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Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is one of seven winners chosen to be honored at the first Community Heroes Luncheon at the Albany Museum of Art, Albany, Ga., Jan. 28. The Community Heroes recognition is part of the Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission's marketing campaign, "There's Only One Albany," which was formed to present a positive image of Albany. The event honored those individuals and organizations in the community who are making a difference and giving back through service to others. Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, accepted the "Local Business" award on behalf of MCLB Albany. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is one of seven winners chosen to be honored at the first Community Heroes Luncheon at the Albany Museum of Art, Albany, Ga., Jan. 28. The Community Heroes recognition is part of the Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission's marketing campaign, "There's Only One Albany," which was formed to present a positive image of Albany. The event honored those individuals and organizations in the community who are making a difference and giving back through service to others. Col. Don Davis, commanding officer, accepted the "Local Business" award on behalf of MCLB Albany.

Charlene Rees (left), Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., smoking cessation coordinator, explains the effects of smoking tobacco by showing examples of tar build-up in the lungs to a sailor at the Wellness Center aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. NBHC Albany's Health Promotions offer Tobacco Cessation and other health and wellness programs for active duty, retirees and family members. - Charlene Rees (left), Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., smoking cessation coordinator, explains the effects of smoking tobacco by showing examples of tar build-up in the lungs to a sailor at the Wellness Center aboard Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Fla. NBHC Albany's Health Promotions offer Tobacco Cessation and other health and wellness programs for active duty, retirees and family members.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Gulley, security augmentation force augmentee, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, checks an identification card during SAF monthly training, here, recently. - Petty Officer 2nd Class Joshua Gulley, security augmentation force augmentee, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, checks an identification card during SAF monthly training, here, recently.

Sgt. Greg Rieder, assistant site coordinator, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Tax Center, helps a client with her federal and state taxes. Returns for active-duty military, retirees and family members are free. The Albany Tax Center is located at 814 Radford Blvd. in Building 3500, Room 314. Its hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 229-639-6186. - Sgt. Greg Rieder, assistant site coordinator, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Tax Center, helps a client with her federal and state taxes. Returns for active-duty military, retirees and family members are free. The Albany Tax Center is located at 814 Radford Blvd. in Building 3500, Room 314. Its hours of operation are Mondays through Fridays from 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4 p.m., by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 229-639-6186.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. announces Jan. 20 the selection of Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green as the next Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In this 2011 image, Green, then serving as the Marine Forces Africa sergeant major, spoke to a group of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12 Marines and Sailors. - Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Joseph F. Dunford Jr. announces Jan. 20 the selection of Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green as the next Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps. In this 2011 image, Green, then serving as the Marine Forces Africa sergeant major, spoke to a group of Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force 12 Marines and Sailors.

Speaking from the premise of “reinvigorating our call to action,” guest speaker, former Juvenile Court Judge, Karen Baynes-Dunning, addresses a capacity crowd at the installation’s 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observance, Jan. 13, 2015. - Speaking from the premise of “reinvigorating our call to action,” guest speaker, former Juvenile Court Judge, Karen Baynes-Dunning, addresses a capacity crowd at the installation’s 2015 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday observance, Jan. 13, 2015.

Slides of safety hazards are shown during "Back in the Saddle" training to Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's Conference Center, Jan. 15. - Slides of safety hazards are shown during "Back in the Saddle" training to Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany's Conference Center, Jan. 15.

From left: Capt. Jose Castillo, I-I Inspector-Instructor; Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Ruby, coordinator, Toys for Tots; Teresa Salter, Dunkin Donuts multiunit manager, Albany and Thomasville, Ga., and 1st Sgt. James Britton, I-I first sergeant. Salter receives a plaque Tuesday from Ruby for her support during the Toys for Toys 2014 season.Dunkin Donuts supported the Toys for Tots team by donating donuts and coffee to more than 120 Marines during a two-week period. According to Ruby, the day the toys were distributed, the Dunkin Donuts team showed how they cared about their community and wanted to give back by helping fill bags with toys. - From left: Capt. Jose Castillo, I-I Inspector-Instructor; Gunnery Sgt. Johnny Ruby, coordinator, Toys for Tots; Teresa Salter, Dunkin Donuts multiunit manager, Albany and Thomasville, Ga., and 1st Sgt. James Britton, I-I first sergeant. Salter receives a plaque Tuesday from Ruby for her support during the Toys for Toys 2014 season. Dunkin Donuts supported the Toys for Tots team by donating donuts and coffee to more than 120 Marines during a two-week period. According to Ruby, the day the toys were distributed, the Dunkin Donuts team showed how they cared about their community and wanted to give back by helping fill bags with toys.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Police Department cracks down on wanted persons attempting to gain entry to the installation. - Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Police Department cracks down on wanted persons attempting to gain entry to the installation.

The Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is raising its bar and serving as a leader Corps-wide in Associate and Customer Satisfaction for service. - The Marine Corps Exchange aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany is raising its bar and serving as a leader Corps-wide in Associate and Customer Satisfaction for service.