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Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials open its gates to thousands of visitors, vendors as well as local media during its celebration of the nation’s 240th birthday. The annual event, which has drawn thousands from the community to the base over its 22-year existence, provided a variety of culinary treats, children’s activities, live musical entertainment and Military Working Dog demonstrations. Fireworks after dark capped off the evening’s Independence Day activities. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officials open its gates to thousands of visitors, vendors as well as local media during its celebration of the nation’s 240th birthday. The annual event, which has drawn thousands from the community to the base over its 22-year existence, provided a variety of culinary treats, children’s activities, live musical entertainment and Military Working Dog demonstrations. Fireworks after dark capped off the evening’s Independence Day activities.

Twenty-seven teens attend a five-day summer program at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. In one activity, Tiara Noel (second from left), nurse, Child Development Center, MCLB Albany, assisted participating teens in preparing fruit and veggie smoothies as part of their learning on developing a healthier lifestyle through healthy eating. Teen C.A.R.R.O.L.L. University facilitators taught youth skills designed to help shape their day-to-day activities as well as their future choices and career goals. - Twenty-seven teens attend a five-day summer program at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. In one activity, Tiara Noel (second from left), nurse, Child Development Center, MCLB Albany, assisted participating teens in preparing fruit and veggie smoothies as part of their learning on developing a healthier lifestyle through healthy eating. Teen C.A.R.R.O.L.L. University facilitators taught youth skills designed to help shape their day-to-day activities as well as their future choices and career goals.

Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Shaw III (left) assumes command of the Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany in a change-of-charge ceremony at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 15. Shaw replaced the outgoing officer-in-charge, Cmdr. Raymond Bristol, who had served at NBHC-Albany since June 2013. Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany is one of Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida’s six health care facilities located across Florida and Georgia. - Lt. Cmdr. Kenneth Shaw III (left) assumes command of the Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany in a change-of-charge ceremony at the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 15. Shaw replaced the outgoing officer-in-charge, Cmdr. Raymond Bristol, who had served at NBHC-Albany since June 2013. Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany is one of Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Florida’s six health care facilities located across Florida and Georgia.

Shooters aim at simulated targets using Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, recently. - Shooters aim at simulated targets using Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, recently.

A Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet from Plaquemine High School, Plaquemine, La., rappels down a tower during a Cadet Leadership Camp aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 8. - A Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet from Plaquemine High School, Plaquemine, La., rappels down a tower during a Cadet Leadership Camp aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 8.

Four-year old Gavin Frakes shows off the catfish, which wins him a trophy at the 28th Annual Buddy Fishing Tournament at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 4. At the weigh in, Gavin walked away as the event’s overall biggest catch-of-the-day winner with his 1.4 pound catfish. - Four-year old Gavin Frakes shows off the catfish, which wins him a trophy at the 28th Annual Buddy Fishing Tournament at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 4. At the weigh in, Gavin walked away as the event’s overall biggest catch-of-the-day winner with his 1.4 pound catfish.

Lt. Cmdr. Donald Mitchell, senior nurse executive, Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, retires after 30-years of active-duty service in the Navy at a “fair winds” celebration in Orange Park, Florida, May 14. Mitchell kicked-off his own retirement ceremony before a standing-room-only crowd of witnesses, donned in a sea of U.S. Navy summer uniforms and white civilian attire, who poured into the Orange Park Women’s Club to celebrate the honoree. - Lt. Cmdr. Donald Mitchell, senior nurse executive, Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, retires after 30-years of active-duty service in the Navy at a “fair winds” celebration in Orange Park, Florida, May 14. Mitchell kicked-off his own retirement ceremony before a standing-room-only crowd of witnesses, donned in a sea of U.S. Navy summer uniforms and white civilian attire, who poured into the Orange Park Women’s Club to celebrate the honoree.

Staff Sgt. Steven McGahee, postal clerk, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, assists a customer at the installation’s mailroom, May 12. McGahee was meritoriously promoted to his current rank recently after winning the final meritorious promotion board at Marine Corps Installations Command. - Staff Sgt. Steven McGahee, postal clerk, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, assists a customer at the installation’s mailroom, May 12. McGahee was meritoriously promoted to his current rank recently after winning the final meritorious promotion board at Marine Corps Installations Command.

Master Sgt. Roberto Nolasco (left), operations and training chief, Military Operations and Training Branch, and Sgt. Tavarez Hayman, ammunition technician, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, prepare to distribute ammo to Marines, Sailors and Marine Corps police officers taking the Combat Pistol Program course of fire qualification at MCLB Albany. The CPP training is one of several scheduled and conducted on the installation’s pistol range to facilitate annual qualification requirements for service members and law enforcement personnel. - Master Sgt. Roberto Nolasco (left), operations and training chief, Military Operations and Training Branch, and Sgt. Tavarez Hayman, ammunition technician, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, prepare to distribute ammo to Marines, Sailors and Marine Corps police officers taking the Combat Pistol Program course of fire qualification at MCLB Albany. The CPP training is one of several scheduled and conducted on the installation’s pistol range to facilitate annual qualification requirements for service members and law enforcement personnel.

Cpl. Peter Hernandez-fuentes, adjutant clerk, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with Lydia Olds, Spanish teacher, International Studies Elementary School, Albany, Ga., during the annual Unity Day celebration held recently on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. The event is held to educate individuals on diversity and celebrate differences. - Cpl. Peter Hernandez-fuentes, adjutant clerk, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with Lydia Olds, Spanish teacher, International Studies Elementary School, Albany, Ga., during the annual Unity Day celebration held recently on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. The event is held to educate individuals on diversity and celebrate differences.