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The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during Thanksgiving. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home. (Courtesy photo) - The kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during Thanksgiving. Safety in the kitchen is important, especially on Thanksgiving Day when there is a lot of activity and people at home. (Courtesy photo)

On November 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. - On November 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force.

Sgt. Maj. Auburne Edwards II, native to the metro Atlanta area, is currently serving as the sergeant major for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He was on his way to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island a week after his high school graduation in 1996. The leadership he encountered in the Marine Corps persuaded him to stay in active duty. Now, 25 years later, he finds himself following in similar footsteps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Sgt. Maj. Auburne Edwards II, native to the metro Atlanta area, is currently serving as the sergeant major for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. He was on his way to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island a week after his high school graduation in 1996. The leadership he encountered in the Marine Corps persuaded him to stay in active duty. Now, 25 years later, he finds himself following in similar footsteps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Staff Sgt. Luis Fernandez and HM1 Alexander Collins, coordinators, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, commanding officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 74th annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - Staff Sgt. Luis Fernandez and HM1 Alexander Collins, coordinators, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Rebecca Sullivan, commanding officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 74th annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services is spreading the word about safe fire practices during National Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its FPW 2021 campaign: “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” (Courtesy Photo) - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services is spreading the word about safe fire practices during National Fire Prevention Week. The National Fire Protection Association has announced the theme for its FPW 2021 campaign: “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!” (Courtesy Photo)

The effort to bring more electric vehicles into the Department of Defense has been impacted by a few factors, including funding.Georgia Power is helping Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany with this effort. The company’s Make Ready program is piloting at the installation, in turn helping to accelerate the way forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The effort to bring more electric vehicles into the Department of Defense has been impacted by a few factors, including funding. Georgia Power is helping Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany with this effort. The company’s Make Ready program is piloting at the installation, in turn helping to accelerate the way forward. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

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Commissary CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s new online ordering/curbside delivery service, is coming to the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary on July 20. (Courtesy photo) - Commissary CLICK2GO, the Defense Commissary Agency’s new online ordering/curbside delivery service, is coming to the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary on July 20. (Courtesy photo)

A new forklift simulator, complete with virtual reality goggles and a two-sided screen, allows for those in forklift training aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to see what they would see – and perform the same maneuvers – as if they were on a real forklift. Now in a dedicated space in the base’s Garrison Mobile Equipment branch, it provides a way to train forklift drivers with an added layer of safety. The ribbon was cut on the investment June 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Jennifer Parks) - A new forklift simulator, complete with virtual reality goggles and a two-sided screen, allows for those in forklift training aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to see what they would see – and perform the same maneuvers – as if they were on a real forklift. Now in a dedicated space in the base’s Garrison Mobile Equipment branch, it provides a way to train forklift drivers with an added layer of safety. The ribbon was cut on the investment June 25. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Jennifer Parks)