Stories - Jun 2012

Archive: June, 2012

Barstow resident presented the Congressional Gold Medal

Story has it that he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on dare from his brother-in-law, who thought he couldn’t do it . Now, 66 years later he is being recognized for taking up that challenge by receiving the highest civilian honor the government bestows. During a small ceremony, held at the Sizzler in Barstow, Saturday, July 7, James

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Setting the bar higher for Marines at coaches course

In the Marine Corps, a staff noncommissioned officer is a unique group of professionals who lead Marines and enforce orders. Paving the way in a diverse group of individuals is something that takes an exceptional amount of drive and determination.Staff Sgt. Nicholas Beberniss is one of those individuals. He is the first Marine to complete the

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Corporals Van Truong and Christopher Foster, adjutant clerks with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, grapple during the grand opening of the new martial arts training facility aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, June 6. - Corporals Van Truong and Christopher Foster, adjutant clerks with Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, grapple during the grand opening of the new martial arts training facility aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, June 6.

New martial arts facility offers training opportunities for Barstow Marines

To storm the beaches of Normandy, June 6, 1944, thousands of United States service members had to be trained to assault the beaches without fear.On the 68th anniversary of the monumental amphibious battle, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow opened a martial arts training facility for Marines so they can continue to be the nation’s ‘force in

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