1st Sgt. Erick Valez, the Headquarters Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), congratulates Lance Cpl. Cynthia JaretziCruz, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, after winning the “Chef of the Year” competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, Oct. 4, 2017. The competition pitted each winner or runner-up of the “Chef of the Quarter” cook-off against each other in a series of evaluations including a written test, display/presentation, and creativity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky Gomez) - 1st Sgt. Erick Valez, the Headquarters Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), congratulates Lance Cpl. Cynthia JaretziCruz, a food service specialist with Headquarters Battalion, after winning the “Chef of the Year” competition at Anderson Hall, MCBH, Oct. 4, 2017. The competition pitted each winner or runner-up of the “Chef of the Quarter” cook-off against each other in a series of evaluations including a written test, display/presentation, and creativity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ricky Gomez)
Maddox Hyde and his family pose for a photo with the Marines of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) during their tour of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, (MCBH) Sept. 27, 2017. The Hyde family was led on tours of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, ARFF, and took part in various simulators across MCBH as part of Maddox’s wish to see where his father served before he begins his next cycle of cancer treatment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Maddox Hyde and his family pose for a photo with the Marines of Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) during their tour of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, (MCBH) Sept. 27, 2017. The Hyde family was led on tours of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, ARFF, and took part in various simulators across MCBH as part of Maddox’s wish to see where his father served before he begins his next cycle of cancer treatment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)
Dresses are set up for a gown exchange fashion show at the Mololani Community Center, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2017. The gown exchange fashion show is an event for spouses to find new dresses for the 242nd Marine Corps Ball on a budget while learning ball etiquette and making friends. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Autumn Curlin) - Dresses are set up for a gown exchange fashion show at the Mololani Community Center, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2017. The gown exchange fashion show is an event for spouses to find new dresses for the 242nd Marine Corps Ball on a budget while learning ball etiquette and making friends. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Autumn Curlin)
An air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, observes aircraft on the flight line at the air traffic control tower, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Sept. 20, 2017. Air traffic controllers work to safely organize and regulate the flow of air traffic, and prevent collisions between aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - An air traffic controller with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, observes aircraft on the flight line at the air traffic control tower, MCAS Kaneohe Bay, Sept. 20, 2017. Air traffic controllers work to safely organize and regulate the flow of air traffic, and prevent collisions between aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)
Capt. Joseph Raines, a pilot training officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, nicknamed the “Red Dragons,” poses for a photo with his wife, Kelcie, after completing a trans-Pacific flight from Australia, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Sept. 19, 2017. The “Red Dragons” supported the Australian Defence Force as the aviation combat element for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D), Australia. These are the first Trans-Pacific flights the MV-22 Ospreys have conducted from Hawaii to Australia. This movement demonstrates that the unfueled range of our MV-22s combined with our refueling capabilities allow us to reach across the entire Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Marine Corps can get it's aircraft and personnel to a crisis on the other side of the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - Capt. Joseph Raines, a pilot training officer with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 268, nicknamed the “Red Dragons,” poses for a photo with his wife, Kelcie, after completing a trans-Pacific flight from Australia, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Sept. 19, 2017. The “Red Dragons” supported the Australian Defence Force as the aviation combat element for the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) with Marine Rotational Force Darwin (MRF-D), Australia. These are the first Trans-Pacific flights the MV-22 Ospreys have conducted from Hawaii to Australia. This movement demonstrates that the unfueled range of our MV-22s combined with our refueling capabilities allow us to reach across the entire Pacific Ocean. The U.S. Marine Corps can get it's aircraft and personnel to a crisis on the other side of the world in a matter of days. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
First responders with American Medical Response secure simulated victims in an ambulance during the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Exercise Lethal Breeze, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Sept.12, 2017. The exercise combined multiple agencies, on and off the installation, to respond to a simulated attack, mass casualty scenario, and an environmental oil spill. Exercise Lethal Breeze provided hands-on experience and training to prepare MCBH to protect personnel, facilities, and other assets from all threats and hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns) - First responders with American Medical Response secure simulated victims in an ambulance during the Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Exercise Lethal Breeze, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Sept.12, 2017. The exercise combined multiple agencies, on and off the installation, to respond to a simulated attack, mass casualty scenario, and an environmental oil spill. Exercise Lethal Breeze provided hands-on experience and training to prepare MCBH to protect personnel, facilities, and other assets from all threats and hazards. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns)
A display of boots with information of fallen Service members are set in a formation during the Fisher House Hero and Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll 8k, Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 9, 2017. The road was adorned with over 7,500 military boots decorated with American flags, name tags with a photo of the Service member, and information on the combat tour they were serving or where they were stationed. The free event was open to the public and military to honor those we have lost in the Service since Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Zachary Orr) - A display of boots with information of fallen Service members are set in a formation during the Fisher House Hero and Remembrance Run, Walk or Roll 8k, Ford Island, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Sept. 9, 2017. The road was adorned with over 7,500 military boots decorated with American flags, name tags with a photo of the Service member, and information on the combat tour they were serving or where they were stationed. The free event was open to the public and military to honor those we have lost in the Service since Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Zachary Orr)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) begin a hike part of the reconnaissance screener aboard MCBH on Sept. 8, 2017. Screeners with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion evaluated service members interested in attending the Basic Reconnaissance Course with a physical fitness test, aquatic exercises at the base pool, followed by the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test twice, ending with a 6-mile-long pack run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) begin a hike part of the reconnaissance screener aboard MCBH on Sept. 8, 2017. Screeners with 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion evaluated service members interested in attending the Basic Reconnaissance Course with a physical fitness test, aquatic exercises at the base pool, followed by the maneuver under fire portion of the combat fitness test twice, ending with a 6-mile-long pack run. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
A food service specialist serves dessert during the Chef of the Quarter cook-off competition at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 23, 2017. After a series of evaluations to include a 50-question written test, an oral board and a uniform inspection, the U.S. Marines with top three highest combined scores were selected to be a part of the cook-off. The competitors used chicken, curry, cream cheese and kiwi fruit as items for their appetizer, entrée and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Orr) - A food service specialist serves dessert during the Chef of the Quarter cook-off competition at Anderson Hall aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 23, 2017. After a series of evaluations to include a 50-question written test, an oral board and a uniform inspection, the U.S. Marines with top three highest combined scores were selected to be a part of the cook-off. The competitors used chicken, curry, cream cheese and kiwi fruit as items for their appetizer, entrée and desserts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary Orr)
Race participants begin the bicycle portion of the Tradewind Triathlon on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Aug. 27, 2017. The Tradewind Triathlon involves a 500 meter swim in Kaneohe Bay, a 13 mile bike ride on the MCAS Kaneohe Bay flight line, and a 3 mile run around the base. The event is part of the Commanding Officer Race Series and is open for the public to participate in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - Race participants begin the bicycle portion of the Tradewind Triathlon on the flight line aboard Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Aug. 27, 2017. The Tradewind Triathlon involves a 500 meter swim in Kaneohe Bay, a 13 mile bike ride on the MCAS Kaneohe Bay flight line, and a 3 mile run around the base. The event is part of the Commanding Officer Race Series and is open for the public to participate in. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)