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Marine Corps Base Hawaii - The Ulupa’u Crater Range serves as an integral part of military training operations for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), providing military personnel with the skills necessary for combat. MCBH is committed to its role as stewards of the land it is responsible for and protecting the environment while also meeting the operational demands necessary to train. MCBH dedicates personnel and resources to maintain a safe and secure training environment. One safety measure that has been implemented as part of our commitment to safety is the use of the Water Cannon Secondary Fire Suppression System.

May 21 2024

Suppressing Fire(s): Maintaining the water cannons on Crater Range

Story by Lance Cpl. Carlos Chavez-Flores

Marine Corps Base Hawaii - The Ulupa’u Crater Range serves as an integral part of military training operations for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), providing military personnel with the skills necessary for combat. MCBH is committed to its role as stewards of the land it is responsible for and protecting the environment while also meeting the operational demands necessary to train. MCBH dedicates personnel and resources to maintain a safe and secure training environment. One safety measure that has been implemented as part of our commitment to safety is the use of the Water Cannon Secondary Fire Suppression System.

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 Marine Corps Base Hawaii – In a fast-paced world full of uncertainty and risks, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program teaches students proactive decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. Students from Mokapu Elementary were taught how to overcome peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives in a series of classroom lessons by Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshals Officers.

May 21 2024

Protecting the Youth: MCBH PMO instructs D.A.R.E. program

Story by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones

Marine Corps Base Hawaii – In a fast-paced world full of uncertainty and risks, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program teaches students proactive decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. Students from Mokapu Elementary were taught how to overcome peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives in a series of classroom lessons by Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshals Officers.

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 Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Throughout the month of April, in celebration of Earth Month, Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD) hosted various events that service members and base residents participated in while learning environmentally conscious habits. These events represent the installation’s commitment to the sustainability and conservation of natural resources and the environment.

May 21 2024

In Nature: Marine Corps Base Hawaii celebrates Earth Month

Story by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin

Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Throughout the month of April, in celebration of Earth Month, Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD) hosted various events that service members and base residents participated in while learning environmentally conscious habits. These events represent the installation’s commitment to the sustainability and conservation of natural resources and the environment.

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 Along the vast, sun-bathed tarmac of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, stands a lone fire station, readily awaiting the call to action. It is here that Gunnery Sgt. David Waterfield, Jr. has made his mark as the training chief for MCAS Kaneohe Bay Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Waterfield’s commitment to excellence has not only earned him respect in the eyes of his peers but also organizational-wide recognition as the 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year.

May 21 2024

Burning Bright: Gunnery Sgt. David Waterfield, Jr., 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year

Story by Sgt. Brandon Aultman

Along the vast, sun-bathed tarmac of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, stands a lone fire station, readily awaiting the call to action. It is here that Gunnery Sgt. David Waterfield, Jr. has made his mark as the training chief for MCAS Kaneohe Bay Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Waterfield’s commitment to excellence has not only earned him respect in the eyes of his peers but also organizational-wide recognition as the 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year.

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Marine Corps Base Hawaii - The Ulupa’u Crater Range serves as an integral part of military training operations for Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), providing military personnel with the skills necessary for combat. MCBH is committed to its role as stewards of the land it is responsible for and protecting the environment while also meeting the operational demands necessary to train. MCBH dedicates personnel and resources to maintain a safe and secure training environment. One safety measure that has been implemented as part of our commitment to safety is the use of the Water Cannon Secondary Fire Suppression System. Marine Corps Base Hawaii – In a fast-paced world full of uncertainty and risks, the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program teaches students proactive decision-making skills to help them lead safe and healthy lives. Students from Mokapu Elementary were taught how to overcome peer pressure and live productive drug and violence-free lives in a series of classroom lessons by Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshals Officers. Marine Corps Base Hawaii - Throughout the month of April, in celebration of Earth Month, Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD) hosted various events that service members and base residents participated in while learning environmentally conscious habits. These events represent the installation’s commitment to the sustainability and conservation of natural resources and the environment. Along the vast, sun-bathed tarmac of Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, stands a lone fire station, readily awaiting the call to action. It is here that Gunnery Sgt. David Waterfield, Jr. has made his mark as the training chief for MCAS Kaneohe Bay Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF). Waterfield’s commitment to excellence has not only earned him respect in the eyes of his peers but also organizational-wide recognition as the 2023 Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Services Fire Officer of the Year.

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Cadets and Canines: SNCOA Hawaii conducts a three-day Leadership Symposium for Junior ROTC
The Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy brings students from Kapolei High School’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC to observe a K-9 demonstration with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal Office during the SNCOA Leadership Symposium at MCBH, July 2, 2024. The SNCOA organized its first annual Leadership Symposium, a three-day leadership training focused on promoting community relations and teaching Marine Corps leadership. The symposium included training with KHS’s MC Junior ROTC, leadership classes, demonstrations by dog handlers, and a critical-thinking boat activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
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Cadets and Canines: SNCOA Hawaii conducts a three-day Leadership Symposium for Junior ROTC
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Cadets and Canines: SNCOA Hawaii conducts a three-day Leadership Symposium for Junior ROTC
The Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy brings students from Kapolei High School’s Marine Corps Junior ROTC to observe a K-9 demonstration with the Marine Corps Base Hawaii Provost Marshal Office during the SNCOA Leadership Symposium at MCBH, July 2, 2024. The SNCOA organized its first annual Leadership Symposium, a three-day leadership training focused on promoting community relations and teaching Marine Corps leadership. The symposium included training with KHS’s MC Junior ROTC, leadership classes, demonstrations by dog handlers, and a critical-thinking boat activity. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
Buddhist memorial service held at Bellows Japanese Cemetery
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Buddhist memorial service held at Bellows Japanese Cemetery
Arthur Nakagawa visits his buried grandfather and participates in Obon, a Buddhist memorial service, at Bellows Japanese Cemetery, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 10, 2024. Members of the Windward Buddhist Temple honored the spirits of Japanese immigrants who worked at the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation as well as laborers from local dairy farms and members of the Waimanalo Hongwanji Temple and their descendants. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
Buddhist memorial service held at Bellows Japanese Cemetery
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Buddhist memorial service held at Bellows Japanese Cemetery
Members of the Windward Buddhist Temple participate in Obon, a Buddhist memorial service, at Bellows Japanese Cemetery, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 10, 2024. Members of the Windward Buddhist Temple honored the spirits of Japanese immigrants who worked at the Waimanalo Sugar Plantation as well as laborers from local dairy farms and members of the Waimanalo Hongwanji Temple and their descendants. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
CLC 33 Marines and Soldiers with 3-25 GSAB perform external lift operations b-roll
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CLC 33 Marines and Soldiers with 3-25 GSAB perform external lift operations b-roll
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 33, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group conduct external lift operations with Soldiers with Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Brigade on Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 6, 2024. Marines and Soldiers collaborated in an external lift operations exercise, bolstering efficiency in airlifting oversized cargo while offering a distinctive cross-training opportunity. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
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FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
Marine Corps Base Hawaii supports the arrival of the Polynesian Voyaging Society during the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Wa’a Ceremony at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a welcome ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones)
FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
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FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
Marine Corps Base Hawaii supports the arrival of the Polynesian Voyaging Society during the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Wa’a Ceremony at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a welcome ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Cody Purcell)
FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
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FestPAC 2024: Marine Corps Base Hawaii Welcomes the Polynesian Voyaging Society
Marine Corps Base Hawaii supports the arrival of the Polynesian Voyaging Society during the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Wa’a Ceremony at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a welcome ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Carlos Daniel Chavez-Flores)
13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Broll
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13th Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Broll
Marine Corps Base Hawaii hosts the Polynesian Voyaging Society during the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Wa’a Ceremony at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a welcome ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
2024 MCBH 101 Critical Days of Summer Water Safety Demonstration - B-roll
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2024 MCBH 101 Critical Days of Summer Water Safety Demonstration - B-roll
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Base Safety, Marine Corps Community Services Hawaii Water Safety, MCBH Waterfront Operations, and Coast Guardsmen with Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point conduct water rescue and safety demonstrations during a 101 Critical Days of Summer "Ocean Feast" event held at North Beach, MCBH, May 23, 2024. This annual event aims to spread awareness to service members and their families of the risks involved in water-related recreational activities. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer)
The Additive Advantage: CLC-33 hosts first Additive Manufacturing course
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The Additive Advantage: CLC-33 hosts first Additive Manufacturing course
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Justin Genovese, motor transport operations officer, Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33, Combat Logistics Regiment 3, and Cpl. Martin Lautimer, a metalworker and machinist with CLC-33, speaks about CLC-33’s first Additive Manufacturing course on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 27, 2024. The program is designed to equip Marines with skills in computer-assisted design, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, coding, and electronics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brandon Aultman)
Soil Sample Collection Conducted at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility
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Soil Sample Collection Conducted at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jeffry Hart, Director of Base Hawaii Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD) discusses the process of collecting soil samples from the shoreline of the Pu’uloa Range Training Facility, HI, Feb. 15, 2024. The ECPD worked alongside the University of Hawaii, Brigham Young University - Hawaii, and Hawaii State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response personnel to collect soil samples from across the 3,000-foot-long shoreline of the training facility that pose the greatest potential for off-site contaminant migration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dezmond Browning)
Soil Sample Collection Commences at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility - Day 1
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Soil Sample Collection Commences at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility - Day 1
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Environmental Compliance Protection Division (ECPD) personnel collect soil samples from the shoreline of the Pu’uloa Range Training Facility, HI, Feb. 14, 2024. The ECPD worked alongside the University of Hawaii, Brigham Young University - Hawaii, and Hawaii State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response personnel to collect soil samples from across the 3,000-foot-long shoreline of the training facility that pose the greatest potential for off-site contaminate migration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dezmond Browning)
Time Lapse: Soil Sample Collection Commences at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility - Day 1
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Time Lapse: Soil Sample Collection Commences at Pu'uloa Range Training Facility - Day 1
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Environmental Compliance and Protection Division (ECPD) personnel collected soil samples from the shoreline of the Pu’uloa Range Training Facility, HI, Feb. 14, 2024. The ECPD worked alongside the University of Hawaii, Brigham Young University - Hawaii, and Hawaii State Department of Health Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response personnel to collect soil samples from across the 3,000-foot-long shoreline of the training facility that pose the greatest potential for off-site contaminate migration. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Brandon Aultman)
The Art of Lethality: MCBH 2024 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific
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The Art of Lethality: MCBH 2024 Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific
Service members and civilians from across Hawaii compete in the annual Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific, Crater Range Training Facility, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 26-Feb. 2, 2024. The MCMC is held annually to improve Marines marksmanship, combat readiness and weapon proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Dezmond Browning) The video contains music from USMC enterprise licensed asset from Adobe Stock: Space Marines performed by Click Audio/stock.adobe.com
HQBN Marines Turn up the Heat: Chow Hall Kicks off 2024 Chef of the Year Competition
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HQBN Marines Turn up the Heat: Chow Hall Kicks off 2024 Chef of the Year Competition
U.S. Marine Corps food service specialists with Service Company, Headquarters Battalion, prepare dishes during a Chef of the Year competition at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 26, 2024. Chef of the Quarter winners throughout 2023 competed against one another in a culminating event, each required to prepare a course for a table of judges and explain their inspirations and cooking philosophy among other things. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Samuel Estridge)

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – From Feb. 14-15, 2024, Marines and civilians from Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division, along with environmental experts from the State Department of Health Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, and scientists from University of Hawaii and Brigham Young University – Hawaii collected soil samples from across 3,000 feet of the shoreline perimeter of Pu’uloa Range Training Facility.

Mar 01 2024

Marine Corps Base Hawaii Completes Soil Sample Collection at Pu’uloa Range Training Facility

Maj. Jordan Fox

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – From Feb. 14-15, 2024, Marines and civilians from Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division, along with environmental experts from the State Department of Health Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, and scientists from University of Hawaii and Brigham Young University – Hawaii collected soil samples from across 3,000 feet of the shoreline perimeter of Pu’uloa Range Training Facility.

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 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - In a rapidly evolving world, innovation and adaptability have become paramount, especially within the United States Marine Corps. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Justin Genovese, the motor transport operations officer for Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative for his unit: the Additive Manufacturing Course. This visionary program, designed to equip Marines with skills in computer-assisted design, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, coding, and electronics, marks a significant milestone in CLC-33’s arsenal of problem-solving capabilities.

Mar 01 2024

The Additive Advantage: CLC-33 hosts first Additive Manufacturing course

Sgt. Brandon Aultman

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - In a rapidly evolving world, innovation and adaptability have become paramount, especially within the United States Marine Corps. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Justin Genovese, the motor transport operations officer for Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative for his unit: the Additive Manufacturing Course. This visionary program, designed to equip Marines with skills in computer-assisted design, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, coding, and electronics, marks a significant milestone in CLC-33’s arsenal of problem-solving capabilities.

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 MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - The Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific is one of five regional shooting competitions that was held at Crater Range Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. The week-long competitions brought marines, airmen, sailors, and local law enforcement together to compete. The top shooters from the competition distinguish themselves with rifle and pistol and can be invited to shoot in the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico. While competitive in nature, the event inspires camaraderie and increases lethality in the Corps.

Mar 01 2024

The Art of Lethality: The Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition - Pacific

Lance Cpl. Dezmond Browning

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - The Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific is one of five regional shooting competitions that was held at Crater Range Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. The week-long competitions brought marines, airmen, sailors, and local law enforcement together to compete. The top shooters from the competition distinguish themselves with rifle and pistol and can be invited to shoot in the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico. While competitive in nature, the event inspires camaraderie and increases lethality in the Corps.

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – From Feb. 14-15, 2024, Marines and civilians from Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Environmental Compliance and Protection Division, along with environmental experts from the State Department of Health Office of Hazard Evaluation and Emergency Response, and scientists from University of Hawaii and Brigham Young University – Hawaii collected soil samples from across 3,000 feet of the shoreline perimeter of Pu’uloa Range Training Facility. MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - In a rapidly evolving world, innovation and adaptability have become paramount, especially within the United States Marine Corps. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Justin Genovese, the motor transport operations officer for Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33, is spearheading a groundbreaking initiative for his unit: the Additive Manufacturing Course. This visionary program, designed to equip Marines with skills in computer-assisted design, 3D printing, advanced manufacturing, coding, and electronics, marks a significant milestone in CLC-33’s arsenal of problem-solving capabilities. MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - The Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition-Pacific is one of five regional shooting competitions that was held at Crater Range Training Facility on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 26 to Feb. 2. The week-long competitions brought marines, airmen, sailors, and local law enforcement together to compete. The top shooters from the competition distinguish themselves with rifle and pistol and can be invited to shoot in the Marine Corps Marksmanship Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico. While competitive in nature, the event inspires camaraderie and increases lethality in the Corps.
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