Stories

The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2020. NFPA’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half or 49-percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by National Fire Protection Association). - The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, 2020. NFPA’s focus on cooking fire safety comes in response to home cooking fires representing the leading cause of U.S. home fires, with nearly half or 49-percent of all home fires involving cooking equipment; unattended cooking is the leading cause of these fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by National Fire Protection Association).

The most recent historic vehicle restoration project undertaken by Production Plant Albany was a World War II era truck that was brought back to its former glory largely with the help of visual aids and 3-D printing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The most recent historic vehicle restoration project undertaken by Production Plant Albany was a World War II era truck that was brought back to its former glory largely with the help of visual aids and 3-D printing. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

A project to bring in a refreshed playground at the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany came to fruition with a ribbon-cutting on July 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - A project to bring in a refreshed playground at the Child Development Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany came to fruition with a ribbon-cutting on July 31. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

The Marine Corps Exchange at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is completing the first phase of a renovation. While crews work on needed improvements, so does the MCX’s mission of serving its patrons. Officials at the base said these renovations provide an opportunity to bring the store up-to-date. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The Marine Corps Exchange at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is completing the first phase of a renovation. While crews work on needed improvements, so does the MCX’s mission of serving its patrons. Officials at the base said these renovations provide an opportunity to bring the store up-to-date. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Incidents of gun violence on Naval Base Hawaii and Naval Air Station Pensacola in December gained national attention, and compelled Marine Corps leadership to take action on concealed carry policy. - Incidents of gun violence on Naval Base Hawaii and Naval Air Station Pensacola in December gained national attention, and compelled Marine Corps leadership to take action on concealed carry policy.

Located adjacent to the bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is a site where an electrical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, transformer once stood. It was decommissioned in 1988 as part of a base-wide inspection conducted to identify all PCB transformers and remove those that were leaking. - Located adjacent to the bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is a site where an electrical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, transformer once stood. It was decommissioned in 1988 as part of a base-wide inspection conducted to identify all PCB transformers and remove those that were leaking.

The Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Wives Thrift Shop benefited Marines stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany as well as their families. It has shared in the stories of the Marines who have walked in and out of its doors, provided goods, handed out academic scholarships and built relationships with organizations in the Albany community.The store has now closed its doors. Its legacy will live on through another nonprofit, Albany Rescue Mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Wives Thrift Shop benefited Marines stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany as well as their families. It has shared in the stories of the Marines who have walked in and out of its doors, provided goods, handed out academic scholarships and built relationships with organizations in the Albany community. The store has now closed its doors. Its legacy will live on through another nonprofit, Albany Rescue Mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

For a young man who grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps, he never imagined his path would end 33 years later as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. - For a young man who grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps, he never imagined his path would end 33 years later as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Already having two older brothers in the Marine Corps, Staff Sgt. Latifah Blanks had a legacy to live up to when she joined the Corps in 2011. The St. Louis native, currently serving as base adjutant chief, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, went to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina at the age of 20. It was an opportunity to see the world and gain some discipline, not her siblings, compelling her to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks). - Already having two older brothers in the Marine Corps, Staff Sgt. Latifah Blanks had a legacy to live up to when she joined the Corps in 2011. The St. Louis native, currently serving as base adjutant chief, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, went to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina at the age of 20. It was an opportunity to see the world and gain some discipline, not her siblings, compelling her to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks).

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services has received accredited agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The accredited status term is good for five years with annual compliance reports required throughout the term to maintain accredited status. It was awarded March 5, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services has received accredited agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The accredited status term is good for five years with annual compliance reports required throughout the term to maintain accredited status. It was awarded March 5, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.