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U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay conduct land navigation, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2022. The purpose of the training was to enhance land navigation skills, and familiarize Marines with proper procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III)

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay conduct land navigation, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Oct. 14, 2022. The purpose of the training was to enhance land navigation skills, and familiarize Marines with proper procedures. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, take a knee in front of an explosives display, nicknamed the "Wall of Fire," during a Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces to the local community. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marines with 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, take a knee in front of an explosives display, nicknamed the "Wall of Fire," during a Joint Air-Ground Task Force Demonstration as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 13, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to showcase the aircraft, equipment and capabilities of the armed forces to the local community. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to celebrate MCBH’s longstanding relationship with the local community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Harrah, financial technician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo, MCBH, Oct. 5, 2022. Harrah was able to rely on his Hispanic upbringing to overcome adversity during an unexpected career change from reconnaissance to financial technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew Harrah, financial technician, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo, MCBH, Oct. 5, 2022. Harrah was able to rely on his Hispanic upbringing to overcome adversity during an unexpected career change from reconnaissance to financial technician. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, chair, House Appropriations Committee, Military Construction Sub-Committee, during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Professional Staff Members on the bases’ progression towards Force Design 2030 and the ongoing construction aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, chair, House Appropriations Committee, Military Construction Sub-Committee, during a visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Professional Staff Members on the bases’ progression towards Force Design 2030 and the ongoing construction aboard MCBH. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Colson, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, 58th Military Police Company, awaits further instruction during a platoon exercise, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2022. The purpose of the exercise was to increase readiness when operating as a platoon sized element in populated urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Benjamin Colson, a squad leader with 2nd Platoon, 58th Military Police Company, awaits further instruction during a platoon exercise, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, Sept. 28, 2022. The purpose of the exercise was to increase readiness when operating as a platoon sized element in populated urban terrain. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, left, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine Corps Base Hawaii leadership during a visit to MCBH, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Austin on the base’s progression toward Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Eric Austin, left, commanding general, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, speaks to Marine Corps Base Hawaii leadership during a visit to MCBH, Sept. 27, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Austin on the base’s progression toward Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jhaezel Dy, a food service specialist, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prepares food during Chef of the Quarter, MCBH, Sept. 23, 2022. Chef of the Quarter competitions allow an opportunity for food service specialists to hone their craft, while fostering competition and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jhaezel Dy, a food service specialist, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prepares food during Chef of the Quarter, MCBH, Sept. 23, 2022. Chef of the Quarter competitions allow an opportunity for food service specialists to hone their craft, while fostering competition and esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Reichel, a radio non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo, MCBH, Sep. 26, 2022. Reichel will receive the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions at Waimano Falls, July 5, 2021. Reichel assisted a woman who had sustained injuries while hiking, until she was airlifted by paramedics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Austin Reichel, a radio non-commissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo, MCBH, Sep. 26, 2022. Reichel will receive the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for his actions at Waimano Falls, July 5, 2021. Reichel assisted a woman who had sustained injuries while hiking, until she was airlifted by paramedics. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Isaiah Hill

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Vanessa Clark, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, greets her family during the VMM-268 homecoming, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2022. VMM-268 conducted a six day Trans-Pacific flight, concluding a six month long deployment, in support of the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin retrograde back to Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Vanessa Clark, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268, greets her family during the VMM-268 homecoming, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 17, 2022. VMM-268 conducted a six day Trans-Pacific flight, concluding a six month long deployment, in support of the Marine Rotational Force-Darwin retrograde back to Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Stacy)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Chandler Stacy

Dan Geltmacher, range and training manager, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, leads a tour of U’lupau Crater Range for Professional Staff Members during a visit to MCBH, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to discuss how the Navy and Marine Corps are training for future conflict in complex environments, as well as allowing the opportunity for a broader perspective on operations and contributions to national defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Dan Geltmacher, range and training manager, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, leads a tour of U’lupau Crater Range for Professional Staff Members during a visit to MCBH, Sept. 8, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to discuss how the Navy and Marine Corps are training for future conflict in complex environments, as well as allowing the opportunity for a broader perspective on operations and contributions to national defense. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. service members and their families prepare to watch a fireworks show held by the City of Kailua from Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 4, 2022. MCBH facilitated the viewing area in order provide an opportunity to view the firework demonstration and to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. service members and their families prepare to watch a fireworks show held by the City of Kailua from Fort Hase Beach, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 4, 2022. MCBH facilitated the viewing area in order provide an opportunity to view the firework demonstration and to celebrate Independence Day. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman

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Photo by Jacqueline C. Arre

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Robert Adams, left, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Bravo Company 1st Sgt., and Maj. Scott Siska, right, company commander, MWCS-18, Bravo Co, unfurl the company colors during the MWCS-18, Bravo Co activation ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 1, 2022. The company activated in accordance with the Marine Corps progression towards Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Robert Adams, left, Marine Wing Communications Squadron 18, Bravo Company 1st Sgt., and Maj. Scott Siska, right, company commander, MWCS-18, Bravo Co, unfurl the company colors during the MWCS-18, Bravo Co activation ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 1, 2022. The company activated in accordance with the Marine Corps progression towards Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Rick Blangiardi, mayor for the city and county of Honolulu, pose for a photo with base personnel and staff during his visit to MCBH, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Blangiardi and staff on the installation’s roles, missions, and capabilities, as well as highlight the ways in which it supports operational forces, their families, and the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III)

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, center, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Rick Blangiardi, mayor for the city and county of Honolulu, pose for a photo with base personnel and staff during his visit to MCBH, Aug. 30, 2022. The purpose of the visit was to inform Blangiardi and staff on the installation’s roles, missions, and capabilities, as well as highlight the ways in which it supports operational forces, their families, and the surrounding community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett III)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Terry Stennett

U.S Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment conduct a Joint Air-Ground Task Force demonstration with the support of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and venders, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

U.S Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment conduct a Joint Air-Ground Task Force demonstration with the support of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 12, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity to demonstrate the capabilities of a Joint Force in the Indo-Pacific Region. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and venders, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo)

Photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Tofteroo

Sergeant Major Joseph Caputo, U.S. Marine Corps. Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Sergeant Major Joseph Caputo, U.S. Marine Corps. Sergeant Major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii.

Photo by MCBH COMMSTRAT

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, meets with leaders and staff of Marine Corps Base Hawaii during a visit to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 23, 2022. Maxwell visited and toured the installation to observe the daily operations of the base personnel and its facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, meets with leaders and staff of Marine Corps Base Hawaii during a visit to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 23, 2022. Maxwell visited and toured the installation to observe the daily operations of the base personnel and its facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command speaks with Marines during a breakfast at Anderson Chow Hall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 23, 2022. Maxwell visited and toured the installation to observe the daily operations of the base personnel and its facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. David W. Maxwell, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command speaks with Marines during a breakfast at Anderson Chow Hall, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 23, 2022. Maxwell visited and toured the installation to observe the daily operations of the base personnel and its facilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman)

Photo by Cpl. Brandon Aultman

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lester L. Williams, center, offgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo with Col. Speros Koumparakis, right, commanding officer, MCBH, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph J, Caputo, left, oncoming sergeant major, MCBH, during the MCBH Relief and Appointment and Retirement ceremony, MCBH, Aug. 19, 2022. Williams was relieved by Caputo as the MCBH Sergeant Major. Williams served over 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Lester L. Williams, center, offgoing sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo with Col. Speros Koumparakis, right, commanding officer, MCBH, and Sgt. Maj. Joseph J, Caputo, left, oncoming sergeant major, MCBH, during the MCBH Relief and Appointment and Retirement ceremony, MCBH, Aug. 19, 2022. Williams was relieved by Caputo as the MCBH Sergeant Major. Williams served over 30 years in the U.S. Marine Corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

The U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, perform flight demonstrations in F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

The U.S. Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron, The Blue Angels, perform flight demonstrations in F/A-18 Super Hornets as part of the 2022 Kaneohe Bay Air Show, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 14, 2022. The air show provided an opportunity for MCBH to foster positive relationships with the local community, while providing a unique experience to the public. The Kaneohe Bay Air Show, which contained aerial performances, static displays, demonstrations and vendors, was designed to express MCBH’s appreciation to the residents of Hawaii and their continued support of the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

Photo by Cpl. Samantha Sanchez

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