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Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s sergeant major on Feb. 9. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1998, at the age of 31 and grew up in Georgia. Now that he is back to his roots, he expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mason Coots) - Sgt. Maj. Frank Kammer Jr. assumed the role of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s sergeant major on Feb. 9. The Chattanooga, Tennessee native enlisted in the Marine Corps in February 1998, at the age of 31 and grew up in Georgia. Now that he is back to his roots, he expects to build on the current foundation at MCLB Albany to set up a legacy for the future. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mason Coots)

Albany Technical College was recently approved as a provider for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. A memorandum of understanding was signed this week to that effect by Albany Tech President Emmett Griswold and Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy photo) - Albany Technical College was recently approved as a provider for the Department of Defense SkillBridge program, an opportunity for service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through specific industry training, apprenticeships or internships during the last 180 days of service. A memorandum of understanding was signed this week to that effect by Albany Tech President Emmett Griswold and Col. Matthew McKinney, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. (Courtesy photo)

Lt. Victor Singleton Retiring After Decades of Service to his Country and Community. - Lt. Victor Singleton Retiring After Decades of Service to his Country and Community.

When Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany leaders noticed that Henry Jackson, a local Montford Point Marine, hadn’t been attending any events or making his routine visits, they became concerned and decided to pay him a visit, April 17. - When Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany leaders noticed that Henry Jackson, a local Montford Point Marine, hadn’t been attending any events or making his routine visits, they became concerned and decided to pay him a visit, April 17.

During an emergency, it is critical that personnel, military family members and others aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany receive immediate notifications. Whether it is an active shooter, tornado or other threat, it is crucial that all personnel are notified of the hazard and know what actions to take. A special electronic mass notification system training was held for Public Safety dispatchers and Communication Operations and Strategy staff, Nov. 27. - During an emergency, it is critical that personnel, military family members and others aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany receive immediate notifications. Whether it is an active shooter, tornado or other threat, it is crucial that all personnel are notified of the hazard and know what actions to take. A special electronic mass notification system training was held for Public Safety dispatchers and Communication Operations and Strategy staff, Nov. 27.

Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)

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.

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