Fathers and children sit together for activities and videos during the All Pro Dad Breakfast held at Mokapu Elementary School’s cafeteria, May 19, 2015. The 45-minute meal included conversation starting questions and a video as well as free breakfast for the family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo/Released) - Fathers and children sit together for activities and videos during the All Pro Dad Breakfast held at Mokapu Elementary School’s cafeteria, May 19, 2015. The 45-minute meal included conversation starting questions and a video as well as free breakfast for the family. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo/Released)
The local high school seniors who will be enlisting in the Marine Corps hear remarks during the inaugural recognition ceremony for Our Community Salutes of Hawaii, aboard the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, May 17, 2015. During the ceremony, OCS, the nonprofit organization hosting the event, presented each student with a challenge coin and certificate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - The local high school seniors who will be enlisting in the Marine Corps hear remarks during the inaugural recognition ceremony for Our Community Salutes of Hawaii, aboard the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial, May 17, 2015. During the ceremony, OCS, the nonprofit organization hosting the event, presented each student with a challenge coin and certificate. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)
Christine Rossen (left), a certified veterinary technician, holds Barkley, a terrier mix, while he receives an exam by Dr. Laurel Rhodes, a veterinarian at the base veterinary treatment facility, for his health certificate, May 20, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released) - Christine Rossen (left), a certified veterinary technician, holds Barkley, a terrier mix, while he receives an exam by Dr. Laurel Rhodes, a veterinarian at the base veterinary treatment facility, for his health certificate, May 20, 2015. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong/Released)
Amphibious assault vehicles, launched from the USS Rushmore, demonstrated amphibious landings as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s joint sea-basing exercise, Culebra Koa 15, May 19, 2015. Observed by local-based military and representatives from 22 countries within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the landing was made in conjunction with the inaugural U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific-hosted U.S. Pacific Command Amphibious Leaders Symposium. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vella/Released) - Amphibious assault vehicles, launched from the USS Rushmore, demonstrated amphibious landings as part of the U.S. Pacific Fleet’s joint sea-basing exercise, Culebra Koa 15, May 19, 2015. Observed by local-based military and representatives from 22 countries within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region, the landing was made in conjunction with the inaugural U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific-hosted U.S. Pacific Command Amphibious Leaders Symposium. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brittney Vella/Released)
Lance Cpl. Matthew Whitfield, a machine gunner with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, pays respects to his fallen comrade by clutching his dog tags in his hand at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, May 19, 2015. Whitfield gave his personal reflection in the ceremony as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Khalil Ross/Released) - Lance Cpl. Matthew Whitfield, a machine gunner with Combat Logistics Battalion 15, pays respects to his fallen comrade by clutching his dog tags in his hand at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, May 19, 2015. Whitfield gave his personal reflection in the ceremony as well. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Khalil Ross/Released)
Brock Pulliam, a Waiahole, Hawaii, native, paints one of the rooms in the Wounded Warrior Battalion West-Detachment Hawaii, May 16, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The volunteers dedicated a portion of their weekend in honor of National Painting Week, a time spent focusing on giving back to the community and supporting community development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released) - Brock Pulliam, a Waiahole, Hawaii, native, paints one of the rooms in the Wounded Warrior Battalion West-Detachment Hawaii, May 16, 2015, aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The volunteers dedicated a portion of their weekend in honor of National Painting Week, a time spent focusing on giving back to the community and supporting community development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released)
Petty Officer 3rd Class Lawrence Montoya, an aviation electronics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, soars throught the air as he conducts a standing long jump for distance May 18, 2015, at Pop Warner Field. Lawrence attempted the jump three times and used the longest jump of the three as his assessment score. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Khalil Ross/Released) - Petty Officer 3rd Class Lawrence Montoya, an aviation electronics technician with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, soars throught the air as he conducts a standing long jump for distance May 18, 2015, at Pop Warner Field. Lawrence attempted the jump three times and used the longest jump of the three as his assessment score. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Khalil Ross/Released)
Col. Jay R. Vargas, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, waves at the camera after speaking to service members about the importance of finding help for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder May 12, 2015, at the Chaplain Joseph W. Estabrook Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released) - Col. Jay R. Vargas, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, waves at the camera after speaking to service members about the importance of finding help for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder May 12, 2015, at the Chaplain Joseph W. Estabrook Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Harley Thomas/Released)