Sgt. Maj. Ernest W. Rose was born in San Jose, Calif. He enlisted in the marine Corps Dec. 26, 1990. Rose was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 in 2011 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii before transferring to Marine Corps Air Station in 2013, and then to Headquarters Battalion in January 2014 as the battalion sergeant major. His personal awards include the navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with one silver star and one bronze star. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Sgt. Maj. Ernest W. Rose was born in San Jose, Calif. He enlisted in the marine Corps Dec. 26, 1990. Rose was assigned to Combat Logistics Battalion 3 in 2011 aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii before transferring to Marine Corps Air Station in 2013, and then to Headquarters Battalion in January 2014 as the battalion sergeant major. His personal awards include the navy Commendation Medal with four gold stars, Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal with three gold stars, Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal with one silver star and one bronze star. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Sgt. Scott Hulsizer (left), a team leader with second platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan, fires an M136 AT-4 rocket launcher after breaking away from the firing line as part of a weapons training package on the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, March 4, 2014. 3rd Recon Bn. fired multiple weapon systems, such as the .50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine gun, MK-19 automatic grenade launcher and M136 AT-4 rocket launchers, as part of a two day weapons package for Exercise Sandfisher. The weapons package focused on increasing the platoon’s proficiency with each system on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Sgt. Scott Hulsizer (left), a team leader with second platoon, Bravo Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, based in Okinawa, Japan, fires an M136 AT-4 rocket launcher after breaking away from the firing line as part of a weapons training package on the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, March 4, 2014. 3rd Recon Bn. fired multiple weapon systems, such as the .50 caliber M2 Browning heavy machine gun, MK-19 automatic grenade launcher and M136 AT-4 rocket launchers, as part of a two day weapons package for Exercise Sandfisher. The weapons package focused on increasing the platoon’s proficiency with each system on the battlefield. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Gunnery Sgt. Timothy C. Tardif, staff noncommissioned officer of Scout Sniper School, School of Infantry West-Detachment Hawaii, and a 32-year-old native of Denver, speaks to Marines of Corporals Course at Dewey Square on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2013. The Marines had just completed a four hour-long case study, or training exercise, based off of true experiences Tardif faced as a corporal in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 12, 2003. Tardif received shrapnel wounds while assaulting the enemy compound and refused medical attention in order to keep fighting alongside his platoon. Thirteen months later he was awarded the Silver Star for the actions he displayed on that day. Tardif explained to the Marines the Marine Corps is what they make of it, and the effectiveness of their leadership will depend of the bond they build with their Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Gunnery Sgt. Timothy C. Tardif, staff noncommissioned officer of Scout Sniper School, School of Infantry West-Detachment Hawaii, and a 32-year-old native of Denver, speaks to Marines of Corporals Course at Dewey Square on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2013. The Marines had just completed a four hour-long case study, or training exercise, based off of true experiences Tardif faced as a corporal in combat during Operation Iraqi Freedom, April 12, 2003. Tardif received shrapnel wounds while assaulting the enemy compound and refused medical attention in order to keep fighting alongside his platoon. Thirteen months later he was awarded the Silver Star for the actions he displayed on that day. Tardif explained to the Marines the Marine Corps is what they make of it, and the effectiveness of their leadership will depend of the bond they build with their Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Marines with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, use amphibious assault vehicles to tear up the mud in the salvage yard wetland aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the annual Mud Ops environmental training exercise, Feb. 19, 2014. The CAC Marines team up with the Environmental Compliance and Protection Department each year to conduct the two to three-day exercise and tear up the mud within the Nuupia Pond Wildlife Management Area and salvage yard wetland to help preserve the comfortable living conditions of the wildlife within the areas. The result of this exercise allows the endangered Hawaiian black-necked stilt to feed and lay nests as well as making water more absorbable in the mud. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Marines with Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, use amphibious assault vehicles to tear up the mud in the salvage yard wetland aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the annual Mud Ops environmental training exercise, Feb. 19, 2014. The CAC Marines team up with the Environmental Compliance and Protection Department each year to conduct the two to three-day exercise and tear up the mud within the Nuupia Pond Wildlife Management Area and salvage yard wetland to help preserve the comfortable living conditions of the wildlife within the areas. The result of this exercise allows the endangered Hawaiian black-necked stilt to feed and lay nests as well as making water more absorbable in the mud. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Nola Rivaldi, 7, pops out of the water after practicing a dive during a springboard diving class, Feb. 12, 2014 at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool. The class is available to children ages 7 to 13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Dietz) - Nola Rivaldi, 7, pops out of the water after practicing a dive during a springboard diving class, Feb. 12, 2014 at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii pool. The class is available to children ages 7 to 13. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sarah Dietz)
A player with 3rd Radio Battalion attempt to take a shot during a game in the third week of the intramural basketball season at the Semper Fit Center gym, Feb. 4, 2014. Despite a comeback effort, the team lost to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 by a score of 49-39. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - A player with 3rd Radio Battalion attempt to take a shot during a game in the third week of the intramural basketball season at the Semper Fit Center gym, Feb. 4, 2014. Despite a comeback effort, the team lost to Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 by a score of 49-39. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Four F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 sit stationary outside Hangar 105 next to the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Jan. 29, 2014. The unit is stationed at MCAS Beaufort, and is currently on a six-month deployment through the Western Pacific. VMFA(AW)-224 arrived in Hawaii, Jan 10., to participate in Exercise Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Four F/A-18D Hornets with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 sit stationary outside Hangar 105 next to the flight line at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Jan. 29, 2014. The unit is stationed at MCAS Beaufort, and is currently on a six-month deployment through the Western Pacific. VMFA(AW)-224 arrived in Hawaii, Jan 10., to participate in Exercise Lava Viper at Pohakuloa Training Area. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Sgt. Michael Joseph (third from left), the avionics noncommissioned officer in charge at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, and Master Sgt. Marion Eggers (fifth from left), the operations chief for Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, pose for a photo with family, Marine Corps Community Services and Wayland Baptist University staff after receiving WBU’s new Loretta Cornett-Huff Memorial Scholarship in classroom B at the Education Center, Jan. 21, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Sgt. Michael Joseph (third from left), the avionics noncommissioned officer in charge at Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, and Master Sgt. Marion Eggers (fifth from left), the operations chief for Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, pose for a photo with family, Marine Corps Community Services and Wayland Baptist University staff after receiving WBU’s new Loretta Cornett-Huff Memorial Scholarship in classroom B at the Education Center, Jan. 21, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)
Brad Akeo, a senior lifeguard for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, helped save a man in the beginning of January. He has been a lifeguard for 22 years and believes they are doing a good job at keeping people safe aboard MCB Hawaii. He said it’s not just his job but it’s his lifestyle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa) - Brad Akeo, a senior lifeguard for Marine Corps Base Hawaii, helped save a man in the beginning of January. He has been a lifeguard for 22 years and believes they are doing a good job at keeping people safe aboard MCB Hawaii. He said it’s not just his job but it’s his lifestyle. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa)
The Supply Management Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii houses more than 5,550 different pieces of military equipment in two storage buildings on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa) - The Supply Management Unit aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii houses more than 5,550 different pieces of military equipment in two storage buildings on base. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa)