Navy Lt. Ian Rummel, a pilot with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 and regatta competitor, prepares to board the canoe for the Men's Senior division at the John D. Kaupiko Regatta, July 14, 2013. The regatta was hosted by Na Koa Lani Outrigger Canoe Club and Hui Nalu Canoe Club. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong) - Navy Lt. Ian Rummel, a pilot with Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 and regatta competitor, prepares to board the canoe for the Men's Senior division at the John D. Kaupiko Regatta, July 14, 2013. The regatta was hosted by Na Koa Lani Outrigger Canoe Club and Hui Nalu Canoe Club. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Kristen Wong)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Cain, an engineman with Waterfront Operations here on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and native of Sacramento, Calif., throws a rope connected to the boom to Petty Officer 2nd Class Garret Howell, boatswain’s mate with Waterfront Operations on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and native of Charleston, S.C. during boom training in Kaneohe Bay, April 11, 2013.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Petty Officer 2nd Class Anthony Cain, an engineman with Waterfront Operations here on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and native of Sacramento, Calif., throws a rope connected to the boom to Petty Officer 2nd Class Garret Howell, boatswain’s mate with Waterfront Operations on Marine Corps Base Hawaii and native of Charleston, S.C. during boom training in Kaneohe Bay, April 11, 2013.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)
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)
President-elect Barack Obama visits with Marines and sailors during their holiday meal at the Anderson Mess Hall Dec. 25. - President-elect Barack Obama visits with Marines and sailors during their holiday meal at the Anderson Mess Hall Dec. 25.