Children of Marine and Army families working or living aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. attended a L.I.N.K.S. for Kids program July 23. The Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program was originally developed by military spouses to pass along tips and tricks of being a military spouse. This program, geared for military children, included fun games, knowing the Marine and Army chains of command, dealing with a parent's deployment, and learning to make new friends when moving to another base. The program concluded with a lunch of meals, ready to eat. Military volunteers were on hand to demonstrate the use of the warming bag and the best way to eat MREs. - Children of Marine and Army families working or living aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. attended a L.I.N.K.S. for Kids program July 23. The Lifestyles, Insights, Networking, Knowledge and Skills program was originally developed by military spouses to pass along tips and tricks of being a military spouse. This program, geared for military children, included fun games, knowing the Marine and Army chains of command, dealing with a parent's deployment, and learning to make new friends when moving to another base. The program concluded with a lunch of meals, ready to eat. Military volunteers were on hand to demonstrate the use of the warming bag and the best way to eat MREs.
Lance Cpl. Cristina Zamora, postal clerk, Sgt. Jonathan Yager, services sergeant, the length of Sorenson Field as part of a HITT competition, while Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Flores, Jr., base gunnery sergeant, Cpl. Michael Browne, supply technician and Lance Cpl. Robert Taylor, communications technician, offer words of encouragement aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 30. Lance Cpl. Zamora and Sgt. Justin Mears, retail manager with Marine Corps Community Services, will represent MCLBB at the Ultimate HITT Athlete Competition aboard 29 Palms Air Ground Combat Center in September where they will compete with other Marines from bases Corps-wide. - Lance Cpl. Cristina Zamora, postal clerk, Sgt. Jonathan Yager, services sergeant, the length of Sorenson Field as part of a HITT competition, while Gunnery Sgt. Antonio Flores, Jr., base gunnery sergeant, Cpl. Michael Browne, supply technician and Lance Cpl. Robert Taylor, communications technician, offer words of encouragement aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., July 30. Lance Cpl. Zamora and Sgt. Justin Mears, retail manager with Marine Corps Community Services, will represent MCLBB at the Ultimate HITT Athlete Competition aboard 29 Palms Air Ground Combat Center in September where they will compete with other Marines from bases Corps-wide.
Col. Michael L. Scalise, base commander for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., rides in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., January 2013 with the MCLB Barstow Mounted Color Guard. Learning to ride horses and participating in the Marine Corps' only Mounted Color Guard is one of Col. Scalise's favorite memories as he relinquishes command of the base on July 1 to Col. Sekou S. Karega and moves on to Camp Lejeune, N.C., to assume duties as the G-4 for Marine Corps Installations East at the general staff level. - Col. Michael L. Scalise, base commander for Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., rides in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., January 2013 with the MCLB Barstow Mounted Color Guard. Learning to ride horses and participating in the Marine Corps' only Mounted Color Guard is one of Col. Scalise's favorite memories as he relinquishes command of the base on July 1 to Col. Sekou S. Karega and moves on to Camp Lejeune, N.C., to assume duties as the G-4 for Marine Corps Installations East at the general staff level.
Cpl. Steve A. Rodriguez - Cpl. Steve A. Rodriguez
David Pacileo, firefighter with the Marine Corps Logistics BaseBarstow, Calif., Fire and Emergency Services Division, uses the TRXsuspension system while exercising, May 26. Pacileo and fellowfirefighters aboard the installation use the system for improved strengthtraining and flexibility. - David Pacileo, firefighter with the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Fire and Emergency Services Division, uses the TRX suspension system while exercising, May 26. Pacileo and fellow firefighters aboard the installation use the system for improved strength training and flexibility.
Sgt. Moses Machuca, a substance abuse control officer aboard MarineCorps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., yells "CrossFit" at the top of the ropeobstacle during a competition on the obstacle course on MCLB Barstow,Oct. 10. The O-Course allows Marines to maintain combat readiness andfitness standards. - Sgt. Moses Machuca, a substance abuse control officer aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., yells "CrossFit" at the top of the rope obstacle during a competition on the obstacle course on MCLB Barstow, Oct. 10. The O-Course allows Marines to maintain combat readiness and fitness standards.
Greg Walker, from the Engineering Equipment Unit, refuels his water truck with biodiesel at the Yermo Annex. - Greg Walker, from the Engineering Equipment Unit, refuels his water truck with biodiesel at the Yermo Annex.
Kerry Eaton, tractor operator, has worked moving heavy equipment for the Yermo Annex, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. for 10 years. She is one of eight women heavy equipment operators currently on base. She is hooking up a truck to be moved for repairs. - Kerry Eaton, tractor operator, has worked moving heavy equipment for the Yermo Annex, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. for 10 years. She is one of eight women heavy equipment operators currently on base. She is hooking up a truck to be moved for repairs.
Capt. William A. Hemme, operations officer with Fleet Support Division,during a Welcome Home Heroes presentation following his return fromAfghanistan and Kuwait. The patriotic-themed quilt was draped overhis shoulders by the Apple Valley Regional Chapter of Quilts of Valor. - Capt. William A. Hemme, operations officer with Fleet Support Division, during a Welcome Home Heroes presentation following his return from Afghanistan and Kuwait. The patriotic-themed quilt was draped over his shoulders by the Apple Valley Regional Chapter of Quilts of Valor.
Marine with captured "protester" during Special Marine Air Ground Task Force embassy reinforcement exercise, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.,Feb.10. - Marine with captured "protester" during Special Marine Air Ground Task Force embassy reinforcement exercise, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif.,Feb.10.