Stories

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.

Coming from a background in the education field, Natalie Knox has a passion for helping people meet their goals.Knox, personal and professional development advisor and education services officer, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, was recently named Civilian of the Year. Knox has been in her current position for five years after having spent 18 years working in enrollment services for Albany State University. In MCCS, Knox is instrumental in helping service members seek additional funding for college, resources for stress management and ensuring they are equipped to handle the transition to civilian life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Coming from a background in the education field, Natalie Knox has a passion for helping people meet their goals. Knox, personal and professional development advisor and education services officer, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, was recently named Civilian of the Year. Knox has been in her current position for five years after having spent 18 years working in enrollment services for Albany State University. In MCCS, Knox is instrumental in helping service members seek additional funding for college, resources for stress management and ensuring they are equipped to handle the transition to civilian life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

A native of Milledgeville, Georgia, Sgt. Shereka Slater, administrative specialist, Detachment Two Supply Company, started off her military career in the Marine Corps Reserves. The product of a small family in a small town, she is also the mother of a 2-year-old girl. Her choice to become a Marine boiled down largely to the travel and career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - A native of Milledgeville, Georgia, Sgt. Shereka Slater, administrative specialist, Detachment Two Supply Company, started off her military career in the Marine Corps Reserves. The product of a small family in a small town, she is also the mother of a 2-year-old girl. Her choice to become a Marine boiled down largely to the travel and career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

The southwest Georgia area is no stranger to severe weather events, from flooding to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hurricanes. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has, like the community outside its gates, implemented recovery measures as well as pre-emptive practices for minimizing impact to life and operations to the extent possible when disaster strikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The southwest Georgia area is no stranger to severe weather events, from flooding to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hurricanes. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has, like the community outside its gates, implemented recovery measures as well as pre-emptive practices for minimizing impact to life and operations to the extent possible when disaster strikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Lance Cpl. Keishona Hedges is an administrative clerk, Base Adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, serves as the Single Marine Program president aboard the installation. Her SMP role, which involves meeting with various people and planning trips, gives her access to valuable networking opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Lance Cpl. Keishona Hedges is an administrative clerk, Base Adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, serves as the Single Marine Program president aboard the installation. Her SMP role, which involves meeting with various people and planning trips, gives her access to valuable networking opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Lt. Col. Latresa Steward’s current role is executive officer for Marine Force Storage Command and Headquarters Group, which are subordinate commands to Marine Corps Logistics Command at MCLB Albany. It involves supporting fellow Marines and their families, administrative oversight of command programs, legal and personnel issues and coordinating with the staff for day-to-day operations in support of the commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Lt. Col. Latresa Steward’s current role is executive officer for Marine Force Storage Command and Headquarters Group, which are subordinate commands to Marine Corps Logistics Command at MCLB Albany. It involves supporting fellow Marines and their families, administrative oversight of command programs, legal and personnel issues and coordinating with the staff for day-to-day operations in support of the commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)

Moving for any reason can be a difficult task. The staff in the Distribution Management Office at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany helps ease the moving burden for the installation’s personnel. The office is a part of the base’s Logistics Support Division. It is responsible for the operation of official passenger travel arrangements, conducting overseas bookings, group moves and charter transportation to satisfy various Marine Corps schools, exercises and training requirements, as well as individual government travelers and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Moving for any reason can be a difficult task. The staff in the Distribution Management Office at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany helps ease the moving burden for the installation’s personnel. The office is a part of the base’s Logistics Support Division. It is responsible for the operation of official passenger travel arrangements, conducting overseas bookings, group moves and charter transportation to satisfy various Marine Corps schools, exercises and training requirements, as well as individual government travelers and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

A standing-room-only crowd gathered in the Base Chapel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., observance ceremony, Jan. 16. Individuals listened intently, with varying looks of dismay, pain, shock and disbelief on their faces, as Dr. Shirley Green-Reese, one of the original Leesburg Stockade Girls, shared her story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - A standing-room-only crowd gathered in the Base Chapel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for the annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., observance ceremony, Jan. 16. Individuals listened intently, with varying looks of dismay, pain, shock and disbelief on their faces, as Dr. Shirley Green-Reese, one of the original Leesburg Stockade Girls, shared her story. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)