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In 1942, the Marine Corps planners chose Barstow as a secure inland site toprotect critical supplies and equipment against possible Japanese attack.In November 1978, the Base was re-designated to its present title of MarineCorps Logistics Base to emphasize its broad logistics support mission.Barstow offers 3 million square feet of covered storage andapproximately 30 million square feet of open lot storage. These facilitieshouse half of the Marine Corps' capability for ground maintenance andsupply.At Barstow, military and civilian personnel support Marine Corps forces westof the Mississippi, the Far East and Asia with logistics, maintenance andtransportation. The installation ensures that equipment is stored, tested,distributed and maintained to best support the operating forces.The desert climate, with its low humidity and lack of precipitation, helpspreserves facilities and equipment. Cost savings are achieved from the lackof climate control.Barstow is located close to ground, air and rail transportation nodes toallow for faster delivery to southwestern military installations.
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