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The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee hosted the biannual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Oct. 30. The tournament pit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany personnel against business and community leaders affiliated with the Chamber, who retained ownership of the trophy with a final winning score of 29 1/2 - 9 1/2. - The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce's Military Affairs Committee hosted the biannual Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament at Stonebridge Golf and Country Club, Oct. 30. The tournament pit Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany personnel against business and community leaders affiliated with the Chamber, who retained ownership of the trophy with a final winning score of 29 1/2 - 9 1/2.

Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, speaks to members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 7. - Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, speaks to members of the local Daughters of the American Revolution Chapter in honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 7.

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Defense Commissary Agency became partners of the Vietnam War Veterans Commemorative Partnership Program in March 2013. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany unveiled the newly designed Department of Defense flag during a ceremony in front of its Commissary, today. A decision was made to create a memorial ceremony at each commissary worldwide during the Veterans Day weekend from November 9 - 11, 2013. J. D. Armstrong was the honoree at today's ceremony. Armstrong devoted "20 years and one week" of service in the U.S. Navy. After the presentation of the commemorative flag, the base commander, Col. Don J. Davis, thanked him for his service and sacrifice to the country. - To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Defense Commissary Agency became partners of the Vietnam War Veterans Commemorative Partnership Program in March 2013. Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany unveiled the newly designed Department of Defense flag during a ceremony in front of its Commissary, today. A decision was made to create a memorial ceremony at each commissary worldwide during the Veterans Day weekend from November 9 - 11, 2013. J. D. Armstrong was the honoree at today's ceremony. Armstrong devoted "20 years and one week" of service in the U.S. Navy. After the presentation of the commemorative flag, the base commander, Col. Don J. Davis, thanked him for his service and sacrifice to the country.

Capt. Michael T. Duffy, adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, reads the 13th commandant Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message Wednesday during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony and uniform pageant held in front of Building 3500, here. Marines, civilian-Marines and guests, gathered for the traditional ceremony to celebrate 238 years of service to the nation. - Capt. Michael T. Duffy, adjutant, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, reads the 13th commandant Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message Wednesday during the Marine Corps’ 238th birthday cake-cutting ceremony and uniform pageant held in front of Building 3500, here. Marines, civilian-Marines and guests, gathered for the traditional ceremony to celebrate 238 years of service to the nation.

A young angler waits for a fish to take his bait Saturday during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's 25th annual Buddy Fishing Tournament held at Covella Pond here. - A young angler waits for a fish to take his bait Saturday during Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's 25th annual Buddy Fishing Tournament held at Covella Pond here.

Red Ribbon Week is October 21 - 25. During the week, police departments and organizations around the world raise awareness of drugs in communities and schools. Red Ribbon Week was established in honor of drug enforcement agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who was killed while investigating a major drug cartel in Mexico. - Red Ribbon Week is October 21 - 25. During the week, police departments and organizations around the world raise awareness of drugs in communities and schools. Red Ribbon Week was established in honor of drug enforcement agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena who was killed while investigating a major drug cartel in Mexico.

Sgt. Robert Stull, Base Operations and Training Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recounts the events, which took place in Marjah, Helmand Province on Sept. 1, 2010, earning him a Purple Heart. Stull, and about 15 other Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted a security escort in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles. Their trip that day would change Stull's and two other Marines' lives and earn them each a Purple Heart. - Sgt. Robert Stull, Base Operations and Training Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recounts the events, which took place in Marjah, Helmand Province on Sept. 1, 2010, earning him a Purple Heart. Stull, and about 15 other Marines with 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 6th Marine Regiment, Camp Lejeune, N.C., conducted a security escort in Mine Resistant Ambush Protected All-Terrain Vehicles. Their trip that day would change Stull's and two other Marines' lives and earn them each a Purple Heart.

"Got Drugs?" pill take back campaign is underway here. - "Got Drugs?" pill take back campaign is underway here.