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Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Evers, military liaison, along with Staff Sergeant Alvaro Parramaldonado, chief instructor, presented graduation certificates to Marines that completed LCpl. Seminar & Cpl. Course 1-25 at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 20.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Zachary Evers, military liaison, along with Staff Sergeant Alvaro Parramaldonado, chief instructor, presented graduation certificates to Marines that completed LCpl. Seminar & Cpl. Course 1-25 at the chapel aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 20.

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Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, congratulated the employee and supervisor awardees for the 4th Quarter (FY24) at the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 18. Others were recognized during the ceremony for Length of Service, Excellence awards, Marines of the Quarter, and winners from the "Lights Out" initiative.

*Pictured awardees: Johanna Reyes, supervisor of the quarter, Tianna Tien, employee of the quarter, Victor Bencomo, 10 yrs., Tim Manoogian, 10 yrs., Joe Baca, 30yrs., SSgt. Daniel Castillo, Cpl. Jamil Shakir, LCpl. Daniel Aparico, Sgt. Erwin Mariano, Cpl. Anna Bello (not picture).

Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, congratulated the employee and supervisor awardees for the 4th Quarter (FY24) at the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 18. Others were recognized during the ceremony for Length of Service, Excellence awards, Marines of the Quarter, and winners from the "Lights Out" initiative. *Pictured awardees: Johanna Reyes, supervisor of the quarter, Tianna Tien, employee of the quarter, Victor Bencomo, 10 yrs., Tim Manoogian, 10 yrs., Joe Baca, 30yrs., SSgt. Daniel Castillo, Cpl. Jamil Shakir, LCpl. Daniel Aparico, Sgt. Erwin Mariano, Cpl. Anna Bello (not picture).

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Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, Colonel Kirk Spangenberg, commanding officer of Marine Depot Maintenance Command, and Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, welcomed General Christopher Mahoney, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, for a tour of MDMC Production Plant Barstow at Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 9. During the visit, Gen. Mahoney had the opportunity to assess the effects of production, evaluate product readiness, and observe the assembly of all variants essential to the operations of MDMC. Furthermore, he engaged in discussions regarding rail operations and met with the Marines and horses of the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard.

Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, Colonel Kirk Spangenberg, commanding officer of Marine Depot Maintenance Command, and Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, welcomed General Christopher Mahoney, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, for a tour of MDMC Production Plant Barstow at Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 9. During the visit, Gen. Mahoney had the opportunity to assess the effects of production, evaluate product readiness, and observe the assembly of all variants essential to the operations of MDMC. Furthermore, he engaged in discussions regarding rail operations and met with the Marines and horses of the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Ralph Arzate, security specialist with Red River Science & Technology, LLC., along with Mission Assurance Division, Fire, and the Provost Marshal’s Office organized an active shooter drill at warehouse five aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 17. The main aim of an active shooter drill/training is to equip individuals with the confidence needed to effectively respond to an active shooter emergency, thereby enhancing their likelihood of survival. By proactively preparing both military and civilian personnel for a potential violent incident, their knowledge of how to respond will strengthen. The continuous practice of these drills allows individuals to respond under significant stress, promoting familiarity with established protocols even in high-pressure circumstances.

Ralph Arzate, security specialist with Red River Science & Technology, LLC., along with Mission Assurance Division, Fire, and the Provost Marshal’s Office organized an active shooter drill at warehouse five aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, December 17. The main aim of an active shooter drill/training is to equip individuals with the confidence needed to effectively respond to an active shooter emergency, thereby enhancing their likelihood of survival. By proactively preparing both military and civilian personnel for a potential violent incident, their knowledge of how to respond will strengthen. The continuous practice of these drills allows individuals to respond under significant stress, promoting familiarity with established protocols even in high-pressure circumstances.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

The Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow held their cake cutting ceremony, celebrating the Marine Corps 249th birthday, at the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 20. Colonel Kirk Spangenberg, commanding officer of MDMC, led the ceremony by serving the first slice of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, retired Staff Sergeant Jermel Johnson, artillery quality control inspector, and youngest Marine Lance Corporal Izak Cortez, 1st Force Storage battalion chain/material management specialist.

The Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow held their cake cutting ceremony, celebrating the Marine Corps 249th birthday, at the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 20. Colonel Kirk Spangenberg, commanding officer of MDMC, led the ceremony by serving the first slice of cake to the oldest Marine in attendance, retired Staff Sergeant Jermel Johnson, artillery quality control inspector, and youngest Marine Lance Corporal Izak Cortez, 1st Force Storage battalion chain/material management specialist.

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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow held the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn, Victorville, California, November 15. Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, together with distinguished guest Master Sergeant Andre Bosier, USMC retired, presided over the birthday celebration, which included the ceremonial cake cutting and the presentation of colors by the Walking Color Guard.

Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow held the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Ball at the Hilton Garden Inn, Victorville, California, November 15. Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, together with distinguished guest Master Sergeant Andre Bosier, USMC retired, presided over the birthday celebration, which included the ceremonial cake cutting and the presentation of colors by the Walking Color Guard.

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The Disabled American Veterans & Veterans Home of California - Barstow held Veteran's Day ceremonies in Barstow, California, November 11. Wreaths, flags, and flowers were placed to pay tribute to both past and present service members, accompanied by guest speakers from the City of Barstow and Fort Irwin. The Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Walking Color Guard presented the colors at both ceremonies, with further participation from High Desert Marines, American Cruisers, Ms. Barstow, and various other representatives.

The Disabled American Veterans & Veterans Home of California - Barstow held Veteran's Day ceremonies in Barstow, California, November 11. Wreaths, flags, and flowers were placed to pay tribute to both past and present service members, accompanied by guest speakers from the City of Barstow and Fort Irwin. The Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Walking Color Guard presented the colors at both ceremonies, with further participation from High Desert Marines, American Cruisers, Ms. Barstow, and various other representatives.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

With the holidays approaching, it is important to remember that stress can be a silent killer. Behavioral Health and MCCS Barstow have resources and tips on how to handle holiday stress and keep your mental health at ease.

With the holidays approaching, it is important to remember that stress can be a silent killer. Behavioral Health and MCCS Barstow have resources and tips on how to handle holiday stress and keep your mental health at ease.

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Agnes Schaefer, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve, arrived by helicopter to meet with Col. Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and Sgt. Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, regarding Army and Marine Corps cooperative efforts and railway operations, on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 5. The Army saves millions of dollars each year by transporting equipment by rail, through MCLB Barstow, then convoying to Fort Irwin National Training Center for training rotations. They then reverse the process when returning soldiers and equipment to their home units.

Agnes Schaefer, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve, arrived by helicopter to meet with Col. Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and Sgt. Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, regarding Army and Marine Corps cooperative efforts and railway operations, on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 5. The Army saves millions of dollars each year by transporting equipment by rail, through MCLB Barstow, then convoying to Fort Irwin National Training Center for training rotations. They then reverse the process when returning soldiers and equipment to their home units.

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Colonel Russel Savatt, base commanding officer, and Lieutenant Colonel Richard Johnson, base executive officer, lead the traditional Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 7. Marines conducted a ceremonial sword detail and cake-cutting to commemorate the occasion, with the first piece being presented to the oldest Marine in attendance, Lt. Col. Johnson. After the ceremony, a luncheon featuring steak, lobster, and additional delicacies was held.

Colonel Russel Savatt, base commanding officer, and Lieutenant Colonel Richard Johnson, base executive officer, lead the traditional Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting Ceremony aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 7. Marines conducted a ceremonial sword detail and cake-cutting to commemorate the occasion, with the first piece being presented to the oldest Marine in attendance, Lt. Col. Johnson. After the ceremony, a luncheon featuring steak, lobster, and additional delicacies was held.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

The Child Development Center and School Aged Care program welcomed guest Tyreke Kaigler, petty officer 2nd class, United States Navy. for an early Veteran’s Day visit aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 7. The visit gave the children an opportunity to ask questions, listen to stories, and learn more about the experiences of an active-duty solider in the Navy.

The Child Development Center and School Aged Care program welcomed guest Tyreke Kaigler, petty officer 2nd class, United States Navy. for an early Veteran’s Day visit aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, November 7. The visit gave the children an opportunity to ask questions, listen to stories, and learn more about the experiences of an active-duty solider in the Navy.

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Congressman Jay Obernolte visited Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Production Plant Barstow accompanied with his wife, Heather Obernolte, and the Flyer Defense Team at Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, October 28. Leading the tour of the facilities was Col. Charles Dudik, chief of staff, MCIWEST, David Mercia, industrial tech engineer, Sharmell Samples, manager program management division, and other MDMC PPB personnel. The objective of the visit was to provide the congressman with a brief overview of MDMC's capabilities, including an examination of the enhancements made to the Reset GMV 1.1 vehicles and the future prospects ahead. Congressman Obernolte previously visited MDMC PPB in 2015 while serving as an assemblyman for the 33rd District; this marks his inaugural visit in his capacity as a congressman.

Congressman Jay Obernolte visited Marine Depot Maintenance Command, Production Plant Barstow accompanied with his wife, Heather Obernolte, and the Flyer Defense Team at Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, October 28. Leading the tour of the facilities was Col. Charles Dudik, chief of staff, MCIWEST, David Mercia, industrial tech engineer, Sharmell Samples, manager program management division, and other MDMC PPB personnel. The objective of the visit was to provide the congressman with a brief overview of MDMC's capabilities, including an examination of the enhancements made to the Reset GMV 1.1 vehicles and the future prospects ahead. Congressman Obernolte previously visited MDMC PPB in 2015 while serving as an assemblyman for the 33rd District; this marks his inaugural visit in his capacity as a congressman.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Silver Valley High School Auto class toured Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Ca. on October 21. Throughout the tour, students had the opportunity to interact with horses from the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, experience a ride on one of the locomotives alongside the Rail Operations team, observe the mechanics and logistics at the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, and participate in demonstrations involving military equipment with the 1st Force Storage Battalion.

Silver Valley High School Auto class toured Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Ca. on October 21. Throughout the tour, students had the opportunity to interact with horses from the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, experience a ride on one of the locomotives alongside the Rail Operations team, observe the mechanics and logistics at the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, and participate in demonstrations involving military equipment with the 1st Force Storage Battalion.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads held their 90th Annual Parade along Main Street in Barstow, Ca. on October 19. Community members assembled along both sides of the street to observe a procession featuring military and police vehicles, horses from the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, fire engines, and Marines on foot patrol, among other displays. The parade participants included the command of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, vehicles from the 1st Force Storage Battalion and the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, as well as representatives from Fort Irwin, the City of Barstow, the Barstow Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol.

Kiwanis Club of Barstow Crossroads held their 90th Annual Parade along Main Street in Barstow, Ca. on October 19. Community members assembled along both sides of the street to observe a procession featuring military and police vehicles, horses from the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, fire engines, and Marines on foot patrol, among other displays. The parade participants included the command of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, vehicles from the 1st Force Storage Battalion and the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, as well as representatives from Fort Irwin, the City of Barstow, the Barstow Police Department, and the California Highway Patrol.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and the MCCS Barstow Behavioral Health team welcomed Eunice Vargas, survivor and advocate at Desert Sanctuary, Inc./Haley House, as a guest speaker for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA, October 3.

Throughout the month of October, MCCS Barstow Behavioral Health will offer a variety of classes and activities for all to engage in, commencing with Wear Purple Fridays.

Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, and the MCCS Barstow Behavioral Health team welcomed Eunice Vargas, survivor and advocate at Desert Sanctuary, Inc./Haley House, as a guest speaker for Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Maj. Gen. James L. Day Conference Center aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA, October 3. Throughout the month of October, MCCS Barstow Behavioral Health will offer a variety of classes and activities for all to engage in, commencing with Wear Purple Fridays.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

The fire department conducted visits to the Child Development Center, School Aged Care program, Base Housing Community Center, and Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow to educate about Fire Prevention Awareness Week aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Ca. from October 6-11. During each visit throughout the week, fire distributed goodie bags, had an animatronic fire engine featuring Sparky, along with the opportunity to see the inside of the fire engines. Additionally, there was interaction with firefighters and emergency services at the Coffee with a Firefighter event, which included blood pressure checks, informational conversations regarding smoke alarm safety, and provided time for families to ask questions about fire prevention at home.

The fire department conducted visits to the Child Development Center, School Aged Care program, Base Housing Community Center, and Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow to educate about Fire Prevention Awareness Week aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Ca. from October 6-11. During each visit throughout the week, fire distributed goodie bags, had an animatronic fire engine featuring Sparky, along with the opportunity to see the inside of the fire engines. Additionally, there was interaction with firefighters and emergency services at the Coffee with a Firefighter event, which included blood pressure checks, informational conversations regarding smoke alarm safety, and provided time for families to ask questions about fire prevention at home.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

TMDE Group Photo

TMDE Group Photo

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Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, and Captain William Bomchill, director of operations, organized a base tour for Brigadier General Nick Brown, commanding general, MCIWEST, along with Sergeant Major Sherri Cook, commanding general staff secretary, MCIWEST, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA. on October 2. The itinerary included a walking tour of the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, an observation of Rail Operations, an opportunity to meet and ride horses at the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard stables, and a first-hand look into the ongoing renovations at Barracks 175 on Nebo.

Colonel Russell Savatt, base commanding officer, Sergeant Major Miller Daceus, base sergeant major, and Captain William Bomchill, director of operations, organized a base tour for Brigadier General Nick Brown, commanding general, MCIWEST, along with Sergeant Major Sherri Cook, commanding general staff secretary, MCIWEST, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, CA. on October 2. The itinerary included a walking tour of the Marine Depot Maintenance Command Production Plant Barstow, an observation of Rail Operations, an opportunity to meet and ride horses at the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard stables, and a first-hand look into the ongoing renovations at Barracks 175 on Nebo.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

DEOMI Poster for National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.

DEOMI Poster for National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024.

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The Provost’s Marshalls Office provided a shotgun live-fire range training for all Active Duty personnel who are currently serving, or will be serving, in a Security Augmentation Force capacity at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Ranges in Barstow, CA. on September 26. To facilitate the understanding of weapon systems, personnel from the SAF received instruction, guidance, and evaluations from the PMO Training Division on the M1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun. The training program encompasses various aspects, including weapons safety, procedures for loading and unloading, target engagement techniques, reloading methods, firing positions, and the execution of live-fire qualifications.

The Provost’s Marshalls Office provided a shotgun live-fire range training for all Active Duty personnel who are currently serving, or will be serving, in a Security Augmentation Force capacity at the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow Ranges in Barstow, CA. on September 26. To facilitate the understanding of weapon systems, personnel from the SAF received instruction, guidance, and evaluations from the PMO Training Division on the M1014 Joint Service Combat Shotgun. The training program encompasses various aspects, including weapons safety, procedures for loading and unloading, target engagement techniques, reloading methods, firing positions, and the execution of live-fire qualifications.

Photo by Kristyn Galvan

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