Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Headquarters Battalion Marines, sailors and families celebrated the end of the summer season during the “Aloha” to Summer event, also known as Warrior Day, at Dewey Square, Aug. 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Headquarters Battalion Marines, sailors and families celebrated the end of the summer season during the “Aloha” to Summer event, also known as Warrior Day, at Dewey Square, Aug. 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)
Capt. Chris McGleinnaiss with Wounded Warrior Battalion West-Detachment Hawaii shoots his bow at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Archery Range Aug. 29, 2013 in preparation for the Marine Corps Trials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Capt. Chris McGleinnaiss with Wounded Warrior Battalion West-Detachment Hawaii shoots his bow at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Archery Range Aug. 29, 2013 in preparation for the Marine Corps Trials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)
Bob Smith, an instructor with the Anti-terrorism Center on Ford Island and Kaneohe resident, helps his daughter shoot during a recreational fire event at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Aug. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Bob Smith, an instructor with the Anti-terrorism Center on Ford Island and Kaneohe resident, helps his daughter shoot during a recreational fire event at the Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility, Aug. 9, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)
Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 battles Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in tug of war during the 101 Days of Summer Field Meet Unit Challenge at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 battles Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in tug of war during the 101 Days of Summer Field Meet Unit Challenge at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)
The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band celebrated Independence Day with the community of Kailua, by marching in the city’s annual Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2013. (Photo by Cpl. Donald J. Palmire) - The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band celebrated Independence Day with the community of Kailua, by marching in the city’s annual Independence Day Parade, July 4, 2013. (Photo by Cpl. Donald J. Palmire)
Lance Cpl. Corey Klemcke, a mortarman with weapons platoon, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Jared Ninow, a mortarman with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, conduct live-fire training for exercise Island Viper at Kaneohe Bay range training facility, June 6, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - Lance Cpl. Corey Klemcke, a mortarman with weapons platoon, Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and Lance Cpl. Jared Ninow, a mortarman with 2nd Bn., 3rd Marines, conduct live-fire training for exercise Island Viper at Kaneohe Bay range training facility, June 6, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)
Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 dive in to conduct annual mishap drill training in Kaneohe Bay, June 11, 2013. MAG-24 coordinated with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 37, Patrol Squadron 9, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Waterfront Operations, Federal Fire Department, and the Honolulu Fire Department for this training event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 dive in to conduct annual mishap drill training in Kaneohe Bay, June 11, 2013. MAG-24 coordinated with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron Light 37, Patrol Squadron 9, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Waterfront Operations, Federal Fire Department, and the Honolulu Fire Department for this training event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)
JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses service members in Hangar 19 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 30. The Vietnam veteran is a former infantry noncommissioned officer and the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Hagel spoke to service members about current issues such as budget cuts and cyber threats. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM — Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel addresses service members in Hangar 19 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, May 30. The Vietnam veteran is a former infantry noncommissioned officer and the recipient of two Purple Hearts. Hagel spoke to service members about current issues such as budget cuts and cyber threats. (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 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)