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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)

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)