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Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

Barstow, California

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Chris Ware, sand blast supervisor aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base, Production Plant Barstow, guides Combat Logistics Battalion-453 Marines on a tour of the plant's coating facility Feb 19. The CLB Marines spent the day aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow learning about the maintenance operations carried out at PPB and received a period of military instruction on rail operations.

Chris Ware, sand blast supervisor aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base, Production Plant Barstow, guides Combat Logistics Battalion-453 Marines on a tour of the plant's coating facility Feb 19. The CLB Marines spent the day aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow learning about the maintenance operations carried out at PPB and received a period of military instruction on rail operations.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Dan Peterson, Metals Branch Head at Production Plant Barstow aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, guides visitng Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion-453 through the exterior of PPB, Feb.19. The CLB Marines spent the day aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow learning about the maintenance carried out at PPB and received a period of military instruction on rail operations.

Dan Peterson, Metals Branch Head at Production Plant Barstow aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, guides visitng Marines from Combat Logistics Battalion-453 through the exterior of PPB, Feb.19. The CLB Marines spent the day aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow learning about the maintenance carried out at PPB and received a period of military instruction on rail operations.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Sgt. Justin P. Mears, Marine Corps Exchange Noncommissioned Officer, thanks the Barstow Are Chamber of Commerce, City of Barstow, and his leadership at MLB Barstow for recognizing him as the Marine of the Year for Fiscal Year 2015, Feb. 27, during the 35th Annual City of Barstow Awards Banquet. During FY'15 the 29-year-old native of Wilmington, Del, captured NCO of the Quarter three times, became a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, competed in and won the High Intensity Tactical Training competition on MCB Barstow, and finish fourth overall in the Corps-wide competition held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Sgt. Justin P. Mears, Marine Corps Exchange Noncommissioned Officer, thanks the Barstow Are Chamber of Commerce, City of Barstow, and his leadership at MLB Barstow for recognizing him as the Marine of the Year for Fiscal Year 2015, Feb. 27, during the 35th Annual City of Barstow Awards Banquet. During FY'15 the 29-year-old native of Wilmington, Del, captured NCO of the Quarter three times, became a Marine Corps Martial Arts Instructor, competed in and won the High Intensity Tactical Training competition on MCB Barstow, and finish fourth overall in the Corps-wide competition held at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, Calif.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Sergeants Roy Balambao and Franco Banda, recovery specialists with Tomahawk Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Division, U.S. Army out of Fort Hood Texas test a crane on a Hemet Wrecker they are transporting from ECS 171 on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin for training, Feb. 5. Once done with the equipment, 3rd Cav Soldiers will clean the equipment and ensure that they return it in even better condition than when they received it.

Sergeants Roy Balambao and Franco Banda, recovery specialists with Tomahawk Troop, Regimental Engineer Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Division, U.S. Army out of Fort Hood Texas test a crane on a Hemet Wrecker they are transporting from ECS 171 on Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex to the National Training Center, Fort Irwin for training, Feb. 5. Once done with the equipment, 3rd Cav Soldiers will clean the equipment and ensure that they return it in even better condition than when they received it.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Javier Lopez, heavy mobile equipment repairman with ECS 171, makes fine adjustments to the wheel base of a Hemet Wrecker at ECS 171 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex, Feb. 4. ECS 171 employees maintain and store various types of equipment for use by Army units rotating to Fort Irwin for training.

Javier Lopez, heavy mobile equipment repairman with ECS 171, makes fine adjustments to the wheel base of a Hemet Wrecker at ECS 171 aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Yermo Annex, Feb. 4. ECS 171 employees maintain and store various types of equipment for use by Army units rotating to Fort Irwin for training.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

“ECS 171 is attached to 63rd RSC (Regional Support Command) which is in Mountain View,” said Hector Perez, site manager. “It’s all under the United States Army Reserve Command.”
“Units sent to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., typically get most of their equipment from NTC and ECS 171 provides as much as we are able,” explained Perez. “The rest is transported in from their home unit.” “It’s like a rental,” said Perez. “Units pick up what they need then return it in ‘as good or better condition’ when they’re finished.”

“ECS 171 is attached to 63rd RSC (Regional Support Command) which is in Mountain View,” said Hector Perez, site manager. “It’s all under the United States Army Reserve Command.” “Units sent to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif., typically get most of their equipment from NTC and ECS 171 provides as much as we are able,” explained Perez. “The rest is transported in from their home unit.” “It’s like a rental,” said Perez. “Units pick up what they need then return it in ‘as good or better condition’ when they’re finished.”

Photo by Carlos Guerra

Personnel from MCLB Barstow try to move the main fixture of a universal gym to its designated spot in the in-house gym for the Veterans Home of California-Barstow. Fourteen members - Marines, a Sailor, and dependents - gave up their Saturday morning, Feb.6, to set up the gym for the residents.

Personnel from MCLB Barstow try to move the main fixture of a universal gym to its designated spot in the in-house gym for the Veterans Home of California-Barstow. Fourteen members - Marines, a Sailor, and dependents - gave up their Saturday morning, Feb.6, to set up the gym for the residents.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Staff Sgt. Frank Kovach, tightens a bolt during the reassembly of a universal gym that will be part of the exercise equipment used by the residents of the Veterans Home Of California-Barstow. Kovach along with several other Marines, a Sailor, dependents, volunteered to set up an in-house gym for the veterans, Feb. 6.

Staff Sgt. Frank Kovach, tightens a bolt during the reassembly of a universal gym that will be part of the exercise equipment used by the residents of the Veterans Home Of California-Barstow. Kovach along with several other Marines, a Sailor, dependents, volunteered to set up an in-house gym for the veterans, Feb. 6.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Cpl. Navarrete, K-9 officer, and his K-9, Bady received the Meritorious Conduct Medal for the Inland Empire K-9 Association for their assistance in the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., during the association's dinner on Jan. 7.

Cpl. Navarrete, K-9 officer, and his K-9, Bady received the Meritorious Conduct Medal for the Inland Empire K-9 Association for their assistance in the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., during the association's dinner on Jan. 7.

Photo by Carlos Guerra

MCLB Barstow's K-9 Unit received the Meritorious Conduct Medal from the Inland Empire K-9 Association for its assistance for the Dec. 9 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino.

MCLB Barstow's K-9 Unit received the Meritorious Conduct Medal from the Inland Empire K-9 Association for its assistance for the Dec. 9 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Sgt. Steven Goss, MCPD, K-9 officer, and his K-9, Hoky, were awarded the Meritorious Conduct Medal by the Inland Empire K-9 Association for the help during the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.

Sgt. Steven Goss, MCPD, K-9 officer, and his K-9, Hoky, were awarded the Meritorious Conduct Medal by the Inland Empire K-9 Association for the help during the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Calif.

Photo by Carlos Guerra

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Marines with 7th Engineer Support Battalion test Improved Ribbon Bridge components with representatives from Marine Corps Systems Command, and Marine Corps Engineer School, at the test pond aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow’s Yermo Annex, Calif., Jan. 25. Function checks are performed on the IRB before it is sent to the Operating Forces in order to ensure that they receive properly working equipment, said Gunnery Sgt. Quinton Shearer, Bridging Project Officer with Marine Corps Systems Command.

Photo by Laurie Pearson

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, leads the United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band, from San Diego, down Colorado Boulevard,Pasadena, Calif., during the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade, Jan. 1, 2016.

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard, from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, leads the United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band, from San Diego, down Colorado Boulevard,Pasadena, Calif., during the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade, Jan. 1, 2016.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, MCLB Barstow, walks along side Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, MCLB Barstow, during the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade, in Pasadena, Calif. Jan.1, 2016. Following are the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band out of San Diego.

Sgt. Xzavier Wolef, career planner, MCLB Barstow, walks along side Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, MCLB Barstow, during the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade, in Pasadena, Calif. Jan.1, 2016. Following are the Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard and the United States Marine Corps West Coast Composite Band out of San Diego.

Photo by Carlos A. Guerra

Assmeblyman Jay Olbernolte, of California's 33rd Assembly District, meets with members of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow command group, including Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, during his visit to the installation Dec. 14. This was his first tour of the base and the purpose of the visit was to get insight on the overall mission of the base, how it supports the warfighter, the Department of Defense and the local community.

Assmeblyman Jay Olbernolte, of California's 33rd Assembly District, meets with members of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow command group, including Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, during his visit to the installation Dec. 14. This was his first tour of the base and the purpose of the visit was to get insight on the overall mission of the base, how it supports the warfighter, the Department of Defense and the local community.

Photo by Rob Jackson

MCLB Base Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, and Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, listen as 95-year-old Guy "Dean" Smith tells them about his time in the Corps, during the 240th Marine Corps Birthday cake-cutting ceremony held at the Veterans Home of California-Barstow, Nov. 4. Smith was recognized as the oldest Marine present. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1939 and was honorably discharged in 1948.

MCLB Base Sergeant Major Karl Simburger, and Col. Sekou Karega, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, listen as 95-year-old Guy "Dean" Smith tells them about his time in the Corps, during the 240th Marine Corps Birthday cake-cutting ceremony held at the Veterans Home of California-Barstow, Nov. 4. Smith was recognized as the oldest Marine present. He enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1939 and was honorably discharged in 1948.

Photo by Rob Jackson

Cpl. Zachery J. Mehrer, youngest Marine present at age 21, accepts a ceremonial piece of cake from the oldest Marine present, 95-year-old Guy "Dean" Smith, during a cake-cutting ceremony observing the Marine Corps' 240th Birthday held at the Veterans Home of California-Barstow, Nov. 4. Mehrer, adjutant clerk for MLCB Barstow, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012. Smith enlisted in 1939 and stayed until 1948, then enlisted in the Air Force and completed his military career in 1960.

Cpl. Zachery J. Mehrer, youngest Marine present at age 21, accepts a ceremonial piece of cake from the oldest Marine present, 95-year-old Guy "Dean" Smith, during a cake-cutting ceremony observing the Marine Corps' 240th Birthday held at the Veterans Home of California-Barstow, Nov. 4. Mehrer, adjutant clerk for MLCB Barstow, enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2012. Smith enlisted in 1939 and stayed until 1948, then enlisted in the Air Force and completed his military career in 1960.

Photo by Rob Jackson

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