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Dozens of Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany stepped up to lend a helping hand to the residents in Cairo, Ga, Mar. 12. - Dozens of Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany stepped up to lend a helping hand to the residents in Cairo, Ga, Mar. 12.

Col. Alphonso Trimble, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, signed a stalking awareness proclamation in front of Marines, civilians and several community groups at a ceremony Tuesday in front of the Base Chapel Annex. Following the reading of the proclamation, there was a quick break and then a detailed training session inside the Chapel. - Col. Alphonso Trimble, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, signed a stalking awareness proclamation in front of Marines, civilians and several community groups at a ceremony Tuesday in front of the Base Chapel Annex. Following the reading of the proclamation, there was a quick break and then a detailed training session inside the Chapel.

The Toys for Tots annual program drive has ended and distributions were made Dec. 15 to those who signed up with the local Salvation Army. - The Toys for Tots annual program drive has ended and distributions were made Dec. 15 to those who signed up with the local Salvation Army.

For the 28th consecutive year in a row, Marines joined City of Albany officials by leading the Celebration of Lights Parade in downtown Albany, Ga., Dec. 15. - For the 28th consecutive year in a row, Marines joined City of Albany officials by leading the Celebration of Lights Parade in downtown Albany, Ga., Dec. 15.

Two members of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany family were recognized Thursday with certificates for completing 100 hours of volunteer service with the local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society. - Two members of the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany family were recognized Thursday with certificates for completing 100 hours of volunteer service with the local Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society.

During an emergency, it is critical that personnel, military family members and others aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany receive immediate notifications. Whether it is an active shooter, tornado or other threat, it is crucial that all personnel are notified of the hazard and know what actions to take. A special electronic mass notification system training was held for Public Safety dispatchers and Communication Operations and Strategy staff, Nov. 27. - During an emergency, it is critical that personnel, military family members and others aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany receive immediate notifications. Whether it is an active shooter, tornado or other threat, it is crucial that all personnel are notified of the hazard and know what actions to take. A special electronic mass notification system training was held for Public Safety dispatchers and Communication Operations and Strategy staff, Nov. 27.

The Navy and Marine Corps Medal and citation are posthumously awarded to Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Smarr, a Reserve Marine killed in the line of duty while serving as a police officer for the Americus Police Department in Americus, Ga., Dec. 7, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee) - The Navy and Marine Corps Medal and citation are posthumously awarded to Lance Cpl. Nicholas R. Smarr, a Reserve Marine killed in the line of duty while serving as a police officer for the Americus Police Department in Americus, Ga., Dec. 7, 2018. The Navy and Marine Corps Medal is the highest non-combat decoration awarded for heroism by the Department of Defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Niles Lee)

A Coast Guard veteran encouraged several of his military peers to take advantage of many programs offered by Veterans Administration during the monthly veterans breakfast at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, November 7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels). - A Coast Guard veteran encouraged several of his military peers to take advantage of many programs offered by Veterans Administration during the monthly veterans breakfast at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, November 7. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels).

Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)

Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)