Staff Sgt. Randall Walker, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 27-year-old native of Murray, Ky., scans an object to determine what’s inside, Dec. 13, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Staff Sgt. Randall Walker, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Explosive Ordnance Disposal and 27-year-old native of Murray, Ky., scans an object to determine what’s inside, Dec. 13, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nathan Knapke)
Participating Marines pose for a photo at the Pacific War Memorial, Dec. 6, 2013. Eighteen Marines gathered aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii at 4 p.m. to trek the 133 miles around the outskirts of Oahu in 24 hours in their “Run around Oahu” charity. The event helped raise awareness and money for the injured Marines Semper Fi Fund. The Semper Fi Fund is a nonprofit organization that helps provide immediate financial assistance and support for injured and critically ill members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa) - Participating Marines pose for a photo at the Pacific War Memorial, Dec. 6, 2013. Eighteen Marines gathered aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii at 4 p.m. to trek the 133 miles around the outskirts of Oahu in 24 hours in their “Run around Oahu” charity. The event helped raise awareness and money for the injured Marines Semper Fi Fund. The Semper Fi Fund is a nonprofit organization that helps provide immediate financial assistance and support for injured and critically ill members of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and reserves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa)
Col. Brian P. Annichiarico, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commanding officer, speaks with children during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 3, 2013. Annichiarico invited the children to assist in lighting this year's Christmas tree. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa) - Col. Brian P. Annichiarico, Marine Corps Base Hawaii commanding officer, speaks with children during the Tree Lighting Ceremony, Dec. 3, 2013. Annichiarico invited the children to assist in lighting this year's Christmas tree. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Villa)
Marines assist the Environmental Compliance and Protection Department clear invasive vegetation at the percolation ditch wetland during Malama Ka Aina, Dec. 3, 2013. During Malama Ka Aina, a biannual event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, all units aboard the base participate in major cleaning efforts, from retrieving garbage in the waterways to clearing weeds and sweeping the sidewalks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Marines assist the Environmental Compliance and Protection Department clear invasive vegetation at the percolation ditch wetland during Malama Ka Aina, Dec. 3, 2013. During Malama Ka Aina, a biannual event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, all units aboard the base participate in major cleaning efforts, from retrieving garbage in the waterways to clearing weeds and sweeping the sidewalks. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)
Ron Heflin, a transportation security specialist and explosives expert with the Transportation Security Administration, leads a group in training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s post office, Nov. 15, 2013. More than 20 representatives from various locations including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Fort Shafter and U.S. Pacific Command came to the post office to receive postal screening training with the base’s postal Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Ron Heflin, a transportation security specialist and explosives expert with the Transportation Security Administration, leads a group in training at Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s post office, Nov. 15, 2013. More than 20 representatives from various locations including Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Fort Shafter and U.S. Pacific Command came to the post office to receive postal screening training with the base’s postal Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)
Then Staff Sgt. Rafael Arriaga Jr., Toys for Tots coordinator, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, chooses several toys to buy at Toys ‘R’ Us, Dec. 1, 2010. Volunteers are accepting unwrapped toys and monetary donations during several events this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo) - Then Staff Sgt. Rafael Arriaga Jr., Toys for Tots coordinator, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, chooses several toys to buy at Toys ‘R’ Us, Dec. 1, 2010. Volunteers are accepting unwrapped toys and monetary donations during several events this year. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Christine Cabalo)
Dave Bryan (right), Marine Air Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center Hawaii command operations center specialist and instructor, and 46-year-old native of Terre Hill, Penn., offers guidance to a Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment during a weeklong simulated training exercise outside the MISTC Hawaii building aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2013. The training helped Marines become more familiar with processes regarding information being sent from the combat operations center to units in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Dave Bryan (right), Marine Air Ground Task Force Integrated Systems Training Center Hawaii command operations center specialist and instructor, and 46-year-old native of Terre Hill, Penn., offers guidance to a Marine with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment during a weeklong simulated training exercise outside the MISTC Hawaii building aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 1, 2013. The training helped Marines become more familiar with processes regarding information being sent from the combat operations center to units in the field. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
Jauvaurion McCray, a running back for the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Savages, stretches out to advance the football during a football game at Riseley Field, Oct. 29, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Jauvaurion McCray, a running back for the 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment Savages, stretches out to advance the football during a football game at Riseley Field, Oct. 29, 2013.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)
Lesley Floyd, wife of a Marine, runs with ammo cans through the Combat Fitness Test portion of Jane Wayne Day at Boondocker Training Area, Oct. 18, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Lesley Floyd, wife of a Marine, runs with ammo cans through the Combat Fitness Test portion of Jane Wayne Day at Boondocker Training Area, Oct. 18, 2013. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)