Individuals wanting to gain access to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for work purposes must go through a vetting process administered by the Marine Corps Police Department. Applicants are screened for any criminal activity that would deem them to be a threat to the safety of base employees and family members. - Individuals wanting to gain access to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany for work purposes must go through a vetting process administered by the Marine Corps Police Department. Applicants are screened for any criminal activity that would deem them to be a threat to the safety of base employees and family members.

Isaac James, disabled Army veteran, pumps gasoline into his vehicle at the Marine Corps Exchange self-service pumps, at Marine Corps Logistics Albany, recently. James said he travelled to the base frequently for both the quality and the price of the gas. - Isaac James, disabled Army veteran, pumps gasoline into his vehicle at the Marine Corps Exchange self-service pumps, at Marine Corps Logistics Albany, recently. James said he travelled to the base frequently for both the quality and the price of the gas.

A dockworker with the Jacksonville, Fla., company, Portus, drives a Humvee through the stern of the United States Navy Ship Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams’ at Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, in early September. Other dockworkers removed large metal containers filled with all types of military gear from within the vessel, known as a maritime prepositioning ship, with heavy-duty cranes. - A dockworker with the Jacksonville, Fla., company, Portus, drives a Humvee through the stern of the United States Navy Ship Pfc. Dewayne T. Williams’ at Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, in early September. Other dockworkers removed large metal containers filled with all types of military gear from within the vessel, known as a maritime prepositioning ship, with heavy-duty cranes.

Members of the Operational-Level Logistics Operational Advisory Group attend a briefing on the capabilities of the Marine Corps Logistics Command's Distribution Management Center, recently - Members of the Operational-Level Logistics Operational Advisory Group attend a briefing on the capabilities of the Marine Corps Logistics Command's Distribution Management Center, recently

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenant commands' officials as well as Marines, policemen, firemen, civil servants, veterans and families observed the 13th anniversary of 9/11 in front of the installation's Coffman Hall. The commemoration included an invocation, Taps, a moment of silence, a speech by MCLB Albany's commanding officer, Col. Don Davis, and a closing prayer. Davis emphasized to those at the observance to "remember the fallen of that day, remember who has fallen since, and remember that what you do here on a day-to-day basis contributes to whether or not their deaths were in vain." - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany and its tenant commands' officials as well as Marines, policemen, firemen, civil servants, veterans and families observed the 13th anniversary of 9/11 in front of the installation's Coffman Hall. The commemoration included an invocation, Taps, a moment of silence, a speech by MCLB Albany's commanding officer, Col. Don Davis, and a closing prayer. Davis emphasized to those at the observance to "remember the fallen of that day, remember who has fallen since, and remember that what you do here on a day-to-day basis contributes to whether or not their deaths were in vain."

A New York City firefighter looks up at what remains of the World Trade Center Sept. 13, 2001, after its collapse following the Sept. 11, terrorist attack. - A New York City firefighter looks up at what remains of the World Trade Center Sept. 13, 2001, after its collapse following the Sept. 11, terrorist attack.

Sgt. Candice Clark practices her batting skills at one of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s softball fields, recently. The practice helped hone her skills for the All-Marine Women’s Softball Team tryouts at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from Sept. 3-14. - Sgt. Candice Clark practices her batting skills at one of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s softball fields, recently. The practice helped hone her skills for the All-Marine Women’s Softball Team tryouts at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, from Sept. 3-14.

Sgt. Nathan Phelps, telephone technician, Base Telephone Office, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, sights in on a 3-D target while practicing with his bow, recently. MCLB Albany deer bow-hunting season begins Saturday. - Sgt. Nathan Phelps, telephone technician, Base Telephone Office, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, sights in on a 3-D target while practicing with his bow, recently. MCLB Albany deer bow-hunting season begins Saturday.

Service members and their families, who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net. - Service members and their families, who feel desperate, alone or hopeless, can receive immediate help. Suicide is not the answer. For assistance, call the Military Crisis line at 800-273-8255 and press 1; online chat, send a text message to 838255 or visit the website, www.militarycrisisline.net.