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Marine Corps Base Hawaii - The superior Installation for Warfighters

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A World War II Era Warbird flys over Marine Corps Base Hawaii during an aerial parade for the 75th Anniversary of the End of WW II Commemoration at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, August 29, 2020. World War II remains a historic reminder of how the dedicated resolve of allies with a common purpose and shared vision built proven partnerships that endure. The U.S. Military continues to stand together with allies and partners in maintaining a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder)

U.S. Marines with Marine Wing Support Detachment 24 Fuels Division and Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 offload gear during a “Fly-Away” Forward Arming and Refueling Point exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 25, 2020. HMH-463 and MWSD-24 conducted FARP and Air Delivered Ground Refueling training to produce expeditionary readiness and proficiency between the two units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 observes a fuel valve during a “Fly-Away” Forward Arming and Refueling Point exercise aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 25, 2020. HMH-463 and Marine Wing Support Detachment 24 Fuels Division conducted FARP and Air Delivered Ground Refueling training to produce expeditionary readiness and proficiency between the two units. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 takes off during a flight aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 25, 2020. VMFA-115 is currently visiting MCBH and is being assisted by the squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 24 in achieving their annual flight qualifications. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder)

Lance Cpl. Aiden Wong, reconnaissance rover, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, and Staff Sgt. Michael Wong, platoon sergeant, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, pose for a photo at Kaneohe Bay Range, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 17, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company and 3rd Radio Battalion conduct Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging operations aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2020. The training was supplementary to 4th Force’s annual reserve training and aimed to increase the unit’s expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company and 3rd Radio Battalion conduct Special Patrol Insertion/Extraction rigging operations aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2020. The training was supplementary to 4th Force’s annual reserve training and aimed to increase the unit’s expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

A U.S. Marine with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company fires an M240-B machine gun, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2020. The training was supplementary to 4th Force’s annual reserve training, and aimed to foster familiarity and confidence with the M240-B machine gun, M203 grenade launcher, and M32A1 grenade launcher weapon systems. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Raymond Lumpkin, platoon sergeant, Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, observes as a U.S. Marine with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company prepares to fire an M72 LAW weapon system, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2020. The training was supplementary to 4th Force’s annual reserve training, and aimed to foster familiarity and confidence with the M72 LAW weapon system. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

An MV-22 Bravo Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, departs with a howitzer during an external lift exercise, Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2020. VMM-363 and the U.S. Army’s Bravo battery, 1-37 Field Artillery Battalion, 25th Infantry Division, conducted an integrated external lift exercise in which VMM-363 transported Army howitzers in order to increase readiness between Marine air support and Army artillery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder)

A U.S. Marine with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, rappels from a skid at the Lightning Academy, East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2020. The training was conducted as part of the reserve unit’s annual training requirements, and aimed to improve personnel’s expeditionary readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with 4th Force Reconnaissance Company conduct a line jump during Airborne Operations at the Lightning Academy, East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2020. The training was conducted as part of the unit’s annual training requirements with 3rd Radio Battalion, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, Naval Special Warfare, and 25th Infantry Division to build proficiency and maintain insert capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. James Edenfield, a crew chief assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, observes the sky during Airborne Operations at the Lightning Academy, East Range Training Complex, Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2020. The training was conducted as part of the unit’s annual training requirements with 3rd Radio Battalion, VMM-363, Naval Special Warfare, and 25th Infantry Division to build proficiency and maintain insert capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 participate in an aerial refuel, Aug. 6, 2020. VMFA-115 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducted fixed wing aerial refueling in support of unit training, readiness, and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

An F/A-18 Hornet with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 receives fuel during an aerial refuel, Aug. 6, 2020. VMFA-115 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducted fixed wing aerial refueling in support of unit training, readiness, and proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Marine Corps Base Hawaii personnel and Waimanalo Neighborhood Board representatives pose for a group photo during a visit to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 5, 2020. MCBH is committed to being good environmental stewards and has taken an active role in preserving the environment required for sea turtles in the region to flourish. While we must continue to train Marines to fight, protecting our natural resources plays an important role in MCBH's overall mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

Lance Bookless, senior natural resources manager at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, MCBH, and Waimanalo Neighborhood Board representatives during a visit to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 5, 2020. MCBH is committed to being good environmental stewards and has taken an active role in preserving the environment required for sea turtles in the region to flourish. While we must continue to train Marines to fight, protecting our natural resources plays an important role in MCBH's overall mission readiness. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 ignites a smoke flair during a mishap drill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2020. The purpose of the drill was to produce readiness for Marines with VMM-363 and 3rd Radio Reconnaisance in the event of a mishap. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 disembarks a zodiac during a mishap drill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2020. The purpose of the drill was to produce readiness for Marines with VMM-363 and 3rd Radio Reconnaisance in the event of a mishap. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Kirk)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Tucker, a crew chief with Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, observes the perimeter during a convoy resupply aboard Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 29, 2020. HMH-463 and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conducted convoy resupply training to support interoperability and demonstrate the capability of executing an expeditionary convoy resupply in austere environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jamie Shadwick)