The primary objective of Communication Strategy and Operations is to provide guidance and counsel to commanders and staff members regarding communication-related issues. This includes the development and integration of communication plans, as well as effective communication with internal, domestic, and international audiences. Additionally, the team evaluates the impact of communication efforts and creates various information products through the use of different mediums such as acquisition, transmission, archival, editing, writing, photography, video, and graphic illustration. These products serve to support administrative, training, and historical needs, enhance operational decision-making, and ultimately achieve the desired outcomes set by the Commander.

Mission

The mission of the Community Outreach Office is to encourage a positive and proactive military and civilian relationship between Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and the local communities surrounding the base. The Community Outreach Office strives to boost the public's awareness of the unique elements and contributions of the U. S. Marine Corps through direct interaction with Marines from the base.

Tours

One resource the Community Outreach Office provides is the opportunity to participate in an organizational group and individual tours aboard the base. These tours allow groups to learn more about MCLB Barstow and the Marine Corps as a whole. Tour groups must provide their own transportation and only one vehicle will be allowed per tour. There is a 60-day minimum requirement for visitors to submit an organizational group tour request via DD form 2536 to our address or fax.

Sponsored Visits

Depending upon MCLB Barstow's security concerns, authorized sponsor (active duty, retired military or base resident) visits can be conducted. Proper identification (driver's license), vehicle registration, current proof of vehicle insurance and an authorized sponsor are needed to access the base. For additional information, please visit our Base Access page.

Special Requests

In addition to offering group tours of the base, the Community Outreach Office can assist in facilitating requests for military participation or involvement in community events. However, there are certain restrictions regarding military support of various events. Acceptable requests will be in support of events that are open to the public and are of community-wide interest. The United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy have restrictions governing the support of events at sites owned or leased by religious, political and special interest organizations, or for organizations that may discredit the U.S. Armed Forces. In addition, service members cannot officially participate in beauty pageants, or serve as escorts for events of a similar nature. Requests for participation for certain holidays, such as Memorial Day, 4th of July and Veterans Day, will be considered on the basis of participant availability and unit operational commitments. The main types of special requests include but are not limited to:

• Military equipment and personnel static display(must submit DD form 2536 not less than 60 days.)
• Guest speaker (must submit DD form 2536 at least 90 days in advance)
• Mounted Color Guard, Color Guard or funeral details (must submit DD Form 2536 at least 45 days in advance for Color Guard; One year in advance for the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard)
• Special base tours (must submit DD form 2536 at least 45 days in advance)

All requests must be submitted within the above stated deadlines. Please submit signed request forms to the address or fax us at the number provided below. To find a local U.S. Marine Corps Reserve unit, go to: http://www.marforres.marines.mil/Main.aspx

Contact

Communication Strategy and Operations

Phone: (760) 577-6430

Fax:     (760) 577-6350

Email: mclbb_commstrat@usmc.mil

Mail:  COMMANDING OFFICER
   Attn:  COMMUNICATION STRATEGY AND OPERATIONS
   Box   100130 MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE
   Barstow, CA
   92311-5050

Mission

Combat Camera shall provide Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and its tenant activities state-of-the-art imagery products and services in support required missions, training and readiness. Combat Camera support includes photography, videography, graphic arts, multimedia, and limited reprographics.

Photography

The Photo Studio provides photographic support and services to all units and tenant commands aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base, Barstow, Calif. and any commands within the California High Desert region.

Services and support include, but are not limited to, Marine promotion and command photos, passport photos, police/crime scene photo support, aerial photography, training coverage, and event coverage. 

Onsite digital printing and editing is available for sizes up to 40" X 40".

Graphics

Function
Combat camera graphics department is equipped to handle all your basic print, design and reprographic needs. Professional personnel will guide you through concept, layout and design to final product to help ensure your project is perfect.


Contact Information
Building 204
Graphics Art Department: 760-577-6034


Hours of Operation
Monday – Thursday
7 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday  
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Closed Saturday and Sunday
 

Graphic Art Services

Presentation
Clipart Stock Military Photos
PowerPoint

Layout & Design
Building Fire Exit Routes
Conceptual Design
Illustrations
Presentation Display Layout
Widest Email Graphics

Reproduction
Color Copies
Enlargements or Reductions
Large Format Copies
Manuals/ Training Materials
Map Printing
Scanning (up to 11x17)
Stickers
Vinyl Signs

Charts & Displays
Framing
Lamination
Matting
Mounting

Desktop Publishing
Banners
Brochures
Certificates
Flyers
Information Cards
Pamphlets
Passes
PDF File Creations
Posters

 **Services NOT Provided
Business Cards
Large Bulk Printing Jobs

Hours of Operation

Mondays - Fridays
7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact

Anthony Plummer-Graphics Specialist

(760) 577-6034

Kristyn Galvan-Multimedia Specialist

(760) 577-6646

COMMSTRAT Chief: 760-577-6449

Photography & Social Media: 760-577-6646

Graphics: 760-577-6034

Prospector & Editor: 760-577-6451