Oceanside Bombers Name Thunder 6 Barber Shop Official Team Barber

Partnership unites two Oceanside organizations committed to community, professionalism, and service.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Oceanside Bombers have announced that Thunder 6 Barber Shop, owned and operated by Patrick Llamas, will serve as the official team barber for Bombers players and coaches. Thunder 6 Barber Shop, founded in 2020, is known for its mission-driven approach to high-quality grooming and welcoming environment, especially for local service members.

Why it matters

This partnership highlights the Bombers' commitment to supporting local Oceanside businesses and aligning with organizations that share their values of community, professionalism, and service. It also provides Thunder 6 Barber Shop with an opportunity to expand its reach and serve a high-profile client base.

The details

Thunder 6 Barber Shop, founded by Patrick Llamas, a 27-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, has grown from 6 to 13 chairs since its 2020 opening. The shop is known for its reasonably priced, high-quality grooming services and welcoming atmosphere, catering especially to Marines, Sailors, and other military personnel. As the official team barber, Thunder 6 will provide grooming services to help Bombers players and coaches look and feel their best while representing the organization.

  • Thunder 6 Barber Shop opened in October 2020 at Mission Marketplace.
  • In July 2022, the shop expanded to its current location and increased capacity to 13 chairs.

The players

Thunder 6 Barber Shop

An Oceanside-based grooming shop owned and operated by Patrick Llamas, with Adelita Llamas as co-owner. The shop is committed to delivering reasonably priced, high-quality grooming and a welcoming place for the local community, Sailors, and Marines from Camp Pendleton to unwind and recharge.

Patrick Llamas ('Thunder 6')

The owner of Thunder 6 Barber Shop, who served 27 years in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 2016 as a Sergeant Major. He also worked as a police officer in Concord, California, for more than 10 years before being medically retired.

Ozzy Nunez

The Vice President of Partnerships for the Oceanside Bombers.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Thunder 6 Barber Shop to the Bombers family. When you walk into their shop, you feel the pride, the professionalism, and the community-first mindset immediately.”

— Ozzy Nunez, Vice President of Partnerships, Oceanside Bombers

The takeaway

This partnership between the Oceanside Bombers and Thunder 6 Barber Shop showcases the team's commitment to supporting local businesses and aligning with organizations that share their values of community, professionalism, and service. It provides an opportunity for Thunder 6 to expand its reach and serve a high-profile client base, while reinforcing its mission-driven approach to grooming.