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Mel Estalilla, right, a civilian employee with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Facilities, cuts tree branch remains during a base clean-up at MCBH, Aug. 17, 2026. Marines and civilian personnel worked together across MCBH to clear debris and downed trees, advancing vital hurricane recovery efforts while reinforcing the installation’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Mel Estalilla, right, a civilian employee with Marine Corps Base Hawaii Facilities, cuts tree branch remains during a base clean-up at MCBH, Aug. 17, 2026. Marines and civilian personnel worked together across MCBH to clear debris and downed trees, advancing vital hurricane recovery efforts while reinforcing the installation’s enduring commitment to environmental stewardship. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, oncoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, delivers remarks during the MCBH Change of Command Ceremony, May 21, 2026. Col. Jeremy Beaven relinquished command of MCBH to Col. Stephen DeTrinis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, oncoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, delivers remarks during the MCBH Change of Command Ceremony, May 21, 2026. Col. Jeremy Beaven relinquished command of MCBH to Col. Stephen DeTrinis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

Marines drag a tree branch during a base cleanup effort following Hurricane Lala at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2026.

Marines drag a tree branch during a base cleanup effort following Hurricane Lala at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 17, 2026.

Photo by Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participate in a live-fire exercise during an intramural shooting competition at MCBH, July 22, 2026. The multi-day competition showcased Marines' rifle and pistol marksmanship skills while exercising technical and tactical proficiency under high-pressure, combat-simulated conditions. Participants were pushed to their limits through rigorous dynamic firing drills, split-second decision-making, and advanced weapons handling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participate in a live-fire exercise during an intramural shooting competition at MCBH, July 22, 2026. The multi-day competition showcased Marines' rifle and pistol marksmanship skills while exercising technical and tactical proficiency under high-pressure, combat-simulated conditions. Participants were pushed to their limits through rigorous dynamic firing drills, split-second decision-making, and advanced weapons handling. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point pilot a Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin into position to prepare for a water safety demonstration during the Ocean Festival at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 17, 2026. The festival offered a vibrant blend of hands-on activities, informative displays, and live water safety demonstrations to raise awareness and reduce the inherent risks associated with summer water activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

U.S. Coast Guardsmen with Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point pilot a Eurocopter MH-65 Dolphin into position to prepare for a water safety demonstration during the Ocean Festival at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 17, 2026. The festival offered a vibrant blend of hands-on activities, informative displays, and live water safety demonstrations to raise awareness and reduce the inherent risks associated with summer water activities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, left, and Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno, senior enlisted leader of MCBH, greet children during the first day of school celebration at MCBH, Aug. 5, 2026. This event welcomed students back to the classrooms, provided extra motivation and strengthened the bonds between the Marines and the MCBH community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, left, and Sgt. Maj. Adan Moreno, senior enlisted leader of MCBH, greet children during the first day of school celebration at MCBH, Aug. 5, 2026. This event welcomed students back to the classrooms, provided extra motivation and strengthened the bonds between the Marines and the MCBH community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Combat Logistics Company 33, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group during a coin recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2026. Ruiz engaged with service members and leaders across Marine Corps Base Hawaii to recognize their contributions, highlight innovation and readiness, and reinforce U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s commitment to maintaining a capable, forward-postured force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Carlos A. Ruiz, the sergeant major of the Marine Corps, speaks to Marines with Combat Logistics Company 33, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Logistics Group during a coin recognition ceremony at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 10, 2026. Ruiz engaged with service members and leaders across Marine Corps Base Hawaii to recognize their contributions, highlight innovation and readiness, and reinforce U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s commitment to maintaining a capable, forward-postured force throughout the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Lesley Cisneros)

Photo by Staff Sgt. Lesley Cisneros

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph Rizzo, center, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conducts a walkthrough of a bulk fuel station during a tour at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2026. During his tour of MCBH, Rizzo met with base leaders and civilian personnel to discuss improvements to base services and capabilities, ongoing base projects, and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Carlos Daniel Chavez-Flores)

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Ralph Rizzo, center, commanding general of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, conducts a walkthrough of a bulk fuel station during a tour at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 11, 2026. During his tour of MCBH, Rizzo met with base leaders and civilian personnel to discuss improvements to base services and capabilities, ongoing base projects, and strengthen command relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. Carlos Daniel Chavez-Flores)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Chavez-Flores

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks with U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during a visit to MCBH, Aug. 10, 2026. The Commandant visited MCBH to record a birthday message for the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball video, the engagement also provided Marines with an opportunity to speak directly with the Commandant and discuss their experiences and service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. MaKenna Hearne)

The 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Eric M. Smith, speaks with U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base Hawaii during a visit to MCBH, Aug. 10, 2026. The Commandant visited MCBH to record a birthday message for the annual Marine Corps Birthday Ball video, the engagement also provided Marines with an opportunity to speak directly with the Commandant and discuss their experiences and service in the Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. MaKenna Hearne)

Photo by Cpl. MaKenna Hearne

A KC-130J Fuselage Trainer is placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 4, 2026. Marine Aviation Training System Site Kaneohe Bay, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first KC-130J fuselage trainer from Lockheed Martin. The FuT prepares aircrew for the full range of KC-130J missions without the operational Burden of flying the actual aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

A KC-130J Fuselage Trainer is placed in a hangar at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 4, 2026. Marine Aviation Training System Site Kaneohe Bay, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first KC-130J fuselage trainer from Lockheed Martin. The FuT prepares aircrew for the full range of KC-130J missions without the operational Burden of flying the actual aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

Photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reedobrien

A fuselage training system sits on a truck at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 4, 2026. Marine Aviation Training System Site Kaneohe Bay, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first KC-130J fuselage trainer from Lockheed Martin. The FuT prepares aircrew for the full range of KC-130J missions without the operational Burden of flying the actual aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

A fuselage training system sits on a truck at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 4, 2026. Marine Aviation Training System Site Kaneohe Bay, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, received its first KC-130J fuselage trainer from Lockheed Martin. The FuT prepares aircrew for the full range of KC-130J missions without the operational Burden of flying the actual aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reed-O’Brien)

Photo by Sgt. Anabelle Reedobrien

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, oncoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, receives organizational colors from Col. Jeremy Beaven, offgoing commanding officer of MCBH, during the MCBH Change of Command Ceremony, May 21, 2026. Col. Jeremy Beaven relinquished command of MCBH to Col. Stephen DeTrinis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Stephen DeTrinis, oncoming commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, receives organizational colors from Col. Jeremy Beaven, offgoing commanding officer of MCBH, during the MCBH Change of Command Ceremony, May 21, 2026. Col. Jeremy Beaven relinquished command of MCBH to Col. Stephen DeTrinis. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christophe Bittel, a legal assistant officer with Service company, Headquarters battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, briefs Marines using a terrain model during a field exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, March 26, 2026. The field exercise reinforced combat readiness through realistic, scenario-based training that strengthened coordination, decision making and small-unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Christophe Bittel, a legal assistant officer with Service company, Headquarters battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, briefs Marines using a terrain model during a field exercise at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, March 26, 2026. The field exercise reinforced combat readiness through realistic, scenario-based training that strengthened coordination, decision making and small-unit leadership. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

Vince Wilfork, center, former National Football League player, Super Bowl champion, and USO ambassador, and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 153, 1st Marine Aircraft WIng, pose for a group photo in front of a KC-130J during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2026. Wilfork visited the installation as part of his mission to support and uplift service members and their families, using the opportunity to boost morale, strengthen community ties, and express his appreciation for Marines' dedication and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

Vince Wilfork, center, former National Football League player, Super Bowl champion, and USO ambassador, and U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Air Refueler Transport Squadron 153, 1st Marine Aircraft WIng, pose for a group photo in front of a KC-130J during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 10, 2026. Wilfork visited the installation as part of his mission to support and uplift service members and their families, using the opportunity to boost morale, strengthen community ties, and express his appreciation for Marines' dedication and sacrifice. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Tania Guerrero

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, grapple during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) culminating event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 17, 2026. MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental, moral and physical resiliency of Marines through combat conditioning, close-combat techniques and character development to enhance leadership and combat-ready Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, grapple during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program (MCMAP) culminating event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 17, 2026. MCMAP aims to strengthen the mental, moral and physical resiliency of Marines through combat conditioning, close-combat techniques and character development to enhance leadership and combat-ready Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marines and civilian employees with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), converse with members of the Ko’olau Foundation and Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club during the Kaneohe Pali Celebration at the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2026. The ceremony celebrated the State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife's acquisition and permanent protection of over 950 acres of Kaneohe Pali. The project represents a successful partnership among federal, state, nonprofit, and military organizations that worked together to secure the land for the State of Hawaii, preventing future development while preserving critical watershed, cultural, and natural resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jade K. Venegas)

U.S. Marines and civilian employees with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), converse with members of the Ko’olau Foundation and Ko’olaupoko Hawaiian Civic Club during the Kaneohe Pali Celebration at the Ho’omaluhia Botanical Garden in Kaneohe, Hawaii, June 10, 2026. The ceremony celebrated the State of Hawaii Division of Forestry and Wildlife's acquisition and permanent protection of over 950 acres of Kaneohe Pali. The project represents a successful partnership among federal, state, nonprofit, and military organizations that worked together to secure the land for the State of Hawaii, preventing future development while preserving critical watershed, cultural, and natural resources. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jade K. Venegas)

Photo by Sgt. Jade Venegas

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Indo-Pacific pose for a group photo following the Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program during the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026 in Honolulu, Hawaii, June 16, 2026. Bringing together experts and leaders from across the Indo-Pacific, PALS fosters collaboration among allied and partner amphibious and maritime forces to share knowledge and recent operational insights. This year marked the 12th iteration of the symposium, hosting senior leaders from 25 participating nations committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific, with the objective of strengthening and developing regional relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Jose Villasenor

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel J. Pacheco, an assistant air officer with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, delivers remarks during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2025. Maj. Pacheco was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal after helping save a fellow Marine's life following a motorcycle crash on the Pali highway. Pacheco is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Daniel J. Pacheco, an assistant air officer with 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, delivers remarks during an award ceremony on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2025. Maj. Pacheco was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal after helping save a fellow Marine's life following a motorcycle crash on the Pali highway. Pacheco is a native of California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna)

Photo by Cpl. Iyer Ramakrishna

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and U.S. soldiers with 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), offload a Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from a Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) (MSV(L)) on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2025. The joint training demonstrated 3rd LCT's ability to conduct equipment recovery operations utilizing the capabilities of the U.S. Army's MSV(L) in a littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Malia Sparks)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, and U.S. soldiers with 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), offload a Navy/Marine Expeditionary Ship Interdiction System from a Maneuver Support Vessel (Light) (MSV(L)) on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2025. The joint training demonstrated 3rd LCT's ability to conduct equipment recovery operations utilizing the capabilities of the U.S. Army's MSV(L) in a littoral environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Malia Sparks)

Photo by Sgt. Malia Sparks

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