U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Sgt. Maj. Lester Williams, sergeant major, MCBH, speak about the annual Hiring Our Heroes virtual career fair, MCBH, Oct. 15, 2020. The virtual career fair aids transitioning service members, veterans, and their spouses in finding fulfilling employment in the civilian sector. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jose Angeles)

U.S. Navy Lt. Edmilson Villalba, division officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks about his family and heritage, MCBH, Oct. 14, 2020. Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 and U.S. Army Soldiers with 25th Infantry Division participate in helicopter insertion and extraction techniques, Scholfield Barracks, Oct. 8, 2020. Special-patrol insertion and extraction rigging and fast roping insertion extraction systems are used to rapidly insert and extract Marines and Soldiers when a landing zone is not available. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jose Angeles)

U.S. Marines with both Headquarters and Service Companies, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, participated in a casualty evacuation exercise, evacuating a simulated casualty onto a CH-53 Super Stallion Helicopter, MCBH, Oct. 8, 2020. The exercise aimed to increase the expeditionary readiness of Marines with HQBN. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Alfonso Ramos Jr., Sergeant Major, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks about his family and heritage, MCBH, Oct. 1, 2020. Hispanic Heritage Month is a commemoration held every year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize the contributions of Hispanic Americans to our nation. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Samantha Sanchez)

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Timothy Pochop, director, Environmental Compliance and Protection Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Lance Bookless, senior natural resources manager, MCBH, discuss the turtle excavations happening around the installation, Sept. 22, 2020. The environmental team aboard MCBH is dedicated to preserving natural resources and the environment surrounding the base. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jose Angeles)

The Aloha Minute is a monthly video highlighting events that have recently occurred aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Sept. 25, 2020. The video is part of an ongoing series capturing events that occur throughout the several bases that make up MCBH. Produced by the MCBH Communication Strategies and Operations (COMMSTRAT) section. Music track courtesy of "A Walk" by Mystery Mammal. (Official U.S. Marine Corps video by MCBH COMMSTRAT)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct grenade training aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Sept. 20, 2020. Marines with 1/12 conducted the training as part of Spartan Fury, a training exercise that aims to strengthen the artillery unit’s expeditionary readiness and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, execute crew-serve weapons employment during a training event aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Sept. 24, 2020. Marines with 1/12 conducted the training as part of Spartan Fury, a training exercise that aims to strengthen the artillery unit’s expeditionary readiness and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, conduct a direct fire artillery training event aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Sept. 22, 2020. Marines with 1/12 conducted the training as part of Spartan Fury, a training exercise that aims to strengthen the artillery unit’s expeditionary readiness and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, execute service rifle ranges 3-6 during a training event aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2020. Marines with 1/12 conducted the training as part of Spartan Fury, a training exercise that aims to strengthen the artillery unit’s expeditionary readiness and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conduct exercise Spartan Fury aboard Pohakuloa Training Area, Sept. 27, 2020. Spartan Fury aims to strengthen the artillery unit’s expeditionary readiness and tactical proficiency. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Luke Kuennen)

Marines with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 conduct weapons delivery and tactical training in a littoral and maritime environment, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, September 17, 2020. The operation was conducted in order to produce readiness and strengthen cohesion within the unit (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Shane Linder).

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 conduct flight training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Aug. 25, 2020. VMFA-115 is currently visiting MCBH and is being assisted by the squadrons of Marine Aircraft Group 24 in achieving their annual flight qualifications. Music track courtesy of “Prisoner of Mind” by Guilty of Treason. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Jose Angeles)

U.S. Marines with III Marines Expeditionary Force can enjoy Okinawa while adhering to HPCON safety protocols. Staying vigilant against COVID-19 is a community effort that ensures the safety and well-being of service members, civilians, families, and the local community throughout the Indo-Pacific.

U.S. Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 at Marine Corps Base Hawaii discuss what “keeping the faith” means to them. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso)

III Marine Expeditionary Force celebrates the Navy's 245th birthday with a message from the III MEF command mast chief, Master Chief Petty Officer Christopher W. Moore, at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 9, 2020.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Francesca Landis)

U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Aliye Sanou, a Preventive Medicine Officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force, discusses COVID-19 prevention measures at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 2, 2020. III MEF continues to implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19 and ensure the readiness of its force. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish)

Stationed aboard Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 (HMLA-367) is a helicopter squadron consisting of AH-1Z Viper attack helicopters and UH-1Y Venom utility helicopters within Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Air Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso and Lance Cpl. Shane Liston)

III Marine Expeditionary Force introduces the Warrior Card on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan Sep. 22, 2020. Marines and sailors across III MEF will receive these cards as a reminder of the history and warrior spirit of III MEF. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish)

U.S military leaders across Okinawa come together to speak about how defeating the COVID-19 pandemic is a community effort. The threat of COVID-19 is still very real, and it is the responsibility of each and every individual to ensure that we are working together to keep our communities safe. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nickolas Beamish)

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment conduct Exercise Bougainville II at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, July 18-31, 2020. Bougainville II is the second phase of pre-deployment training executed by the battalion designed to increase combat readiness through complex and realistic live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jacob Wilson)

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 (VMU-3) conduct an aerial insert exercise with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 (VMM-268) from Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Aug. 5, 2020. This expeditionary training event was the first aerial insertion of an RQ-21 system via MV-22 Osprey and showcased the composite assault support capabilities of Marine Aircraft Group 24. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Michael Woods, the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, introduces himself to the force at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 3, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

U.S. Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363, flying MV-22 Ospreys, conduct a tactical air-to-air refueling exercise with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, providing fuel from C-130J Hercules, off the shores of Oahu, Hawaii, July 22, 2020. Being able to conduct in-flight refueling with 1st Marine Air Wing assets further extends the range and reach of the MV-22 Osprey. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Eric Tso)

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Mario A. Marquez, the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, talks about his time in the Marine Corps and provides advice for enlisted personnel at Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, July 17, 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hannah Hall)

LtGen Clardy and SgtMaj Marquez have some words for the force, our families, and our community about the current situation with COVID-19. At this time, there is NO CHANGE to current HPCON restrictions. Continue to socially distance, wear facemasks, conduct good hygiene practices, and monitor our social media platforms for the latest information. We are all in this together.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, conduct a Fire Support Coordination Exercise (FSCEX) with Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, June 17-23, 2020. FSCEX is a training exercise involving air and ground Marines working together to coordinate and deliver combined-arms fire support.(U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Eric Tso)