Mission Statement
The mission of the Public Affairs Office is to be the commander’s voice to a wide range of audiences. This is done by communicating command information rapidly and accurately, being proactive and responsive to external media requests, and by developing MCLB Albany’s relationship with the Albany community. The Public Affairs Office operates under the Department of Defense’s policy of “Maximum Disclosure, Minimum Delay.”
Internal Information
The Public Affairs Office is committed to communicating command information quickly and accurately to members of MCLB Albany and tenants.
The Emblem – The Emblem is a commercial enterprise newspaper and is an authorized publication for members of the military services. The contents do not necessarily reflect the official views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense or the U.S. Marine Corps, and do not imply endorsement thereof. The Emblem is distributed weekly to approximately 3,500 readers every Thursday. The public affairs office welcomes submissions for publication from members of the base or tenant commands. To submit an article, photograph, or classified ad for publication, please contact the editor by e-mail at nathan.hanks@usmc.mil or call (229) 639-5479.
PAO request form
The MCLB Albany Web site is the public face of the base, and contains news and command information for public viewing. To request material be added, edited or removed, please contact the base webmaster by e-mail at mclbacustomerservice@usmc.mil or call (229) 639-5649.
External Information
The Public Affairs Office is committed to being proactive with and responsive to all members of local, state, and national media.
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Press Releases and
Media Advisories
Community Relations
The Public Affairs Office is committed to developing and enhancing relationships with the surrounding communities, specifically, the city of Albany & Dougherty County.
MCLB Albany welcomes requests for support from the local community. In order to make a request to MCLB Albany for support, please contact our community relations specialist by e-mail at
pamela.jackson@usmc.mil or call (229) 639-7313.