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Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, deputy commandant, Installations and Logistics Division, took a tour of some facilities and assets at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, March 9. The tour included the barracks, Marine Corps Exchange, Commissary and Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel. He also heard about upcoming projects including fuel and electric vehicle infrastructure expansions and improvements, and a future endurance course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Lt. Gen. Edward D. Banta, deputy commandant, Installations and Logistics Division, took a tour of some facilities and assets at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, March 9. The tour included the barracks, Marine Corps Exchange, Commissary and Cpl. Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel. He also heard about upcoming projects including fuel and electric vehicle infrastructure expansions and improvements, and a future endurance course. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

The Military Spouses’ Club of Albany is a nonprofit organization functioning largely within Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Its mission is to provide enrichment and support to military, military families and the Albany area community. One of the most visible signs of this has been the monthly Dinner at the Barracks events feeding dozens of young Marines residing in MCLB Albany’s barracks facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The Military Spouses’ Club of Albany is a nonprofit organization functioning largely within Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Its mission is to provide enrichment and support to military, military families and the Albany area community. One of the most visible signs of this has been the monthly Dinner at the Barracks events feeding dozens of young Marines residing in MCLB Albany’s barracks facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Lt. Victor Singleton Retiring After Decades of Service to his Country and Community. - Lt. Victor Singleton Retiring After Decades of Service to his Country and Community.

Brooke Grossmann is one of two currently serving as a volunteer at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Located in the Base Headquarters building, the office is a place to receive financial, educational and other assistance. It is open to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors when in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks). - Brooke Grossmann is one of two currently serving as a volunteer at the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society office at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Located in the Base Headquarters building, the office is a place to receive financial, educational and other assistance. It is open to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members and survivors when in need. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks).

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Matson came to the base chaplain post at MCLB Albany in July. His goal is to build relationships on both sides of the fence line to make sure active-duty service members in his charge are able to maintain their own connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - Navy Lt. Cmdr. Michael Matson came to the base chaplain post at MCLB Albany in July. His goal is to build relationships on both sides of the fence line to make sure active-duty service members in his charge are able to maintain their own connections. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

The U.S. Marine Corps placed an order last year for 21 mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was among those to benefit, receiving one unit. The Beam Global EV charging systems were purchased through the General Services Administration. Marine Corps Installations Command requires a turnkey charging infrastructure solution to solve near-term charging requirements without having to wait for construction and electrical projects to be completed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The U.S. Marine Corps placed an order last year for 21 mobile solar-powered electric vehicle charging systems. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was among those to benefit, receiving one unit. The Beam Global EV charging systems were purchased through the General Services Administration. Marine Corps Installations Command requires a turnkey charging infrastructure solution to solve near-term charging requirements without having to wait for construction and electrical projects to be completed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services joins the National Fire Protection Association in recognizing the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign slogan is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape." (Courtesy Photo) - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services joins the National Fire Protection Association in recognizing the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week. This year’s FPW campaign slogan is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape." (Courtesy Photo)

Sgt. Reginald Hammons and Cpl. Jovan Sandoval, coordinators, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Tasha Thomas, corps officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 75th annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 3.Toys for Tots is the largest Department of Defense outreach program. It is a combined effort among the Marine Corps Reserves, local businesses and the Salvation Army to ensure less fortunate children have a Christmas this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Sgt. Reginald Hammons and Cpl. Jovan Sandoval, coordinators, Toys for Tots, and Capt. Tasha Thomas, corps officer, Salvation Army, gathered aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to formally kickoff the 75th annual Toys for Tots campaign, Oct. 3. Toys for Tots is the largest Department of Defense outreach program. It is a combined effort among the Marine Corps Reserves, local businesses and the Salvation Army to ensure less fortunate children have a Christmas this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Sgt. Maj. Chad M. Coston is a second-generation Marine. He was raised in Louisiana and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 with the expectation of getting out after his first four years were done. Now he is the sergeant major of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, making him the senior enlisted advisor to Col. Michael Fitzgerald, commanding officer, MCLB Albany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Sgt. Maj. Chad M. Coston is a second-generation Marine. He was raised in Louisiana and enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1994 with the expectation of getting out after his first four years were done. Now he is the sergeant major of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, making him the senior enlisted advisor to Col. Michael Fitzgerald, commanding officer, MCLB Albany. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Jenna Chang has been the installation emergency manager for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany since 2020. She has worked in various regions throughout the United States and brought with her to MCLB Albany a wealth of knowledge and experience. (U.S. Marine Corps by Jennifer Parks) - Jenna Chang has been the installation emergency manager for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany since 2020. She has worked in various regions throughout the United States and brought with her to MCLB Albany a wealth of knowledge and experience. (U.S. Marine Corps by Jennifer Parks)