U.S. Marines with Marine Air Traffic Control Detachment Alpha, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, conduct operations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Nov. 9, 2017. The unit will be providing air traffic control operations for MCBH, Kaneohe Bay, while the air station’s current radar equipment is under maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - U.S. Marines with Marine Air Traffic Control Detachment Alpha, Marine Air Control Squadron 4, conduct operations, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe Bay, Nov. 9, 2017. The unit will be providing air traffic control operations for MCBH, Kaneohe Bay, while the air station’s current radar equipment is under maintenance. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)
U.S. Marines, Sailors, family members and friends attend the annual Birthday Pageant aboard, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2017. The birthday pageant celebrates the birthday of the Marine Corps and pays homage to the rich legacy of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns/Released) - U.S. Marines, Sailors, family members and friends attend the annual Birthday Pageant aboard, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 9, 2017. The birthday pageant celebrates the birthday of the Marine Corps and pays homage to the rich legacy of the Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns/Released)
Lance Cpl. Stanley Smith, an aviation technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, also known as “Pegasus,” Marine Aircraft Group 24, uses an M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit prior to a detailed aircraft decontamination (DECON) exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii , Nov. 8, 2017. The DECON exercise instructed Marines on proper techniques and procedures with responding to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contamination on a static helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - Lance Cpl. Stanley Smith, an aviation technician with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, also known as “Pegasus,” Marine Aircraft Group 24, uses an M256A1 Chemical Agent Detector Kit prior to a detailed aircraft decontamination (DECON) exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii , Nov. 8, 2017. The DECON exercise instructed Marines on proper techniques and procedures with responding to a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contamination on a static helicopter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
Spouses of U.S. Marine Corps officers meet with Donna Berger, the wife of Lt. Gen. David Berger, commanding officer of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during a forum held at the Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Nov. 3, 2017. The forum was led by Gail Walters, the wife of Gen. Glenn Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, as part of his tour of MCBH, and discussed ways families can work together to promote readiness and resiliency on the home front. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Spouses of U.S. Marine Corps officers meet with Donna Berger, the wife of Lt. Gen. David Berger, commanding officer of Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, during a forum held at the Officer’s Club, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Nov. 3, 2017. The forum was led by Gail Walters, the wife of Gen. Glenn Walters, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, as part of his tour of MCBH, and discussed ways families can work together to promote readiness and resiliency on the home front. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)
The 3rd Marine Regiment sign is shown on Bougainville Day, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2017. Bougainville Day is the 75th Anniversary of the unit and 74th anniversary of the Battle of Bougainville. The battle happened on Nov. 1, 1943, when 3rd Marines landed at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, to establish a beachhead, fending off thousands of Imperial Japanese soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - The 3rd Marine Regiment sign is shown on Bougainville Day, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2017. Bougainville Day is the 75th Anniversary of the unit and 74th anniversary of the Battle of Bougainville. The battle happened on Nov. 1, 1943, when 3rd Marines landed at Empress Augusta Bay, Bougainville, to establish a beachhead, fending off thousands of Imperial Japanese soldiers. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
A Service member with the Reconnaissance Team Leader Course (RTLC) jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, during a helocast exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2017. RTLC is an 8-week advanced joint-service course that takes place in three key geographical regions of operation such as classes at Camp Pendleton, California, desert patrol operations in Yuma, Arizona, and ending with jungle and amphibious exercises across Oahu, Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - A Service member with the Reconnaissance Team Leader Course (RTLC) jumps from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, during a helocast exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 19, 2017. RTLC is an 8-week advanced joint-service course that takes place in three key geographical regions of operation such as classes at Camp Pendleton, California, desert patrol operations in Yuma, Arizona, and ending with jungle and amphibious exercises across Oahu, Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
A U.S. Marine attached to Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), dresses as Jason Voorhees during the Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event, MCBH, Oct. 27, 2017. The event invited Marines, Sailors, and their families to dress up, decorate their vehicles, and attend the haunted house organized by the battalion’s family readiness officer and senior leadership. Social events hosted aboard MCBH accommodate a positive community which fosters, develops and promotes resiliency within the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - A U.S. Marine attached to Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), dresses as Jason Voorhees during the Trunk-or-Treat Halloween event, MCBH, Oct. 27, 2017. The event invited Marines, Sailors, and their families to dress up, decorate their vehicles, and attend the haunted house organized by the battalion’s family readiness officer and senior leadership. Social events hosted aboard MCBH accommodate a positive community which fosters, develops and promotes resiliency within the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)
John Radke, an instructor with the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) demonstrates a proper golf technique during the Warriors Golf Clinic at the Kaneohe Klipper’s Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2017. The SMGA is a non-profit organization that serves Post 9/11 wounded veterans by introducing the sport of golf as a diversion for rehabilitation through Warrior Golf Clinics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres) - John Radke, an instructor with the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA) demonstrates a proper golf technique during the Warriors Golf Clinic at the Kaneohe Klipper’s Golf Course, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 21, 2017. The SMGA is a non-profit organization that serves Post 9/11 wounded veterans by introducing the sport of golf as a diversion for rehabilitation through Warrior Golf Clinics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres)
Cpt. Derek Apitz, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, speaks about his experience at the Las Vegas shooting during an interview Oct. 18, 2017, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulvedatorres) - Cpt. Derek Apitz, a pilot with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, speaks about his experience at the Las Vegas shooting during an interview Oct. 18, 2017, at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulvedatorres)
A member of Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s youth wrestling team warms up during a practice at the Youth Semper Fit Center, Oct. 12, 2017. The program, organized by Marine Corps Community Services, works in conjunction with Police Activities League and USA Wrestling to arrange wrestling tournaments with competitors from across the island of Oahu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - A member of Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s youth wrestling team warms up during a practice at the Youth Semper Fit Center, Oct. 12, 2017. The program, organized by Marine Corps Community Services, works in conjunction with Police Activities League and USA Wrestling to arrange wrestling tournaments with competitors from across the island of Oahu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)