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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Marines prepared the Avalon to shoot a laser on the test tube during an advanced technology demonstration program at the 3rd Marine Regiment headquarters, May 8.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Marines prepared the Avalon to shoot a laser on the test tube during an advanced technology demonstration program at the 3rd Marine Regiment headquarters, May 8.(U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

MarForPac cuts through barriers with new recon robot

Marines from U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific trained to operate a rapid area sensitive-site reconnaissance robot, the only robot of its kind in the Department of Defense, during an advanced technology demonstration program at the 3rd Marine Regiment headquarters here, May 8.Representatives from the ATD program showed Marines that the RASR robot

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Marines fire rounds down range during Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing at the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, April 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - Marines fire rounds down range during Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing at the Puuloa Range Training Facility in Ewa Beach, Hawaii, April 30, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Marines practice new pistol qualify at the range

One of a Marine’s best friends is his or her rifle. Marines master it as they master their lives. But if a Marine runs out of ammo or their rifle stops working during combat, a pistol could be their backup weapon. Marines learned about the new Combat Pistol Program qualification training and firing, which will replace annual pistol training.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Country singer and songwriter Toby Keith performs for service members and their families at Dewey Square, May 5. May 5th's performance was his 200th military concert.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Country singer and songwriter Toby Keith performs for service members and their families at Dewey Square, May 5. May 5th's performance was his 200th military concert.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

MCBH raises red cups for Keith

Country singer and songwriter Toby Keith brought his red Solo cup and guitar to Marine Corps Base Hawaii to play a concert for service members and their families at Dewey Square, May 5.After Keith’s father, who served in the Army, passed away 11 years ago, the fourtime American Music Award winner was inspired to travel the world and perform for the

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Courtney Abbott and Chris Sanders, improvisational actors with Catharsis Productions, played out a scenario for Marines and sailors during “Sex Signals” at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii movie theater, April 25. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — Courtney Abbott and Chris Sanders, improvisational actors with Catharsis Productions, played out a scenario for Marines and sailors during “Sex Signals” at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii movie theater, April 25. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Improvisational acting techniques teach Marines ‘Sex Signals’

Imagine a party off base at a friend’s house. A buddy takes a strong notice to a new female sitting across the room by herself. He walks over to her and sits down. He continues to encourage her to consume alcohol, put her hand on his lap and verbally harass her. Pause.Courtney Abbott and Chris Sanders, improvisational actors with Catharsis

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KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — A Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion guides a humvee during a 10-day mission rehearsal exercise at Kahuku Training Area, April 8.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - KAHUKU TRAINING AREA, Hawaii — A Marine with 3rd Radio Battalion guides a humvee during a 10-day mission rehearsal exercise at Kahuku Training Area, April 8.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

3rd Radio Battalion trains to deploy

Marines and sailors with the 3rd Radio Battalion perfected essential skills during a 10-day mission rehearsal exercise here at the Kahuku Training Area, April 8. The Marines were evaluated and certified before being sent on deployment.“These training exercises are one of the best ways we can become proficient with the equipment we use during a

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Theresa Paulette, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii Victim Committee Chair, shows the last picture she took of her son during a MADD session aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kahuna’s Community Ballroom, April 5.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Theresa Paulette, Mothers Against Drunk Driving Hawaii Victim Committee Chair, shows the last picture she took of her son during a MADD session aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii at Kahuna’s Community Ballroom, April 5.(Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Mother shares story, educates about drunk driving

Marines and sailors attended a Mothers Against Drunk Driving presentation at Kahuna’s Community Ballroom, April 5.The presentation included many topics and statistics on drinking and driving. Much of the information was brought to light for Marines to hear and understand. In 2010, 211 children were killed in drunk driving crashes. Out of those 211

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Diego Rincon, 22, a radar work center supervisor with Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division, Marine Corps Air Station, and a native of Elko, Nev. and Lance Cpl. Justus Boring, 28, communications electronics technician with Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division, Marine Corps Air Station, and a native of Sharon, Pa., analyze parts of the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar on the Kansas Tower Hill here, March 26. - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Diego Rincon, 22, a radar work center supervisor with Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division, Marine Corps Air Station, and a native of Elko, Nev. and Lance Cpl. Justus Boring, 28, communications electronics technician with Air Traffic Control Maintenance Division, Marine Corps Air Station, and a native of Sharon, Pa., analyze parts of the Digital Airport Surveillance Radar on the Kansas Tower Hill here, March 26.

Eyes of Marine Corps Air Station always on alert

Miscommunication or failure to communicate between units on the flight line can be the difference between life and death. To prevent any equipment from damage or malfunction, an elite group of Marines and sailors regularly manages the radar system to keep Marine Corps Base Hawaii running on all cylinders.“Without the radar systems we provide and

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A 3rd Radio Battalion player is caught in a pickle during an intramural baseball league game against Weapons/Ordnance at Riseley Field, April 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - A 3rd Radio Battalion player is caught in a pickle during an intramural baseball league game against Weapons/Ordnance at Riseley Field, April 1. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Weapons/Ordnance cuts off 3rd Radio Bn.’s frequency, 11–1

The Weapons/Ordnance baseball team smashed the 3rd Radio Battalion baseball team, 11–1, during an intramural baseball game on Riseley Field, April 1.The game started with clear skies and a sunset behind right field. A brisk wind blew in the players’ faces throughout the game into the night under the stadium lights of Riseley Field. Weapons/Ordnance

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HONOLULU - Jennifer and Victoria Riddick, wife and daughter of Master Sgt. Travis Riddick, hold back tears as they accept the Hawaii Medal of Honor on his behalf during a ceremony, March 27, 2013 at the Hawaii state Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - HONOLULU - Jennifer and Victoria Riddick, wife and daughter of Master Sgt. Travis Riddick, hold back tears as they accept the Hawaii Medal of Honor on his behalf during a ceremony, March 27, 2013 at the Hawaii state Capitol. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Hawaii Medal of Honor ceremony salutes fallen heroes

Families, fellow service members, state senators and representatives gathered at the state Capitol to remember fallen Marines and soldiers by awarding them the Hawaii Medal of Honor, March 27.Family members came from across the U.S. to accept the award for their loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice.“My daughter and I came all the way from

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - First Sgt. William Pinkerton IV, the Headquarters Battery first sergeant of 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Michael Roach, commanding officer of 1st Bn., 12th Marines during Pinkerton’s Bronze Star Medal with Combat V ceremony, March 18, 2013. Pinkerton received a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V for his efforts supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2010.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - First Sgt. William Pinkerton IV, the Headquarters Battery first sergeant of 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, shakes hands with Lt. Col. Michael Roach, commanding officer of 1st Bn., 12th Marines during Pinkerton’s Bronze Star Medal with Combat V ceremony, March 18, 2013. Pinkerton received a Bronze Star Medal with Combat V for his efforts supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2010.(U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke)

Marine earns Bronze Star

First Sgt. William Pinkerton IV, Headquarters Battery first sergeant, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment was awarded the Bronze Star with Combat Valor during a ceremony at 1st Battalion, 12th Marines motor pool, March 18. “I’m humbled that I got to receive the Bronze Star,” said Pinkerton, 39, and a native of Marion, N.Y. “I wouldn’t have been

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