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A table is set to honor captured and missing victims during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s POW-MIA Prayer Breakfast. The event was held at the Town and Country Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom, recently. - A table is set to honor captured and missing victims during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s POW-MIA Prayer Breakfast. The event was held at the Town and Country Restaurant’s Grand Ballroom, recently.

The Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany’s sailors cancel the kick-off of the Hot Summer Nights 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness and Tobacco Cessation due to inclement weather. The activity, which was scheduled to be held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Covella Pond, Sept. 10, was initially organized to bring awareness to the dangers associated with tobacco products use as well as to raise consciousness of mental health issues, particularly suicide prevention. - The Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany’s sailors cancel the kick-off of the Hot Summer Nights 5K Run/Walk for Mental Health Awareness and Tobacco Cessation due to inclement weather. The activity, which was scheduled to be held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Covella Pond, Sept. 10, was initially organized to bring awareness to the dangers associated with tobacco products use as well as to raise consciousness of mental health issues, particularly suicide prevention.

Thunderstorms, lightning and the potential for tornadoes are a part of life when living in Southwest, Ga. These weather phenomena are not to be feared to the point of paralyzing anxiety, but respected for the power they exert. Being prepared is a form of respect that will help to protect individuals and their families. - Thunderstorms, lightning and the potential for tornadoes are a part of life when living in Southwest, Ga. These weather phenomena are not to be feared to the point of paralyzing anxiety, but respected for the power they exert. Being prepared is a form of respect that will help to protect individuals and their families.

Mairne Corps Logistics Base Albany hunters fine tune their archery skills on a 3-D deer target at the Base Archery Range, Sept. 9. MCLB Albany's deer bow-hunting season is scheduled from Sept. 12 - Jan. 10, 2016. - Mairne Corps Logistics Base Albany hunters fine tune their archery skills on a 3-D deer target at the Base Archery Range, Sept. 9. MCLB Albany's deer bow-hunting season is scheduled from Sept. 12 - Jan. 10, 2016.

Sgt. Xzavier Thomas, Marine Corps Community Services, peruses an emergency preparedness flyer at a booth aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. National Preparedness Month is underway and several static display booths will be set up at various locations including buildings 1221, 2200, 3500 and 3700. Information including how to prepare for severe weather and how to build an emergency kit as well as the installation mass notification system will be displayed at the booths. - Sgt. Xzavier Thomas, Marine Corps Community Services, peruses an emergency preparedness flyer at a booth aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. National Preparedness Month is underway and several static display booths will be set up at various locations including buildings 1221, 2200, 3500 and 3700. Information including how to prepare for severe weather and how to build an emergency kit as well as the installation mass notification system will be displayed at the booths.

Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kang Kim, independent duty corpsman, Clinical Services Department, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, located aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base albany, outlines ways to prevent heat-related illness in the column, "Ask the doc." - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Kang Kim, independent duty corpsman, Clinical Services Department, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, located aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base albany, outlines ways to prevent heat-related illness in the column, "Ask the doc."

Lisa Lofton, program coordinator, Thronateeska Heritage Center in Albany, Georgia, talks about the 1994 flood that submerged Albany during the 20th remembrance of the disaster in July 2014. Thronateeska Heritage Center displayed the Flood of Memories exhibit for the public to tour and to commemorate the tragedy. According to historical records, the flood resulted from the predicted Tropical Storm Alberto, which turned into a tropical depression. - Lisa Lofton, program coordinator, Thronateeska Heritage Center in Albany, Georgia, talks about the 1994 flood that submerged Albany during the 20th remembrance of the disaster in July 2014. Thronateeska Heritage Center displayed the Flood of Memories exhibit for the public to tour and to commemorate the tragedy. According to historical records, the flood resulted from the predicted Tropical Storm Alberto, which turned into a tropical depression.

Retired Marine Master GySgt. Randolph Scott, project administrator, Marine Corps Systems Command, displays his 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award, while awaiting official presentation of his 2014 award. Scott, who has earned a total of six commendations from President Barak Obama, was nominated to receive the Registered Adult Volunteer of the Year Award by Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, Albany, Ga., recently. Each of the awards recognized Scott for his “outstanding” volunteer service to children, the community as well as to veteran service members. - Retired Marine Master GySgt. Randolph Scott, project administrator, Marine Corps Systems Command, displays his 2013 President’s Volunteer Service Award, while awaiting official presentation of his 2014 award. Scott, who has earned a total of six commendations from President Barak Obama, was nominated to receive the Registered Adult Volunteer of the Year Award by Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, Albany, Ga., recently. Each of the awards recognized Scott for his “outstanding” volunteer service to children, the community as well as to veteran service members.

Federal Emergency Management Agency officials pre-stage about 75 trailers at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Civilian Human Resources Office — Southeast parking lot, in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika, which is forecast to hit Florida, Aug. 31. The FEMA trailers contain emergency supplies - primarily food, water and power generation equipment that may be needed in the event the storm makes landfall early next week and impacts Georgia, or any of its neighboring states, to include Florida and South Carolina. - Federal Emergency Management Agency officials pre-stage about 75 trailers at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Civilian Human Resources Office — Southeast parking lot, in preparation for Tropical Storm Erika, which is forecast to hit Florida, Aug. 31. The FEMA trailers contain emergency supplies - primarily food, water and power generation equipment that may be needed in the event the storm makes landfall early next week and impacts Georgia, or any of its neighboring states, to include Florida and South Carolina.