Commercial bus service is not available between the Marine Corps Logistics Base and the city of Albany. Base Garrison Mobile Equipment Branch provides transportation to and from the Albany airport and the Greyhound bus station for those going to or returning from official travel. This does not include individuals going on leave.

GME has a dispatcher on duty week days from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. The dispatcher can be reached at (229) 639-5665/5639. For transportation after normal working hours, call the Officer of the Day at (229) 639-5206. Other bus service is provided for Marines, Sailors and their dependents stationed at MCLB Albany for events in the local area that has been scheduled through the Information, Tickets and Tours Office located at the Marine Corps Exchange.  When checking-in, base maps and directions can be obtained at the main entrance of the installation.

The Installation Personnel Administration Center serves as the conduit of administrative functions for all Marines aboard MCLB Albany. It is the initial point of entry/departure for Marines check-in or check-out of the base. Additionally it provides numerous services including issuing Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders and Temporary Additional Duty (TAD) orders, processing travel claims, conducting audits, processing of correspondence and running entitlements and training entries. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For information call (229) 639-7150/6995.

Bachelor Officer Quarters are not available aboard MCLB Albany. For assistance in locating suitable housing in the local community, please contact the Housing Referral Office at (229) 639-5963. Bachelor Enlisted Quarters are available and personnel should contact the Assistant Bachelor Housing Manager located in Building 7107 at (229) 639-5132/6123 or the Bachelor Housing Manager located at the Live Oak Lodge at (229) 639-5614 during normal working hours for assistance. If you arrive in the evening or on the weekend, please contact the duty noncommissioned officer in Building 7107 for the assignment of temporary quarters. On the next business day, staff noncommissioned officers should report to the Live Oak Lodge and sergeants and below to Building 7107 for assignment to permanent quarters.

The Housing Office, located in the housing area at 9203A Williams Blvd., is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except holidays. Personnel may call the Housing Office at (229) 639-5962, DSN 567-5962 or toll free at (800) 707-3614. We encourage you to visit our Web site at www.ala.usmc.mil/housing for upto- date housing information.

Military orders direct that all incoming active duty personnel, regardless of marital/family status, must report to the Housing Office before making any off-base housing commitments. All personnel reporting for duty at MCLB Albany must check-in with the Housing Referral Service Office, whether or not assistance is requested. Military personnel who are not eligible for family housing or who are awaiting privatized housing on-base may obtain assistance in locating off-base housing through the Housing Referral Service Office. The program is designed to assist active duty personnel, civilian employees and military retirees in locating suitable, non-discriminatory housing in the community.