HIIT Training, January 6-10.

Behavioral Health personnel are ready to help with holiday stress, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, this season.“With the holiday seasons approaching, holiday stress can often take a toll on individuals,” said Michelle Adams, BH office manager, Family Advocacy Program prevention and Education specialist, and victim advocate. “Holidays can be stressful due to expectations, travel, and having additional family and friends around during the holidays. It can place a financial burden on some, or the thought of socializing can be overwhelming. There is also the pressure of commercialism, the extra sweets and food that might be tempting. In some cases people may have to plan between multiple gatherings, and much more.”The

Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing awareness regarding domestic violence. Each October, various organizations and individuals come together throughout the country to collectively address and highlight the needs, voices and experiences of survivors. Domestic violence impacts individuals across all age groups and demographics, encompassing not only physical abuse but also emotional and financial abuse.Michelle Adams, Behavioral Health office manager, stated, “Domestic violence does not discriminate, and it can happen to anyone regardless of race, ethnicity, financial status or educational level. It can also be many things to include physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and financial with many

Earlier this year, the Test, Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment team, housed on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, helmed the calibration and software programming of the engine of an amphibious combat vehicle. The TMDE team consists of Kyle Williams, Inspect, Repair Only As Necessary team lead and electronics technician, Jeremy Gray, contact team lead, Jeffrey Houlemard, electronics mechanic, Mark Kent, instrument mechanic, and Richard Sardeson, instrument mechanic.Working on the ACVs is a joint effort with the United States Army, through the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle program, with Army engineers based out of Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois.“The ACV is a new vehicle to the United States Marine Corps,