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Col. James C. Carroll III (right), commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, prepares to present a Meritorious Service Medal to Pablo, former military working dog, with the base’s Marine Corps Police Department, during a retirement ceremony held here, Dec. 15. Pablo’s former military working dog handler, civilian police officer, Cpl. Greg Madrid, received the award on behalf of the K-9. - Col. James C. Carroll III (right), commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, prepares to present a Meritorious Service Medal to Pablo, former military working dog, with the base’s Marine Corps Police Department, during a retirement ceremony held here, Dec. 15. Pablo’s former military working dog handler, civilian police officer, Cpl. Greg Madrid, received the award on behalf of the K-9.

Virginia Williams, IT supervisor, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, receives a letter of commendation from Kenneth J. Cutts on behalf of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., Dec. 10, during her retirement ceremony in the base’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd. - Virginia Williams, IT supervisor, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, receives a letter of commendation from Kenneth J. Cutts on behalf of Congressman Sanford D. Bishop Jr., Dec. 10, during her retirement ceremony in the base’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd.

Tis the season for gift giving and the installation’s campaign managers and key workers say, “It’s not too late to give.” The Office of Personnel Management extended the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign deadline, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31, to allow federal employees additional time to make charitable contributions to a number of reputable local, state and national organizations. CFC is the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations, according to the OPM’s website, www.opm.gov. - Tis the season for gift giving and the installation’s campaign managers and key workers say, “It’s not too late to give.” The Office of Personnel Management extended the 2015 Combined Federal Campaign deadline, from Dec. 15 to Dec. 31, to allow federal employees additional time to make charitable contributions to a number of reputable local, state and national organizations. CFC is the only authorized solicitation of federal employees in their workplaces on behalf of approved charitable organizations, according to the OPM’s website, www.opm.gov.

Santa Claus stops by during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Dec. 8. Other activities during the ceremony included cookie-decorating and picture-coloring stations, elves and a giant gingerbread man mingling with the crowd, Pink Slipper Little Dancers performing dance routines, Westover High School Band playing, Worth County Primary Chorus singing and the Christmas tree lighting. When the lights came on, a snowman began to blow snow into the air and the crowd applauded and cheered. - Santa Claus stops by during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony held at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Dec. 8. Other activities during the ceremony included cookie-decorating and picture-coloring stations, elves and a giant gingerbread man mingling with the crowd, Pink Slipper Little Dancers performing dance routines, Westover High School Band playing, Worth County Primary Chorus singing and the Christmas tree lighting. When the lights came on, a snowman began to blow snow into the air and the crowd applauded and cheered.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany safety officials recommend parents visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website, www.cpsc.gov, for the latest updates and information on toy recalls before purchasing gifts on their children’s Christmas lists. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany safety officials recommend parents visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission website, www.cpsc.gov, for the latest updates and information on toy recalls before purchasing gifts on their children’s Christmas lists.

Samuel Bailey, property manager, Marine Corps Community Services, loads a pallet of merchandise onto a forklift to prepare for the Black Friday Doorbusters sale to be held Nov. 27 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. - Samuel Bailey, property manager, Marine Corps Community Services, loads a pallet of merchandise onto a forklift to prepare for the Black Friday Doorbusters sale to be held Nov. 27 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Officials move shovels full of dirt for construction of the new, nearly 59,000-square-foot Weapons Storage and Inspection Facility during a groundbreaking ceremony aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 23. From left: Navy Lt. Jose Centenorosado, director, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, MCLB Albany; Maj. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, (second from left) commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Col. James C. Carroll III (third from left), commanding officer, MCLB Albany; and Kevin Murphy, vice president, Gulf-Hernandez Joint Venture. - Officials move shovels full of dirt for construction of the new, nearly 59,000-square-foot Weapons Storage and Inspection Facility during a groundbreaking ceremony aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 23. From left: Navy Lt. Jose Centenorosado, director, Facilities Engineering and Acquisition Division, MCLB Albany; Maj. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, (second from left) commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command; Col. James C. Carroll III (third from left), commanding officer, MCLB Albany; and Kevin Murphy, vice president, Gulf-Hernandez Joint Venture.

Donald Middlebrooks, engineering equipment operator, PrimeTech International, checks to ensure a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle is securely attached prior to transport. The vehicle was delivered to an incoming equipment lot recently to be rebuilt. - Donald Middlebrooks, engineering equipment operator, PrimeTech International, checks to ensure a mine-resistant ambush protected vehicle is securely attached prior to transport. The vehicle was delivered to an incoming equipment lot recently to be rebuilt.

Melvin Williams, mechanic, Marine Corps Logistics Command, checks the fluid levels on a vehicle recently while performing the level A preservation process aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. This is one step in an extensive process to help prevent deterioration of vehicles stored outside. - Melvin Williams, mechanic, Marine Corps Logistics Command, checks the fluid levels on a vehicle recently while performing the level A preservation process aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. This is one step in an extensive process to help prevent deterioration of vehicles stored outside.

Kent Morrison, executive director, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, spends part of Nov. 19 helping fifth grade students at Deerfield-Windsor’s Lower School, Albany, Ga., learn about the American Revolution. - Kent Morrison, executive director, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, spends part of Nov. 19 helping fifth grade students at Deerfield-Windsor’s Lower School, Albany, Ga., learn about the American Revolution.