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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Players from Combat Logistic Battalion 3 and Postal intramural basketball teams go head to head during an intramural basketball league game at Semper Fit Center gym, March 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Players from Combat Logistic Battalion 3 and Postal intramural basketball teams go head to head during an intramural basketball league game at Semper Fit Center gym, March 4. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Lapi)

Special delivery: Postal stamps out 49-44 victory over Combat Logistics Battalion 3

The Marine Corps Base Hawaii Postal basketball team clinched a close-call victory over CombatLogistics Battalion 3 during an intramural league basketball game at Semper Fit Center gym, March 4.Postal, which is now the No. 1 team to beat with a record of 10-1, is well on its way to the championship game at the end of this month.The heated battle

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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alex Bosma, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and native of Seattle, grabs a plate of fruit during breakfast at Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Feb. 27. Bosma, who learned about nutrition as a teen, recommends eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet and to help maintain high physical standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Lance Cpl. Alex Bosma, a helicopter mechanic with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 and native of Seattle, grabs a plate of fruit during breakfast at Anderson Hall Dining Facility, Feb. 27. Bosma, who learned about nutrition as a teen, recommends eating more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet and to help maintain high physical standards. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)

No kitchen, no problem: Marine gives tips to eat, stay healthy

In today’s world, striving to eat healthy can be a challenge when demanding schedules and events draw our attention away from making good food choices. Fortunately, for those who live in the on-base barracks, food resources such as a chow hall, commissary and restaurants to help maintain a healthy diet and stay in top physical condition.Since the

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HONOLULU - Cpl. Brandon Jones, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and native of Romeo, N.Y., receives a coin from Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and native of Washington, D.C., during a Navy League luncheon honoring the service of individual augmentees in support of overseas operations at the Ala Moana Hotel, Feb. 28. The Navy League dedicates itself to providing education programs for the American people on the U.S.’ role as a maritime power and the economic importance of free and open sea-lanes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter) - HONOLULU - Cpl. Brandon Jones, a rifleman with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment and native of Romeo, N.Y., receives a coin from Adm. Cecil Haney, commander of U.S. Pacific Fleet and native of Washington, D.C., during a Navy League luncheon honoring the service of individual augmentees in support of overseas operations at the Ala Moana Hotel, Feb. 28. The Navy League dedicates itself to providing education programs for the American people on the U.S.’ role as a maritime power and the economic importance of free and open sea-lanes. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. James A. Sauter)

Marines, sailors honored at Navy League luncheon

The Navy League of the U.S. awarded Marines and sailors stationed on the island of Oahu for their individual augmented service in support of overseas operations during a luncheon at the Ala Moana Hotel Hibiscus Ballroom in Honolulu, Feb. 28. The Navy League is a civilian non-profit organization dedicated to educating the American people and

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USS MISSOURI BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 and Hawaii-based sailors pose for a photo with Carl Hornbeak Hess (center on tank) in front of the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial while fulfilling his dream in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Feb. 15. Hornbeak-Hess, an 11-year-old boy from Mill Creek, Wash., who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dreamed of becoming a World War II Army Air Corps pilot whose aircraft is shot down and crash lands on a deserted island. He was granted his wish from Feb. 15 to 19 with the help of Hawaii-based Marines, sailors and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke/Released) - USS MISSOURI BATTLESHIP MEMORIAL - Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 and Hawaii-based sailors pose for a photo with Carl Hornbeak Hess (center on tank) in front of the USS Missouri Battleship Memorial while fulfilling his dream in partnership with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Feb. 15. Hornbeak-Hess, an 11-year-old boy from Mill Creek, Wash., who has been diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dreamed of becoming a World War II Army Air Corps pilot whose aircraft is shot down and crash lands on a deserted island. He was granted his wish from Feb. 15 to 19 with the help of Hawaii-based Marines, sailors and the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Knapke/Released)

Marines, sailors fulfill young leukemia patient’s wish

Children often dream about superheroes or magical powers, but most realize these dreams aren’t practical. There are some who never lose their dreams and await the opportunity to fulfill them. But there are also those who want to help make others’ dreams come true. Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 grouped together from Feb. 15 to 19 to help

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A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn, multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset, the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego. - A U.S. Navy MH-60 Seahawk pilot returns to the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island during ongoing search and rescue operations following an AAV-P7/A1 assault amphibious vehicle mishap off the coast of Southern California, July 30, 2020. Assisting in the search and rescue operations are the guided-missile destroyer USS John Finn, multiple U.S. Navy MH-60 helicopters and small boats from USS Makin Island, the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset, the amphibious transport dock USS San Diego, as well as the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Forrest Rednour and a Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Sector San Diego.

SEARCH AND RESCUE FOR MISSING SERVICE MEMBERS CONCLUDES

After an extensive 40-hour search, the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, I Marine Expeditionary

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U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 24. - U.S. Navy Lt. Cmdr. Stefani Mochisaki stands for a photo inside the COVID response cell office at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 24.

How U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa is finding and stopping the spread of COVID-19

U.S. Navy health professionals and Marines have been working around the clock to effectively trace and stop the spread of COVID-19 here, keeping service members ready to support the United States’ allies and partners throughout the Indo-Pacific. U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa has taken the lead on contact tracing with support from the Joint Service COVID-19 Response Cell. The JCRC was established to provide a central hub of COVID-19 information for the joint force on Okinawa...

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A welcoming signed is posted on the door of the Hopkins Gymnasium during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28. - A welcoming signed is posted on the door of the Hopkins Gymnasium during an Armed Services Blood Program (ASBP) blood drive on Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28.

Mission Critical: Successful Blood Drive, Potential Lives Saved

Headquarters and Service Battalion, Fleet Marine Force Atlantic, U.S. Marine Corps Forces command hosted an Armed Services Blood Program blood drive at the Hopkins Hall Gymnasium, at Camp Elmore, Norfolk, Virginia, May 28, 2020. The blood drive provided an opportunity for service members, personnel, and their families to donate blood amid Coronavirus Disease 2019. “The blood drive at Camp Elmore provided us with over 50 donors, which is incredible,” said U.S. Navy Lt. Alisa Agey, the division officer of the Blood Donor Center at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth...

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A U.S. Marine operates a skid steer during a command post exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8. - A U.S. Marine operates a skid steer during a command post exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., April 8.

Task force Marines certified for deployment during pandemic

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force – Southern Command certified for a crisis response deployment to the Latin American and Caribbean region April 23. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, SPMAGTF-SC elements implemented the social distancing guidance throughout their training schedule and ensured that the lives and safety of the service members remained a priority...

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Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin. - Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Liz Thompson receives an Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin.

Naval Integration: 31st MEU Marines earn Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pins

Every day, Marines and Sailors around the globe work alongside one another on ship and ashore. This relationship is one that has become even more critical as the Marine Corps continues to modernize its force for the future. The Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist pin is primarily offered to Sailors, but aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), the opportunity was recently offered to Marines as well...

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Single Marine Program representatives conduct a SMP council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24. - Single Marine Program representatives conduct a SMP council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24.

The Mission of the Single Marine Program

For many Marines and Sailors, the Single Marine Program gives them a great opportunity to get out of

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the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts a cake during a 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration - 191110-M-EC058-1038 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 10, 2019) U.S. Marine Corps Col. Fridrik Fridriksson, the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), cuts a cake during a 244th Marine Corps birthday celebration aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). The Marines and Sailors of the 11th MEU are conducting routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton S. Swanbeck)

11th MEU first, last unit to celebrate 244th Marine Corps Birthday

Have you ever woken up and thought that today is a lot like the day before? Like you’re in that

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U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary Scalzo participates in a combat marksmanship range during exercise Fuji Viper 20.1 in Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 16, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Scalzo is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division. - U.S. Marine Corps 1st Lt. Zachary Scalzo participates in a combat marksmanship range during exercise Fuji Viper 20.1 in Camp Fuji, Japan, Oct. 16, 2019. Fuji Viper is a regularly scheduled training evolution for infantry units assigned to 3rd Marine Division as part of the unit deployment program. The training allows units to maintain their lethality and proficiency in infantry and combined arms tactics. Scalzo is assigned to 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division.

3rd Marine Division participates in Fuji Viper 20-1

U.S. Marines and Sailors with 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, currently deployed 4th Marine

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kimberly Ortiz Marrero, a native of Lancaster, N.Y. and the hazardous material and safety representative for 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, stands while being decontaminated during the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. After completing an exercise, all the students who wore hazardous material suits had to undergo a mock-decontamination procedure where they entered a tent and were sprayed with water. - U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kimberly Ortiz Marrero, a native of Lancaster, N.Y. and the hazardous material and safety representative for 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, stands while being decontaminated during the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response course at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 19, 2019. After completing an exercise, all the students who wore hazardous material suits had to undergo a mock-decontamination procedure where they entered a tent and were sprayed with water.

Service members and civilians learn to respond to hazardous materials

U.S. Marines, sailors and civilians participated in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency

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U.S Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, run aboard a Navy improved navy lighterage system during exercise Resolute Sun at Fort Story, Virginia, June 17, 2019. Marines participated in the exercise to increase combat operational readiness in amphibious and prepositioning operations while conducting joint training with U.S. Army during a joint logistics over the shore scenario. - U.S Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, run aboard a Navy improved navy lighterage system during exercise Resolute Sun at Fort Story, Virginia, June 17, 2019. Marines participated in the exercise to increase combat operational readiness in amphibious and prepositioning operations while conducting joint training with U.S. Army during a joint logistics over the shore scenario.

Exercise Resolute Sun: U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines Combine Training to Improve Readiness in Amphibious Operations

U.S. Marines with 2nd Transportation Support Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine

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