A landscape photo shows Ala Moana, or Three Peaks, and the rest of the windward side of the Oahu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg) - A landscape photo shows Ala Moana, or Three Peaks, and the rest of the windward side of the Oahu. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew J. Bragg)
VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES MEMORIAL PARK, Hawaii - The replica of the Japanese Byodo-In Buddhist temple stays concealed in the farthest point of the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - VALLEY OF THE TEMPLES MEMORIAL PARK, Hawaii - The replica of the Japanese Byodo-In Buddhist temple stays concealed in the farthest point of the Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)
HONOLULU - The Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band marches down Kalakaua Avenue toward Kapiolani Park during the 11th annual Prince Kuhio Commemoration Parade in Honolulu, March 23. The parade commemorated the life and events of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole for various achievements, such as the Hawaiian Homestead Act of 1921 and being the first Hawaiian elected to the U.S. Congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - HONOLULU - The Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band marches down Kalakaua Avenue toward Kapiolani Park during the 11th annual Prince Kuhio Commemoration Parade in Honolulu, March 23. The parade commemorated the life and events of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole for various achievements, such as the Hawaiian Homestead Act of 1921 and being the first Hawaiian elected to the U.S. Congress. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)
HONOLULU — Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band play the “Marines’ Hymn” while marching during the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Waikiki, March 17. Thousands of tourists, local residents and spectators crowded the street to see the parade’s entertainment for the afternoon. While not a legal holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day is popularly celebrated across the country and other parts of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - HONOLULU — Marines of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band play the “Marines’ Hymn” while marching during the 45th annual St. Patrick’s Day parade in Waikiki, March 17. Thousands of tourists, local residents and spectators crowded the street to see the parade’s entertainment for the afternoon. While not a legal holiday in the U.S., St. Patrick’s Day is popularly celebrated across the country and other parts of the world. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)
HONOLULU — Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, principal director for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, directs the musicians during “A Spring Celebration” concert at the Hale Koa Hotel Luau Garden, March 1. Motivated ooh-rahs, hooahs and other branch-specific chants were heard throughout each hymn. The band will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17 and the Prince Kuhio Commemorative Parade on March 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - HONOLULU — Chief Warrant Officer 3 Michael Smith, principal director for the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, directs the musicians during “A Spring Celebration” concert at the Hale Koa Hotel Luau Garden, March 1. Motivated ooh-rahs, hooahs and other branch-specific chants were heard throughout each hymn. The band will be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17 and the Prince Kuhio Commemorative Parade on March 23. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)
HONOLULU - Cpl. Brandon Jones, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and native of Romeo, N.Y., receives a coin from Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and native of Washington, D.C., during a Navy League luncheon honoring the service of individual augmentees in support of overseas operations at the Ala Moana Hotel, Feb. 28. The Navy League dedicates itself to providing education programs for the American people on the U.S.’ role as a maritime power and the economic importance of free and open sea-lanes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - HONOLULU - Cpl. Brandon Jones, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and native of Romeo, N.Y., receives a coin from Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and native of Washington, D.C., during a Navy League luncheon honoring the service of individual augmentees in support of overseas operations at the Ala Moana Hotel, Feb. 28. The Navy League dedicates itself to providing education programs for the American people on the U.S.’ role as a maritime power and the economic importance of free and open sea-lanes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)