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Travelers, searching for a vacation to celebrate a special occasion or need a list of spur-of-the-moment getaway locations, can get a head start at Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours 18th annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show, March 16.
The free show, open to all base personnel, retirees and their family members, will be held at Thomason Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Travelers, searching for a vacation to celebrate a special occasion or need a list of spur-of-the-moment getaway locations, can get a head start at Marine Corps Community Services’ Information, Tickets and Tours 18th annual Travel and Recreation Trade Show, March 16. The free show, open to all base personnel, retirees and their family members, will be held at Thomason Gymnasium from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

Danesha Aikens now reigns as Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s 2016 Military Spouse of the Year. In an announcement handed down by Military Spouse Magazine, Aikens, military spouse/administrative assistant, Family Advocacy Program, Marine Corps Community Services, MCLB Albany, was voted in by her peers, making her the installation’s second MSOY in two consecutive years.

Danesha Aikens now reigns as Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s 2016 Military Spouse of the Year. In an announcement handed down by Military Spouse Magazine, Aikens, military spouse/administrative assistant, Family Advocacy Program, Marine Corps Community Services, MCLB Albany, was voted in by her peers, making her the installation’s second MSOY in two consecutive years.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

Marines prepare to raise the American flag during Morning Colors in front of Building 3500, headquarters for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, March 1. March 1 marks the 64th anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Marines prepare to raise the American flag during Morning Colors in front of Building 3500, headquarters for Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, March 1. March 1 marks the 64th anniversary of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

A large oak tree located outside Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Main Gate is affectionately known as “Dubber’s Oak.” The historical landmark is named after Col. A.E. Dubber, who from March 1951 to July 1955, was in charge of planning and construction of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, Albany, Ga. He was insistent that the construction of the depot be aligned on this oak tree.

A large oak tree located outside Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Main Gate is affectionately known as “Dubber’s Oak.” The historical landmark is named after Col. A.E. Dubber, who from March 1951 to July 1955, was in charge of planning and construction of the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, Albany, Ga. He was insistent that the construction of the depot be aligned on this oak tree.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

Angelo Knox, equal employment specialist, Civilian Human Resource Office-Southeast, Marine Corps Installations East, conducts equal employment opportunity training for HRO staff members aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Feb. 25.

Angelo Knox, equal employment specialist, Civilian Human Resource Office-Southeast, Marine Corps Installations East, conducts equal employment opportunity training for HRO staff members aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Feb. 25.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

Brianna Foster, Westover High School senior, interacts with children during her job shadowing experience recently at the Children’s Development Center aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Brianna Foster, Westover High School senior, interacts with children during her job shadowing experience recently at the Children’s Development Center aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Photo by Kaitlyn Kelly

Petty Officer 1st Class Antresha Holmes gives an overview of health professions to Dougherty County High School Students recently during a job shadowing event held at the Naval Branch Health Clinic aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Petty Officer 1st Class Antresha Holmes gives an overview of health professions to Dougherty County High School Students recently during a job shadowing event held at the Naval Branch Health Clinic aboard the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Photo by Kaitlyn Kelly

Employees from the Naval Branch Health Clinic speak to Dougherty County High School students recently during a job shadowing event held on the installation.

Employees from the Naval Branch Health Clinic speak to Dougherty County High School students recently during a job shadowing event held on the installation.

Photo by Kaitlyn Kelly

Lt. Cmdr. Donald Mitchell, senior nurse executive at Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, is the recent recipient of certification as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare administrations. The milestone is only one of several achievements Mitchell has obtained over the 29-plus years of his Navy career.

Lt. Cmdr. Donald Mitchell, senior nurse executive at Naval Branch Health Clinic-Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, is the recent recipient of certification as a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the nation’s leading professional society for healthcare administrations. The milestone is only one of several achievements Mitchell has obtained over the 29-plus years of his Navy career.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

Col. James C. Carroll III (left), commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, presents Bob James (center), director, Operations and Training Division, MCLB Albany, the Quarterly Safety Award, during the CO’s Quarterly Safety Council Meeting, Feb. 3. Assisted by Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson (right), executive officer, MCLB Albany, James accepted the safety award on behalf of the Ops division’s workforce.

Col. James C. Carroll III (left), commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, presents Bob James (center), director, Operations and Training Division, MCLB Albany, the Quarterly Safety Award, during the CO’s Quarterly Safety Council Meeting, Feb. 3. Assisted by Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson (right), executive officer, MCLB Albany, James accepted the safety award on behalf of the Ops division’s workforce.

Photo by Juan Escovar

John Scholl (center), operations branch chief, Communications and Information System Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, accepts the 2015 Annual Safety Award from Col. James C. Carroll III (left), commanding officer, MCLB Albany, during the CO’s Quarterly Safety Council Meeting, Feb. 3. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson (right), executive officer, MCLB Albany, assisted with the presentation.

John Scholl (center), operations branch chief, Communications and Information System Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, accepts the 2015 Annual Safety Award from Col. James C. Carroll III (left), commanding officer, MCLB Albany, during the CO’s Quarterly Safety Council Meeting, Feb. 3. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson (right), executive officer, MCLB Albany, assisted with the presentation.

Photo by Juan Escovar

Turner Job Corps students participate in their annual Job Shadow Day visit to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. Each year, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Albany, Ga., hosts several students in the maintenance and heavy equipment trades. Job Shadowing Day gives students an opportunity to see professionals in a variety of career fields perform their daily work activities and allows the host to answer any questions the students may have.
Michael A. Davis, career technical training manager, Turner Job Corps, Albany, Ga., said through job shadowing, students are able to observe firsthand how the skills they learn in the classrooms are used in the workplace.
“Volunteer mentors provide opportunities to demonstrate on-the-job skills and highlight their organizations' businesses to young people who will soon join the workforce,” Davis said. “Students also receive greater exposure to new jobs and exciting careers and are able to expand their network of employers.”

Turner Job Corps students participate in their annual Job Shadow Day visit to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, recently. Each year, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Albany, Ga., hosts several students in the maintenance and heavy equipment trades. Job Shadowing Day gives students an opportunity to see professionals in a variety of career fields perform their daily work activities and allows the host to answer any questions the students may have. Michael A. Davis, career technical training manager, Turner Job Corps, Albany, Ga., said through job shadowing, students are able to observe firsthand how the skills they learn in the classrooms are used in the workplace. “Volunteer mentors provide opportunities to demonstrate on-the-job skills and highlight their organizations' businesses to young people who will soon join the workforce,” Davis said. “Students also receive greater exposure to new jobs and exciting careers and are able to expand their network of employers.”

Photo by Brandy Lott

The Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Va., docks at Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Marines and civilian-Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., and soldiers from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., conducted a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard BICmd.

The Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Va., docks at Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Marines and civilian-Marines with Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., and soldiers from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., conducted a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard BICmd.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

Several Apache, Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters were offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Several Apache, Chinook and Black Hawk helicopters were offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

A Apache is being offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

A Apache is being offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

A Chinook helicopter is being offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

A Chinook helicopter is being offloaded from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Virginia, during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17. Soldiers with the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade, Fort Campbell, Ky., nicknamed the “Wings of Destiny,” returned to BICmd from their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

A worker with Lockheed Martin offloads combat vehicles and helicopters from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Va., during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17.

A worker with Lockheed Martin offloads combat vehicles and helicopters from the Cape Race, a vehicle carrier stationed in Norfolk, Va., during a four-day, joint redeployment operation aboard Marine Corps Support Facility, Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 13-17.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

In preparation for the annual Kick Dip for a Day campaign, Quit Tobacco-UCanQuit2.org supporters encourage smokeless tobacco users to quit and stay quit, (during) the Great American Spit Out, Feb. 18.

In preparation for the annual Kick Dip for a Day campaign, Quit Tobacco-UCanQuit2.org supporters encourage smokeless tobacco users to quit and stay quit, (during) the Great American Spit Out, Feb. 18.

Photo by Courtesy Photo

Anthony Eitel, director, Assessment and Accountability, Georgia Department of Education, educates active-duty service members, their spouses and the installation’s civilian personnel about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment System’s requirements for testing the area’s school-aged children. Base officials sponsored the ‘Lunch and Learn,’ Jan. 28, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Town and Country Restaurant and Ballroom.

Anthony Eitel, director, Assessment and Accountability, Georgia Department of Education, educates active-duty service members, their spouses and the installation’s civilian personnel about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment System’s requirements for testing the area’s school-aged children. Base officials sponsored the ‘Lunch and Learn,’ Jan. 28, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Town and Country Restaurant and Ballroom.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

Anthony Eitel, director, Assessment and Accountability, Georgia Department of Education, educates active-duty service members, their spouses and the installation’s civilian personnel about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment System’s requirements for testing the area’s school-aged children. Base officials sponsored the ‘Lunch and Learn,’ Jan. 28, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Town and Country Restaurant and Ballroom.

Anthony Eitel, director, Assessment and Accountability, Georgia Department of Education, educates active-duty service members, their spouses and the installation’s civilian personnel about the new Georgia Milestones Assessment System’s requirements for testing the area’s school-aged children. Base officials sponsored the ‘Lunch and Learn,’ Jan. 28, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Town and Country Restaurant and Ballroom.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

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