymour, quality assurance specialist, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Command, practices with her new bow at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Archery Range, Friday. MCLB Albany’s deer season is scheduled from Sept. 13 – Jan. 15, 2015.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary is collecting food and personal items for the annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive through Aug. 31. Authorized shoppers can purchase the pre-made bags for $5. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary is collecting food and personal items for the annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive through Aug. 31. Authorized shoppers can purchase the pre-made bags for $5.

Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena — lightning. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s workforce and residents are encouraged to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities and lightning occurs. - Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena — lightning. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s workforce and residents are encouraged to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities and lightning occurs.

Then-Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, inventory management assistant, Weapons Systems Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with an attendee during the 12th annual Senior Prom at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center in Albany Georgia, June 20. - Then-Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, inventory management assistant, Weapons Systems Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with an attendee during the 12th annual Senior Prom at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center in Albany Georgia, June 20.