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A low flying C-130 Hercules aircraft manned by United States Coast Guard pilots from Barbers Point drops a parachute rigged life raft into Kaneohe::r::::n::Bay during a joint service search and recue exercise, here April 22.::r::::n:: - A low flying C-130 Hercules aircraft manned by United States Coast Guard pilots from Barbers Point drops a parachute rigged life raft into Kaneohe::r::::n::Bay during a joint service search and recue exercise, here April 22.::r::::n::

A 155 mm high explosive artillery round accelerates to faster than the speed of sound after being fired from gun four’s Howitzer long range artillery weapon. At that moment, Bravo Battery was on a battery wide fire mission where all four guns fire simultaneously to suppress a target. - A 155 mm high explosive artillery round accelerates to faster than the speed of sound after being fired from gun four’s Howitzer long range artillery weapon. At that moment, Bravo Battery was on a battery wide fire mission where all four guns fire simultaneously to suppress a target.

Maj. David Hudock, director, Environmental Compliance and Protection Department, speaks with community members during Earth Day April 17.::r::::n:: - Maj. David Hudock, director, Environmental Compliance and Protection Department, speaks with community members during Earth Day April 17.::r::::n::

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan P. Sherlock, officer in charge of the United States Marine Forces Pacific Band conducts at the Fagatogo Pavilion in a public show for residents of American Samoa April 14. The event started the festivities leading up to Flag Day on April 17. “I saw the band at Flag Day last year,” said Pavaiai resident Oliveta Moemoe. “This is like a big rock star concert here and I didn’t want to miss it.” - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Bryan P. Sherlock, officer in charge of the United States Marine Forces Pacific Band conducts at the Fagatogo Pavilion in a public show for residents of American Samoa April 14. The event started the festivities leading up to Flag Day on April 17. “I saw the band at Flag Day last year,” said Pavaiai resident Oliveta Moemoe. “This is like a big rock star concert here and I didn’t want to miss it.”

The Forsythes, mother Lee-Ann and stepfather Calvin, pay last respects to their son, Lance Cpl. Marc L. Plotts at the Base Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15. - The Forsythes, mother Lee-Ann and stepfather Calvin, pay last respects to their son, Lance Cpl. Marc L. Plotts at the Base Chapel aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15.

Marines with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment participate in tables three and four, April 12 at Pohakuloa Training Area. The Marines are gearing up for a deployment to Afghanistan.::r::::n:: - Marines with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment participate in tables three and four, April 12 at Pohakuloa Training Area. The Marines are gearing up for a deployment to Afghanistan.::r::::n::

Lance Cpl. Robert M. Dunson, a Conroe, Texas native, storms toward the enemy with other 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, operations platoon, fire-direction control section Marines during fire team rushes while preparing for IED trails training. - Lance Cpl. Robert M. Dunson, a Conroe, Texas native, storms toward the enemy with other 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, operations platoon, fire-direction control section Marines during fire team rushes while preparing for IED trails training.

Sgt. Lancelot Muschamp, saxophone player, serenades students at Faasao High school in American Samoa April 12. The U.S. Marine Corps Party Band Performed at various high schools throughout the island last week. “This is a tremendous deal out here,” said Gunnery Sgt. Julius F. Nofo, an American Samoa Marine Corps recruiter from Kaneohe Bay. “The community has a big say in whether or not their adolescents can become a service member and these events give the Marine Corps a lot of exposure.” - Sgt. Lancelot Muschamp, saxophone player, serenades students at Faasao High school in American Samoa April 12. The U.S. Marine Corps Party Band Performed at various high schools throughout the island last week. “This is a tremendous deal out here,” said Gunnery Sgt. Julius F. Nofo, an American Samoa Marine Corps recruiter from Kaneohe Bay. “The community has a big say in whether or not their adolescents can become a service member and these events give the Marine Corps a lot of exposure.”