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The young and young-at-heart challenge themselves during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s second annual Dirty Devil Dog Mud Run, Saturday. Marines, families and citizens from neighborhoods surrounding the base, navigated obstacles, slogged through mud and water during the more than 3-mile course. - The young and young-at-heart challenge themselves during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s second annual Dirty Devil Dog Mud Run, Saturday. Marines, families and citizens from neighborhoods surrounding the base, navigated obstacles, slogged through mud and water during the more than 3-mile course.

Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations, East/Commander, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., recognizes base Marines Tuesday for their numerous accomplishments. - Brig. Gen. Robert F. Castellvi, commanding general, Marine Corps Installations, East/Commander, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., recognizes base Marines Tuesday for their numerous accomplishments.

Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, visits Marine Corps Logistics Base Al-bany, Nov. 12. The base is a Governor’s Office for Children and Families grant recipient. - Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, visits Marine Corps Logistics Base Al-bany, Nov. 12. The base is a Governor’s Office for Children and Families grant recipient.

Johnny L. Litman III, right, procurement and fiscal law attorney, Office of Counsel, Marine Corps Logistics Command, receives an American flag and shadow box from David Rowland, attorney, Office of Counsel, LOGCOM, during Litman’s retirement luncheon Nov. 14 held at the Town and Country Restaurant Ballroom. - Johnny L. Litman III, right, procurement and fiscal law attorney, Office of Counsel, Marine Corps Logistics Command, receives an American flag and shadow box from David Rowland, attorney, Office of Counsel, LOGCOM, during Litman’s retirement luncheon Nov. 14 held at the Town and Country Restaurant Ballroom.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s second annual Dirty Devil Dog Mud Run is scheduled for Saturday at Boyett Park aboard the base. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s second annual Dirty Devil Dog Mud Run is scheduled for Saturday at Boyett Park aboard the base.

Officials at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany welcomed Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, Tuesday. The First Lady of Georgia is scheduled to visit three of the state’s military installations that have been grant recipients of the Governor’s Office for Children and Families, which includes MCLB Albany.The primary goals of the grant are to increase family and unit cohesiveness, and increase employment opportunities. Additional benefits include preparing youth for a safe and healthy transition into adulthood, improving skill sets of military spouses and youth, and providing résumé building opportunities.Deal and members of her office and her grant review staff were greeted by base commanding officer, Col. Don Davis, participants and volunteers who highlighted benefits, events and programs the base implemented from the funding. This is the second year MCLB Albany has been awarded this grant. - Officials at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany welcomed Sandra Deal, wife of Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, Tuesday. The First Lady of Georgia is scheduled to visit three of the state’s military installations that have been grant recipients of the Governor’s Office for Children and Families, which includes MCLB Albany. The primary goals of the grant are to increase family and unit cohesiveness, and increase employment opportunities. Additional benefits include preparing youth for a safe and healthy transition into adulthood, improving skill sets of military spouses and youth, and providing résumé building opportunities. Deal and members of her office and her grant review staff were greeted by base commanding officer, Col. Don Davis, participants and volunteers who highlighted benefits, events and programs the base implemented from the funding. This is the second year MCLB Albany has been awarded this grant.

J. D. Armstrong, U.S. Navy retired and Vietnam veteran, cuts a slice of cake during the commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Nov. 5 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary. - J. D. Armstrong, U.S. Navy retired and Vietnam veteran, cuts a slice of cake during the commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Nov. 5 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary.

Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, left, presents a piece of birthday cake to retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, Friday at Albany State University. - Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, left, presents a piece of birthday cake to retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, Friday at Albany State University.

Westover High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit held their annual inspection, Oct. 24. As the 145 cadets filed onto the baseball field, eight senior Marines assigned to Marine Corps Logistics Command stood ready with their inspection clipboards in hand. - Westover High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit held their annual inspection, Oct. 24. As the 145 cadets filed onto the baseball field, eight senior Marines assigned to Marine Corps Logistics Command stood ready with their inspection clipboards in hand.

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee hosted the biannual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Oct. 30. The tournament pit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany personnel against business and community leaders affiliated with the Chamber, who retained ownership of the trophy with a final winning score of 29 1/2 - 9 1/2. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee hosted the biannual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Oct. 30. The tournament pit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany personnel against business and community leaders affiliated with the Chamber, who retained ownership of the trophy with a final winning score of 29 1/2 - 9 1/2.