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Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees with Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., stand for the posting of the colors during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees with Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., stand for the posting of the colors during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Photo by Capt. Justin Jacobs

Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., were recognized as Voluntary Protection Program Star sites by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during a ceremony, Oct.16. Blount Island Command is the first operational organization to be recognized with this status. Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island is the third Marine Corps installation to earn the VPP Star.

Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., were recognized as Voluntary Protection Program Star sites by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration during a ceremony, Oct.16. Blount Island Command is the first operational organization to be recognized with this status. Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island is the third Marine Corps installation to earn the VPP Star.

Photo by Nathan L. Hanks Jr.

Col. Brian G. Hughes, (center) commanding officer, Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., holds a plaque designating the organizations Voluntary Protection Program Star sites during a ceremony, Oct. 16. Jeff Churchill, (left) command safety officer, BICMD, and Brian Sturtecky, Occupational Safety and Health Administration representative, were on hand for the ceremony.

Col. Brian G. Hughes, (center) commanding officer, Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., holds a plaque designating the organizations Voluntary Protection Program Star sites during a ceremony, Oct. 16. Jeff Churchill, (left) command safety officer, BICMD, and Brian Sturtecky, Occupational Safety and Health Administration representative, were on hand for the ceremony.

Photo by Capt. Justin Jacobs

Col. Brian G. Hughes, (center) commanding officer, Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., speaks to Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Col. Brian G. Hughes, (center) commanding officer, Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., speaks to Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Photo by Capt. Justin Jacobs

Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees with Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., listen to distinguished visitors during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Marines, civilian-Marines and contractor employees with Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Fla., listen to distinguished visitors during a Voluntary Protection Program Star sites ceremony, Oct. 16.

Photo by Capt. Justin Jacobs

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

Photo by Marti Gatlin

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

Photo by Marti Gatlin

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

Photo by Marti Gatlin

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

As patrons enter Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany’s Commissary, Oct. 16, the first thing they saw was a small section decorated in pink. Important information, buttons, different kinds of sweets and pink lemonade sat on a long table. Commissary employees greeted patrons, welcoming them to the Breast Cancer Awareness “Pink Out” Extravaganza. The event was held by the employees to promote awareness and support several fellow employees battling cancer.

Photo by Marti Gatlin

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, (left) deputy commandant, Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, talks with Maj. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, before a tour of the Distribution Management Center to gain insight on the facilities processes during his visit to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 14.

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, (left) deputy commandant, Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, talks with Maj. Gen. Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general, Marine Corps Logistics Command, before a tour of the Distribution Management Center to gain insight on the facilities processes during his visit to Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 14.

Photo by Joycelyn Biggs

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, (left) deputy commandant, Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, speaks with base officials after a brief, Oct. 14, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Lt. Gen. Michael G. Dana, (left) deputy commandant, Marine Corps Installations and Logistics, speaks with base officials after a brief, Oct. 14, at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.

Photo by Joycelyn Biggs

Retired Navy Capt. Patricia Montgomery, family nurse practitioner, and Hospital Apprentice Kailex Pipkins, primary care services, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, share in a cake-cutting at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. The event was one of several activities held in celebration of the Navy’s 240th birthday.

Retired Navy Capt. Patricia Montgomery, family nurse practitioner, and Hospital Apprentice Kailex Pipkins, primary care services, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, share in a cake-cutting at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. The event was one of several activities held in celebration of the Navy’s 240th birthday.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

HA Christopher B. Mincey, hospital apprentice, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, shares some history and facts as sailors, here, honor the service of the USS Constitution naval ship during a presentation commemorating the Navy’s 240th birthday at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. A replica of the historical USS Constitution is displayed atop a trophy case in the lobby area at NBHC Albany.

HA Christopher B. Mincey, hospital apprentice, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, shares some history and facts as sailors, here, honor the service of the USS Constitution naval ship during a presentation commemorating the Navy’s 240th birthday at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. A replica of the historical USS Constitution is displayed atop a trophy case in the lobby area at NBHC Albany.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

Petty Officer 2nd Class William Beers, leading petty officer, administrative/records, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, works as the 'grill master' cooking chicken, beef and ribs for the Navy’s 240th birthday celebration at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. Beers, a nine-year Navy corpsman, said he was excited to have the clinic’s leadership from Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., visiting and sharing in NBHC Albany’s day of celebration.

Petty Officer 2nd Class William Beers, leading petty officer, administrative/records, Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany, works as the 'grill master' cooking chicken, beef and ribs for the Navy’s 240th birthday celebration at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Oct. 13. Beers, a nine-year Navy corpsman, said he was excited to have the clinic’s leadership from Naval Hospital Jacksonville, Fla., visiting and sharing in NBHC Albany’s day of celebration.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

A mural of the Navy Sailors’ Creed appears on a wall inside the staff lounge at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Sailors as well as civilian personnel at the clinic gathered in and around the lounge to feast and converse during a celebration of the Navy’s 240th birthday, here, Oct 13.

A mural of the Navy Sailors’ Creed appears on a wall inside the staff lounge at the Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Sailors as well as civilian personnel at the clinic gathered in and around the lounge to feast and converse during a celebration of the Navy’s 240th birthday, here, Oct 13.

Photo by Verda L. Parker

Naomi Ackerman, author, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” Los Angeles, Calif., speaks to Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson, executive officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, after her play. The monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” was performed at the Base Theater to recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Naomi Ackerman, author, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” Los Angeles, Calif., speaks to Lt. Col. Nathaniel Robinson, executive officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, after her play. The monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” was performed at the Base Theater to recognize October as National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Photo by Joycelyn Biggs

Michal, played by Naomi Ackerman in the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” speaks of her life as an abused woman at the Base Theater, recently, to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The play was performed to bring awareness to domestic abuse and provide an opportunity for dialog concerning the issue.

Michal, played by Naomi Ackerman in the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” speaks of her life as an abused woman at the Base Theater, recently, to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The play was performed to bring awareness to domestic abuse and provide an opportunity for dialog concerning the issue.

Photo by Joycelyn Biggs

Members of the audience are given an opportunity to ask questions or make comments concerning domestic abuse after the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” performed at the Base Theater, recently.

Members of the audience are given an opportunity to ask questions or make comments concerning domestic abuse after the monologue, “Flowers Aren’t Enough,” performed at the Base Theater, recently.

Photo by Joycelyn Biggs

Sgt. Thomas Over, platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Devante Mimms, licensing noncommissioned officer, both with Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, volunteer to support the annual Transportation Day event at Worth County Primary School in Sylvester, Ga., Oct. 9. They drove a high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle to the school for the students to see, touch and learn about.

Sgt. Thomas Over, platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Devante Mimms, licensing noncommissioned officer, both with Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, volunteer to support the annual Transportation Day event at Worth County Primary School in Sylvester, Ga., Oct. 9. They drove a high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle to the school for the students to see, touch and learn about.

Photo by Sgt. Thomas Over

Sgt. Thomas Over, platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Devante Mimms, licensing noncommissioned officer, both with Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, volunteer to support the annual Transportation Day event at Worth County Primary School in Sylvester, Ga., Oct. 9. They drove a high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle to the school for the students to see, touch and learn about.

Sgt. Thomas Over, platoon sergeant, and Cpl. Devante Mimms, licensing noncommissioned officer, both with Logistics Support Division, Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, volunteer to support the annual Transportation Day event at Worth County Primary School in Sylvester, Ga., Oct. 9. They drove a high mobility multi-wheeled vehicle to the school for the students to see, touch and learn about.

Photo by Sgt. Thomas Over

Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany