TOPIC: Marine Corps Birthday Ball Ticket Sales
DETAILS: The Commanding General of MARCORLOGCOM, and the Commander of MLCB Albany invite you to join them in celebration of this 248th United States Marine Corps Birthday. The ball will occur on Saturday 4 November 2023 at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center, located at 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd., Albany, GA 31701. All active/reserve/retired service members, permanent government civilians, and all guests associated to MARCORLOGCOM, MCLB Albany, MARCORSYSCOM, and I&I are welcomed while limited tickets are available. Cocktail Hour begins at 1700. Ceremony begins promptly at 1800 with dinner to immediately follow. Professional photography available onsite.
TICKET SALES: Available now via www.eventbrite.com and via QR Code on the MCBB Flyer
*Final sale date: 20 Oct 2023. Check Wild Cards for location and info updates.
The event brite link is: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/marine-corps-248th-birthday-ball-registration-690864864407?aff=oddtdtcreator
TICKET PRICES: (Card accepted. Memento provided at the ball venue):
-E3 & Below and guests: $45 each
-E4 & E5 and guests: $65 each
-E6 & E7, O-3 and Below and guests: $75 each
-E-8 & Above, O-4 and above, Government/Civilians/Retirees, and guests: $85 each
* Sales Tax applied to the total amount charged. All sales are final.
DINNER: (Meal and dessert must be selected at time of purchase):
-Herb Crusted Sirloin served with a chimichurri
-Blackened Chicken with a mango salsa
-Vegetarian Blackened Chicken (Blackened Tofu) with a mango salsa
*Meal Includes:
*Mixed greens salad with mandarin oranges, dried cranberries, feta cheese, and
raspberry vinaigrette
*Sun-dried Tomato Risotto and Broccolini, rolls and butter
*Dessert (choice of): Pineapple Upside Cake or Decadent Chocolate Cake
PARKING: Parking is provided free. No valet service available.
LODGING: The Hilton Garden Inn is located at 101 S. Front St., and directly across the street from
the Civic Center. The $98.00 GOV Rate is available by calling (229) 888-1590.
Reference the Marine Corps Birthday Ball. ID will be required at check-in to receive GOV Rate.
CHILDCARE: Available at Marine Corps Logistics Base Child Development Center (CDC). Rate: $8 per
child/per hour. Please schedule childcare a week prior to the ball by 27 October 2023.
Must schedule childcare directly with CDC by calling (229) 639-5765.
POC: GySgt Anwar Hayes (229) 639-9629, anwar.hayes@usmc.mil
Capt Jennifer Adams (229) 639-6251, jennifer.a.adams@usmc.mil
Ms. Diedre Groves (229) 639-5201, diedre.groves@usmc.mil
DATE/TIME: 23-30 October
DETAILS: Management and Program Analyst, GS-0343-11 Hiring Announcement (CLICK HERE)
FMI: 229-639-9623.
TOPIC/EVENT: Albany Marine In Their Boots Day
LOCATION: Covella Pond
DATE/TIME: October 27 / 0840-1400
AUDIENCE: This event is open to spouses and family members (18+) of Uniformed Service
Members that work aboard MCLB A.
DETAILS: Our In Their Boots events is designed so that participants will experience some of the training their military family members perform to develop a better understanding of our unit missions and enhance family member relationships with unit leadership and the greater Marine Corps mission.
Registration: Please sign up at https://einvitations.afit.edu/inv/anim.cfm?i=787130&k=056945087857
For more information, email or call GySgt Moore at Lawrence.moore@usmc.mil / 229-639-7904.
TOPIC/EVENT: Installation Operations Security (OPSEC)
DATE/TIME: Daily
AUDIENCE: ALL military, civilian, contractor and family personnel
DETAILS: This advisory is published with the specific intent of ensuring
increased vigilance in safeguarding MCLB Albany information.
OPSEC is the process to protect sensitive, UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION. OPSEC
is about keeping this sensitive, unclassified information secure.
Even though the information is not classified, it is Critical Information
and not everyone needs access to or knowledge of it.
Learn to protect your organization, personal and family's elements of Critical Information:
1. INTENTIONS: Purpose, goals and missions.
2. CAPABILITIES: Competencies, skills and abilities.
3. LOCATIONS: Places of performance.
4. TIMES: Dates and times of performance.
5. PERSONAL INFORMATION: Information such as names, titles, addresses, hometowns.
6. STAFFING: How many and who works in a unit or on a mission or project.
7. PROCEDURES: Any process that must be followed to achieve objectives.
8. VULNERABILITIES: Weakness, exposures, liabilities that can be exploited.
9. TECHNOLOGY/EQUIPMENT: Tools, machinery, data, social media that are required to enable mission success.
What unclassified critical information have you provided to the adversary today?
Remember, who does OPSEC...You do OPSEC!
For more information contact the Installation OPSEC Program Manager, at (229) 639-9340.
TOPIC/EVENT: Tree Clearing and Debris Pile Burning
DATE/EVENT: October 19 to November 30
AUDIENCE: All MCLB Albany
LOCATION: MCLB Albany, GA
DETAILS: The Base Environmental Branch will have contractors working at the fenced in landfill on the north side of the Base from October 19 to November 30. The contractors will be removing dead and storm damaged trees on the landfill and clearing the fence line around the landfill location south of North Shaw Rd (Perimeter Rd), west of Doe Alley and north of Pea Patch Rd. The debris will be placed in piles at designated locations in and around the landfill for burning. Debris burning will only be conducted on days when the weather conditions are favorable, approved by the Georgia Forestry Commission and MCLB Albany personnel. Do not enter the woods near the landfill location as heavy equipment will be operating along the perimeter of the fenced area. Smoke from the debris pile burning is not expected to have any impact on MCLB Albany personnel or daily operations.
FMI: Please contact Base Environmental by email brian.wallace@usmc.mil or Julie.m.robbins@usmc.mil or call 639-8616/9946 if you have any questions or concerns.
- Commanders and Active-Duty Personnel
DETAILS: The Brandon Act empowers service members to get the help they need confidentially, reducing the stigma associated with mental health. Service members start the referral process by talking to their commander or supervisor. The (attached) Continuum of Care Guide is a great tool to assess the appropriate level of care needed.
FMI: (229) 639-7886
TOPIC/EVENT: Keeping Your Cool
DATE/TIME: Tuesday / 11 a.m.-noon
LOCATION: Family Advocacy Program, Bldg. 7260
AUDIENCE: Marines, Sailors attached to Marine Corps Units, Active-Duty Reservists, and their eligible family members
DETAILS: Don't let anger get the best of you. This workshop teaches effective strategies and techniques to manage anger and develop healthier ways of expressing emotions. Class is held every Tuesday, except federal holidays.
FMI: 229-639-5276
TOPIC/EVENT: DPMAP For Supervisors
DATE(S)/TIME: Tuesday, November 14, 2023 / 9am - 4pm
LOCATION: CHRO-SE Building 3010, Room 102
AUDIENCE: ALL DOD GS/WG/NAF, ACTIVE-DUTY SUPERVISORS
DETAILS: The Defense Performance Management Appraisal Program (DPMAP) is an essential tool for civilian employees. This training will cover the essentials of DPMAP and allow participants to understand their role in the performance management process. It will include the planning, monitoring, and evaluating of a performance appraisal. This course will expand upon legal principles to provide the participants with the necessary tools and best practices they need to manage the workplace effectively and efficiently. Plus, participants will have an opportunity to ask questions and get answers – in real time from the subject matter experts!
CAPCITY: Seats are LIMITED. Submit CWDD Registration Form to register. Supervisor’s approval is required.
To enroll, complete the attached CWDD registration form and forward to: CHROSEALBANYCWDD@USMC.MIL
FOR MORE INFO: Amanda Cruz, LER Supervisor, 229-639-7347
TOPIC/EVENT: Voluntary Leave Transfer Recipients
DATE/TIME: Immediate
AUDIENCE: Civilian Employees
DETAILS: The following individuals have been approved to be VLTP recipients, and are in need of donations:
- Kenneth Parker (MDMC) through 4 November 2023
- John M. Easterling (MDMC) through 4 November 2023
- Rosalyn A. Mew (LOGCOM) through 18 November 2023
- Frederick Jones (MDMC) through 2 December 2023
- George M. Wright (MDMC) through 2 December 2023
If you would like to make a donation, please complete form OPM 630A and send to the VLTP box at chrosealbanyvltp@usmc.mil
If you would like to make a donation to an approved recipient outside this agency, please complete form OPM630B and send to the VLTP box at chrosealbanyvltp@usmc.mil
For your convenience, both OPM forms are attached:
- Fillable Form OPM 630A Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Within Agency)
- Fillable Form OPM 630B Request to Donate Annual Leave to Leave Recipient under the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program (Outside Agency)
POC: Erica Edwards (x6788)
TOPIC/EVENT: LER 101 For Supervisors
DATE(S)/TIME: Tuesday, October 17 & Wednesday, October 18, 2023 / 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
LOCATION: CHRO-SE Building 3010, Room 102
AUDIENCE: Supervisors of Civilian Employees Only
DETAILS: Labor/Employee Relations Functional Areas:
- Labor Relations (Union engagement, employee and management rights, changes of working conditions, requirements to notify the Union, HRO's role as management representatives...)
- Employee Relations (awards/recognition, formal and informal disciplinary processes, employee appeal rights, performance management, leave administration...)
- Workforce Relations (Civilian Employee Assistance Program, Drug-Free Workplace Program, Work/Life Balance, Telework...)
- Workers' Compensation (how to deal with injuries in the workplace, processing claims & case management, Federal Employees' Compensation Action, return to work...)
CAPCITY: Seats are LIMITED. Submit CWDD Registration Form to register. Supervisor’s approval is required.
To enroll, complete the attached CWDD registration form and forward to: CHROSEALBANYCWDD@USMC.MIL.
POC: Amanda Cruz, LER Supervisor, 229-639-7347
TOPIC/EVENT: LEAD PEOPLE SEMINAR
DATE/TIME: Tuesday – Thursday, October 24-26, 2023 / 8 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Albany Technical College (Manufacturing Innovation Center) 1705 S. Slappey Blvd
AUDIENCE: GS/WG/WD/NAF Managers, Supervisors, Directors. Active Duty on a space-available basis.
DETAILS: Seminar sessions are instructor lead facilitation with student interaction and group work to reinforce session learning objectives. The end-state for this seminar is an individual presentation addressing key learning experiences and a plan of using the learning outcomes in your future leadership opportunities.
SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EMAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM (attached) TO: CHROSEALBANYCWDD@USMC.MIL
POC: For any questions please contact Johnnie Johnson, HR Specialist (HRD) via email: johnnie.p.johnson@usmc.mil or office: 639-5256.
TOPIC/EVENT: LEAD TEAMS SEMINAR
DATE/TIME: Tuesday – Thursday, October 17-19, 2023 / 8 am – 4 pm
LOCATION: Albany Technical College (Manufacturing Innovation Center)1705 S. Slappey Blvd
AUDIENCE: GS/WG/WD/NAF Employees. Active Duty on a space-available basis.
DETAILS: Engage in a learning seminar using critical and creative thinking to examine and appreciate Team Leader strengths of character and competence to lead others to achieve organizational goals and create a working environment of trust and purpose. Explore various applications of leadership concepts through discussions; reflections, introspection of self, critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills needed for and by leaders.
SEATING IS LIMITED. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. EMAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM (attached) TO: CHROSEALBANYCWDD@USMC.MIL
POC: For any questions please contact Johnnie Johnson, HR Specialist (HRD) via email: johnnie.p.johnson@usmc.mil or office: 639-5256.