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BARSTOW, Calif. - The commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese and the sergeant major of MCI-West, Sgt. Maj. Derrick Christovale, visited Marines and civilian employees while touring Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Jan. 6.
Shortly assuming his current position, Coglianese made it a point to visit the logistics base for a better understanding of operations and to discuss his intentions while appointed the MCI-West commanding general.
The tour was provided by the commanding officer of MCLB Barstow, Col. Daniel P. Ermer, in which he demonstrated how the base provides operational readiness through infrastructure, logistics and services.
After the tour, Marines and civilian employees were given the opportunity to attend a luncheon with the commanding general and sergeant major at the Major General James L. Day Conference Center.
During the luncheon, Coglianese explained the great role that MCLB Barstow plays in the war effort as well as many upcoming changes, such as the new transition assistance program.
“The Marine Corps has always been prepared for anything that could happen,” explained Coglianese. “No matter what, we must always be ready to protect this country, and MCLB Barstow is a major part of the efforts to make that happen.”
Coglianese explained that being on a smaller base affords the opportunity for service members to pursue off duty education, which increases the work productivity on base.
“Focus on your training and education, it will help you not only get promoted now, but it can help you later on after the Marine Corps,” he said.
Before concluding his discussion, Coglianese emphasized that no matter what is going on in the world, especially during the current draw down of forces. That as Marines, we must ensure to do what we have been doing for the past 256 years.
“Every time I have come into contact with [MCLB Barstow] or tenants of it, I have had a great experience,” said Coglianese. “There is a great team of Marines and civilians with a lot of experience. Keep up the work and good job,” he concluded.
| Date Taken: | 01.06.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 01.20.2012 18:17 |
| Story ID: | 82643 |
| Location: | BARSTOW, CALIFORNIA, US |
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