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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

Barstow, California

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Dick Fork, heavy mobile equipment repairer, removes gears from the speed change housing portion of the AAV's transmission, to inspect for wear and tolerance specifications.

Dick Fork, heavy mobile equipment repairer, removes gears from the speed change housing portion of the AAV's transmission, to inspect for wear and tolerance specifications.

Photo by Rob Jackson

This is a picture of one of the more fortunate LAVs, which was sent to FSD after returning from Iraq.

This is a picture of one of the more fortunate LAVs, which was sent to FSD after returning from Iraq.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nich R. Babb

While others on MCB's Health and Wellness Program either walk or jog using a treadmill for a cardio workout, Paul Aviles, CWC 623, uses the incumbent cycle to help burn calories.

While others on MCB's Health and Wellness Program either walk or jog using a treadmill for a cardio workout, Paul Aviles, CWC 623, uses the incumbent cycle to help burn calories.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Lance Cpl. Johanna Herrera, disbursing clerk for the Finance Office, judges Yessenia's, 9, progect on how water temperature affects the behavior of snails during the District Science Fair held at Barstow Community College Thursday.

Lance Cpl. Johanna Herrera, disbursing clerk for the Finance Office, judges Yessenia's, 9, progect on how water temperature affects the behavior of snails during the District Science Fair held at Barstow Community College Thursday.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Warden

Since joining MCB's Health and Wellness program Sabra Baca, CWC 602, can usually be found early morning or after work jogging on a treadmill or out running the base fence line.

Since joining MCB's Health and Wellness program Sabra Baca, CWC 602, can usually be found early morning or after work jogging on a treadmill or out running the base fence line.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Lt. j.g. Tavis Long, base chaplain, volunteers his time during one of the conditioning hikes the battalion participated in during January. Long, who wasn't required to go on the hike, attended to motivate the troops.

Lt. j.g. Tavis Long, base chaplain, volunteers his time during one of the conditioning hikes the battalion participated in during January. Long, who wasn't required to go on the hike, attended to motivate the troops.

Photo by Courtesy of Lt. j.g. Tavis Long

The engine of the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover sits on floor jacks outside of the vehicle. Behind the engine, Art Torres, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, works on the vehicle's hydraulic system.

The engine of the M9 Armored Combat Earthmover sits on floor jacks outside of the vehicle. Behind the engine, Art Torres, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, works on the vehicle's hydraulic system.

Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Gadrow

Ed Tintos, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, inserts a bolt into the back sprocket on an M9 Armored Combat Earthmover. Tintos has been working at the maintenance center for 34 years and is considered to be the most experienced M9 ACE mechanic.

Ed Tintos, heavy mobile equipment mechanic, inserts a bolt into the back sprocket on an M9 Armored Combat Earthmover. Tintos has been working at the maintenance center for 34 years and is considered to be the most experienced M9 ACE mechanic.

Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Gadrow

Brig. Gen. E.G. Payne, outgoing commanding general, passes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Willie L. Williams, incoming commanding general, in the Change of Command ceremony June 17. WIlliams will command MCLB Albany Ga., MCLB Barstow, Calif and Blount Island Command, Jacksonville Fla.

Brig. Gen. E.G. Payne, outgoing commanding general, passes the guidon to Maj. Gen. Willie L. Williams, incoming commanding general, in the Change of Command ceremony June 17. WIlliams will command MCLB Albany Ga., MCLB Barstow, Calif and Blount Island Command, Jacksonville Fla.

Photo by Tony Rawls

The Marines of the Finance Office, listen intently as Staff Sgt. John P. Kenney, pay and separations Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, passes word onto his crew, about the upcoming move of the office. The Finance Office expects to be out of Barstow this summer, with Marines going to DFAS Kansas City, Mo., as well as the 2nd FSSG at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C.

The Marines of the Finance Office, listen intently as Staff Sgt. John P. Kenney, pay and separations Staff Noncommissioned Officer in Charge, passes word onto his crew, about the upcoming move of the office. The Finance Office expects to be out of Barstow this summer, with Marines going to DFAS Kansas City, Mo., as well as the 2nd FSSG at MCB Camp Lejeune, N.C.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nich R. Babb

An M88A2 weighs 70 tons fully loaded, and has the capacity to lift 35 tons. It is known as the Corps' tow truck, and has the ability easily tow M1A1 tanks and Light Armored Vehicles.

An M88A2 weighs 70 tons fully loaded, and has the capacity to lift 35 tons. It is known as the Corps' tow truck, and has the ability easily tow M1A1 tanks and Light Armored Vehicles.

Photo by Cpl. Nich R. Babb

Christopher Benavidez, artillery repairer, checks the pressure of the nitrogen in the recoil mechanism.

Christopher Benavidez, artillery repairer, checks the pressure of the nitrogen in the recoil mechanism.

Photo by Cpl. Ashley Warden

Gilbert "Gibby" Sena, the lead employee for Cost Work Center 725 at MCB Barstow looks on from his safety glasses, which the Marine Corps paid for through a grant. He chose them because they resembled the "Beatles style," which he likes.

Gilbert "Gibby" Sena, the lead employee for Cost Work Center 725 at MCB Barstow looks on from his safety glasses, which the Marine Corps paid for through a grant. He chose them because they resembled the "Beatles style," which he likes.

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jenna Lassandrello

Staff Sgt. Lafawn Skipper, administration chief, enjoys lunch and conversation with retired Marine Kai Martin during the first Military Retiree Open House aboard MCLB Barstow. The event attracted more than 175 retirees from the High Desert area, who were invited for lunch, a tour of the base, an informational fair, a special evening colors ceremony and dinner.

Staff Sgt. Lafawn Skipper, administration chief, enjoys lunch and conversation with retired Marine Kai Martin during the first Military Retiree Open House aboard MCLB Barstow. The event attracted more than 175 retirees from the High Desert area, who were invited for lunch, a tour of the base, an informational fair, a special evening colors ceremony and dinner.

Photo by Curt Lambert

Cpl. Jose Santos, artillery mechanic, Fleet Support Division, receives instruction on the correct way to position the weight to avoid injury.

Cpl. Jose Santos, artillery mechanic, Fleet Support Division, receives instruction on the correct way to position the weight to avoid injury.

Photo by Cpl. Jenna Lassandrello

With the new armor kit installed, this P-19 prototype is the only one of its kind. The vehicle has been through 100 miles of test driving and has proved to be unencombered by the added weight.

With the new armor kit installed, this P-19 prototype is the only one of its kind. The vehicle has been through 100 miles of test driving and has proved to be unencombered by the added weight.

Photo by Cpl. Jeremy Gadrow

1st Force Service Support Group

1st Force Service Support Group

Photo by Curt Lambert

Liz Matteson, of EG&G Logistics Services, applies foam to a crate for extra parts protection, in preparation for shipment. Matteson is also a forklift driver and the organization's sign language specialist.

Liz Matteson, of EG&G Logistics Services, applies foam to a crate for extra parts protection, in preparation for shipment. Matteson is also a forklift driver and the organization's sign language specialist.

Photo by Rob Jackson

A finished MK-48, with all new parts and a new paint job waits outside the Maintenance Center before being shipped back out to the fleet.

A finished MK-48, with all new parts and a new paint job waits outside the Maintenance Center before being shipped back out to the fleet.

Photo by Pfc. Quentin Grogan

A former Maintenance Center chemical analysis laboratory was not being used, and was a classic example of a waste of space. The Lean Team cleared the room and retrofitted it to become a room with offices and a conference room.

A former Maintenance Center chemical analysis laboratory was not being used, and was a classic example of a waste of space. The Lean Team cleared the room and retrofitted it to become a room with offices and a conference room.

Photo by Dale Dunn

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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow