For personal assistance, contact your Relocation Assistance Program at your installation.
The Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany Georgia is located in the Southwest section of the state known as Plantation Trace. Albany is approximately 3 hours South of Atlanta. TELEPHONE ACCESS-ALBANY: COM (229) 639-5000 DSN 567-5000 TELEPHONE ACCESS-BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND: COM (904) 696-4906 DSN 942-4906
Mission
To provide worldwide, integrated logistics/supply chain and distribution management; depot level maintenance management; and strategic prepositioning capability in support of the operating forces and other supported units to maximize their readiness and sustainability and to support enterprise and program level total life cycle management (TLCM).
Forwarding Mail to Marine Corps Logistic Base (MCLB)
Fill out two "Change of Address" cards at the mail room at your present command. Note your EDA (estimated date of arrival) on the card. Address all mail going to YOUR NAME,
Directory Service,814 Radford Boulevard,Albany, GA 31704. The Postmaster will retain your mail until your arrival. Please be sure to check the appropriate boxes for temporary or permanent assignment, single or family mail so that all mail for the family will be kept together. BLOUNT ISLAND COMMAND: Marines inbound to the Blount Island Command should contact the Admin Office for a sponsor assignment and Welcome Aboard Package. Call 904-696-5055, and 229-639-5943/7093 for Albany, GA.
Relocation Assistance
Our Relocation Assistance Program Office is located within the Family Service Center, Bldg 7200. You can find welcome aboard packets, maps, and other local information. We also maintain a Loan Locker that provides temporary kitchen equipment, futons, ironing boards, irons, and baby items. You may borrow these items while waiting on your arrival of household goods. Contact the Relocation Assistance Office for additional information at (229)639-5278/77, DSN: 567-5278/77.
Population
Active Duty: 450; Family Members: 1500; Students: 932; Civilian Employees: 3500 (excluding contractors).
History
On March 1, 1952, the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB), Albany was commissioned as the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies. By 1954 the station was sufficiently complete with warehouses and administration buildings to assume supply support for Marines east of the Rocky Mountains and in the Atlantic area.In 1967 the Center became a Storage Activity and Depot Maintenance Activity. On January 17, 1990, the Commandant of the Marine Corps designated the Commanding General, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany to also be Commander, Marine Corps Logistics Bases. The reorganization placed control of Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, California; Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Florida, as well as Marine Corps Logistics Base, Albany under this single command. In response to emerging changes, the Commandant approved the merger of the Marine Corps Materiel Command and the Marine Corps Logistics Bases to form a single command the Marine Corps Logistics Command. MarCorLogCom was established on May 8, 2003. In conjunction with this realignment, the Marine Corps Systems Command was realigned as a separate field command under Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps.
Welcome Brief
The Commander's Welcome Aboard Brief is normally held the third thursday of each month at the Marine and Family Services Center Classroom, bldg # 7200. Although it is mandatory for all personnel O-3 and below, it is highly recommended for all newcomers and family members. It is a fast-paced overview of MCLB and the facilities and services aboard. Don't wait to "officially" check in to attend. Reservations are not required. The brief is held from 0800-1130. Contact the Relocation Assistance Office for additional information at (229)639-5278/77, DSN: 567-5278/77.
THERE IS NO WAIT LIST FOR HOUSING ABOARD BASE. Base housing imposes a limit of two major pets in government housing, additional restrictions on certain types of pets are imposed.
Important Documents to Hand Carry
Some important documents that you may want to keep with you during your PCS transfer are; School transcripts/transfer packages, Medical/Dental records, Official documents, e.g. birth certificates, marriage/divorce/adoption decrees, Passports/Naturalization papers, religious documents, e.g. baptismal certificates, Household goods inventories and related documents, Original Orders, Appraisals of antiques/high-value items, and insurance policies.
Incoming personnel are required to contact the Housing Office prior to making any commitment to rent or purchase housing in the civilian community.