Dezmond Oyandadel, a swimmer from Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and 24-year-old native of Wolocott, Conn., takes his goggles off after a 50-meter race during the 101 Days of Summer Swim Meet at the base pool, June 21, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - Dezmond Oyandadel, a swimmer from Combat Logistics Battalion 3, and 24-year-old native of Wolocott, Conn., takes his goggles off after a 50-meter race during the 101 Days of Summer Swim Meet at the base pool, June 21, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)
Marines attending the Health, Wellness and Fitness Fair at Mokapu Mall look over forms at an educational instutition’s booth, June 26, 2013. More than 30 nonprofit and corporate sponsors set up booths at the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - Marines attending the Health, Wellness and Fitness Fair at Mokapu Mall look over forms at an educational instutition’s booth, June 26, 2013. More than 30 nonprofit and corporate sponsors set up booths at the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)
Sea Life Park trainer Kaycie Merrihew and Uilani the sea lion perform during the Kolohe Kai Sea Lion Show during the USO Hawaii’s “Twilight Tribute to the Troops” at Sea Life Park, June 15, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - Sea Life Park trainer Kaycie Merrihew and Uilani the sea lion perform during the Kolohe Kai Sea Lion Show during the USO Hawaii’s “Twilight Tribute to the Troops” at Sea Life Park, June 15, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Participants push themselves during the Ab Express class at the Semper Fit Center on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 23. There are a variety of exercises, working the participant’s entire core, back, legs and also helping their balance.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Participants push themselves during the Ab Express class at the Semper Fit Center on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 23. There are a variety of exercises, working the participant’s entire core, back, legs and also helping their balance.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alexander Kreg, an infantry automatic rifle gunner with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, shoots his weapon in the standing position during a squad level advanced marksmanship course at Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 23, as Lance Cpl. Marius Loots, a 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines range coach, watches his performance. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Somers, the 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines gunner and native of Fort Calhoun, Neb., said the Marines received classroom instruction on employment of the IAR weapon system, then moved to the range for four days to cover basics and enhanced marksmanship with M27 infantry automatic rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alexander Kreg, an infantry automatic rifle gunner with 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, shoots his weapon in the standing position during a squad level advanced marksmanship course at Kaneohe Bay range training facility, May 23, as Lance Cpl. Marius Loots, a 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines range coach, watches his performance. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Brian Somers, the 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines gunner and native of Fort Calhoun, Neb., said the Marines received classroom instruction on employment of the IAR weapon system, then moved to the range for four days to cover basics and enhanced marksmanship with M27 infantry automatic rifles. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)
MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii - Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conduct noncombatant evacuation operation training with role-players at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows military operations on urban terrain town, May 16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii - Marines with Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment conduct noncombatant evacuation operation training with role-players at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows military operations on urban terrain town, May 16. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)
HALEIWA, Hawaii — Visitors enjoy the water at the base of Waimea Falls in Haleiwa, April 28. Waimea Valley is filled with 1,875 acres of plant life, bodies of water and wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman) - HALEIWA, Hawaii — Visitors enjoy the water at the base of Waimea Falls in Haleiwa, April 28. Waimea Valley is filled with 1,875 acres of plant life, bodies of water and wildlife. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Janelle Y. Chapman)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines motivate a military spouse as she attempts to flip over the first of 11 obstacles on the obstacle course aboard MCB Hawaii, April 26, 2013. The event was one of four during Jane Wayne Day, a day that lets military spouses receive a taste of what Marine Corps training is like. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Marines motivate a military spouse as she attempts to flip over the first of 11 obstacles on the obstacle course aboard MCB Hawaii, April 26, 2013. The event was one of four during Jane Wayne Day, a day that lets military spouses receive a taste of what Marine Corps training is like. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
HONOLULU - Walter and Myrtle Powers hold hands as they look at the mountains in the distance outside the chapel they both attend every Sunday for church in Honolulu, March 30. The couple served in World War II from 1943-45 and got married after they were discharged, resulting in a 66-year marriage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - HONOLULU - Walter and Myrtle Powers hold hands as they look at the mountains in the distance outside the chapel they both attend every Sunday for church in Honolulu, March 30. The couple served in World War II from 1943-45 and got married after they were discharged, resulting in a 66-year marriage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
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)