About HighDesertMarines

The High Desert Marines organization was founded on February 3, 2007 by Sergeant Major (ret.) Sal Navarro, our first Commander. 

Our second Commander was Frank Alaniz who served from 2009 to 2011.

Our third Commander was Tim Hille who served from 2011-2020. Tim started his tenure with a little more than $300 and grew our donation fund to more than $20,000. 

Our fourth Commander was Floyd Foster who served from 2020 to 2023.  

Our fifth and current commander is Larry Avalos.

The High Desert Marines is a nonprofit public benefit California corporation whose proceeds have benefitted the Barstow Veterans Home, Vets for Veterans, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Excelsior Young Marines, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 2924, American Legion Post 229, Semper-Fi Fund, Quilts of Valor, Rock'n Our Disabilities Foundation, Victor Valley College - Veteran Students, Orenda Veterans Project, Santa Claus, Inc., AMVETS of Victorville and other local charities.

Please consider donating to the High Desert Marines by clicking HERE

IRS 5019C ID#26-4561423

CA Non Profit ID#3192650