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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

Barstow, California

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The boom of the Hercules is capable of lifting 35 tons, or 70,000 pounds, to free Marine Corps vehicles from almost any weather or combat-related morass. The cable on the lift booms is sensor guided when rewinding to prevent any snags.

The boom of the Hercules is capable of lifting 35 tons, or 70,000 pounds, to free Marine Corps vehicles from almost any weather or combat-related morass. The cable on the lift booms is sensor guided when rewinding to prevent any snags.

Photo by Keith Hayes

The blade at the bottom of the Hercules is used for pushing stuck vehicles or digging them out when necessary. Hercules line supervisor Bryan McKay said the blade also serves to stabilize the massive ’88 during the lifting or pulling process to prevent it from being overturned.

The blade at the bottom of the Hercules is used for pushing stuck vehicles or digging them out when necessary. Hercules line supervisor Bryan McKay said the blade also serves to stabilize the massive ’88 during the lifting or pulling process to prevent it from being overturned.

Photo by Keith Hayes

(Left) Kenneth Throenle and James Jacks, both heavy mobile equipment mechanics, work in the interior hull of a Hercules at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, to install hydraulic hoses that are the “arteries and veins” of the massive towing machine.

(Left) Kenneth Throenle and James Jacks, both heavy mobile equipment mechanics, work in the interior hull of a Hercules at Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, to install hydraulic hoses that are the “arteries and veins” of the massive towing machine.

Photo by Keith Hayes

Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, Pfc. Jacob Brown, adjutants clerk, and Cpl. Daija Watt, postal clerk, barbeque lunch for base employees as a fund raiser for the Marine Corps Ball Committee, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Sept. 2.

Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, Pfc. Jacob Brown, adjutants clerk, and Cpl. Daija Watt, postal clerk, barbeque lunch for base employees as a fund raiser for the Marine Corps Ball Committee, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Sept. 2.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Sergeant 1st Class Steven Downey, a sergeant with the Marine Corps Police Department and an Army Reservist, presents Lt. Justin Witcher with the Patriot Award for his outstanding support of Downy and his family during deployments and other military service obligations.

Sergeant 1st Class Steven Downey, a sergeant with the Marine Corps Police Department and an Army Reservist, presents Lt. Justin Witcher with the Patriot Award for his outstanding support of Downy and his family during deployments and other military service obligations.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

LtCol. Kenneth G. Lee returns to MCLB Barstow for a second term as base executive officer.

LtCol. Kenneth G. Lee returns to MCLB Barstow for a second term as base executive officer.

Photo by Carlos Guerra

Officer Matt Howard and his K-9 Dex respond to a report of a suspicious package during a training exercise held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26. The team swept the area in search of other potentially dangerous objects while a team from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office also responded to assist with removal of the package.

Officer Matt Howard and his K-9 Dex respond to a report of a suspicious package during a training exercise held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26. The team swept the area in search of other potentially dangerous objects while a team from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office also responded to assist with removal of the package.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Ashley Ignatz, trainer with Marine Corps Family Team Building and Adam Diaz, Exceptional Family Member Program case worker and School Liaison Program officer sort, count and ready supplies for the Back to School Brigade held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26. The annual event, held on July 27, offers backpacks and school supplies to military families.

Ashley Ignatz, trainer with Marine Corps Family Team Building and Adam Diaz, Exceptional Family Member Program case worker and School Liaison Program officer sort, count and ready supplies for the Back to School Brigade held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26. The annual event, held on July 27, offers backpacks and school supplies to military families.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Garcia, Headquarters Battalion gunnery sergeant, Cpl. Brandon Dacier, assistant counselor and Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, assist with sorting, counting and moving donated school supplies in preparation for the annual Back to School Brigade, which offers free school supplies for military families, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26.

Gunnery Sgt. Daniel Garcia, Headquarters Battalion gunnery sergeant, Cpl. Brandon Dacier, assistant counselor and Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, assist with sorting, counting and moving donated school supplies in preparation for the annual Back to School Brigade, which offers free school supplies for military families, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 26.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Brayden Dacier, 5 months, enjoys a restful nap after a rigorous day at the Marine Corps Community Services All American BBQ held at the Oasis Swimming Pool and Water Park aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, July 4. Brayden attended the event with his mother, Andrea and his father, Cpl. Brandon Dacier, the base's training noncommissioned officer.

Brayden Dacier, 5 months, enjoys a restful nap after a rigorous day at the Marine Corps Community Services All American BBQ held at the Oasis Swimming Pool and Water Park aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, July 4. Brayden attended the event with his mother, Andrea and his father, Cpl. Brandon Dacier, the base's training noncommissioned officer.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Jill Crumpler, coordinator for Marine Corps Family Team Building aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, poses with Julie Wilbanks, Marine Corps Community Service liaison, in a final goodbye, Jun. 29. Crumpler and her family are heading on to the next phase in her husband's Army career in Savannah, Georgia.

Jill Crumpler, coordinator for Marine Corps Family Team Building aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, poses with Julie Wilbanks, Marine Corps Community Service liaison, in a final goodbye, Jun. 29. Crumpler and her family are heading on to the next phase in her husband's Army career in Savannah, Georgia.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12039 pose for a portrait with the Employee of the Quarter for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow during a luncheon, Jun. 29. Left to right: Richard Hawkins, U.S. Army and Air Force veteran; Philip Davis, U.S. Army veteran; Sgt. Marvin MontesCruz, command headquarters noncommissioned officer aboard MCLBB; Robert Hart, Air Force veteran; William Ponder, Marine Corps veteran; Katherine Fortune, command headquarters secretary for MCLBB headquarters.

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12039 pose for a portrait with the Employee of the Quarter for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow during a luncheon, Jun. 29. Left to right: Richard Hawkins, U.S. Army and Air Force veteran; Philip Davis, U.S. Army veteran; Sgt. Marvin MontesCruz, command headquarters noncommissioned officer aboard MCLBB; Robert Hart, Air Force veteran; William Ponder, Marine Corps veteran; Katherine Fortune, command headquarters secretary for MCLBB headquarters.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Sergeant Steward Tauch and his son Logan, age 7, share quality time at a pre-parade dinner during the Tournament of Roses festivities, in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2015.

Sergeant Steward Tauch and his son Logan, age 7, share quality time at a pre-parade dinner during the Tournament of Roses festivities, in Pasadena, Calif., Dec. 31, 2015.

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Sergeant Steward Tauch (far right) a member of the Marine Corps' last remaining Mounted Color Guard, along with Sgt. Terry Barker, Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Flores and Sgt. Yuki Buday, present colors at the Barstow Rodeo Stampede, Sept. 2015.

Sergeant Steward Tauch (far right) a member of the Marine Corps' last remaining Mounted Color Guard, along with Sgt. Terry Barker, Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Flores and Sgt. Yuki Buday, present colors at the Barstow Rodeo Stampede, Sept. 2015.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Sergeant Steward Tauch (middle) poses with members of 2nd Squad, also known as Joker Company, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after a day of training in Australia, Jan. 2014.

Sergeant Steward Tauch (middle) poses with members of 2nd Squad, also known as Joker Company, 2nd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, after a day of training in Australia, Jan. 2014.

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Lt. Col. Thomas Favor, Executive Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, poses with the 2016 recipents of the High Desert Chapter of Military Officers Association Scholarships awarded during the annual MOAA JROTC Scholarship Awards dinner, held May 18 in Victorville, Calif. The base XO was the keynote speaker for the evening and spoke about setting and achieving goals.

Lt. Col. Thomas Favor, Executive Officer of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, poses with the 2016 recipents of the High Desert Chapter of Military Officers Association Scholarships awarded during the annual MOAA JROTC Scholarship Awards dinner, held May 18 in Victorville, Calif. The base XO was the keynote speaker for the evening and spoke about setting and achieving goals.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Cindy Malloy, administrative officer for the Office of the General Counsel, MCLB Barstow, enjoys helping animals find new homes and donating her time to the local humane society.

Cindy Malloy, administrative officer for the Office of the General Counsel, MCLB Barstow, enjoys helping animals find new homes and donating her time to the local humane society.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Samantha Atkinson, Management and Program assistant with Fleet Support division aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex, introduces the judges for the FSD annual chili cookoff, May 5. Left to right: Samantha Atkinson, with ERC at FSD; Roland Gonzalez, trades branch head with Production Plant Barstow; Darwin O'Neal, chief of police with Marine Corps Police Department on MCLBB; William Atkinson, deputy chief of police with MCPD on MCLBB.

Samantha Atkinson, Management and Program assistant with Fleet Support division aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex, introduces the judges for the FSD annual chili cookoff, May 5. Left to right: Samantha Atkinson, with ERC at FSD; Roland Gonzalez, trades branch head with Production Plant Barstow; Darwin O'Neal, chief of police with Marine Corps Police Department on MCLBB; William Atkinson, deputy chief of police with MCPD on MCLBB.

Photo by Julie Felix

Chief Warrant Officer Randy Hernandez, branch head for Fleets Support Division's maintenance section, views the line of chili entries to figure out which one he will taste first, during FSD's annual Chili Cook-off May 5, aboard MCLB Barstow's Yermo Annex. The cook-off is held annually to raise funds for FSD's employee recognition day, which is held later in the year.

Chief Warrant Officer Randy Hernandez, branch head for Fleets Support Division's maintenance section, views the line of chili entries to figure out which one he will taste first, during FSD's annual Chili Cook-off May 5, aboard MCLB Barstow's Yermo Annex. The cook-off is held annually to raise funds for FSD's employee recognition day, which is held later in the year.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Cpl. Robert Taylor, communications specialist aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, and Cpl. Brandon Dacier, assistant counselor, teach students from the Yermo School in Yermo, Calif., the proper position of attention during a Drill and Ceremonies training session, May 12, 2016. The corporals and various other Barstow Marines spent the afternoon teaching the Yermo students the basics of marching, saluting, and military bearing during their Civil War Days event.

Cpl. Robert Taylor, communications specialist aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, and Cpl. Brandon Dacier, assistant counselor, teach students from the Yermo School in Yermo, Calif., the proper position of attention during a Drill and Ceremonies training session, May 12, 2016. The corporals and various other Barstow Marines spent the afternoon teaching the Yermo students the basics of marching, saluting, and military bearing during their Civil War Days event.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow