Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow is recognizing Mental Health Awareness Month this May by emphasizing the importance of mental well-being and encouraging Marines, sailors and civilians to take advantage of available resources across the installation.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow promotes a zero-tolerance policy for sexual assault and sexual harassment. Marines, civilians, and all personnel aboard MCLB Barstow are encouraged to say something if they witness or even suspect concerning behavior. “Fostering a culture of dignity and respect starts with being an upstander rather than a bystander,” said Michelle Adams, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response coordinator . “The three D’s with SAPR are Direct, Distract, and Delegate. Being direct means confronting the harasser or telling them to stop. You can also create a distraction to interrupt the interaction and deescalate the situation before it worsens. Delegating means seeking help from others, such as a supervisor or someone you

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow recognized its emergency dispatchers during National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, observed annually in April, honoring the professionals who serve as the first point of contact during emergencies.Often referred to as the “first, first responders,” public safety telecommunicators play a critical role in coordinating emergency response by answering calls, dispatching personnel and maintaining communication between responders in the field.“Your calm voices in moments of crisis, your ability to manage high-pressure situations, and your unwavering commitment to public safety do not go unnoticed,” stated Colonel Russel Savatt, base commanding officer, in a base wide email to all personnel. “Day and

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow engaged in Interagency Command Post Exercise I 2025