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Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels) - Dozens of firefighters aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany got a chance to build some critical skills thanks to a new live fire structural trainer, October 25. The installation recently purchased the structural trainer; the original cement structure was condemned 10 years ago. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Re-Essa Buckels)

Colonel Fredrick Lewis signs Fire Prevention Proclamation - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fredrick Lewis, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni commanding officer, and John Neville, installation fire chief, sign the fire prevention proclamation on MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, September 27, 2019. Fire Prevention Week's purpose is to prepare MCAS Iwakuni residents for potential fires. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Trista Whited)

Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island hosts annual exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the police force’s training in responding to the scenarios. Another critical task was to establish a Unified Command with local responders to properly react to the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Nathan Hanks) - Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island hosts annual exercise. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the police force’s training in responding to the scenarios. Another critical task was to establish a Unified Command with local responders to properly react to the threat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Nathan Hanks)

Lieutenant Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, II Marine Expedtionary Force commanding general, greets Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper as he arrives at Marine Corps Air Station, N.C. Sept. 24 2019. Esper visited major operational commands and toured the base to view residual Hurricane Florence damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara) - Lieutenant Gen. Brian D. Beaudreault, II Marine Expedtionary Force commanding general, greets Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper as he arrives at Marine Corps Air Station, N.C. Sept. 24 2019. Esper visited major operational commands and toured the base to view residual Hurricane Florence damage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Guevara)

Marine Corps installations continue to prepare for the expected landfall of Hurricane Dorian this week along the east coast. Dorian’s landfall is expected to impact the following Marine Corps installations: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, MCAS New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The hurricane has passed Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and MCAS Beaufort. “Our installations, our Marines, Sailors, and their families stand ready to deal with crises at home and abroad - Hurricane Dorian is no exception. Marines take care of each other, and I will continue to utilize every available resource to make sure that happens,” said Marine Corps Installations Command Commander Maj. Gen. Edward Banta in his message posted on MCICOM’s Facebook page on Sept. 2. - Marine Corps installations continue to prepare for the expected landfall of Hurricane Dorian this week along the east coast. Dorian’s landfall is expected to impact the following Marine Corps installations: Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, MCAS New River and Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune. The hurricane has passed Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island and MCAS Beaufort. “Our installations, our Marines, Sailors, and their families stand ready to deal with crises at home and abroad - Hurricane Dorian is no exception. Marines take care of each other, and I will continue to utilize every available resource to make sure that happens,” said Marine Corps Installations Command Commander Maj. Gen. Edward Banta in his message posted on MCICOM’s Facebook page on Sept. 2

190730-M-MH051-0002.JPG - It’s Hurricane Season Hurricane season is upon us, are you prepared for the aftermath? Before the storm hits, you need to make sure you have all the proper supplies and contacts to properly take care of yourself, your family and your belongings. Whether you decide to evacuate or shelter-in-place, preparation is key to staying safe and healthy. In order to make sure you have everything you need, visit: For more information please visit: www.cdc.gov/features/hurricanepreparedness/index.html

The Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Col. Alphonso Trimble, and several members of his staff visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Regional Response Coordination Center in Atlanta, Ga., and the Georgia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Marietta, Ga., June 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Steven Dancer) - The Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Col. Alphonso Trimble, and several members of his staff visited the Federal Emergency Management Agency Region IV Regional Response Coordination Center in Atlanta, Ga., and the Georgia National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Marietta, Ga., June 27. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Steven Dancer)