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Members of NASA’s HyspIRI preparatory campaign perform pre-flight checks and maintenance on their ER-2 aircraft, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Feb. 2, 2018. The campaign’s goal is to gather environmental data from the Hawaiian Islands, such as coral reef health and volcanic activity, to ultimately pave the way for the deployment of a satellite sharing the same mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Members of NASA’s HyspIRI preparatory campaign perform pre-flight checks and maintenance on their ER-2 aircraft, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Feb. 2, 2018. The campaign’s goal is to gather environmental data from the Hawaiian Islands, such as coral reef health and volcanic activity, to ultimately pave the way for the deployment of a satellite sharing the same mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) use a water hose on a training aircraft engulfed in flames during a wheel fire exercise at West Field, Marine Corps Air Station, Feb. 2, 2018. ARFF conducted a wheel fire exercise to improve proficiency in assessing and extinguishing a fire by utilizing the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - U.S. Marines with Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF) use a water hose on a training aircraft engulfed in flames during a wheel fire exercise at West Field, Marine Corps Air Station, Feb. 2, 2018. ARFF conducted a wheel fire exercise to improve proficiency in assessing and extinguishing a fire by utilizing the Mobile Aircraft Firefighting Training Device. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

The U.S. Marine Corps insignia is embedded into the floor of Marine Corps Base Hawaii's Semper Fit Fitness Center, Feb. 2, 2018. The newly remodeled HITT (High-Intensity Tactical Training) Center and Fitness Center feature new equipment, flooring, and infrastructure designed to ensure that Marines aboard the installation can produce readiness by being able to better ready themselves for the challenges of the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns) - The U.S. Marine Corps insignia is embedded into the floor of Marine Corps Base Hawaii's Semper Fit Fitness Center, Feb. 2, 2018. The newly remodeled HITT (High-Intensity Tactical Training) Center and Fitness Center feature new equipment, flooring, and infrastructure designed to ensure that Marines aboard the installation can produce readiness by being able to better ready themselves for the challenges of the modern warfighter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns)

Pedro, a military working dog with the Provost Marshall’s Office, waits to begin a scouting exercise with his handler during an exercise at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 23, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - Pedro, a military working dog with the Provost Marshall’s Office, waits to begin a scouting exercise with his handler during an exercise at Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Jan. 23, 2017. The K-9 unit continuously works to improve mission readiness with realistic training exercises that encompass tracking, escorting, searches and detaining. Military police officers and their working dogs help preserve the peace while also projecting their presence as a deterrent from crime aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael Prince, an infantryman with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, jumps into the water to begin a 25 meter underwater swim during a pool training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2018. The event consisted of various exercises, including static breath holds, treading exercises, a 1km swim, and gear retrievals. The unit’s training program aims to prepare students for the stresses of the BRC by offering a broad, realistic curriculum, challenging them both mentally and physically. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Michael Prince, an infantryman with Detachment 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, jumps into the water to begin a 25 meter underwater swim during a pool training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 22, 2018. The event consisted of various exercises, including static breath holds, treading exercises, a 1km swim, and gear retrievals. The unit’s training program aims to prepare students for the stresses of the BRC by offering a broad, realistic curriculum, challenging them both mentally and physically. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Jeff Telling, the airfield manager with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay shows an aerial overview of the Mokapu Peninsula during a base visit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2018. A historical guided tour was provided for Vice Adm. G. Ashok Kumar, the Deputy Chief of Navy Staff for the Indian Navy and members of his staff. The visit emphasized the long history of the air station, answered questions and helped to foster positive relations with foreign military forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - Jeff Telling, the airfield manager with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay shows an aerial overview of the Mokapu Peninsula during a base visit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 18, 2018. A historical guided tour was provided for Vice Adm. G. Ashok Kumar, the Deputy Chief of Navy Staff for the Indian Navy and members of his staff. The visit emphasized the long history of the air station, answered questions and helped to foster positive relations with foreign military forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)

Avery Fuller shows off her autographs during a United Services Organization (USO) meet and greet event with Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas at the Mokapu Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2018. This event was the final stop in the USO tour where Douglas met with Service members and their families to help raise morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - Avery Fuller shows off her autographs during a United Services Organization (USO) meet and greet event with Gabrielle “Gabby” Douglas at the Mokapu Mall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 14, 2018. This event was the final stop in the USO tour where Douglas met with Service members and their families to help raise morale. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)