To ensure that Marines are properly trained with the weapon, in 2012, the Marine Corps implemented the Combat Pistol Program. According to the Marine Corps Order 3574.2M, the CPP was introduced to promote fundamentals and accuracy.Ahead of qualification, Marines are encouraged to spend a couple days at Indoor Simulation Marksmanship Training practicing with their weapon. Here, Marines can practice in a non-fire setting to better prepare them for qualification.Cpl. Alan Serranolara, combat marksmanship coach, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, says that ISMT “gives them an idea of what they’ll be doing, how to do a speed reload, how to get the grip right and just overall getting really comfortable with a pistol because for most Marines,
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Marines lined up for the blood drive held at the Base Conference Center, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, August 14. Several donation stations were set in order, pulses were checked and questions were asked to ensure the person was completely eligible as a donor. The blood drive, co-hosted by the American Red Cross, saw twenty-five Marines roll up their sleeves and donate Wednesday. “I think the most important reason is for the Marines and the federal employees to continue to support the local community and The Red Cross in a favorable effort because you never know who, when or where blood is needed,” says Anthony Wade, operations and training specialist, Base Operations, MCLB Albany. The Red Cross notes that the blood supply has fallen
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A ribbon cutting was held for the new ground fuel station at MCLB Albany, July 10. The purpose of the event was to provide an opportunity for Logistics Support Division to present the new station to the command and other tenants. All attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility immediately after the ceremony. “We now have bulk fuel ability to continue our mission,” said Col. Matthew McKinney.
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“Due to fiscal constraints, fewer vendors, less sponsorships, and declining participation since 2014, I made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel the on-base Independence Day celebration this year,” said Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. McKinney said in 2013, the event was cancelled due to federal budget cuts and again in 2020 due to COVID. “The cost to host this event has continued to increase exponentially over the past several years and I had to make a tough call on how to best be a steward of our taxpayers’ resources,” he continued. “We encourage our active duty and civilian personnel to enjoy the fireworks celebration in the local community who so generously supports our military.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Marine Corps launched and has fully implemented QSRMax, which is the service’s main effort to upgrade its maintenance request system from analog to digital.QSRMax simplifies the process for submitting maintenance requests by empowering Marines with a convenient means to submit barracks maintenance support requests directly to the USMCMax system through a QR code on their phone.QSRMax empowers Marines to track their maintenance support requests as they progress through the system in real time. QSRMax allows users to submit maintenance requests directly to barracks and building managers, which then can be relayed to the base. This restructuring increases transparency and accountability while enhancing communication
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Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer and SgtMaj. Frank Kammer, base sergeant major, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, joined other base leaders and men from the local community for the annual Ties that Bind, June 14.Hosted by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Network of Trust, the event pairs young boys, many from homes without male role models or live-in fathers with distinguished men from the local community. The tie is a symbolic distinction and allows the male mentor to bond with their mentee while teaching him how to tie a necktie.
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Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s sergeant major on Feb. 9, coming to southwest Georgia after serving as the command senior enlisted leader of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.He now expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future.The Chattanooga, Tennessee native enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1998, at the age of 31. He graduated from high school in Ringgold, Georgia and later made a living in various jobs in construction and computer programming until he saw a few of his friends come back from Operation Desert Storm.“I knew something was missing and wanted to serve,” Kammer said. “I’m lucky and blessed, at 57 and serving for
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