Stories - Dec 2005

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.

Hercules recovery vehicle destined for MCB

The Marine Corps has a reputation of never leaving anything behind after a mission. However, in an unfortunate instance that a heavy piece of machinery was to break down, a group of Marines cannot just pick it up and carry it. It is through the employment of the M88A2 Hercules Recovery Vehicle that Marines are able to move extremely large pieces

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MCLB Barstow completes EMS ahead of set deadline

Headquarters Marine Corps approved MCLB Barstow's Environmental Management System Dec. 5, after the Environmental Division completed the 13 Department of Defense and Marine Corps requirements for the system. This approval adds MCLB Barstow to a list of five installations in the entire Marine Corps that have completed the process prior to the Dec.

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Maintenance Center employees return from Iraq

Nine civilian volunteers from Maintenance Center Barstow recently returned from a deployment to Iraq where they assisted Marines by providing more armor for vehicles. The group departed MCLB Barstow July 26 and returned October 27 after armoring more than their share of vehicles. There were a number of reasons for deploying civilians to Iraq.

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Holiday shoppers beware seasonal promotions can hurt credit ratings

This holiday season, millions will flock to stores in search of the perfect gifts for their loved ones. But behind every register, lurks a monster many people aren't afraid of this season. A dizzying array of seasonal promotions for shiny new plastic credit cards and rewards programs can be found all over stores, but are they really all they are

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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.

'The Lean Team' makes MCB more efficient

In a business there is a list of tasks known only as the, "dirty work." Nobody wants to do it, but the dirty work needs to get done so the business can run more effectively. At the Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow's Maintenance Center, a few good men known only as "The Lean Team" is tasked with getting the job done and getting it done well.

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MCLB Barstow Marines, Capt. Rodrigo Cantu, Sgt. Angel Avila, Sgt. Curtis White, and Lance Cpl. Farhan Ahmed man the phone banks during the 27th annual Barstow Community Toys For Tots Telethon. - MCLB Barstow Marines, Capt. Rodrigo Cantu, Sgt. Angel Avila, Sgt. Curtis White, and Lance Cpl. Farhan Ahmed man the phone banks during the 27th annual Barstow Community Toys For Tots Telethon.

Toys for Tots Telethon a huge success

Bidding wars during auctions, singing, dancing, and few jokes thrown in for good measure, were all part of the 27th annual Barstow Community Toys For Tots Telethon held Dec. 3 at the Elks Lodge in Barstow. Amid the lively atmosphere the Barstow community, along with military and civilian personnel from Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow and the

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CWC 713 continues to set new records

"When these vehicles come in here with whole sides blown out, we know that chances are, a Marine died in it during combat. Seeing the seat where the driver sat, blown up, can really put a face onto why we do our job," said Robert Cardenas, supervisor of Cost Work Center 713, the Light Armored Vehicle repair shop at Maintenance Center Barstow. CWC

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