Marine Corps Logistics Base - Albany  In-depth Overview

The mission of MCLB Albany is to provide efficient facilities, infrastructure and a range of tailored installation support services that enable our tenants to accomplish their assigned missions in support of the warfighter while simultaneously enhancing their quality of  life.

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 Material Command and the Marine Corps Logistics Bases to form a single command the Marine Corps Logistics Command creating MarCorLogCom 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. For more information, please visit MCLB Albany’s homepage.

Military 338, Civilian 2,984, Military family members 1132, Civilian family members 4,628, Retiree 9044

Albany, Georgia is located on the Flint River and is the seat of Dougherty County. It is the sole incorporated city in the county, located in southwest Georgia.  As of July 2021, Albany's population is estimated at 69,048.  Visit the US Census Bureau's website for additional data.   

Average Daily Population

The Marine Corp Logistic Base is located in the southwest section of the state known as Plantation Trace in Albany, Georgia. Albany is approximately 3 hours south of Atlanta, 1.5 hours north of Tallahassee, FL. and 2 hours east of Montgomery, Alabama. Macon, Columbus, and Valdosta are each approximately 1 hour away. You'll find that the cost of housing and other living expenses in the Albany area is low/moderate. It is not a military town, but has a large military Retiree population in the surrounding communities. The weather is mild, the golf is great, and Southern hospitality is alive and well. The base operator's phone number is 229-639-5000. To view a Welcome Aboard video visit this website.

There is no public transportation to Marine Corps Logistic Base Albany.  Contact GME for Taxi service once you arrive on base, at 229-639-5606.

Directions from the Albany Airport

If you are driving from the Albany airport you should turn left onto Newton Road out of the airport parking lot. Travel Newton Road for approximately 1 mile then turn right onto Oakridge Drive (234). Oakridge Drive will merge into Moultrie Road after about 1 1/2 miles. Follow Moultrie Road to Mock Road. Turn left onto Mock Road, then right onto Fleming Road. Follow Fleming Road past the intersection signal. The main gate will be just ahead on your left.

From Atlanta, GA

Take Interstate 75 South to State-Highway 300 Cordele (Georgia/Florida Parkway). Follow 300 W to Albany; approximately 45 miles. Turn right onto Oglethorpe and then take a left onto Mock Road. Follow Mock Road to Short Street, then turn left onto Short Street. At the end of Short Street turn left onto Fleming Road. Enter the installation through the Main Gate.

From the South

Take 75 N to 82 W (Tifton exit). Follow 82 W to Albany; approximately 45 miles. Take Business 82 W in Albany to Mock Road. Follow above directions to main gate.

You can contact GME for taxi service once you arrive on base at 229-639-5606.

When you Arrive at the Front Gate

Report to Building 3500 directly behind the flag pole. When you enter the building, report to the Duty NCO at the window to your right. Due to the increase base security, large trucks will only be allowed to enter through the truck gate located on Fleming road. All other vehicles must enter the main gate or the Johnson road entrance until further notice.

From Atlanta, GA

Take Interstate 75 South to State-Highway 300 Cordele (Georgia/Florida Parkway). Follow 300 W to Albany; approximately 45 miles. Turn right onto Oglethorpe and then take a left onto Mock Road. Follow Mock Road to Short Street, then turn left onto Short Street. At the end of Short Street turn left onto Fleming Road. Enter the installation through the Main Gate.

From the South

Take 75 N to 82 W (Tifton exit). Follow 82 W to Albany; approximately 45 miles. Take Business 82 W in Albany to Mock Road. Follow above directions to main gate.

You can contact GME for taxi service once you arrive on base at 229-639-5606.

When you Arrive at the Front Gate

Report to Building 3500 directly behind the flag pole. When you enter the building, report to the Duty NCO at the window to your right. Due to the increase base security, large trucks will only be allowed to enter through the truck gate located on Fleming road. All other vehicles must enter the main gate or the Johnson road entrance until further notice.

For base taxi service, call GME at 229-639-5665 or 229-639-5606.

For Base Operator call #229-639-5000 or 229-639-5106 or229-639-5278.