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Incidents of gun violence on Naval Base Hawaii and Naval Air Station Pensacola in December gained national attention, and compelled Marine Corps leadership to take action on concealed carry policy. - Incidents of gun violence on Naval Base Hawaii and Naval Air Station Pensacola in December gained national attention, and compelled Marine Corps leadership to take action on concealed carry policy.

Located adjacent to the bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is a site where an electrical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, transformer once stood. It was decommissioned in 1988 as part of a base-wide inspection conducted to identify all PCB transformers and remove those that were leaking. - Located adjacent to the bachelor enlisted quarters at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is a site where an electrical polychlorinated biphenyl, or PCB, transformer once stood. It was decommissioned in 1988 as part of a base-wide inspection conducted to identify all PCB transformers and remove those that were leaking.

The Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Wives Thrift Shop benefited Marines stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany as well as their families. It has shared in the stories of the Marines who have walked in and out of its doors, provided goods, handed out academic scholarships and built relationships with organizations in the Albany community.The store has now closed its doors. Its legacy will live on through another nonprofit, Albany Rescue Mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Wives Thrift Shop benefited Marines stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany as well as their families. It has shared in the stories of the Marines who have walked in and out of its doors, provided goods, handed out academic scholarships and built relationships with organizations in the Albany community. The store has now closed its doors. Its legacy will live on through another nonprofit, Albany Rescue Mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

For a young man who grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps, he never imagined his path would end 33 years later as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. - For a young man who grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and enlisted in the Marine Corps, he never imagined his path would end 33 years later as the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Already having two older brothers in the Marine Corps, Staff Sgt. Latifah Blanks had a legacy to live up to when she joined the Corps in 2011. The St. Louis native, currently serving as base adjutant chief, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, went to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina at the age of 20. It was an opportunity to see the world and gain some discipline, not her siblings, compelling her to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks). - Already having two older brothers in the Marine Corps, Staff Sgt. Latifah Blanks had a legacy to live up to when she joined the Corps in 2011. The St. Louis native, currently serving as base adjutant chief, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, went to Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island in South Carolina at the age of 20. It was an opportunity to see the world and gain some discipline, not her siblings, compelling her to become a Marine. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks).

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services has received accredited agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The accredited status term is good for five years with annual compliance reports required throughout the term to maintain accredited status. It was awarded March 5, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Fire & Emergency Services has received accredited agency status with the Commission on Fire Accreditation International for meeting the criteria established through the CFAI’s voluntary self-assessment and accreditation program. The accredited status term is good for five years with annual compliance reports required throughout the term to maintain accredited status. It was awarded March 5, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.

Coming from a background in the education field, Natalie Knox has a passion for helping people meet their goals.Knox, personal and professional development advisor and education services officer, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, was recently named Civilian of the Year. Knox has been in her current position for five years after having spent 18 years working in enrollment services for Albany State University. In MCCS, Knox is instrumental in helping service members seek additional funding for college, resources for stress management and ensuring they are equipped to handle the transition to civilian life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Coming from a background in the education field, Natalie Knox has a passion for helping people meet their goals. Knox, personal and professional development advisor and education services officer, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, was recently named Civilian of the Year. Knox has been in her current position for five years after having spent 18 years working in enrollment services for Albany State University. In MCCS, Knox is instrumental in helping service members seek additional funding for college, resources for stress management and ensuring they are equipped to handle the transition to civilian life. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

A native of Milledgeville, Georgia, Sgt. Shereka Slater, administrative specialist, Detachment Two Supply Company, started off her military career in the Marine Corps Reserves. The product of a small family in a small town, she is also the mother of a 2-year-old girl. Her choice to become a Marine boiled down largely to the travel and career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - A native of Milledgeville, Georgia, Sgt. Shereka Slater, administrative specialist, Detachment Two Supply Company, started off her military career in the Marine Corps Reserves. The product of a small family in a small town, she is also the mother of a 2-year-old girl. Her choice to become a Marine boiled down largely to the travel and career opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

The southwest Georgia area is no stranger to severe weather events, from flooding to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hurricanes. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has, like the community outside its gates, implemented recovery measures as well as pre-emptive practices for minimizing impact to life and operations to the extent possible when disaster strikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - The southwest Georgia area is no stranger to severe weather events, from flooding to severe thunderstorms, tornadoes and even hurricanes. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany has, like the community outside its gates, implemented recovery measures as well as pre-emptive practices for minimizing impact to life and operations to the extent possible when disaster strikes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)

Lance Cpl. Keishona Hedges is an administrative clerk, Base Adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, serves as the Single Marine Program president aboard the installation. Her SMP role, which involves meeting with various people and planning trips, gives her access to valuable networking opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks) - Lance Cpl. Keishona Hedges is an administrative clerk, Base Adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, serves as the Single Marine Program president aboard the installation. Her SMP role, which involves meeting with various people and planning trips, gives her access to valuable networking opportunities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jennifer Parks)