Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany

Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany is near Albany, Georgia. It is pivotal to repairing and reconstructing ground combat and combat support equipment.

It is crucial in global logistics, supply chain management, and distribution through the Marine Corps Logistics Command, its largest tenant command. It houses the Maintenance Center, one of only two facilities nationwide.

Post Operator:
229-639-5000

Address:
814 Radford Blvd Suite 20306
Albany, GA 31704

What Kind of Base is MCLB Albany?

MCLB Albany, spanning 3,300 acres, hosts the Chemical, Biological Defense Enterprise Fielding & Surveillance Directorate. The base’s strategic inland location, with access to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, protects equipment from saltwater corrosion.

MCLB Housing

Housing matters at MCLB are overseen by Liberty Military Housing. To start the housing assignment process, service members should begin by visiting the Liberty Military Housing Office on Putnam Boulevard.

After submitting your application and orders, you can anticipate the receipt of a DD Form 1747, which will indicate the estimated waiting period tailored to your rank and bedroom eligibility. Alongside this, you’ll receive an information package complete with contact numbers and website resources to facilitate your relocation.

PCS and TDY Lodging

At the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany, temporary lodging is available at the Live Oak Lodge for both Temporary Duty (TDY) and Permanent Change of Station (PCS) personnel. Reservations are accepted from active duty, retirees, and DOD civilians and retirees no more than 30 days in advance.  can be made by contacting the lodge directly via their phone number 229-639-5614.

Pet Policy

All pets must be registered with the local Veterinary Treatment Facility. Proof of registration must be submitted to the Liberty Military Housing Office prior to entry to family housing units.

Full or mixed breeds of Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, and Wolf hybrids are prohibited aboard Marine Corps installations. In the absence of formal breed identification a determination of “majority breed” will be made by a Veterinary Corps Officer or a civilian veterinarian.

What is the BAH for MCLB Albany?

The Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany varies depending on rank, years of service and dependency status. Visit the Georgia state BAH page or see the chart below for more information.

ALBANY, GA BAH Rates

Military Housing Area: GA072

Grade	With Dependents	Without Dependents
E01	$1,200	$1,002
E02	$1,200	$1,002
E03	$1,200	$1,002
E04	$1,200	$1,002
E05	$1,212	$1,116
E06	$1,353	$1,188
E07	$1,509	$1,215
E08	$1,683	$1,263
E09	$1,881	$1,410
W01	$1,368	$1,212
W02	$1,584	$1,242
W03	$1,797	$1,413
W04	$1,917	$1,455
W05	$2,064	$1,587
O01E	$1,539	$1,221
O02E	$1,764	$1,323
O03E	$1,935	$1,452
O01	$1,236	$1,185
O02	$1,350	$1,218
O03	$1,791	$1,416
O04	$2,112	$1,584
O05	$2,337	$1,752
O06	$2,352	$1,776
O07	$2,370	$1,803

For more information, look at BAH rates by state or calculate your exact BAH rate.

MCLB Albany Surrounding Area

The Marine Corps Logistics Base is situated just outside Albany, Georgia, a city located on the Flint River and the seat of Dougherty County. The base is about a three-hour drive from Atlanta, and about an hour-and-a-half drive north of Tallahassee, Florida. Nearby towns include Macon, Columbus, and Valdosta, each approximately an hour away.

Albany offers a variety of outdoor and recreational attractions, including golf courses that take advantage of the region’s mild weather.

Healthcare

Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany offers healthcare options at the MCLB Albany Branch Medical Clinic. This facility offers a range of healthcare services, including specialty care, with a priority system in place to ensure the most urgent cases are treated promptly.

Note: For off-base emergency care, patients may need to seek services at local hospitals or medical treatment facilities.

Childcare

The Marine Corps Logistics Base in Albany offers a variety of childcare options through its Child Development Center. The center provides full-day, part-day, and hourly care programs for ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten and after-school care for children older.

Schooling

On the installment families can choose to sent their children to schools in the surrounding counties of Lee, Dougherty and Worth.

Children of active duty stationed at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, who reside aboard the installation have the option to attend the Lee County School System. Parents must provide transportation. Busing options are available to those living in Lee County, or if you live on the installment, and send your child to schools in Dougherty and Worth counties.