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A peek into the future

After waiting for, what seemed like hours, finally you enter a room as a Marine greets you with a smiling face. “Good afternoon, how may I help you?” said Master Gunnery Sgt. Ingram, as he peeks his head over the computer screen on his desk. “Today, I got helped with the duty stations that I might have available to me now that I’m looking at becoming a chief,” said U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Scott Roguska, combat graphics specialist, Communication Strategy and Operations.

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Stroke by stroke through Kaneohe Bay

The water splashes and froths as paddles make contact with the waves, propelling the outrigger canoes forward in Kaneohe Bay during the John D. Kupiko Regatta just off the pier of the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, July 14, 2019.

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U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla (left) poses for a photo with his father-in-law Michael J. O'Malley, 2013. (Courtesy photo courtesy from Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla (left) poses for a photo with his father-in-law Michael J. O'Malley, 2013. (Courtesy photo courtesy from Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla)

Old breed, New breed: What's the difference?

"I said to myself the day I met my wife, ‘man, I’m going to marry you,’” Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla’s eyes were far away. He mindlessly ran a thumb across the sweat clinging to his cold aluminum beer can on the table between us. “I met her in environmental science. She had a boyfriend and everything, but it didn’t matter,” he said, smirking as his eyes slid into focus. He glanced at his beer, coming back to our interview at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii staff noncommissioned officer’s club, July 3, 2019. “I knew I would marry her the same way I knew that I was going to be a Marine.”

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The black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera). Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1891592/oyster-restoration-project-coming-to-mcbh/ - The black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera). Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1891592/oyster-restoration-project-coming-to-mcbh/

Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH

Along with Pearl Harbor, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i is one of first military bases in Hawai‘i to partner with O‘ahu Waterkeeper, an environmental non-profit, to deploy cages of native oysters for water quality improvement. Usually, the most widely known benefit of oysters is their aphrodisiac quality, but these invertebrates may in fact hold the key to cleaner water surrounding the Mokapu Peninsula.

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On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year. - On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year.

U.S. Marine Cpl. LeClair awarded Avionics Marine of the Year

On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year.

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Earth Day - Earth Day

Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship

Earth Day is upon us, and sustainability is a buzzword frequently used all over the news. Since the first celebration on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event for people around the world to celebrate the earth and renew our commitment to building a safer, healthier, and cleaner world for all of us. It seems like almost everyone is trying to “go green” lately. There are many ways you can get involved in Earth Day 2019. You could volunteer for a local restoration project, organize a clean-up event where you live, change a bad environmental habit, attend an Earth Day event, or communicate your priorities to your elected representatives. The possibilities are endless! Do something nice for the earth! Have fun! Meet new people, and make a difference!

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clifton, left, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, presents Cynthia Thielen, right, Hawaii State Representative, with a lei during VMM 363's hangar dedication ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clifton, left, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, presents Cynthia Thielen, right, Hawaii State Representative, with a lei during VMM 363's hangar dedication ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2018. The dedication ceremony celebrated the arrival of Marines with VMM 363 and everyone that assisted in the construction of the hangar. The arrival of a second MV-22B Osprey squadron significantly increases Marine Aircraft Group 24's capability to respond to local emergencies within Hawaii and crises in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

MCBH tours showcase capabilities and improve community relations

Aloha and welcome to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), we have training areas and historical sites galore! To strengthen relations with local and state leaders, as well as federal and foreign representatives, MCBH conducts multiple tours a year for invited guests to learn more about the base.

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MCBH tours showcase capabilities and improve community relations

Aloha and welcome to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), we have training areas and historical sites galore!

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“Cats at large” are known to be a threat to terrestrial and marine animals and tend to prey on native species. They are responsible for killing endangered birds and small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians across the United States. - “Cats at large” are known to be a threat to terrestrial and marine animals and tend to prey on native species. They are responsible for killing endangered birds and small mammals, reptiles, and amphibians across the United States.

Invasive Threats of Hawaii

While Hawaii is typically known for its Aloha spirit, there are a number of species that make there residency here, but are unwelcome. Invasive Species are non-native, introduced plants or animals that out-compete or harm native species and disrupt their habitat. Typically, invasive species are a biological entity that exists in a particular environment because it was either purposefully or accidentally brought to the new location by a human agent, and they cause significant harm to the economy, environment, and/or human health and wellbeing. Everyone should understand both the threats posed by invasive species and the tools required to eradicate them. Thousands of invasive species have been introduced throughout the US both accidentally and, in many cases, deliberately. Executive Order (E.O.) 13112 on Invasive Species requires that DoD prevent the introduction of invasive species; detect and respond rapidly to and control populations of such species; monitor invasive species populations; promote native species restoration, and promotes public education on invasive species. MCBH currently works in partnership with other groups, such as the USDA and the Oahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC), to more effectively combat invasive species and to educate installation personnel and other stakeholders about invasive species’ impacts and actions that can be taken to contain them.

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Warthogs take over Hawaiian skies

U.S. Airmen with the 442nd Fighter Wing descended on Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) in February to conduct various training exercises across the Hawaiian Islands.

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