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Cmdr. Raymond Bristol, officer-in-charge, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, presents Fran Quinn, health benefits advisor, NBHC Albany, with commendations and gifts during a retirement ceremony at the clinic aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 4. Quinn was honored by personnel and well-wishers for her 55 years of federal service, 48 of which were spent at NBHC Albany. - Cmdr. Raymond Bristol, officer-in-charge, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, presents Fran Quinn, health benefits advisor, NBHC Albany, with commendations and gifts during a retirement ceremony at the clinic aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 4. Quinn was honored by personnel and well-wishers for her 55 years of federal service, 48 of which were spent at NBHC Albany.

The 70-year anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of October this year. The goal of this initiative is to celebrate individuals with disabilities strengthening the workforce and to bring awareness and education concerning the issue. - The 70-year anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is celebrated during the month of October this year. The goal of this initiative is to celebrate individuals with disabilities strengthening the workforce and to bring awareness and education concerning the issue.

The American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to “Quit Like A Champion”™ during the Great American Smokeout, Nov. 19, according to the American Cancer Society Inc.'s website, www.cancer.org. The campaign is held to encourage more than 45 million cigarette smokers, 12.4 million cigar smokers and 2.3 million tobacco pipe smokers to quit or make a plan to quit on that day. - The American Cancer Society is encouraging smokers to “Quit Like A Champion”™ during the Great American Smokeout, Nov. 19, according to the American Cancer Society Inc.'s website, www.cancer.org. The campaign is held to encourage more than 45 million cigarette smokers, 12.4 million cigar smokers and 2.3 million tobacco pipe smokers to quit or make a plan to quit on that day.

Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, (left) commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, is met by Col. James C. Carroll III, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, in front of Building 3500 during Hudson’s visit, here, Nov. 4. - Maj. Gen. Charles L. Hudson, (left) commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, is met by Col. James C. Carroll III, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, in front of Building 3500 during Hudson’s visit, here, Nov. 4.

Contractors begin an estimated $600,000 renovation project for the Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 2. The additions will include a new veterinarian room, offices for the kennel master and training officer as well as a conference room/break room. - Contractors begin an estimated $600,000 renovation project for the Corporal Dustin Jerome Lee Kennel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Nov. 2. The additions will include a new veterinarian room, offices for the kennel master and training officer as well as a conference room/break room.

Marine Corps Systems Command personnel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany take a break from traditional work assignments and office tasks to celebrate their “hard work and accomplishments” here, Oct. 28. The activity was one of several of an “Octoberfest” held at Boyett Park and Covella Pond during the day’s events. - Marine Corps Systems Command personnel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany take a break from traditional work assignments and office tasks to celebrate their “hard work and accomplishments” here, Oct. 28. The activity was one of several of an “Octoberfest” held at Boyett Park and Covella Pond during the day’s events.

It’s Women’s Health Month and making health a priority helps women stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay. Regular screenings and prevention are keys for maintaining good health. - It’s Women’s Health Month and making health a priority helps women stay in optimum shape and keeps illnesses and disease at bay. Regular screenings and prevention are keys for maintaining good health.

In support of the fight against breast cancer, several emergency medical technicians/firefighters and paramedics at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany trade their usual uniforms-of-the-day for pink T-shirts during the month of October. Fire Department personnel have made it an annual tradition to participate in the nation’s “Think Pink” campaign in efforts of finding a cure for the disease. - In support of the fight against breast cancer, several emergency medical technicians/firefighters and paramedics at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany trade their usual uniforms-of-the-day for pink T-shirts during the month of October. Fire Department personnel have made it an annual tradition to participate in the nation’s “Think Pink” campaign in efforts of finding a cure for the disease.

Kim Cleveland, program manager, Substance Abuse Counseling Center, Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, speaks to Marines concerning issues relating to drug abuse and prevention as part of the Red Ribbon Week campaign. - Kim Cleveland, program manager, Substance Abuse Counseling Center, Marine and Family Programs, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, speaks to Marines concerning issues relating to drug abuse and prevention as part of the Red Ribbon Week campaign.

Fred Rogers (standing, center), installation emergency manager/CBRNE protection officer, Mission Assurance Branch, Blount Island Command, briefs Col. Brian Hughes, commanding officer, BICmd, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Jacksonville, Fla., after a mock bomb-threat exercise on the installation, recently. Officials aboard BICmd participated in the full-scale exercise to test the effectiveness of procedures in the event an actual bomb threat or other emergency is reported. - Fred Rogers (standing, center), installation emergency manager/CBRNE protection officer, Mission Assurance Branch, Blount Island Command, briefs Col. Brian Hughes, commanding officer, BICmd, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Jacksonville, Fla., after a mock bomb-threat exercise on the installation, recently. Officials aboard BICmd participated in the full-scale exercise to test the effectiveness of procedures in the event an actual bomb threat or other emergency is reported.