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Born into a military family, Col. Matthew McKinney assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's commanding officer on June 29 bursting with ideas and enthusiasm on how to move the installation forward. Much of this enthusiasm centers around strengthening the base’s bond with people they depend on both in and outside the fence line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright) - Born into a military family, Col. Matthew McKinney assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's commanding officer on June 29 bursting with ideas and enthusiasm on how to move the installation forward. Much of this enthusiasm centers around strengthening the base’s bond with people they depend on both in and outside the fence line. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Jonathan Wright)

One day after celebrating the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday, a few Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany celebrated Veterans Day with the local community, Nov. 11.Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Young, sergeant major, MCLB Albany, was the guest speaker at the American Legion Post 512. He told the near-capacity crowd that he was honored to be given the opportunity to share his perspective on the importance of the day. - One day after celebrating the Marine Corps’ 244th birthday, a few Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany celebrated Veterans Day with the local community, Nov. 11. Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Young, sergeant major, MCLB Albany, was the guest speaker at the American Legion Post 512. He told the near-capacity crowd that he was honored to be given the opportunity to share his perspective on the importance of the day.

A near-capacity crowd of community and business leaders gathered at the Merry Acres Event Center in Albany, Georgia, July 10, to show their appreciation for those who currently serve in the military at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. - A near-capacity crowd of community and business leaders gathered at the Merry Acres Event Center in Albany, Georgia, July 10, to show their appreciation for those who currently serve in the military at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Kevin Hannes, federal coordinating officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management Assistance Team - West, spoke at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Jan. 31.He was joined by a group that included the individual assistance and hazard mitigation coordinators from FEMA and a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The group met with base personnel affiliated with the installation and their family members at the Base Theater to answer questions and assist with registration for disaster assistance. - Kevin Hannes, federal coordinating officer, Federal Emergency Management Agency’s National Incident Management Assistance Team - West, spoke at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Jan. 31. He was joined by a group that included the individual assistance and hazard mitigation coordinators from FEMA and a representative from the U.S. Small Business Administration. The group met with base personnel affiliated with the installation and their family members at the Base Theater to answer questions and assist with registration for disaster assistance.

Retired Marine Col. Dan Gillan, (right) president and president and chief executive officer, Albany Area Young Men’s Christian Association, Albany, Ga., and the guest of honor at a recent mess night, spoke to the Marines about the importance of volunteerism at the Town and Country Grand Ballroom aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. - Retired Marine Col. Dan Gillan, (right) president and president and chief executive officer, Albany Area Young Men’s Christian Association, Albany, Ga., and the guest of honor at a recent mess night, spoke to the Marines about the importance of volunteerism at the Town and Country Grand Ballroom aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Maj. Stephen Lacovara, program manager, Logistics Capabilities Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, was one of several guests that included local leaders, first responders and active-duty military, participating in the 15th annual Patriot's Field of Flags, Sept. 10. The 9/11 program has been organized by the American Legion Post 30 every year since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to remember those who were killed and injured and to celebrate the heroic response to those attacks. Lacovara read the names of every Georgian who has died in military service since 9/11. - Maj. Stephen Lacovara, program manager, Logistics Capabilities Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, was one of several guests that included local leaders, first responders and active-duty military, participating in the 15th annual Patriot's Field of Flags, Sept. 10. The 9/11 program has been organized by the American Legion Post 30 every year since the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to remember those who were killed and injured and to celebrate the heroic response to those attacks. Lacovara read the names of every Georgian who has died in military service since 9/11.

Sakurano Maeda, left, purchases a pre-made bag of canned goods from Derrick Cade, cashier, Commissary, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, in support of the 2016 “Feds Feed Families” campaign at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary, Aug. 5. - Sakurano Maeda, left, purchases a pre-made bag of canned goods from Derrick Cade, cashier, Commissary, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, in support of the 2016 “Feds Feed Families” campaign at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany Commissary, Aug. 5.

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.

Peggy Haire, program analyst, Logistics Services Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, receives the 2016 Ambassador of the Year award from Ed Newsome, incoming board chairman, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, during the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 106th annual meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Albany, Georgia, Jan. 21. - Peggy Haire, program analyst, Logistics Services Management Center, Marine Corps Logistics Command, receives the 2016 Ambassador of the Year award from Ed Newsome, incoming board chairman, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, during the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce 106th annual meeting held at the Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center in Albany, Georgia, Jan. 21.

Albany’s top leader, Sharon Subadan, city manager, recently spent an afternoon learning about the "city" inside the fence line that is home to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command. During her tour, she visited with Col. James Carroll III, commanding officer, MCLB Albany. - Albany’s top leader, Sharon Subadan, city manager, recently spent an afternoon learning about the "city" inside the fence line that is home to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and Marine Corps Logistics Command. During her tour, she visited with Col. James Carroll III, commanding officer, MCLB Albany.