The 75 th P rospector Serving the Corps for 75 Years Vol. 6, No. 20 Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow October 26, 2017 Fall Festival An act of kindness PPB employee fun
On The Cover: Front Cover: Rob Jackson Jarred Lowery (aka, "It") came out ready to frighten folks for Halloween and during the 2017 Fall Festival held at McTureous Hall held aboard MCLB Barstow, Oct. 19. He also won best costume for boys in the "tween" age category. THE PROSPECTOR Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California Colonel Sekou S. Karega, commanding officer Sgt. Maj. Sergio Martinezruiz, base sergeant major Photo by: Laurie Pearson Michelle Lawing, coordinator for the Sexual Assault Prevention Program, and Dawn Dialon, substance abuse clinician for the Substance Abuse Counseling Center Program, deliver school supplies to elementary schools around Barstow, Calif., for Red Ribbon Week, Oct. 24. "Red Ribbon Week is a prevention campaign that seeks to engage and educate youth and their families around the damage done by drug use," explained Dialon. "Wearing of Red Ribbons signifies a personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle." The movement began in 1985 after a Drug Enforcement Agency officer, Kiki Camarena was kidnapped, tortured and murdered in Mexico City by drug traffickers. "The goal is for kids to grow up safe and healthy in a drug-free America," Dialon said. "The age of first use for drugs or alcohol is now reported to be 10 years old. That's why we are reaching out to fourth graders this year." Public Affairs Staff Public Affairs Officer: Rob L. Jackson Public Affairs Specialist: Keith Hayes Public Affairs Specialist: Laurie Pearson Editorial Assistant: Julie Felix Combat Camera Chief: vacant Multimedia Specialist: Cheri Magorno The editorial content of this magazine is prepared, edited and provided by the Public Affairs Office of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, California. Mailing address: Commanding Officer, Attn: Public Affairs, Box 110130, Barstow, CA 92311-5050. The Public Affairs Office is located in Building 204. Phones: (760) 577-6430, 577-6450, 577-6451, FAX 577-6350, DSN prefix 282. This magazine is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of THE PROSPECTOR are not necessarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the U.S. Marine Corps. On the web Links in this publication are interactive in the online version Website: http://www.mclbbarstow.marines.mil http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Marine-Corps-Logistics-Base-MCLB- Barstow/116845431679314 http://www.twitter.com/#!/mclb_barstow 2
Cast members with Domestic Violence the Musical perform a musical number highlighting the intricacies involved in an abuser conditioning his victim during their presentation Contents Photos by: Laurie Pearson aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 19. The performance offered a unique perspective about the serious topic of domestic violence. Got news? Call us! (760) 577-6430 CO proclaims Energy Action Month 5 PPB employees appreciated 8 Fall Festival MCLBB 6 An act of kindness 9 Veterans tree planting 7 Jane Wayne Day at MCLBB 10 3
Leave Share Program Individuals currently affected by medical emergencies and in need of leave donations: Costilla, Yvette Felix, Julie Wabindato, Joshua Magorno, Cheryle Anyone desiring to donate annual leave under the Leave Share Program should contact the Human Resources Office at 577-6915. Computer Upgrading Begins The Communications Department has received computer systems for Tech Refresh. In the upcoming weeks we will reach out to sections to begin swapping out systems base-wide. Eventually, the entire base will be moving from their current computer systems to Dell 5470 Laptops and docking stations. Users will retain their current monitor, keyboard and mice. The Marine Corps Tech Refresh computer systems will not come with a CD/DVD-ROM drives, but the S-6 will be providing each section with some external CD/ DVD-ROM drives to accommodate, as needed. We ask for your patience during this process. Questions or concerns can be directed to Kit Neuppert. Information Technology Manager, at 577-6529. Play Morning Desert View Housing Community Center Fri. Oct. 27 9 a.m. Come join in the fun! All active duty service members and their dependents are invited to come enjoy singing, stories, crafts and play-time. Make new friends and learn something new each week. For more information 4 contact New Parent Support at 577-6533. News Briefs Sugar Loaf Social MajGen James L. Day Conference Center Oct. 27 4-9 p.m. The Major General James L. Day Conference Center allows members a place to relax alone or get together with friends. Food and beverages, games and music are some of the things available. The Conference Center can be reserved for special functions by military personnel or civilian Marines. Story Time & Craft Base Library, McTureous Hall, Building 218 Tues. Nov. 7 10 a.m. Story Time and Craft is geared towards babies and toddler age children. We read stories, sing songs and make crafts! We learn how to sit quietly, listen and share with our friends! For more information call Library Services at 577-6395 SPIN Classes: Semper Fit Gym McCarver Hall Building 44 Weds. 11:30 a.m. Noon Spinning is a cardio (aerobic) workout set to music and led by our own Semper Fit Instructor. For more information, call 577-6898. Bowling Center Closed for Renovations Desert Lanes Bowling Center is now closed through early Spring 2018 to begin the transformation into Leatherneck Lanes. We are looking forward to some fresh and exciting changes coming in 2018 so stay tuned! CIRCUIT Classes: Semper Fit Gym McCarver Hall Building 44 Tues. 7:15-8:15am Thurs. 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Circuit training focuses on strength training for your core areas; abdominals, legs and arms. For more information, call 577-6898. Federal Benefits Open Season Nov. 13 Dec. 11 During open season, you can take the following actions for the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP), and the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS). Open Season allows you to enroll, change or cancel an existing enrollment in a health, vision, and/or dental plan, and enroll in a flexible spending account.for more information call the Benefits Line at (888) 320-2917 Energy Tips Proper ventilation of the attic with natural air flow keeps the roof deck cool and dry, extending the life of roof shingles and preventing ice dams without using the energy needed to run an attic vent fan. Be sure attic soffit vents and gable vents are not blocked so air flows freely through them. Some homes have ridge vents or vents through the roof deck instead of gable vents.
Commanding Officer Proclamation UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BOX 110100 BARSTOW,CALIFORNIA 9231 1..0100 From: Commanding Officer, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow To: Distribution List Subj: ENERGY ACTION MONTH 2017 1. The Marine Corps recognizes Energy Action Month every October in order to raise awareness about energy use, its importance to the Corps, and to encourage energy-saving actions and habits by Marines, Sailors, civilian Marines, and their families. Reducing our energy demand not only decreases costs but, more importantly, improves our resiliency, security and ability to provide uninterrupted operational support to the Marine Corps and our fellow services. 2. Energy reduction goals have been mandated by the highest levels of our government and Corps. As an organization, we continue to plan and invest in energy-saving projects and activities in order to meet these objectives. It is equally important to realize that each of us has a role and responsibility in reducing our resource consumption. By establishing an ethos of energy conscientiousness and participating in energy-saving activities, individual actions to save energy and spread awareness can have significant impacts. 3. Throughout the month, we will promote energy awareness and best practices. I encourage you to take this opportunity to identify ways in which we can efficiently use resources at work and home. Leaders should engage with their personnel and emphasize the importance of reducing energy consumption. By developing good habits and an awareness of energy consumption and conservation, we can ensure that Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow manages our resources to enhance our resiliency and mission effectiveness. 4. If you want to learn more, please contact your Unit Energy Manager or our Installation Energy Manager, Mr. Tony Mesa at (760) 577-6183 or via e-mail at anthony.mesa@usmc.mil. S. S. KAREGA 5
Photos by: Rob Jackson Public Affairs Officer at MCLB Barstow At this year s Fall Festival, held at McTureous Hall Oct. 19, aboard MCLB Barstow, there was something for everyone to enjoy like this small ferris wheel which seemed to be a big hit with the children. Face painting drew in a few children, and adults, during the 2017 Fall Festival held at McTureous Hall on MCLB Barstow Oct. 19. 6 The 2017 Fall Festival, held at McTurous Hall, aboard MCLB Barstow Oct. 19, offered a petting zoo not only for small children to enjoy but also for the big kids as well. Colonel Sekou Karega, commanding officer of MCLB Barstow, congratulates Elwood Dance (aka, Bob the Builder) winner of the costume contest for boys ages 0-5, during the 2017 Fall Festival held at McTureous Hall, Oct. 19.
Route 66 Veterans Memorial Corridor Photos by: Juan Rivera Communications Director, (Left) Mary Petit, chair Incredible Edible Community Garden, looks on as Juan Rivera, director, S-6, Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., plants a tree memorializing military veterans on Main Street in the city of Barstow, Oct. 12. The Route 66 Veterans Memorial Corridor lists itself as the largest living memorial honoring military veterans. As many as 3,000 trees are expected to be planted along the iconic roadway in California in the coming years. (Left) Scott Figueroa, a veteran and employee of Installation and Logistics, MCLBB, is joined by Mary Petit, Incredible Edible Community Garden, as they plant another tree honoring veterans on Main Street in the city of Barstow, Oct. 12. According to the information sheet for the Route 66 Veterans Memorial Corridor organization, each tree planted will be accompanied by a marker in the form of a "dog tag" containing the veteran's name, branch of service, time served and the Global Positioning Satellite coordinates. This will give the exact location of the tree to those families wanting to find a specific tree. Juan Rivera stands with the Walking Color Guard as they kick off the tree planting event honoring veterans with trees along Route 66 in downtown Barstow. 7
Production Plant Barstow Employee Recognition Day Photos by: Lauries Pearson Public Affairs Specialist Employees and their families enjoy delicious smoked meats and side dishes provided by their command and prepared and served by Porters 52, during the employee recognition event hosted by Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 19. Shoes litter the entrance to the bounce house as children rush to compete in the inflatable obstacle course as part of the employee recognition day events hosted by Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 19. Employees and their families from Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, check out and show off classic cars during the car show portion of their employee recognition event held on the Yermo Annex of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 19. Lieutenant Robert Ortiz, kennel master for the Marine Corps Police Department's K-9 Division, demonstrates how the bite suit helps train K9 patrol dogs, during the employee recognition event hosted by Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 8 19. Employees and their families enjoy games during the employee recognition event hosted by Production Plant Barstow, Marine Depot Maintenance Command, on the Yermo Annex aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 19.
An act of kindness Compiled and edited by: Keith Hayes Public Affairs Specialist The military and civilian community of Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., come together to give a helping hand to a stranded family. On the morning of Oct. 1, MCLB Police Officer Leopoldo was manning the front gate of MCLBB. I had seen a car parked on the off-ramp of the 40 freeway when I came to work. I thought it was kind of suspicious, Leopoldo said. There was obviously somebody inside who seemed to have slept in the car overnight. Leopoldo said around 8:30, a woman and three small children approached the gate he was manning asking if they could use the restroom. I saw that it was a kind of an emergency situation so I let them in to use the bathroom at the Pass and ID building next to the gate, he said. She started to cry because her children were tired, thirsty and hungry, and she told me her fiancé had been arrested the night before. She had run out of gas and had no money, Leopoldo said. She said they were from Missouri and had nowhere else to go. That s when the family training Leopoldo had learned from his mother, a Christian pastor, kicked in. I checked my wallet to see how much money I had. Officer Harrell chipped in as well, he said. A lady from the Marine Corps Exchange was coming through the gate at the time and she gave the family a case of bottled water she had in the trunk of her car. Harrell also went with Estheisy Veragara, the MCX employee, to open the store early on a Sunday morning, where he bought some breakfast and juice for the children. Someone also called the MCLB Fire Department and Captain Craig Posey and his engine crew helped fuel up her vehicle and then donated some money themselves. They also let the children play on the fire engine to take their minds off their situation. Leopoldo said two of the police department dispatchers also donated money to the cause, as did the watch commander, Lt. Malinowski, and police Sgt. Hernandez. When I was talking with the boys (ages 9, 10, and 11) they told me they were interested in becoming Marines and policemen, so I gave them MCPD Junior Police badges, he said. Altogether, base Fire and Emergency Services personnel presented the woman $364 in donations. Leopoldo said he does not know what happened to the family after that, but he thinks they are trying to get to the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Station In documenting the incident, Lt. Malinowki praised the men and women of the Police and Fire departments and the civilian community for their generosity in helping out total strangers in need. I am proud of all employees who participated in this selfless act of kindness, Malinowski said. This is an example of what can be accomplished when we all come together as a team to help one another. 9
Jane Wayne Day 2017 MCLB Barstow Photos by: Laurie Pearson Public Affairs Colonel Sekou Karega, commanding officer, welcomes military spouses and girlfriends as they begin Jane Wayne Day at Sorenson Field aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13. The event offers the women and opportunity to experience life as a Marine for a day. Military spouses take aim at railroad spikes as they try to pound them into the dirt during Jane Wayne Day at Railway Operations aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13. Jennifer Lee, a Marine wife, sights in on her target during the shooting portion of Jane Wayne Day held at the range aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13. Sergeant Jedidiah Birnie and Cpl. Nicholas Davis, stablemen with the Mounted Color Guard, teach military spouses about caring for the MCG horses at the stables aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13. Corporal Cristina Zamora, postal clerk, leads military spouses in a warm-up prior to their modified physical fitness test as part of Jane Wayne Day on Sorenson Field, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13. The spouses get to go through 10 what their husbands, or wives, do as part of the life of a Marine. Miranda Flowerbird Williams, wife of Cpl. Jacob Williams, completes a pull-up with the encouragement of Cpl. Cristina Zamora and Sgt. Xzaviar Wolef during the physical fitness test portion of Jane Wayne Day on Sorensen Field, aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., Oct. 13.
Energy Ethos for Marines Submitted by: Tony Mesa Energy Manager In 2016, Marine Corps Installations West facilities spent more than $46 million on energy and that doesn t include the cost of energy used in training exercises. Energy is a large part of the budget, and more critically, is essential to carrying out operations. To draw attention to the need to be aware of our energy supply, the Corps established the Energy Ethos campaign the shared vision that the efficient use of energy resources is a critical component of mission readiness. In practice, this means reducing energy waste and consumption and strengthening energy security, on base and on the battlefield. The greater Marine Corps joins MCIWEST in investing in energy technology and efficiency projects regularly - such as overhauling heating and air conditioning systems, installing new efficient LED lighting, or replacing old windows to improve insulation. However, this investment can only do so much to reduce the amount of energy used. MCICOM is emphasizing that individual behavior is essential, too; energy efficiency can only be optimized if all Marines take efforts to reduce energy waste during daily operations. Unit Energy Managers (UEMs) are the Marines driving Energy Ethos at the unit-level, serving as a point of contact for energy issues, educating Marines on energy efficient habits, and sharing energy use data with Marines and leadership. UEMs also conduct Energy Efficiency Initiatives (EEIs), short-term concentrated efforts to determine the most effective ways to save energy in their unit s unique facilities. From July to September of 2016, the Marine Air Support Squadron 3, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton executed an EEI in an automotive organizational shop, maintenance bay, and battalion headquarters building that reduced Energy Use Intensity (EUI) the amount of energy used per square foot of facility space by almost 11 percent. This reduction in energy use and cost was attributed to having two holiday weekend power downs (targeted efforts to shut down lights and devices over a long weekend), bringing leaders on board to help drive the initiative and motivate Marines, and posting reminder stickers next to lights and other items that encouraged energy efficient behaviors. Materials shared by Marine Corps Installations Command and MCIWEST advocate simple steps to support Energy Ethos, including: Turning off lights when leaving a room Using natural light or small task lights in place of large overhead lights Powering down computer monitors when not in use Unplugging unused appliances, chargers, and electronics Washing laundry in cold water Not leaving doors or windows open when heat or air conditioning is on. Energy is vital to all aspects of the Marine Corps from crucial training and logistics on installations, to the warfighter and operating bases in the field. The highest levels of leadership, such as the Deputy Commandant for Installations and Logistics, Lt. Gen. Michael Dana, are on board, emphasizing that being energy efficient is a combat multiplier. To learn more about the importance of energy efficiency for the Marine Corps, and watch this video online featuring Lt. Gen. Dana. 11