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U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463) approach a poster of Sgt. Adam Schoeller, one of the 12 Marines memorialized during a squadron hike, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2018. The hike commemorated the Marines from the squadron who were lost in a CH-53E crash while conducting training operations in 2016. While the hike was a solemn reminder of those the squadron lost, it also served as an event to help celebrate the Marines’ lives and the proud traditions of HMH-463. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463 (HMH-463) approach a poster of Sgt. Adam Schoeller, one of the 12 Marines memorialized during a squadron hike, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2018. The hike commemorated the Marines from the squadron who were lost in a CH-53E crash while conducting training operations in 2016. While the hike was a solemn reminder of those the squadron lost, it also served as an event to help celebrate the Marines’ lives and the proud traditions of HMH-463. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

A concept illustration of how the Naval Branch Health Clinic is expected to look after construction has completed that will be located on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2017. The new facility will open in April 2019, which will benefit U.S. service members and their families with timely medical care from other clinics from the base under one roof. The 96,000 square feet structure will promote mission readiness by having two stories encompassing services such as a pharmacy, physical therapy and primary health care. (Courtesy photo provided by Navy Medicine West) - A concept illustration of how the Naval Branch Health Clinic is expected to look after construction has completed that will be located on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 11, 2017. The new facility will open in April 2019, which will benefit U.S. service members and their families with timely medical care from other clinics from the base under one roof. The 96,000 square feet structure will promote mission readiness by having two stories encompassing services such as a pharmacy, physical therapy and primary health care. (Courtesy photo provided by Navy Medicine West)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William Nutting, pilot, Marine Aircraft Group 24, operates an AH-1Z helicopter aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Dec. 19, 2017. The arrival of the 4th generation attack helicopters enhances the capabilities and power projection of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. William Nutting, pilot, Marine Aircraft Group 24, operates an AH-1Z helicopter aboard Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, Dec. 19, 2017. The arrival of the 4th generation attack helicopters enhances the capabilities and power projection of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing and MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns)

U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, fly above Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 20, 2017. HMH-463 conducted retrograde operations and in-flight training from Marine Corps Training Area Bellows to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. HMH-463 used the training opportunity to maintain their squadron’s readiness, as well as provide an experience similar to one they may face while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns) - U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, fly above Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 20, 2017. HMH-463 conducted retrograde operations and in-flight training from Marine Corps Training Area Bellows to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. HMH-463 used the training opportunity to maintain their squadron’s readiness, as well as provide an experience similar to one they may face while forward deployed. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Alex Kouns)

Doug Wadsworth, the chief of staff for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), delivers a presentation to members of the local Military Affairs Council of Hawaii (MAC), MCBH, Dec. 13, 2017. Wadsworth, along with the base commanding officer, Col. Raul Lianez, met with MAC representatives and discussed present and future issues critical to maintaining a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship with the local Oahu community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Doug Wadsworth, the chief of staff for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), delivers a presentation to members of the local Military Affairs Council of Hawaii (MAC), MCBH, Dec. 13, 2017. Wadsworth, along with the base commanding officer, Col. Raul Lianez, met with MAC representatives and discussed present and future issues critical to maintaining a lasting, mutually beneficial relationship with the local Oahu community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Sgt. Joseph Latsch, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), shakes hands with Lt. Col. Kenneth Phelps, the commanding officer of VMU-3, after receiving an award during a ceremony at Hangar 103, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 11, 2017. Latsch was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the newly authorized Remote Impact (“R”) Device alongside Sgt. Ethan Mintus, a fellow UAS operator with VMU-3, for their performance during combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - Sgt. Joseph Latsch, an unmanned aerial system (UAS) operator with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3), shakes hands with Lt. Col. Kenneth Phelps, the commanding officer of VMU-3, after receiving an award during a ceremony at Hangar 103, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Dec. 11, 2017. Latsch was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with the newly authorized Remote Impact (“R”) Device alongside Sgt. Ethan Mintus, a fellow UAS operator with VMU-3, for their performance during combat operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)

U.S. Marines with Charlie battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (1/12), receive their awards for winning the annual celebration of St. Barbara’s day, Dec. 7, 2017. The unit honored St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery, by pitting teams from each battery against each other and challenging them to build and operate their own trebuchet, a medieval siege weapon. The event served to promote healthy competition and cohesion between Marines of 1/12, while also teaching the history of their occupation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - U.S. Marines with Charlie battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment (1/12), receive their awards for winning the annual celebration of St. Barbara’s day, Dec. 7, 2017. The unit honored St. Barbara, the patron saint of artillery, by pitting teams from each battery against each other and challenging them to build and operate their own trebuchet, a medieval siege weapon. The event served to promote healthy competition and cohesion between Marines of 1/12, while also teaching the history of their occupation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Members of “Dancing for His Glory” group perform a hula dance during the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps’ 242nd anniversary celebration, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 2, 2014. The event featured Rear Adm. Brent Scott, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, as the guest speaker, and celebrated the Chaplain Corps’ storied history with dinner, music, and traditional Hawaiian dance performances. The celebration also highlighted the important role chaplains play in the emotional and spiritual resiliency of Marines, both forward deployed and in garrison. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen) - Members of “Dancing for His Glory” group perform a hula dance during the U.S. Navy Chaplain Corps’ 242nd anniversary celebration, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Dec. 2, 2014. The event featured Rear Adm. Brent Scott, the Chaplain of the Marine Corps, as the guest speaker, and celebrated the Chaplain Corps’ storied history with dinner, music, and traditional Hawaiian dance performances. The celebration also highlighted the important role chaplains play in the emotional and spiritual resiliency of Marines, both forward deployed and in garrison. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Luke Kuennen)

Lance Cpl. John Lewis moves a wheelbarrow full of cement during a construction project at Kamuela, on the island of Hawaii, Oct. 28, 2017. Lewis is an engineer equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and a native of Houston. U.S. Marines with CLB-3 are helping rebuild a local community playground alongside volunteers from Kamuela. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil) - Lance Cpl. John Lewis moves a wheelbarrow full of cement during a construction project at Kamuela, on the island of Hawaii, Oct. 28, 2017. Lewis is an engineer equipment mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and a native of Houston. U.S. Marines with CLB-3 are helping rebuild a local community playground alongside volunteers from Kamuela. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isabelo Tabanguil)