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Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow throws the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game during the Marine Corps Appreciation Day at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19. The celebration included Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, being the honorary team captain and a tribute to recent Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. The Atlanta Braves even donned military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit the United Military Care, Inc. - Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow throws the first pitch at the Atlanta Braves game during the Marine Corps Appreciation Day at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19. The celebration included Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, being the honorary team captain and a tribute to recent Medal of Honor recipient Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter. The Atlanta Braves even donned military-themed jerseys that will be auctioned online to benefit the United Military Care, Inc.

Atlanta Braves pay tribute to Marines

In appreciation for their service to the country, the Major League Baseball team, Atlanta Braves, paused to honor Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Command, Marine Corps Systems Command and Marine Corps Recruiting Station Atlanta at Turner Field in Atlanta, Georgia, July 19.Highlights before the game included

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Back to school: Clinic offers school physicals, immunizations

The Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, is offering school physicals and immunizations including a special clinic Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon, by appointment only. Beat the back-to-school rush, by scheduling an appointment now.Georgia law requires health exams and immunizations documentation for all

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Swim instructor Elisabeth Allen with Semper Fit, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, conducts a swim lesson at the Base Pool, recently. - Swim instructor Elisabeth Allen with Semper Fit, Marine Corps Community Services, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, conducts a swim lesson at the Base Pool, recently.

Children learn fundamentals of water safety

With less than two months of summer remaining, children and adults continue to look for ways to cool themselves from the summer heat, one of them being the swimming pool.Marine Corps Community Services’ Semper Fit program offered five swimming classes ranging from teaching children and adults how to swim, to a Mom and Me class, which assists adults

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As construction on Fleming Road west of Short Street to Mock Road enters another phase toward completion, the intersection from Pecan Lane to Mock Road will be closed. - As construction on Fleming Road west of Short Street to Mock Road enters another phase toward completion, the intersection from Pecan Lane to Mock Road will be closed.

Off-base road project causes temporary detour

For the past several weeks, personnel, residents and visitors accessing Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany from the west end of Fleming Road have witnessed the road signs, roadwork and machinery in the one-block area between Mock Road and west of Short Street.Up to this point, traffic has not been drastically impeded during this process; however,

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In appreciation for their service and achievement, three Marines were honored and presented awards and a gift for Marine and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Pictured from left: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Johnnie Encarnacion, contract specialist, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Marine of the Year, Cpl. Fabio Chapina-Rodriguez, basic machinist, LOGCOM, and Marine of the Year, Cpl. Jacob Jones, travel clerk, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Not pictured: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Stephanie Bowens, postal clerk, MCLB Albany. - In appreciation for their service and achievement, three Marines were honored and presented awards and a gift for Marine and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Pictured from left: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Johnnie Encarnacion, contract specialist, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Marine of the Year, Cpl. Fabio Chapina-Rodriguez, basic machinist, LOGCOM, and Marine of the Year, Cpl. Jacob Jones, travel clerk, Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Not pictured: NCO of the Year, Sgt. Stephanie Bowens, postal clerk, MCLB Albany.

Local leaders honor top Marines, sailors

More than 30 Marines and sailors gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Albany, Georgia, July 10, for the annual Military Appreciation Rise and Shine Breakfast. Hosted by the Military Affairs Committee of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, this event is designed to give the community an opportunity to show appreciation for Marine Corps

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Sgt. Aspen Thompson, distant professional military education program manager, Base Operations, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, demonstrates the proper use of a compass for Coffee County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets July 11 at MCLB Albany. - Sgt. Aspen Thompson, distant professional military education program manager, Base Operations, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, demonstrates the proper use of a compass for Coffee County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets July 11 at MCLB Albany.

NJROTC cadets experience Marine life

Coffee County High School Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets ages 14 to 18, converged on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany July 9-11 for their annual basic leadership training. The 26 cadets gained basic leadership training, learned teamwork, practiced drill training and experienced living on a military installation, according to

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Kathleen Seymour, quality assurance specialist, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Command, practices with her new bow at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Archery Range, Friday. MCLB Albany’s deer season is scheduled from Sept. 13 – Jan. 15, 2015. - Kathleen Seymour, quality assurance specialist, Fleet Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Command, practices with her new bow at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Archery Range, Friday. MCLB Albany’s deer season is scheduled from Sept. 13 – Jan. 15, 2015.

Base sets deer hunting requirements

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s fall dear season begins Sept. 13 but before getting into a tree stand, all hunters must attend the 2014-2015 hunting season brief and pass the base hunter’s qualification course.Separate sessions have been set aside for returning hunters and those new to the base, according to Julie Robbins, natural resource

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Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary is collecting food and personal items for the annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive through Aug. 31. Authorized shoppers can purchase the pre-made bags for $5. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary is collecting food and personal items for the annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive through Aug. 31. Authorized shoppers can purchase the pre-made bags for $5.

Feds Feed Families’ campaign underway

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary is collecting food and personal items for the annual “Feds Feed Families” food drive through Aug. 31.Ernest Beckwith, assistant store director, Commissary, MCLB Albany, said this is the third year the Commissary has participated in the drive. “The purpose of the food drive is to provide food to those

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Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena — lightning. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s workforce and residents are encouraged to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities and lightning occurs. - Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena — lightning. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s workforce and residents are encouraged to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities and lightning occurs.

Base officials caution personnel, residents when lightning strikes

Base emergency management officials are encouraging Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s workforce and residents to use caution when engaging in outdoor activities and lightning occurs.Summer is the peak season for one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena—lightning, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.All

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Then-Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, inventory management assistant, Weapons Systems Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with an attendee during the 12th annual Senior Prom at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center in Albany Georgia, June 20. - Then-Staff Sgt. Tony Robinson, inventory management assistant, Weapons Systems Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, dances with an attendee during the 12th annual Senior Prom at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center in Albany Georgia, June 20.

Marines, sailors dance the night away with area seniors

For the 12th consecutive year, the City of Albany’s Recreation and Parks Department sponsored a prom night for senior and not-so-senior citizens, June 20, at the Albany James H. Gray Sr. Civic Center in Albany, Georgia.This annual event, complete with red carpet, limousine rides, music, food and fun is geared toward community members who may not

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