The High Desert Marines was founded on February 3, 2007 by retired Sergeant Major (ret.) Sal Navarro, our first
Commander.
Our second Commander was Frank Alaniz
Our current Commander is Larry Avalos
The High Desert Marines is a nonprofit public benefit California corporation whose proceeds benefit the Barstow Veteran's Home, Vets for Veterans, Marine Corps
Logistics Base, Apple Valley Young Marines, Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 2924, American Legion Post 229, Semper-Fi Fund, Quilts of Valor, AMVATS of Victorville and other local
charities.