T.J. Metcalf gets into his element during a heat at the Kuau Rockin’ Surf Competition at Pyramid Rock Beach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2010. Out of approximately 50 other surfers, Metcalf placed third in the men’s 18-24 year old short board category. The competition was open to both service members and the local community. - T.J. Metcalf gets into his element during a heat at the Kuau Rockin’ Surf Competition at Pyramid Rock Beach on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2010. Out of approximately 50 other surfers, Metcalf placed third in the men’s 18-24 year old short board category. The competition was open to both service members and the local community.
Lt. Gen. Duane Thiessen, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, poses with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye after cutting the ribbon at the new Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer building on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 5, 2010. According to the Marine Corps Systems Command, the SAVT is a device used to train joint terminal attack controllers, forward air controllers, and forward observers in the placement of tactical ordnance for close air support, naval surface fires and surface fires. The trainer will be used to support initial schoolhouse requirements and annual currency requirements. During his visit, Inouye, a former captain with the U.S. Army’s decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, also shared his experiences with officers at the Officer’s Club here. - Lt. Gen. Duane Thiessen, commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, poses with U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye after cutting the ribbon at the new Supporting Arms Virtual Trainer building on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 5, 2010. According to the Marine Corps Systems Command, the SAVT is a device used to train joint terminal attack controllers, forward air controllers, and forward observers in the placement of tactical ordnance for close air support, naval surface fires and surface fires. The trainer will be used to support initial schoolhouse requirements and annual currency requirements. During his visit, Inouye, a former captain with the U.S. Army’s decorated 442nd Regimental Combat Team, also shared his experiences with officers at the Officer’s Club here.
Staff Sgt. Daniel Rosales, supply chief, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, fast ropes off a rappelling tower during helicopter rope suspension technique training at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Aug. 2. Rosales completed the training together with fellow Headquarters and Service Platoon and recon Marines in preparation for future operations and an upcoming demonstration at September’s Kaneohe Bay Air Show 2010, an event presented by MCB Hawaii. - Staff Sgt. Daniel Rosales, supply chief, 4th Force Reconnaissance Company, 4th Marine Division, fast ropes off a rappelling tower during helicopter rope suspension technique training at Landing Zone Boondocker on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Aug. 2. Rosales completed the training together with fellow Headquarters and Service Platoon and recon Marines in preparation for future operations and an upcoming demonstration at September’s Kaneohe Bay Air Show 2010, an event presented by MCB Hawaii.
A joint-service color guard stands centerfield in front of tens of thousands of people during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to kick off the 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium Feb. 8. - A joint-service color guard stands centerfield in front of tens of thousands of people during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to kick off the 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium Feb. 8.