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This week’s Interactive Customer Evaluation article features ICE comments given to individuals and teams for providing great service. Submitting an ICE comment is quick and convenient. Simply go to https://ice.disa.mil/index.cfm, select CONUS under the Marine Corps heading, select the location that you wish to comment on, thenand then select a specific department. ICE is a great communication tool for the management and staff of various departments. Reah Andrews did an outstanding job in fulfilling the Operations Division’s Serv- Mart order. While ordering those items not found in the store, she searched the GSA system and located a similar item within the cost confines requested. This is customer service above the normal daily routine. I commend and recognize her superior performance. I wanted to give a big shout out to the Installation and Logistics folks for their outstanding service. Dale Peabody, Bill Payne, Ernie Taylor, Gus Lopez, Marty Sanborn, Rey Mariano and Mike Vasquez all did an outstanding job in the support of the four days of power outages for the sub-station repairs at Yermo. These outages could not have been better planned or executed. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. I would like to sincerely thank Peggy Haines and Danielle Heinze for all of their help, guidance and assistance with the LSS Utilities Project. Both ladies provided excellent knowledge of the LSS process, which helped the team work through the event. In addition, Peggy stepped in to act as the scribe for the team and worked her magic on the outbrief presentation.

Security tip of the week

Generally speaking, being aware of your surroundings and paying attention to what is going on is a good step toward avoiding situations that could place you in danger. Protect yourself in public by staying alert. Show you are calm, confident and know where you are going. Trust your instincts. If you feel uncomfortable, leave. Carry your purse firmly and close to your body. Keep your wallet inside your coat or side trouser pocket. Have your car or house key in your hand as you approach the door. Park in well-lighted areas. Be sure to lock your car doors. If you jog, do not jog alone in isolated areas. Do not hitchhike and do not pick up hitchhikers. Do not accept rides from strangers. Women living alone should ask the phone company to not list your address in the telephone directory. If you are concerned about crime and must go out, find a friend to accompany you.

2010 Strategic Plan

Tuesday, 19 January 2010

The 2010 Strategic Plan for MCLB Barstow has been released. Be sure to pick up your copy at work or view it online here. [View Document]

MCLB Barstow Marines take to the mountains

By Lance Cpl. Thomas A. Bricker Combat Correspondent

 Although Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif., is located in the Mojave Desert, it did not stop the base Single Marine Program’s participants from enjoying winter , Jan. 29. The SMP members, along with two Sailors and civilians, took a trip to the Mountain High Ski Resort near Wrightwood, Calif. In addition, MCLB executive officer Lt. Col. Thomas Fisher and base chaplain Lt. Allen Presser attended the fun-filled trip. The outing included a variety of winter activities for its participants, such as several skill level courses for those wishing to ski or snowboard. Beginners with no previous experience were able to participate in classes that taught the basics of each activity. For those who weren’t interested in the excitement of outdoor activities, Mountain High provided a warm, spacious lodge for its guests to relax in, or get a bite to eat from the restaurant located on the premises. Although the SMP took a few seasoned snow athletes, the majority of the Marines who went on the trip had never snowboarded or tried skiing before. “It was my first time skiing,” said Pfc. Joleen Quitano, a consolidated memorandum receipt clerk with Base Supply. “It was pretty fun and funny.” “The best part was going fast down the hill,” she said. “When I started out, I didn’t think I was going to be able to even ski, but after a while I think I would consider my skiing ability a five out of ten,” the Asam, Guam, native added. Quitano wasn’t the only one to try skiing for the first time. Pfc. Shanda Holland, a warehouse clerk with Base Supply, tried her luck as well. “It was the first time I ever skied,” Holland said. “I really had a great time though.” Learning the basics of each snow activity came for the snow novices with time after loads of practice. The group arrived early Friday morning and by noon, everyone had the fundamentals down. “When I started learning to ski, I would start towards the treeline and it would stop me. It was funny,” Holland added. “I got better though.” “A funny moment at Mountain High was [Lance Cpl. Brian] Chandronnet wiping out on a snowboard,” said Lance Cpl. Zackery Capell, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battalion. “It was a great trip.
For more of the story, please see the current addition of the Barstow Log located here