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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)

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.