One of 14 sidewinder rattlesnakes located on MCLB Barstow within the past several weeks by Base Pest Control. (Photo courtesy Jon Ochoa) - One of 14 sidewinder rattlesnakes located on MCLB Barstow within the past several weeks by Base Pest Control. (Photo courtesy Jon Ochoa)

Police Officer Bernard Harrell, Provost Marshal's Office, maintains rear security as members of the security augmentation force conduct room clearing operations during Exercise Semper Durus held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., April 26, 2022. - Police Officer Bernard Harrell, Provost Marshal's Office, maintains rear security as members of the security augmentation force conduct room clearing operations during Exercise Semper Durus held aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., April 26, 2022.

(From left to right) Lt. Col. John Bilas, base executive officer, FF/EMT Jose Peralta, FF/EMT Zacahrariah Maring, FF/EMT Michael O'Dwyer, FF/PM Robert Moir, FF/PM Noah Glaza, Captain/EMT Timothy Yonta, Officer Stephen Martin, Dispatcher Carmen Slack, and Colonel Gregory Pace, Base Commander, pose for a group shot after the the Fire and Emergency Service personnel were presented Lifesaving Award, Oct. 15. Their quick actions and medical attention saved Officer Martin's life on December 31, 2020. - (From left to right) Lt. Col. John Bilas, base executive officer, FF/EMT Jose Peralta, FF/EMT Zacahrariah Maring, FF/EMT Michael O'Dwyer, FF/PM Robert Moir, FF/PM Noah Glaza, Captain/EMT Timothy Yonta, Officer Stephen Martin, Dispatcher Carmen Slack, and Colonel Gregory Pace, Base Commander, pose for a group shot after the the Fire and Emergency Service personnel were presented Lifesaving Award, Oct. 15. Their quick actions and medical attention saved Officer Martin's life on December 31, 2020.

Brooke Verrill and Michelle Lawing show off their muscles after a workout at Animal House Gym, Barstow, California, July 23. The two are coached by James Seifert, Giant Killer Fitness, and recently broke personal records at the Rise of the Valkyrie, all-women’s powerlifting meet hosted by Iron Monger’s Gym in Vista, California and are headed to the World Championships! (Photo courtesy of James Seifert) - Brooke Verrill and Michelle Lawing show off their muscles after a workout at Animal House Gym, Barstow, California, July 23. The two are coached by James Seifert, Giant Killer Fitness, and recently broke personal records at the Rise of the Valkyrie, all-women’s powerlifting meet hosted by Iron Monger’s Gym in Vista, California and are headed to the World Championships! (Photo courtesy of James Seifert)

Vanessa Tzorin-Stacy, lead Library Technician earns Employee of the Quarter for her hard work and selfless performance at the Library, McTureous Hall, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 29. Tzorin-Stacy is widely known for going above and beyond the call of duty for the military personnel, their families, and the civilians on base. (Photo courtesy of Robert Harris, Marine and Family Programs manager) - Vanessa Tzorin-Stacy, lead Library Technician earns Employee of the Quarter for her hard work and selfless performance at the Library, McTureous Hall, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 29. Tzorin-Stacy is widely known for going above and beyond the call of duty for the military personnel, their families, and the civilians on base. (Photo courtesy of Robert Harris, Marine and Family Programs manager)

Sara Montez-Diaz, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, has been selected as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Region IX Special Government Employee of the Year. - Sara Montez-Diaz, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, has been selected as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Region IX Special Government Employee of the Year.

Colonel Gregory B. Pace, commanding officer, expresses his thanks to his wife and family for their support, and introduces himself during the Change of Command ceremony held at Semper Fit Gymnasium, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 1. Colonel Pace transitions to MCLB Barstow from 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force where he served as the G4. - Colonel Gregory B. Pace, commanding officer, expresses his thanks to his wife and family for their support, and introduces himself during the Change of Command ceremony held at Semper Fit Gymnasium, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California, July 1. Colonel Pace transitions to MCLB Barstow from 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, II Marine Expeditionary Force where he served as the G4.