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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 14.Hosted by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Network of Trust, the event pairs young boys, many from homes without male role models or live-in fathers with distinguished men from the local community. The tie is a symbolic distinction and allows the male mentor to bond with their mentee while teaching him how to tie a necktie. - 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 14. Hosted by Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Network of Trust, the event pairs young boys, many from homes without male role models or live-in fathers with distinguished men from the local community. The tie is a symbolic distinction and allows the male mentor to bond with their mentee while teaching him how to tie a necktie.

Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s sergeant major on Feb. 9. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1998, at the age of 31 and grew up in Georgia. Now that he is back to his roots, he expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mason Coots) - Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s sergeant major on Feb. 9. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1998, at the age of 31 and grew up in Georgia. Now that he is back to his roots, he expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mason Coots)

Capt. Devon Duarte’s primary role is the deputy operations officer for the Communications and Information Systems Division at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. The Jacksonville, Florida native serves as the unit readiness coordinator at MCLB Albany. This servicemember, formerly known as the family readiness officer, is the command’s representative and point of contact for family readiness issues and concerns for all military members, is the one-stop shop for information all Marine Corps Community Services programs, events and resources at the installation and is the advocate and information source for the families of single Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Capt. Devon Duarte’s primary role is the deputy operations officer for the Communications and Information Systems Division at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. The Jacksonville, Florida native serves as the unit readiness coordinator at MCLB Albany. This servicemember, formerly known as the family readiness officer, is the command’s representative and point of contact for family readiness issues and concerns for all military members, is the one-stop shop for information all Marine Corps Community Services programs, events and resources at the installation and is the advocate and information source for the families of single Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

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The Young Marines is designed to strengthen the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring veterans, good citizenship, community service and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Albany unit’s leadership is not well positioned to bring in the training elements, uniform basics and values and traditions of the Marine Corps on their own, so those from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany who wear the real Marine uniform are stepping in. (Courtesy Photo) - The Young Marines is designed to strengthen the lives of America's youth by teaching the importance of self-confidence, academic achievement, honoring veterans, good citizenship, community service and living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The Albany unit’s leadership is not well positioned to bring in the training elements, uniform basics and values and traditions of the Marine Corps on their own, so those from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany who wear the real Marine uniform are stepping in. (Courtesy Photo)

Albany Technical College was recently approved as a provider for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. A memorandum of understanding was signed this week to that effect by Albany Tech President Emmett Griswold and Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy photo) - Albany Technical College was recently approved as a provider for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. A memorandum of understanding was signed this week to that effect by Albany Tech President Emmett Griswold and Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy photo)

The robotic training dog named “Fitz” after Col. Michael Fitzgerald, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, is utilized by military working dog handlers on the installation. Fitz can bark, whine and be used to practice various emergency scenarios. The nearest emergency veterinarian is a considerable distance away from MCLB Albany, so the handlers are effectively the first responders when their MWDs are injured or ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - The robotic training dog named “Fitz” after Col. Michael Fitzgerald, former commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, is utilized by military working dog handlers on the installation. Fitz can bark, whine and be used to practice various emergency scenarios. The nearest emergency veterinarian is a considerable distance away from MCLB Albany, so the handlers are effectively the first responders when their MWDs are injured or ill. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany volunteered to help supervise and judge the NJROTC Area 12 Sanctioned Drill Meet at Lee County High School on Oct. 21.Area 12 consists of all JROTC units within the state of Georgia, as well as a few units in Northern Florida. The competition included a series of events occurring throughout the day consisting of academics, athletics, personnel inspections, and multiple forms of drill. - Marines and Sailors with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany volunteered to help supervise and judge the NJROTC Area 12 Sanctioned Drill Meet at Lee County High School on Oct. 21. Area 12 consists of all JROTC units within the state of Georgia, as well as a few units in Northern Florida. The competition included a series of events occurring throughout the day consisting of academics, athletics, personnel inspections, and multiple forms of drill.

Born into a military family, Col. Matthew McKinney assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's commanding officer on June 29 bursting with ideas and enthusiasm on how to move the installation forward. Much of this enthusiasm centers around strengthening the base’s bond with people they depend on both in and outside the fence line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - Born into a military family, Col. Matthew McKinney assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's commanding officer on June 29 bursting with ideas and enthusiasm on how to move the installation forward. Much of this enthusiasm centers around strengthening the base’s bond with people they depend on both in and outside the fence line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

Capt. Jennifer Adams is with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Logistics Support Division. She is the arms, ammunition and explosives officer, giving her responsibility of making sure the base and tenant commands have the weapons and ammunition they need for various ranges, weapons systems testing and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Capt. Jennifer Adams is with Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Logistics Support Division. She is the arms, ammunition and explosives officer, giving her responsibility of making sure the base and tenant commands have the weapons and ammunition they need for various ranges, weapons systems testing and real-world scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)