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Five-hundred children were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program for the 2023-24 academic year. Among them is Brody Morris, the 18-year-old son of a Marine Corps Systems Command employee at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy Photo) - Five-hundred children were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Fisher House Foundation’s Scholarships for Military Children program for the 2023-24 academic year. Among them is Brody Morris, the 18-year-old son of a Marine Corps Systems Command employee at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy Photo)

Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Flowers, adjutant chief at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, came out of high school to take on service in the U.S. Marine Corps, looking for growth in the next chapter. Flowers grew up roughly 30 miles from MCLB Albany and entered the Marine Corps via delayed entry in 2005. He has had the chance to build on his own character growth at MCLB Albany while investing in the resources that built him. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Flowers, adjutant chief at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, came out of high school to take on service in the U.S. Marine Corps, looking for growth in the next chapter. Flowers grew up roughly 30 miles from MCLB Albany and entered the Marine Corps via delayed entry in 2005. He has had the chance to build on his own character growth at MCLB Albany while investing in the resources that built him. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

Col. Matthew J. McKinney assumed command of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany after Col. Michael J. Fitzgerald relinquished command, June 29. Leadership from the Albany area community were in attendance at the change of command ceremony along with Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Col. Matthew J. McKinney assumed command of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany after Col. Michael J. Fitzgerald relinquished command, June 29. Leadership from the Albany area community were in attendance at the change of command ceremony along with Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., commander, Marine Corps Installations East. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was named this year’s U.S. Marine Corps recipient of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The CINC Award recognizes outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The base's energy efficiency efforts made MCLB Albany stand out among other installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was named this year’s U.S. Marine Corps recipient of the Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence. The CINC Award recognizes outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain U.S. military installations. The base's energy efficiency efforts made MCLB Albany stand out among other installations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Col. Garcia Assumes Command of MCIEAST - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Andrew M. Niebel, left, the outgoing commanding general of Marine Corps Installations East-Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune (MCIEAST-MCB), transfers the company guidon to the incoming commander, Col. Adolfo Garcia Jr., during the MCIEAST change of command ceremony ​on MCB Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, June 22, 2023. Niebel served as the 8th commanding general of MCIEAST since June 2021 and relinquished his command to Garcia Jr.

Cpl. Ian Denisiu, from La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., is a canine handler for the Marine Corps Police Department at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He was meritoriously promoted to his current rank in March. He has been serving for two years, and came to MCLB Albany unexpectedly after his orders were changed at the last minute. The Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel has benefited significantly from this change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Cpl. Ian Denisiu, from La Cañada Flintridge, Calif., is a canine handler for the Marine Corps Police Department at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He was meritoriously promoted to his current rank in March. He has been serving for two years, and came to MCLB Albany unexpectedly after his orders were changed at the last minute. The Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel has benefited significantly from this change. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Lee County Junior Leadership Academy toured Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany with Anthony Wade, operations and plans specialist, May 9.Immediately after the tour, the academy met with MCLB Albany leaders Lt. Col. Christian Felder, executive officer, MCLB Albany; Terry Whitaker, director of small business, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Kurt Bland, deputy director, Communications and Information Systems Division; and George Lampkin, director of C4, LOGCOM. Each expressed their views of the importance of higher education, communication and leadership. - Lee County Junior Leadership Academy toured Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany with Anthony Wade, operations and plans specialist, May 9. Immediately after the tour, the academy met with MCLB Albany leaders Lt. Col. Christian Felder, executive officer, MCLB Albany; Terry Whitaker, director of small business, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Kurt Bland, deputy director, Communications and Information Systems Division; and George Lampkin, director of C4, LOGCOM. Each expressed their views of the importance of higher education, communication and leadership.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany worked with 8th Engineer Support Battalion from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to construct a new endurance course at the southwest Georgia installation. The project demonstrates a commitment to camaraderie and physical fitness, and officially opened up for use on Thursday after 20 days of construction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany worked with 8th Engineer Support Battalion from Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune in North Carolina to construct a new endurance course at the southwest Georgia installation. The project demonstrates a commitment to camaraderie and physical fitness, and officially opened up for use on Thursday after 20 days of construction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

The Atlanta Chapter 5 and Warner Robins Chapter 35 visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, May 1. Marines gathered at the Base Theater for a history lesson and to hear motivational stories told by Chapter 35 President Tony Price and Chapter 5 President Johnny Higdon, retired Marine Corps sergeant major.For more information: https://www.atl-mpma.org/ Photos by: Jonathan Wright - The Atlanta Chapter 5 and Warner Robins Chapter 35 visited Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, May 1. Marines gathered at the Base Theater for a history lesson and to hear motivational stories told by Chapter 35 President Tony Price and Chapter 5 President Johnny Higdon, retired Marine Corps sergeant major. For more information: https://www.atl-mpma.org/ Photos by: Jonathan Wright

Sexual Assault Prevention Response partners were guest speakers in attendance at a recent SAPR awards ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Awards were also presented to SAPR victim advocates from MCLB Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Sexual Assault Prevention Response partners were guest speakers in attendance at a recent SAPR awards ceremony at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Awards were also presented to SAPR victim advocates from MCLB Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)