Marine Detachment USS Albany CG-10

The Marine Detachment aboard USS Albany (CG-10) was a specialized unit tasked with providing shipboard security, manning ceremonial details, and supporting naval operations during the ship’s active service from its commissioning as a guided missile cruiser in 1962 until its decommissioning in 1980. Marines assigned to the detachment performed critical roles such as safeguarding nuclear weapons, operating secondary armaments, and ensuring the safety of the ship’s command staff. The detachment participated in numerous deployments to the Atlantic and Mediterranean, supporting U.S. Sixth Fleet operations during the Cold War. Throughout its service, the Marine Detachment upheld the proud tradition of Marine Corps-Navy cooperation, representing both branches with distinction during port visits and in times of tension at sea.