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An old photo shows Jerry Laney during his service with the U.S. Army. An information technology specialist with Marine Corps Logistics Command, he served two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1969 and has recently received honors for his service and heroism there. - An old photo shows Jerry Laney during his service with the U.S. Army. An information technology specialist with Marine Corps Logistics Command, he served two tours in Vietnam in 1967 and 1969 and has recently received honors for his service and heroism there.

More than 35 Marines from Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany march into the Albany Veterans Park Amphitheater after participating in the 8th annual Operation One Voice run. - More than 35 Marines from Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Marine Corps Logistics Command and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany march into the Albany Veterans Park Amphitheater after participating in the 8th annual Operation One Voice run.

Sgt. Maj. William Skiles, special projects officer to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Darton State College, Nov. 8. - Sgt. Maj. William Skiles, special projects officer to the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks at the Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Darton State College, Nov. 8.

Krystal Parrish, Army Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet, Albany State University, checks her sight alignment on the M4 rifle at Building 7120, here, Nov. 1. - Krystal Parrish, Army Reserve Officers Training Corps cadet, Albany State University, checks her sight alignment on the M4 rifle at Building 7120, here, Nov. 1.

Lisa Simpson, program analyst, Operations and Training Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, displays the base’s 2012 Employee of the Year Award she received recently. - Lisa Simpson, program analyst, Operations and Training Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, displays the base’s 2012 Employee of the Year Award she received recently.

Base and tenant commands’ Marines, Sailors, Civilian-Marines, contractors and families may only collect pecans by the Major S.P. “Swede” Hansen Officers’ Lounge, Building 10200, Goodloe Circle, near the Hill Village Officers’ Housing Area and outside of the fenceline along Fleming and Mock roads. - Base and tenant commands’ Marines, Sailors, Civilian-Marines, contractors and families may only collect pecans by the Major S.P. “Swede” Hansen Officers’ Lounge, Building 10200, Goodloe Circle, near the Hill Village Officers’ Housing Area and outside of the fenceline along Fleming and Mock roads.

The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is scheduled to end Dec. 15. According to the website, http://www.opm.gov/CFC/, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all. - The 2012 Combined Federal Campaign at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is scheduled to end Dec. 15. According to the website, http://www.opm.gov/CFC/, the mission of the CFC is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee-focused, cost-efficient, and effective in providing federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all.

Making sure the children had the full Marine Corps Birthday Ball experience, children and parents dance during the Kids’ Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 3. - Making sure the children had the full Marine Corps Birthday Ball experience, children and parents dance during the Kids’ Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 3.

Seventeen Marines, participating in their first professional military education course, the Corporals Course, train many hours practicing basic drill movements and learning the proper use of the NCO sword and guidon for formations and ceremonies. - Seventeen Marines, participating in their first professional military education course, the Corporals Course, train many hours practicing basic drill movements and learning the proper use of the NCO sword and guidon for formations and ceremonies.

Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, recommends reading list for spouses.The base exchange offers the First Lady of the Marine Corps’ recommended reading list. - Bonnie Amos, wife of Gen. James Amos, commandant of the Marine Corps, recommends reading list for spouses. The base exchange offers the First Lady of the Marine Corps’ recommended reading list.