POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA -- Capt. Evan Ota, the operations officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, meets with Capt. Stephen Kent, the company commander of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment during a platoon live-fire event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 24, 2017. Ota has overseen the restructuring of this iteration of Bougainville II to include battalion level training events. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA -- Capt. Evan Ota, the operations officer of 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, meets with Capt. Stephen Kent, the company commander of India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment during a platoon live-fire event at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 24, 2017. Ota has overseen the restructuring of this iteration of Bougainville II to include battalion level training events. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)
A U.S. Marine and their monitor shake hands after finishing an interview during the Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments Retention Roadshow aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Aug. 21, 2017. Marines from various units aboard the base got a chance to meet face-to-face with their monitor and receive counseling, orders, and even get approved on the spot for reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - A U.S. Marine and their monitor shake hands after finishing an interview during the Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments Retention Roadshow aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Aug. 21, 2017. Marines from various units aboard the base got a chance to meet face-to-face with their monitor and receive counseling, orders, and even get approved on the spot for reenlistment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)
POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII – Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, tours the forward arming and refueling point for Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 21, 2017. Berger and a party of senior leadership met with junior Marines and leadership from various units taking part in the exercise, and observed day-to-day operations. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, HAWAII – Lt. Gen. David Berger, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, tours the forward arming and refueling point for Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Aug. 21, 2017. Berger and a party of senior leadership met with junior Marines and leadership from various units taking part in the exercise, and observed day-to-day operations. Exercise Bougainville II prepares 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment for service as a forward deployed force in the Pacific by training them to fight as a ground combat element in a Marine Air-Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)
Lance Cpl. Jordan Durkee, an aircraft rescue and firefighter with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, walks an adoptable dog at a Single Marine and Sailor Program event in Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2017. The Hawaiian Humane Society hosted a dog walking volunteer event for the Single Marine and Sailor Program to participate in and give back to their local community. The goal of the SMSP is to improve the morale of U.S. Service members and the surrounding communities with different volunteer events and recreational activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autumn Rodenhizer) - Lance Cpl. Jordan Durkee, an aircraft rescue and firefighter with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, walks an adoptable dog at a Single Marine and Sailor Program event in Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 20, 2017. The Hawaiian Humane Society hosted a dog walking volunteer event for the Single Marine and Sailor Program to participate in and give back to their local community. The goal of the SMSP is to improve the morale of U.S. Service members and the surrounding communities with different volunteer events and recreational activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Autumn Rodenhizer)
A scout sniper candidate with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, cycles the bolt of an M40A6 sniper rifle during a pre-scout sniper course at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 14, 2017. The known distance qualification course involves firing at moving targets from the 300, 500, and 600 yard lines; engaging “stop and go” and “bobber” targets at the 700 and 800; shooting from the maximum range of 1,000 yards, and is designed to enhance the Marines’ capabilities to engage targets at known distances and alternate positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - A scout sniper candidate with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, cycles the bolt of an M40A6 sniper rifle during a pre-scout sniper course at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, August 14, 2017. The known distance qualification course involves firing at moving targets from the 300, 500, and 600 yard lines; engaging “stop and go” and “bobber” targets at the 700 and 800; shooting from the maximum range of 1,000 yards, and is designed to enhance the Marines’ capabilities to engage targets at known distances and alternate positions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)
A volunteer wears a Klipper Summer Bash t-shirt during the event at the Klipper Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 28, 2017. The Summer Bash is an annual event hosted by the Klipper Golf Course to strengthen a sense of community amongst residents of MCB Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - A volunteer wears a Klipper Summer Bash t-shirt during the event at the Klipper Golf Course aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 28, 2017. The Summer Bash is an annual event hosted by the Klipper Golf Course to strengthen a sense of community amongst residents of MCB Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)
Capt. Thomas Riley, the Victim’s Legal Counsel assigned to Headquarters Battalion, swings a golf club during the Commander’s Cup golf tournament at the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2017. The tournament, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and JN Automotive Group, was open to all service members, Department of Defense employees, civilians and guests sponsored by authorized patrons. Prizes were given out to first through eighth place contestants, and various raffles with prizes were given away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Capt. Thomas Riley, the Victim’s Legal Counsel assigned to Headquarters Battalion, swings a golf club during the Commander’s Cup golf tournament at the Kaneohe Klipper Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2017. The tournament, hosted by Marine Corps Community Services and JN Automotive Group, was open to all service members, Department of Defense employees, civilians and guests sponsored by authorized patrons. Prizes were given out to first through eighth place contestants, and various raffles with prizes were given away. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)
Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conducted a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), July 25, 2017. - A U.S. Marine with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, communicates with an MV-22 Osprey aircraft assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 during a non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), July 25, 2017. During a NEO, Marines provide security, evacuate civilians, establish an intermediate support base and operate from naval support platforms at sea. Military personnel with Marine Aircraft Group 24 and 3rd Marines worked together in conducting a NEO which took place at three training areas across Oahu to include MCTAB, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay and the Kahuku Training Area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)
Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk) - Capt. Fredrick Monday, the commanding officer of Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, treads water after escaping a Submerged Vehicle Egress Trainer (SVET) during Underwater Egress Training (UET), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 21, 2017. In the event of an Amphibious Assault Vehicle sinking, SVET and UET are vital training programs that prepares Marines and Sailors on safely escaping the vehicle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Kirk)