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Marine Corps Logistics Base - Members of the crowd marvel at the military working dog demonstration during the annual Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 29th.

Thousands enjoy the Base's Independence Day celebration

Thousands of members of the local and surrounding communities attended the 24th annual Independence Day celebration at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, June 29.This year, the family-friendly event attracted nearly 5,000 people. Most of the crowd chose to wait out the heat and didn't arrive until after 7 p.m. when the 90-plus degree temperatures

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Fireworks are a family tradition when celebrating Independence Day; however, they are prohibited in Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s family housing area. - Fireworks are a family tradition when celebrating Independence Day; however, they are prohibited in Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s family housing area.

Officials prohibit fireworks aboard MCLB Albany, stress safety during holiday tradition off base

For many Americans, fireworks are a family tradition when celebrating Independence Day. However, fireworks are prohibited in Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s family housing area, according to Base Order P11320.2F, Base Fire Prevention - Protection Regulations.Juan Escovar, safety technician, Risk Management Office, MCLB Albany, urges those

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Fireworks light up the sky during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s annual Independence Day celebration, June 26. - Fireworks light up the sky during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s annual Independence Day celebration, June 26.

Independence Day celebration brings base, community together

A steady flow of people streamed through the gates at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany to enjoy an Independence Day celebration June 26.Visitors enjoyed a variety of entertainment, including several activities for children, live music as well as a host of different food vendors. One event not on the schedule, however, was a temporary suspension

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Base officials closely monitor weather conditions to determine when to resume the Independence Day celebration, June 26. - Base officials closely monitor weather conditions to determine when to resume the Independence Day celebration, June 26.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany temporarily suspends Independence Day celebration

Activities were temporarily halted due to imminent lightning in the vicinity of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany during the Independence Day celebration. Guests were enjoying the festivities when everyone was instructed to take cover. Buildings on the base were opened to the public to provide shelter. The hallways and open office spaces were

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Base to host Independence Day Celebration July 2

The Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Ga., will host its 15th annual Independence Day Celebration July 2 at Boyett Park from 4 – 10 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.While waiting for the main fireworks event, visitors can enjoy a variety of food and many family–oriented activities.Lining the park will be food and drink vendors

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