Latest News from MCLB Albany
Teen dating violence addressed
Teen dating violence is the focus of a national education campaign this week and Family Services officials say it’s something new. Read more...
Marine Corps sets new tattoo policy
Is that tattoo worth it? Marine Administrative message 029/10, Amplification of Marine Corps Tattoo Policy, dated Jan. 15, updates previous Marine Corps policy on tattoos. Read more...
High CFT notes for Albany Marine Band
The Albany Marine Band proved they focus as much on physical fitness as they do on crisp performances when they averaged 288 out of 300, high first-class, on their recent Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test. Read more...
Drawdown in Iraq
In August, Marine Corps Logistics Command-Forward, Iraq, in combination with Multi National Forces West, made the decision to streamline the process of withdrawing equipment from Iraq. Read more...
Military personnel, retirees may benefit from income tax changes
As New tax law changes may help military personnel receive a larger refund on their federal income tax returns. Read more...
DoD resources rushed to Haiti
Almost a million meals shipped in one day. More than 914,000 Meals, Ready to Eat, shipped Tuesday from the Defense Distribution Depot at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany destined for earthquake stricken Haiti. It was the third shipment of humanitarian relief supplies shipped from tenants at MCLB Albany since the disaster hit the island nation Jan. 13. Read more...
CPI pays dividends at MCA
Industrial efficiency at Maintenance Center Albany benefits from programs such as Lean Six Sigma, Theory of Constraints and others that strive to get equipment back to the warfighter as quickly as possible. Read more...
Warfighters depend on MCA lab work
Warfighters expect their protective clothing and chemical decontamination equipment to function properly should they encounter chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contamination anywhere on the battlefield. Read more...
Base Marine recently named NCO of the Quarter
Being raised in a very small and rural town can be both bad and good. Known for his bright smile and southern dialect is the former small town country boy from Cadiz, Ky., who by his own accounts, stayed in a ‘mess’ of trouble. Read more...
Marines participate in “Operation Food Sort”
Many people in the local area benefited from the Salvation Army this past holiday season, whether it was for food, shelter or toys in conjunction with the Toys for Tots program. Read more...
Departing military personnel benefit from TAMP
Leaving military service can be stressful for some military personnel, but that’s why the mandatory Transition Assistance Management Program is available to assist them prior to separation.Read more...