Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, US Marine Corps base near Barstow, California, United States
Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow is a military installation east of the town of Barstow in the California desert, where Marine Corps equipment is repaired, serviced, and stored. The facility spans a large area with warehouses, maintenance shops, residential sections, and training grounds including rifle and pistol ranges.
The base was established in 1942 during World War II as the Marine Corps Depot of Supplies, serving to store equipment for ships and troops heading to the Pacific. Over decades, the facility expanded continuously to meet growing military needs and logistics demands.
The base is not open to the public and requires security clearance for entry, making visits impossible for general visitors. From nearby highways and surrounding areas, people can observe the scale of the facility and its operations from a distance.
The base is the only Marine Corps installation featuring a horse-mounted color guard, a parade team of Marines on horseback carrying flags and marching in ceremonies. This distinctive element sets the installation apart from other Marine Corps facilities.
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