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J. D. Armstrong, U.S. Navy retired and Vietnam veteran, cuts a slice of cake during the commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Nov. 5 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary. - J. D. Armstrong, U.S. Navy retired and Vietnam veteran, cuts a slice of cake during the commemoration ceremony of the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War, Nov. 5 at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary.

Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, left, presents a piece of birthday cake to retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, Friday at Albany State University. - Maj. Gen. John J. Broadmeadow, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, left, presents a piece of birthday cake to retired Sgt. Maj. Carlton Kent, 16th sergeant major of the Marine Corps, during the 238th Marine Corps Birthday Ball celebration, Friday at Albany State University.

Westover High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit held their annual inspection, Oct. 24. As the 145 cadets filed onto the baseball field, eight senior Marines assigned to Marine Corps Logistics Command stood ready with their inspection clipboards in hand. - Westover High School Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps unit held their annual inspection, Oct. 24. As the 145 cadets filed onto the baseball field, eight senior Marines assigned to Marine Corps Logistics Command stood ready with their inspection clipboards in hand.

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.