Stories

Ruth Clemans and Rose Schwartz high five each other as they finish their daily training aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, for upcoming marathons, March 7. Schwartz will be racing in the LA Marathon to be held in March and Clemans will be racing in the Duluth Marathon in June, where she plans to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2020. - Ruth Clemans and Rose Schwartz high five each other as they finish their daily training aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, for upcoming marathons, March 7. Schwartz will be racing in the LA Marathon to be held in March and Clemans will be racing in the Duluth Marathon in June, where she plans to qualify for the Boston Marathon 2020.

The new ramp and track, made up of standard construction materials such as concrete, gravel, rail track, and spikes, is ready for use at Railway Operations on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., March 13. - The new ramp and track, made up of standard construction materials such as concrete, gravel, rail track, and spikes, is ready for use at Railway Operations on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., March 13.

(Left) Max Lujan, military recruiter for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and Jeremiah Thomas, general foreman for the Barstow locomotive shop,talk about conductor and engineer positions with Lance Cpl. Manuel Ruiz from Fleet Support Division aboard MCLB Barstow, Feb. 21. BNSF is one of the largest employers in the Barstow area with 20 percent of their workforce hired from the military. - (Left) Max Lujan, military recruiter for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and Jeremiah Thomas, general foreman for the Barstow locomotive shop,talk about conductor and engineer positions with Lance Cpl. Manuel Ruiz from Fleet Support Division aboard MCLB Barstow, Feb. 21. BNSF is one of the largest employers in the Barstow area with 20 percent of their workforce hired from the military.

Lieutenant Commander Jamie Rivas, Public Works Officer, speaks with Drake Stewart, regarding his project on best practices of oil absorption, during the STEAM Fair at Barstow High School, Barstow, Calif., Feb. 21.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Jack J. Adamyk) - Lieutenant Commander Jamie Rivas, Public Works Officer, speaks with Drake Stewart, regarding his project on best practices of oil absorption, during the STEAM Fair at Barstow High School, Barstow, Calif., Feb. 21. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Jack J. Adamyk)

Colonel Craig C. Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, introduces Dawn Rowe, San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor, to his staff at the weekly Command Group Meeting, Feb. 19. Rowe was joined by her field representative Elaine Villareal, on her "getting to know you" visit to the base. - Colonel Craig C. Clemans, commanding officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, introduces Dawn Rowe, San Bernardino County Third District Supervisor, to his staff at the weekly Command Group Meeting, Feb. 19. Rowe was joined by her field representative Elaine Villareal, on her "getting to know you" visit to the base.

Sergeant Emily Rowe, stableman, was awarded Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by Col. Craig Clemans, Base Commander, and Sgt. Maj. Sergio MartinezRuiz, Base Sergeant Major, during the quarterly awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 29.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Jack J. Adamyk) - Sergeant Emily Rowe, stableman, was awarded Noncommissioned Officer of the Year by Col. Craig Clemans, Base Commander, and Sgt. Maj. Sergio MartinezRuiz, Base Sergeant Major, during the quarterly awards breakfast aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Jan. 29. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Jack J. Adamyk)

Michelle Lawing, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response coordinator for MCLB Barstow, deadlifts 330.7 pounds, breaking the world record at the International Powerlifting League World Championships held in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 9, 2018. This was one of several records she broke during the course of meets throughout 2018. Photo courtesy of Jim Seifert. - Michelle Lawing, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response coordinator for MCLB Barstow, deadlifts 330.7 pounds, breaking the world record at the International Powerlifting League World Championships held in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 9, 2018. This was one of several records she broke during the course of meets throughout 2018. Photo courtesy of Jim Seifert.

Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Cpl. Justin J. Zavala unlocks the gate surrounding the armory aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif, Jan. 15. As armory chief, Zavala must ensure each weapon is in working order. His dedication to his job and the best practices he has instituted at the armory are part of the reason he was chosen as NCO of the Quarter. - Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter Cpl. Justin J. Zavala unlocks the gate surrounding the armory aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif, Jan. 15. As armory chief, Zavala must ensure each weapon is in working order. His dedication to his job and the best practices he has instituted at the armory are part of the reason he was chosen as NCO of the Quarter.

(Left) Then Pfc. Jessica Hernandez, secretary of the Single Marine Program, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., enjoys breakfast and camaraderie at the Annual Assessment Breakfast, held at the Active Duty Marine Recreational Center, Jan. 31, 2018. She served 117 hours of community service in 2018 and has 16 hours credit to her name so far this year. - (Left) Then Pfc. Jessica Hernandez, secretary of the Single Marine Program, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., enjoys breakfast and camaraderie at the Annual Assessment Breakfast, held at the Active Duty Marine Recreational Center, Jan. 31, 2018. She served 117 hours of community service in 2018 and has 16 hours credit to her name so far this year.