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Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commanding Officer Col. Michael Fitzgerald officially signed for two unmanned aerial systems, making it the third Marine Corps Installations East base to receive drone kits, Oct. 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commanding Officer Col. Michael Fitzgerald officially signed for two unmanned aerial systems, making it the third Marine Corps Installations East base to receive drone kits, Oct. 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)) selected Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia, to be one of five Tranche 1 sites for the Department of Defense’s 5G to Next G Initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps) - The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD (R&E)) selected Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany, Georgia, to be one of five Tranche 1 sites for the Department of Defense’s 5G to Next G Initiative. (U.S. Marine Corps)

Staff Sgt. Tara Ballard, coordinator, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, commanding officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 73rd annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Staff Sgt. Tara Ballard, coordinator, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, commanding officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 73rd annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 2. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

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)