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(Left to right): Ariel Hernandez, 11, Cascade Johnson, 13, Grace Ritz, 12, and Malia Alana, 11, work on tuck jumps during their K-Bay Gymnastics practice, Aug. 10, 2015. They are training to compete with the Rainbow Gymnastics Academy at the Kick-Off Meet, Aug. 31. K-Bay Gymnastics is part of Marine Corps Community Services, an organization which aims to contribute to the readiness and retention of Marines, Sailors and family members aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii by providing fitness and recreation programs, Marine and family programs and business activities in garrison and deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maria Kanai/Released) - (Left to right): Ariel Hernandez, 11, Cascade Johnson, 13, Grace Ritz, 12, and Malia Alana, 11, work on tuck jumps during their K-Bay Gymnastics practice, Aug. 10, 2015. They are training to compete with the Rainbow Gymnastics Academy at the Kick-Off Meet, Aug. 31. K-Bay Gymnastics is part of Marine Corps Community Services, an organization which aims to contribute to the readiness and retention of Marines, Sailors and family members aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii by providing fitness and recreation programs, Marine and family programs and business activities in garrison and deployed environments. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Maria Kanai/Released)

Steven Foster, the race coordinator for the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon, instructs participants on the race course in front of Hangar 101 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2015. Foster, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, said the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon was an initiative of the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay commanding officer four years ago. The Keiki Tradewind Triathlon consisted of a 100-meter swim, 3-mile bike ride and 0.8-mile run for the 7 to 10-year-old age division, and a 200-meter swim, 6-mile bike ride and 1.2-mile run for 11 to 14-year-old age division. The triathlon, a part of the Commanding Officer’s Fitness Series, furthers MCB Hawaii’s mission, which is to provide facilities, programs and services to sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Steven Foster, the race coordinator for the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon, instructs participants on the race course in front of Hangar 101 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 8, 2015. Foster, of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, said the Keiki Tradewind Triathlon was an initiative of the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay commanding officer four years ago. The Keiki Tradewind Triathlon consisted of a 100-meter swim, 3-mile bike ride and 0.8-mile run for the 7 to 10-year-old age division, and a 200-meter swim, 6-mile bike ride and 1.2-mile run for 11 to 14-year-old age division. The triathlon, a part of the Commanding Officer’s Fitness Series, furthers MCB Hawaii’s mission, which is to provide facilities, programs and services to sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)

Sgt. Joshua Flores (left), a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 and a Boston native, and Cpl. Dominique Craig, a supply clerk with CLB-3 and an Atlanta native, peel carrots in the kitchen at one of the Institute for Human Services’ shelters in Honolulu, Aug. 1, 2015. The Single Marine & Sailor Program regularly volunteers with IHS among other organizations throughout the year. The many volunteer opportunities SM&SP provides fall in line with the mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, which is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Sgt. Joshua Flores (left), a platoon sergeant with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 and a Boston native, and Cpl. Dominique Craig, a supply clerk with CLB-3 and an Atlanta native, peel carrots in the kitchen at one of the Institute for Human Services’ shelters in Honolulu, Aug. 1, 2015. The Single Marine & Sailor Program regularly volunteers with IHS among other organizations throughout the year. The many volunteer opportunities SM&SP provides fall in line with the mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, which is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)

Lance Cpl. Deondrae Spencer (left), a radio operator with 3rd Marine Regiment and Inglewood, Calif., native, and Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua McClelland, a maintenance administrative lead petty officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, and Siloam Springs, Ark., native, both jump for the ball during the championship game of the 101 Days of Summer 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Semper Fit Center, July 24, 2015. The Warriors were undefeated throughout the double-elimination tournament and took home first place. A total of 14 teams from eight units competed in the two-week tournament, held during lunch hour in the gym's basketball court. Service members could earn points in the 101 Days of Summer Program by participating in this event. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Lance Cpl. Deondrae Spencer (left), a radio operator with 3rd Marine Regiment and Inglewood, Calif., native, and Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua McClelland, a maintenance administrative lead petty officer, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, and Siloam Springs, Ark., native, both jump for the ball during the championship game of the 101 Days of Summer 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament at the Semper Fit Center, July 24, 2015. The Warriors were undefeated throughout the double-elimination tournament and took home first place. A total of 14 teams from eight units competed in the two-week tournament, held during lunch hour in the gym's basketball court. Service members could earn points in the 101 Days of Summer Program by participating in this event. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)

A family shares some social time with Le‘a, a Maltese/poodle mix, and her handler, during the Reading to Dogs event at the base library, July 22, 2015. Le‘a is certified with the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program from Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City. Le‘a is also a therapy dog with Tails of Aloha, a local nonprofit that provides therapy dog visits to locations islandwide. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard MCB Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - A family shares some social time with Le‘a, a Maltese/poodle mix, and her handler, during the Reading to Dogs event at the base library, July 22, 2015. Le‘a is certified with the Reading Education Assistance Dogs program from Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit organization based in Salt Lake City. Le‘a is also a therapy dog with Tails of Aloha, a local nonprofit that provides therapy dog visits to locations islandwide. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard MCB Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)

Mixed martial arts fighters Gray Maynard and Tom Lawlor demonstrate the counter to a take-down during the “For the Leathernecks IV” mixed martial arts clinic at the Semper Fit Center, July 10, 2015. Headquarters Marine Corps Single Marine Program and the Single Marine & Sailor Program at Marine Corps Base Hawaii hosted a clinic featuring professional fighters Lawlor, Maynard and Mark Munoz. The fighters taught Marines and Sailors various defensive grappling techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Mixed martial arts fighters Gray Maynard and Tom Lawlor demonstrate the counter to a take-down during the “For the Leathernecks IV” mixed martial arts clinic at the Semper Fit Center, July 10, 2015. Headquarters Marine Corps Single Marine Program and the Single Marine & Sailor Program at Marine Corps Base Hawaii hosted a clinic featuring professional fighters Lawlor, Maynard and Mark Munoz. The fighters taught Marines and Sailors various defensive grappling techniques. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)