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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alex Bosma, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and native of Seattle, grabs a plate of fruit during breakfast at Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Feb. 27. Bosma, who learned about nutrition as a teen, recommends eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet and to help maintain high physical standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alex Bosma, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and native of Seattle, grabs a plate of fruit during breakfast at Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Feb. 27. Bosma, who learned about nutrition as a teen, recommends eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet and to help maintain high physical standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)

No kitchen, no problem: Marine gives tips to eat, stay healthy

In today’s world, striving to eat healthy can be a challenge when demanding schedules and events draw our attention away from making good food choices. Fortunately, for those who live in the on-base barracks, food resources such as a chow hall, commissary and restaurants to help maintain a healthy diet and stay in top physical condition.Since the

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Young fans join Gary Sinise, an actor, Academy Award nominee and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, onstage during a concert on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22. Sinise, an avid supporter of service members, has toured military installations and performed concerts for troops and their families with the United Service Organizations since 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Young fans join Gary Sinise, an actor, Academy Award nominee and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, onstage during a concert on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22. Sinise, an avid supporter of service members, has toured military installations and performed concerts for troops and their families with the United Service Organizations since 2004. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)

Lt. Dan Band rocks out for troops, families

When the lights dimmed in the buzzing Hangar 103, the crowd cheered as Gary Sinise, an actor, Academy Award nominee and bass guitarist for the Lt. Dan Band, stepped on stage to perform for troops on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22.The crowd’s enthusiasm was evident as they danced, sang along and clapped throughout the night. Sinise and his band

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Postal intramural basketball team delivers victory over Headquarters Battalion, 50-32

Intramural basketball game aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet Marines and their family members during a Christmas Day visit to Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Dec. 25. The President and his wife spent time with Marines, sailors, civilians, retirees and community members aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet Marines and their family members during a Christmas Day visit to Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Dec. 25. The President and his wife spent time with Marines, sailors, civilians, retirees and community members aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

President Obama visits Marine Corps Base Hawaii on Christmas Day

For the fifth year in a row, President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama spent Christmas afternoon with Marines, sailors and family members at Anderson Hall Dining Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25. Service members and their families had their fill of a holiday meal while waiting for the president and the first lady to arrive.

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New federal law updates transition readiness program

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Iolana Nuzzo, 7, packs a snowball outside Hangar 101 and enjoys the manmade snow available at 3rd Marine Regiment’s holiday party, Dec. 13, 2012. Nuzzo and other children playing in the snow were also able to ride in tactical vehicles and visit with Santa. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Iolana Nuzzo, 7, packs a snowball outside Hangar 101 and enjoys the manmade snow available at 3rd Marine Regiment’s holiday party, Dec. 13, 2012. Nuzzo and other children playing in the snow were also able to ride in tactical vehicles and visit with Santa. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo)

Island Winter Wonderland: 3rd Marine Regiment celebrates holidays with snow

3rd Marine Regiment brings in manmade snow for its holiday party.

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POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii - Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Faran, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, assistant battalion truck master and native of Meriden, Conn., pulls the lanyard cord of a M777A2 155 mm light howitzer and sends a shell downrange during a firing mission for Operation Spartan Fury, Dec. 4. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA, Hawaii - Gunnery Sgt. Gustavo Faran, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, assistant battalion truck master and native of Meriden, Conn., pulls the lanyard cord of a M777A2 155 mm light howitzer and sends a shell downrange during a firing mission for Operation Spartan Fury, Dec. 4. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)

Kings of Battle hone artllery prowess, prepare for Pacific shift

POHAKULOA TRAINING AREA — As the sun begins to peak above the horizon, a cold wind blows across a barren wasteland, high in the mountains and hills of the island of Hawaii. Used for military field exercises, the Pohakuloa Training Area sits in a valley between two dormant volcanoes, and is covered in loose rock, dust and inhabited by few species of

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Remembering Dec. 7, 1941

This morning, Marine Corps Base Hawaii will be honor the 18 sailors and two civilian contractors who died here Dec. 7, 1941. Today marks the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attacks on Oahu. The annual Kaneohe Klipper Memorial Ceremony is scheduled this morning at Hangar 101 at 8 a.m.On that day in 1941, aircraft of the Japanese Imperial Navy

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — First Lt. Clark Petersen (right), a field artillery officer with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, tows a drowning victim to safety during a gear rescue evolution of a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at the base pool on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 12. - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — First Lt. Clark Petersen (right), a field artillery officer with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, tows a drowning victim to safety during a gear rescue evolution of a Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival course at the base pool on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 12.

Marines tread through water instructor survival course

Marines shouted for help as their combat gear slowly tired their bodies and increased their threat of drowning in the pool. Another group of Marines at the opposite end heard the shouts and assured them they were coming to their rescue. After the Marine responders signaled to an imaginary bystander to get help, the Marines jumped into the water

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Hawaii Medals of Honor presented to families of fallen heroes

Families, fellow service members and state senators and representatives gathered at the state capitol to remember fallen Marines and soldiers by awarding them the Hawaii Medal of Honor on March 29. There were 16 medals presented during the ceremony, seven of which were given to Marines. Among the eight families in attendance, the families of Lance

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