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A structure housing military vehicles is severely damaged after a tornado strikes Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Jan. 23, 2017. A line of strong thunderstorms produced a tornado that passed through the Albany, Georgia community and Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany carving a path of destruction leaving the landscape strewn with broken trees, downed power lines and damaged structures, Jan. 22, 2017.

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Tornado Strikes MCLB Albany

24 Jan 2017 | Ready Marine Corps

At approximately 3:20 p.m., a tornado touched down on Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Jan. 22, 2017. There were no fatalities or injuries. The tornado caused property damage, which is being assessed by base officials.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by the storms and tornadoes.  Our team is aggressively working with our tenant and supported commands to restore the installation to normal operations,” Col. James C. Carroll, commanding officer, MCLB Albany, said.

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