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Leadership of Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany officially changed hands Monday morning as Col. Matthew J. McKinney relinquished command to Col. Stephen A. Ritchie during a traditional change of command ceremony recognizing nearly three decades of military service while marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the Marine Corps’ most critical logistics installations.

Construction is underway on what could become one of the largest privately funded infrastructure investments in Albany’s recent history, as fiber internet provider Wire 3 begins building a $37 million network expected to bring high-speed internet service to more than 37,000 homes and businesses over the next 12 to 18 months.

“There was no need to start something new when you’ve got somebody who’s already doing it. We provided a safe place for the kids and kept them off the streets.”