Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany News

4C Academy Students "Shake it Up" with MCLB Albany & Community Leaders

Kerri Copello — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:02:50 GMT

Col. Matthew J. McKinney, commanding officer, and Sgt. Maj. Donald M. Swanner, Jr., sergeant major, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, joined other community leaders for the annual handshake competition at Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, April 21.

Lake Park Elementary School named 2026 Georgia Military Flagship Award recipient by the Georgia Department of Education

Pamela Jackson — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:54:19 GMT

Lake Park Elementary School has been named a 2026 Georgia Military Flagship Award recipient by the Georgia Department of Education.

USMC Transitions to Alert! Mass Notification System

Kerri Copello — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Marine Corps is committed to the safety and security of its Marines, Sailors, civilian and contractor personnel, families and tenants. To enhance our ability to communicate critical information during emergencies, all installations are transitioning from the AtHoc system to the new Alert! mass notification system, effective 1 April 2026.

Security Advisories

Kerri Copello — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:33:00 GMT

Check this page for important updates to security issues aboard MCLB Albany.

CIVILIANS OF THE CORPS: Albany's Semper Fit Director Focuses on Warfighters' Well-being

Courtesy Story: Betty Snider | HQMC MF COMMSTRAT — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 20:42:00 GMT

Albany has a smaller population of Marines—about 400—than other bases, but the commitment to the mission is just as strong there as it is at larger bases.

Shaping Future Leaders Through Hands-On Crime Scene Training at MCLB Albany

Kerri Copello — Tue, 06 Jan 2026 20:47:06 GMT

More than 80 Dougherty County Life Lab Gifted Program students visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to learn basic crime scene skills and tactics on January 6.

MCLB Albany Announces Gate Hours for the Thanksgiving holiday

Kerri Copello — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:52:00 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany announces gate changes and hours for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Lake Park students learn Marine Corps history through traditional uniform pageant

Kerri Copello — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:13 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany leaders met with school leadership and toured Lake Park Elementary School, Nov. 19.

Students learn military studies hands-on aboard MCLB Albany

Kerri Copello — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:03:56 GMT

Fourth and fifth graders from International Studies Elementary Charter School spent time aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany learning about military studies, Nov. 21.

Clutch Training Builds Skill and Teamwork for MCLB Albany Fire & Emergency Services

Kerri Copello, Craig Collins — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:13:07 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire and Emergency Services held new equipment familiarization training on recently received CMC rescue clutches, a key piece of equipment for technical rescue and rappelling operations, Sept. 19.

Strength in Recovery: MCLB Albany Unveils Innovative Warrior Recovery Room

Kerri Copello — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 19:04:47 GMT

The Warrior Recovery Room, located inside Thomason Gymnasium, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is open to authorized patrons.

MCLB Albany hosts Albany Fire Department recruits for forcible entry training

Kerri Copello — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 18:46:39 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire and Emergency Services hosted Albany Fire Department training staff, an engine company and recruit class for forcible entry training aboard the installation at the fire training facility, Sept. 16.

MCLB Albany Marines Participate in Marine Week Atlanta to Celebrate 250th Birthday

Kerri Copello — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 16:52:14 GMT

Dozens of Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany joined other Marines from across the Corps to celebrate the upcoming 250th Birthday of the Marine Corps, Aug. 29-Sept. 1.

MCLB Albany Marines Partner with Elementary School Teachers to Offer Hands-On Mentorship

Kerri Copello — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:40:40 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has once again partnered with the Dougherty County School System's International Studies Elementary School for their Adopt-A-School mentorship program.

Navy Federal Credit Union Reopens at New Location aboard MCLB Albany

Kerri Copello — Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:30:24 GMT

Navy Federal Credit Union opened at its new location inside the Exchange aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Aug. 18.

MCLB Albany celebrates Independence Day with fireworks, food and family fun

Kerri Copello — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 20:16:30 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany celebrated America’s birthday at Boyett Park, June 27.

Marines, community leaders mentor Albany youth with Ties that Bind

Kerri Copello — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:51:32 GMT

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 12.

MCLB Albany personnel test preparedness with bi-annual exercise

Kerri Copello — Thu, 15 May 2025 14:08:00 GMT

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and community partners collaborated resources in a full scale exercise held aboard the base, May 13.

Marines conduct annual rifle qualification at Ft. Benning

Kerri Copello — Wed, 14 May 2025 20:34:55 GMT

Marines conducted their annual rifle qualification at Ft. Benning.

Former Marine graduates from Minnesota State Trooper Academy

Kerri Copello — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:37:16 GMT

Former Marine, Sgt. Austin Dawley, military police officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently left the Marine Corps and moved to his home state of Minnesota in pursuit of becoming a state trooper.