CWC 749: Paint simulator saves government thousands of dollars
Yvonne Rivera, a painter on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, spray paints parts on an M917 dump truck, May 15. Rivera is using techniques she acquired through the Iowa Waste Reduction Cen... More
Military banners posted along Main Street in Barstow,
Military banners posted along Main Street in Barstow, Calif., Nov. 17. The Military Banner Program honors active duty Barstow residents by displaying their names and respected branch of service throughout the community.
Juan Rivera, the information technology officer on
Juan Rivera, the information technology officer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, poses for a photo at his desk, May 7. Rivera has 14 certifications in the cyber security world displayed in his office.
Jake Wright, a bronco rider, performs during the Cody
Jake Wright, a bronco rider, performs during the Cody Stampede Rodeo for the Fourth of July. To start off the rodeo, the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., presen... More
Lightning storm on MCLB Barstow
A bolt of lightning flashes over the hills of Barstow, Calif., Aug. 19, during a heavy rain storm that brought thunder, lightning and flash flooding. As a result of the storm, communities in Barstow were left w... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven B. Waddell, maintenance
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Steven B. Waddell, maintenance chief, Fleet Support Division at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, along with Keith Huff, event coordinator, Miranda Wessel, Barstow's 2012 Rodeo ... More
Stretch, Flex Program: make it part of your daily routine
A Stretch and Flex Program guide found throughout Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. Performing various stretches reduces the risk of injury for anyone, no matter how active they are.
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., executes dips carrying 100 pounds of weight while Katherine Garcia, his wife, performs side lateral raises. The couple... More
A base employee hands a toy to a Marine Corps Logistics
A base employee hands a toy to a Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow firefighter as he enters the base at MCLB Barstow, Calif., Nov. 20, 2012. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Ranney/Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Menges, a religious program
Petty Officer 3rd Class Barry Menges, a religious program specialist on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., receives the Navy Achievement Medal from Col. Michael L. Scalise, commanding officer here, Oc... More
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Command, points to his U.S. Marines name tape as he talks to Marines and civilian Marines aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barsto... More
A Cody, Wyo., native patriotically stands hand over
A Cody, Wyo., native patriotically stands hand over heart as the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., passes by during the Cody Stampede Parade, July 3.
Francis Villeme (left), the education officer on Marine
Francis Villeme (left), the education officer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., gives Lance Cpl. Samuel Ribeiro, an adjutant clerk here, information on various scholarship programs and benefits he... More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Scalise, commanding
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael L. Scalise, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, shakes hands with Kristopher Lautug, firefighter and paramedic at MCLB Barstow, during the Quarterly Aw... More
The safety office on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow
The safety office on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and Col. Michael L. Scalise, base commanding officer, pose for a photo after their office was recognized for their achievements in the past year during M... More
Terry Holliday, the horse trainer for the Marine Corps
Terry Holliday, the horse trainer for the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., gives the MCG a class at the base stables, July 18. Holliday goes over different aspect... More
Recipients of quarterly awards from Marine Corps Logistics
Recipients of quarterly awards from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., pose for a photo during the base’s quarterly awards ceremony and breakfast, Oct. 30. Marines and civilian Marines here got togeth... More
One of MCLB Barstow’s younger patrons enjoys a bubble
One of MCLB Barstow’s younger patrons enjoys a bubble bath inflatable bouncy-house during the Ohana Festival, Sept. 27. Various inflatables were set up during the festival to keep the younger guests busy.
Reset helps the Corps in multiple ways
Mine resistant ambush protected all-terrain vehicles lined up and preserved on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. Retrograde gear that comes back from forward deployed environments is preserved here to... More
(Left to right) Kenny Phillips, the branch head of
(Left to right) Kenny Phillips, the branch head of quality control on PPB, MDMC, poses with retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Stoddard, a Marine formerly on the West Coast technical assistance team with Phillips... More
The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps
The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., presents colors alongside bull riders for the Xtreme Bulls Night Rodeo in Cody, Wyo., June 30. Xtreme Bulls Night is the on... More
Former Marine Sgt. Gary Brown (second from left) poses
Former Marine Sgt. Gary Brown (second from left) poses with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard wearing his official MCG belt buckle, July 5, in Cody, Wyo. The MCG Marines are wearing buckles presented to them... More
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Command, congratulates Cpl. Joleen Quitano, a supply clerk aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Sept. 24. Quitano is... More
Doug Martin, a water jet operator on Marine Corps Logistics
Doug Martin, a water jet operator on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, shows a sailboat designed using excess bullet-proof glass, June 17. The boat was made in a creative way to test out the settings of the ... More
ATV course offered. Marine Corps logistics base Barstow
Brian Korves, the motorcycle and traffic safety officer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., simulates a portion of the ATV Rider Course, Sept. 6. Korves shifts his body weight as he turns through co... More
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., spots his wife, Katherine Garcia, as she performs shoulder presses at the base gym. They are both currently training t... More
(Left to right) Sergeant Edgar Torrealba, the staff
(Left to right) Sergeant Edgar Torrealba, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., and Sgt. Joel Richards, a stablema... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elton Rogers, supply administrative
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Elton Rogers, supply administrative chief, competes in the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow bowling tournament, at MCLB Barstow, Calif., Nov. 30, 2012. Marines at the base donat... More
Michelle Lawing, the civilian victim advocate on Marine
Michelle Lawing, the civilian victim advocate on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, and Angelica Mora, a military spouse, practice basic self-defense techniques, April 24, at the Desert View Community Center ... More
Mud runs, obstacle races help Marines bring out inner competitor
Gunnery Sergeants Chad Webb and Russell Garcia, Marines on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., climb up an obstacle during the second annual Barstow Mud Run, held May 11, at the city’s sports complex. ... More
(From left to right) Corporal Jonathon Norita, Sgt.
(From left to right) Corporal Jonathon Norita, Sgt. Jacey Marks, Sgt. Anthony Villalobos and Lance Cpl. Adrian Velasco, Marines stationed aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., present the national... More
Still a leader: Marine or civilian
Neil Pinchefsky, deputy director of Fleet Support Division on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., looks over reports before sending them up the chain of command, May 10. Pinchefsky ensures FSD meets th... More
Participants of Partners in Safety who toured the Goldstone
Participants of Partners in Safety who toured the Goldstone Deep Space Communications Complex pose for a photo in front of the Mars Station, March 26. The group consisted of safety specialists on Marine Corps L... More
A military banner posted behind an American flag on
A military banner posted behind an American flag on Main Street in Barstow, Calif., Nov. 18. With a strong military presence in the community, Barstow honors active duty residents by posting their names and bra... More
William Ponder, a retired Marine master sergeant and
William Ponder, a retired Marine master sergeant and post commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post 12039, congratulates Lance Cpl. Jeffry Rieck, a supply clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Cali... More
Challenge coins collected from active and retired service
Challenge coins collected from active and retired service members on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. The challenge coin has represented esprit de corps and has been part of military tradition for decades.
Tomorrow's leaders today. Marine Corps logistics base Barstow
Joann Williams (right), fire prevention specialist on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., works with Cheryle Magorno (left), graphics designer on base, at the public affairs office here, Sept 30. Willi... More
The High Desert Marines (in black), pose for a photo
The High Desert Marines (in black), pose for a photo with Col. Michael L. Scalise (far left), the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Master Sgt. Frank Omarah (center left), Maste... More
Base personnel on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow,
Base personnel on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., line up in the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center here for breakfast, during the quarterly awards breakfast ceremony, Oct. 30. Marines and ci... More
Cheryle Magorno (center), a multimedia specialist aboard
Cheryle Magorno (center), a multimedia specialist aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow laughs with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Michael Scalise, commanding officer of MCLB Barstow and Sgt. Maj. Richard C... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody St. Pierre, exchange manager,
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody St. Pierre, exchange manager, stands at attention while being recognized as Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's noncommissioned officer of the quarter during the Quarterly Awards B... More
Lance Corporal Jeffry Rieck, a supply clerk on Marine
Lance Corporal Jeffry Rieck, a supply clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., runs with the Headquarters Battalion guidon during a battalion run, July 19.
Barstow Marines train for CFT. Marine Corps logistics base Barstow
Lance Corporal Jeffery Reick, supply clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., lifts an ammo can over his head, Aug. 19. Reick is preparing for the upcoming Combat Fitness Test.
Lance Corporal Samuel Ribeiro, an adjutant clerk on
Lance Corporal Samuel Ribeiro, an adjutant clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., receives information from Francis Villeme about the College Level Examination Program, Sept. 9, at the base libra... More
Children enjoy a Hawaiian themed puppet show to kick
Children enjoy a Hawaiian themed puppet show to kick start MCLB Barstow’s Ohana Festival, Sept., 27. At MCLB’s 10th annual Fall Family Festival, children of all ages enjoyed inflatables, face painting and other... More
Marvin Saines, Ph.D., an interpretive naturalist and
Marvin Saines, Ph.D., an interpretive naturalist and geologist leads MCLB Barstow Marines on a hike through Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, May 19.
Lonnie Marney fires a round during MCLB Barstow’s Special
Lonnie Marney fires a round during MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team’s marksmanship training July 16. While on the base’s range, members of SRT were able to practice shooting both rifle and pistol.
Fire Prevention Week on MCLB Barstow
Domingo Duran (left), station captain of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's fire department, holds a fire hose as Tacyjo Adams, a child from the base Child Development Center, sprays it, Oct. 8. Children fro... More
Colonel Michael L. Scalise, the commanding officer
Colonel Michael L. Scalise, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., congratulates former Marine and Vietnam veteran, Sgt. Gary Brown, for becoming an honorary member of the Marine... More
Challenge coins collected from active and retired service
Challenge coins collected from active and retired service members on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. The challenge coin has represented esprit de corps and has been part of military tradition for decades.
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Fields, (left) director
Lieutenant Colonel Gregory Fields, (left) director for Fleet Support Division, Barstow, receives the guidon from Master Sgt. Dale Cobin, senior enlisted advisor, Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenan... More
Juan Rivera, the information technology officer on
Juan Rivera, the information technology officer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, talks to two students enrolled in his mixed martial arts course, May 2. The students just finished sparring and Rivera dec... More
A military banner honors an active duty Barstow, Calif.,
A military banner honors an active duty Barstow, Calif., resident, on display on Main Street in Barstow. The Military Banner Program was put into effect throughout the community of Barstow on Nov. 14.
Master Sergeant Matt Blais, operations chief on Marine
Master Sergeant Matt Blais, operations chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., shakes hands with Kayla Faleris, daughter of Sgt. Sarah Faleris, during a Welcome Home Heroes ceremony at the Maj. Ge... More
Captain Stafford Buchanan, the commanding officer of
Captain Stafford Buchanan, the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, takes his Marines for a five mile run, April 24. The Marines run as part of their physical tra... More
Sergeant Joel Richards (left) and Cpl. Bryanna Kessler
Sergeant Joel Richards (left) and Cpl. Bryanna Kessler (right), stablemen with the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., congratulate former Marine Sgt. Gary Brown f... More
Bowling pins drop at the hands of U.S. Marines at Marine
Bowling pins drop at the hands of U.S. Marines at Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Nov. 30, 2012. Marines paid $10 to participate in a bowling tournament on the base. All proceeds went to the Combin... More
Awardees pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps
Awardees pose for a group photo during the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Quarterly Awards Breakfast held at the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center at Marine Corps Base Barstow, Calif., Dec. 5, 201... More
The final performer from the Namad Artz Polynesian
The final performer from the Namad Artz Polynesian Fire Dancers during MCLB Barstow’s Ohana Festival, Sept. 27, finishes the night off with fire. The fearless performer danced around stage, throwing and twirlin... More
Lance Corporal Kristopher Ezell, a wireman on Marine
Lance Corporal Kristopher Ezell, a wireman on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, climbs up a rock during the MCLB Barstow Single Marine Program's trip to Red Rock Canyon near Las Vegas, May 19. Six Marines pa... More
Meri Walker, a volunteer organizer and quilter with
Meri Walker, a volunteer organizer and quilter with the Quilts of Valor, gives Master Sgt. Frank Omarah, base inspector on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., a hug during MCLB Barstow's Welcome Home H... More
Carlos Guerra, prior mortarman in the Marine Corps
Carlos Guerra, prior mortarman in the Marine Corps and current photographer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses in Afghanistan with his camera during a deployment. Guerra brought his camera wi... More
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of
Sergeant Major John P. Ploskonka, sergeant major of Marine Corps Installations Command, recognizes Cpl. Anthony L. Lewis, ammunition's chief aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., for going above a... More
Members of MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team pose
Members of MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team pose for a group photo July 16 at the base’s range after completing marksmanship training July 16.
Kenny Phillips, (top) the branch head of quality control
Kenny Phillips, (top) the branch head of quality control on PPB, MDMC, meticulously inspects the work that Adolpho Madero, (bottom left) and Chris Mendez, (right) heavy equipment mobile mechanics on MCLB Barsto... More
The safety team on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow,
The safety team on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses for a photo with Col. Michael L. Scalise, base commanding officer, after receiving the Secretary of the Navy Safety Excellence Award, during... More
Cpl. John Bateman, a supply clerk with Headquarters
Cpl. John Bateman, a supply clerk with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow hands out candy to Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween night aboard the base. Base housing traditionally welcomes ch... More
Gunnery Sergeant Damon G. Garza, the provost sergeant
Gunnery Sergeant Damon G. Garza, the provost sergeant aboard MCLB Barstow, spends quality time with his son, Devin Garza, during the Ohana Festival, Sept. 27.
A performer from the Namad Artz Polynesian Fire Dancers
A performer from the Namad Artz Polynesian Fire Dancers performs for families aboard MCLB Barstow during the Ohana Festival, Sept. 27.
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., executes dumbbell presses at the base gym as his wife, Katherine Garcia, spots him, Aug. 28.
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Verdin, automotive diesel
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Miguel Verdin, automotive diesel mechanic at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, stands at Barstow's Ramada inn promoting Toys for Tots during the 29th annual District 37 America... More
Lin Brawley, a volunteer organizer and quilter with
Lin Brawley, a volunteer organizer and quilter with the Quilts of Valor, recites the “Quilts of Valor” poem to Marines from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., who have recently returned home from a to... More
Police officers with MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction
Police officers with MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team fire their primary weapons during marksmanship training July 16. Throughtout the day, the officers ran several drills to help retain their marksmanship skills.
A noncommissioned officer's duty belt signifies the
A noncommissioned officer's duty belt signifies the responsibilities entrusted into the Marine while on duty. The DNCO is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline in the barracks.
Carlos Guerra, prior Marine mortarman and current
Carlos Guerra, prior Marine mortarman and current photographer on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses in Iraq. Guerra used any down time he had during his time in service to take pictures and per... More
MCLB Barstow's K-9 unit. Marine Corps logistics base Barstow
Corporal Joseph Nino, a K-9 handler with the MCLB Barstow Police Department, poses with his partner Tina, prior to executing training exercises, April 30, at Sorensen Field on base.
Corporal Gilberto Navarrete, a K-9 handler with the
Corporal Gilberto Navarrete, a K-9 handler with the MCLB Barstow Police Department, and his four-legged partner, Uff, perform training exercises on Sorensen Field, April 30. The K-9 unit was preparing for the I... More
Colonel Michael L. Scalise, commanding officer of Marine
Colonel Michael L. Scalise, commanding officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, Calif., leads the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard during a Fourth of July parade in Cody, Wyo.
Ammo technician coaches youth football league
Corporal Anthony Lewis, an ammo technician on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., poses on a football field wearing the Barstow Aztec team colors. Lewis has been coaching a local children’s football le... More
(From left to right) Corporal Austin Swesey, Marvin
(From left to right) Corporal Austin Swesey, Marvin Saines, Cpl. John Ordonez, Lance Cpls. Kristopher Ezell and Jonathon Norita, Sgt. Sarah Faleris, and Lance Cpl. Blong Yang, participants of the MCLB Barstow S... More
Terry Holliday (left), the horse trainer for the Marine
Terry Holliday (left), the horse trainer for the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard stationed on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., goes over ground-work techniques with Sgt. Jacey Marks(right), a stabl... More
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine
Gunnery Sergeant Russell Garcia, data chief on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., bench presses on an incline as Katherine Garcia, his wife, spots him. The couple has been rigorously training for mont... More
Former Marine Sgt. Gary Brown (left) receives the official
Former Marine Sgt. Gary Brown (left) receives the official Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard belt buckle from Sgt. Edgar Torrealba, the staff noncommissioned officer in charge of the MCG, July 5.
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Arthur Hernandez, first
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Arthur Hernandez, first sergeant, Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow, Headquarters Battalion, competes in the MCLB's bowling tournament at MCLB Barstow, Calif., Nov. 30, 2012.... More
30th anniversary of the Beirut Barracks Bombing
A Marine smiles in a hospital bed after receiving a Purple Heart from Gen. Paul X. Kelley. He survived the barracks bombing of Beirut on Oct. 23, 1983. This years marks the 30th anniversary.
Colonel Stephen Medeiros, commanding officer of Marine
Colonel Stephen Medeiros, commanding officer of Marine Depot Maintenance Command, cuts the first slice of cake with a noncommissioned officers' sword for the oldest Marine present, Nov. 6. It is a Marine Corps ... More
Bowling on MCLB Barstow. Marine Corps logistics base Barstow
Lance Corporal Samuel Ribeiro, adjutant clerk on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., prepares to bowl at the Desert Lanes Bowling Center here, Oct. 20. Active duty service members bowl for $1.75 during... More
Amanda Smith, Monique Garcia and Monica Patterson-Sims,
Amanda Smith, Monique Garcia and Monica Patterson-Sims, employees with the Contracting and Purchasing Department on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, contribute to a base-wide effort in keeping the base clea... More
Members of MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team fire
Members of MCLB Barstow’s Special Reaction Team fire their pistols on the base range July 16. During the exercise, members of the Marine Corps Police Department were able to keep their marksmanship skills up to par.
Miss Barstow, Charlie Burnett, sits behind bars on
Miss Barstow, Charlie Burnett, sits behind bars on a five dollar bail during the Ohana Festival, Sept. 27. Throughout the night, guests recommended loved ones to be “put under arrest”. Proceeds from “bail money... More
Sergeant Julio Acevedo, (top) the noncommissioned officer
Sergeant Julio Acevedo, (top) the noncommissioned officer in charge of the administration office on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., grapples with Pfc. Garrett White, a combat correspondent on the b... More