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Puddle of Mudd guitarist Doug Ardito slams a face-melting guitar riff during the rock band’s performance at BayFest 2011 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 16, 2011. Celebrating its 22nd year as Hawaii’s largest summer music festival, the three-day event — sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services — opened the base’s gates to the local community, featuring concerts by Cecilio and Kapono, Hoobastank, Puddle of Mudd and Joe Nichols, in addition to contests, carnival rides, food booths and military static displays. - Puddle of Mudd guitarist Doug Ardito slams a face-melting guitar riff during the rock band’s performance at BayFest 2011 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 16, 2011. Celebrating its 22nd year as Hawaii’s largest summer music festival, the three-day event — sponsored by Marine Corps Community Services — opened the base’s gates to the local community, featuring concerts by Cecilio and Kapono, Hoobastank, Puddle of Mudd and Joe Nichols, in addition to contests, carnival rides, food booths and military static displays.

Concerts, camouflage and a carnival: Base, local community converges on Marine Corps Base Hawaii for BayFest 2011

As smoke from a barrage of colorful fireworks opening BayFest 2011 faded into the darkness over Kaneohe Bay, the crowd’s quiet enjoyment gave way to noisy excitement, transitioning Hangar 101’s airfield into a buzzing festival filled with ear-splitting guitar riffs, dizzying rides and camouflaged sniper rifles, July 15 through 17.Celebrating its

Cpl. Antonio Tellez, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, holds his 3-month-old son before departing Marine Corps Base Hawaii on a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, April 25, 2011. Over the course of the week, approximately 550 Marine and sailors from 1/12 departed Hawaii to replace 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Unlike their last two deployments — supporting Task Forces Military Police in Iraq — 1/12 will revert back to its primary mission and provide artillery fire support to 2nd Marine Division (Forward) during ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the province. - Cpl. Antonio Tellez, an administrative clerk with Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, holds his 3-month-old son before departing Marine Corps Base Hawaii on a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, April 25, 2011. Over the course of the week, approximately 550 Marine and sailors from 1/12 departed Hawaii to replace 1st Battalion, 10th Marine Regiment, in Afghanistan’s Helmand province. Unlike their last two deployments — supporting Task Forces Military Police in Iraq — 1/12 will revert back to its primary mission and provide artillery fire support to 2nd Marine Division (Forward) during ongoing counterinsurgency operations in the province.

Missions change, goodbyes remain the same: "Kings of Battle" Marines depart on first deployment to Afghanistan

Ceasing embraces with their loved ones for resolute grips on their rifles, approximately 550 Marines and sailors with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, loaded buses from April 25 through 30, 2011, and departed on a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan. The deployment is the artillery battalion’s first in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in

Competitors bolt from the starting line outside Pop Warner Field during 3rd Marine Regiment's 8th annual "The Beast" 10K run on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 12, 2011. During the race, 335 military and civilian participants weaved through the challenging course while enduring heat, hills and gooey mud. The race, hosted by the regiment and Marine Corps Community Services, was the third in a series of 10 races in the 2011 Commanding Officer's Fitness Series. - Competitors bolt from the starting line outside Pop Warner Field during 3rd Marine Regiment's 8th annual "The Beast" 10K run on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 12, 2011. During the race, 335 military and civilian participants weaved through the challenging course while enduring heat, hills and gooey mud. The race, hosted by the regiment and Marine Corps Community Services, was the third in a series of 10 races in the 2011 Commanding Officer's Fitness Series.

Brave joggers battle ‘The Beast’: 3rd Marine Regiment hosts 8th annual 10K run

Golden rays of sunlight painted the boisterous sea of anxious competitors as they lined up for 3rd Marine Regiment’s 8th annual “The Beast” 10K run outside Pop Warner Field on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 12, 2011. On the signal to begin, the horde of military and civilian competitors bolted forward, their arms pumping furiously and their

The spotless engine of a 1969 Camaro SS 396 sits on display during a Wounded Warrior Benefit Car Show outside the Navy Exchange near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2011. The car show, organized by Marines from Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, was held to honor and raise money for wounded Marines and sailors with Wounded Warrior Battalion West — Detachment Hawaii, on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. After the last vehicle left the parking lot, the ARFF Marines counted a total of $6,349 dollars raised for their wounded brothers-in-arms. - The spotless engine of a 1969 Camaro SS 396 sits on display during a Wounded Warrior Benefit Car Show outside the Navy Exchange near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2011. The car show, organized by Marines from Aircraft Rescue Firefighting, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, was held to honor and raise money for wounded Marines and sailors with Wounded Warrior Battalion West — Detachment Hawaii, on Marine Corps Base Hawaii. After the last vehicle left the parking lot, the ARFF Marines counted a total of $6,349 dollars raised for their wounded brothers-in-arms.

Saluting their sacrifice: Marines use car show to raise money for wounded warriors

Beneath the glistening chrome and flawless paint jobs of rows of cars and motorcycles, revving engines roared and throaty exhausts thrust vibrations through the ground at a Wounded Warrior Benefit Car Show outside the Navy Exchange near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Feb. 25, 2011. The car show, organized by Marines from Aircraft Rescue

Actor and producer Gary Sinise, best known for his roles as Army 2nd Lt. Dan Taylor in the 1994 Academy Award-winning movie “Forrest Gump,” and Detective Mac Taylor in the TV show “Crime Scene Investigation: New York,” pumps up the crowd during a United Service Organizations-sponsored Lt. Dan Band concert at Hangar 103 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 11, 2011. While the band’s mission to entertain remained unchanged from past performances at MCB Hawaii, this visit focused on advocating the Marine Corps’ new DSTRESS Line — “a place to call for those with the courage to answer our nation’s call.” - Actor and producer Gary Sinise, best known for his roles as Army 2nd Lt. Dan Taylor in the 1994 Academy Award-winning movie “Forrest Gump,” and Detective Mac Taylor in the TV show “Crime Scene Investigation: New York,” pumps up the crowd during a United Service Organizations-sponsored Lt. Dan Band concert at Hangar 103 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 11, 2011. While the band’s mission to entertain remained unchanged from past performances at MCB Hawaii, this visit focused on advocating the Marine Corps’ new DSTRESS Line — “a place to call for those with the courage to answer our nation’s call.”

Lt. Dan Band returns to MCB Hawaii with tools to DSTRESS

Illuminating Hangar 103 with equal doses of energy, hits and charisma, Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band returned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii for a United Service Organizations-sponsored concert, Feb. 11, 2011. Shielded inside the hangar bay from persistent showers, the band played their fourth concert in five years for Hawaii Marines, sailors and

5-year-old Caroline Law grips the hand of her father, Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Law, battalion gunner, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, following his return to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2010. After replacing 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, in Helmand province’s Nawa district last May, 3/3 supported Regimental Combat Teams 1 and 7, as part of counterinsurgency operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. The battalion’s operations varied from securing elections and ensuring school openings, to more traditional combat operations such as security patrols and clearing danger areas, said Maj. Jay Garcia, executive officer, 3/3, of Honolulu. The return of “America’s Battalion” brought 925 Marines back to Hawaii. - 5-year-old Caroline Law grips the hand of her father, Chief Warrant Officer 2 James Law, battalion gunner, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, following his return to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2010. After replacing 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, in Helmand province’s Nawa district last May, 3/3 supported Regimental Combat Teams 1 and 7, as part of counterinsurgency operations during Operation Enduring Freedom. The battalion’s operations varied from securing elections and ensuring school openings, to more traditional combat operations such as security patrols and clearing danger areas, said Maj. Jay Garcia, executive officer, 3/3, of Honolulu. The return of “America’s Battalion” brought 925 Marines back to Hawaii.

Conduits for Progress: “America’s Battalion” returns successful from Afghanistan deployment

Every day away was a test — but “America’s Battalion” is finally home. Families and friends gathered at Hangar 105 here to welcome home about 760 Marines and sailors from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, returning from the seven-month deployment, Dec. 7, 2010. They joined 150 Marines and sailors from the battalion’s advance party who returned to

The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, waves an American flag and greets her father as he returns to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During the deployment, VP-9 detached throughout the Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. A group of VP-9 P-3s supported 5th Fleet maritime operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from Isa Air Base in Bahrain. From their hub at Kadena Air Base, the remaining portion of VP-9 detached throughout the 7th Fleet AOR, working with a variety of coalition partners including Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand. - The 21-month-old daughter of Lt. Cmdr. Alan Miller, training officer, Patrol Squadron 9, waves an American flag and greets her father as he returns to Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from a six-month deployment, Nov. 16, 2010. During the deployment, VP-9 detached throughout the Navy’s 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. A group of VP-9 P-3s supported 5th Fleet maritime operations in Operation Iraqi Freedom from Isa Air Base in Bahrain. From their hub at Kadena Air Base, the remaining portion of VP-9 detached throughout the 7th Fleet AOR, working with a variety of coalition partners including Guam, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and Thailand.

VP-9 Golden Eagles soar home from six-month deployment

Six months spent apart from family and friends may have felt like an eternity to 380 sailors from Patrol Squadron 9, but time faded away when they started returning Nov. 16 to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from a deployment to Kadena Air Base in Japan and Isa Air Base in Bahrain. The last of the Golden Eagles returned Nov. 24.During the deployment, the

Kahu Shad Kane, a cultural practitioner with the Oahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, chants during the ceremonial procession of a Makahiki festival at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Nov. 20, 2010. Lasting from October until February, the Makahiki season honors the Hawaiian god Lono, the guardian of peace and health, as he arrives for the transition from Ku, a time of war, politics and construction, to Lono, a time of relaxation and celebration of life. - Kahu Shad Kane, a cultural practitioner with the Oahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, chants during the ceremonial procession of a Makahiki festival at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, Hawaii, Nov. 20, 2010. Lasting from October until February, the Makahiki season honors the Hawaiian god Lono, the guardian of peace and health, as he arrives for the transition from Ku, a time of war, politics and construction, to Lono, a time of relaxation and celebration of life.

Waimanalo Makahiki joins with military to celebrate Hawaiian heritage

When ocean swells become larger and spells of rain more frequent, residents of Oahu know the rainy season is quickly approaching. Those whose heritage lies in the islands know the change means more than better surf or another rainy day. It hints toward the shift from the harvest months to the agricultural season, known as the Makahiki. Recently

Families and friends welcomed home over 200 Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines that returned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Wednesday. “I’m so excited to see my husband come down off the plane,” said Raleigh, N.C. native Amanda Edwards, 1/3 spouse. “We are moving tomorrow so this whole thing is a drastic change for our family.” - Families and friends welcomed home over 200 Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines that returned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Wednesday. “I’m so excited to see my husband come down off the plane,” said Raleigh, N.C. native Amanda Edwards, 1/3 spouse. “We are moving tomorrow so this whole thing is a drastic change for our family.”

Return of Lava Dogs

More than 400 Marines and sailors from 1st Battalion, 3rd Marines returned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii this week from a seven-month deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Seven hundred more service members total will return here throughout next week. “It’s great to be back to nice weather,” said Cpl. Joseph P. Robinson,

A joint-service color guard stands centerfield in front of tens of thousands of people during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to kick off the 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium Feb. 8. - A joint-service color guard stands centerfield in front of tens of thousands of people during the playing of the Star Spangled Banner to kick off the 2009 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium Feb. 8.

Marines play their part in sending the Pro Bowl Aloha

Hundreds of volunteers from Marine Corps Base Hawaii made their presence felt Sunday during what could be Hawaii’s final farewell to the NFL Pro Bowl after hosting the event for 30 years.Marines and Sailors played a vital role in ensuring the 49,958 in attendance were privy to an all-star game for the ages. The volunteers filled the void - working

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Chikako McMasters, a Vietnam war hero’s daughter, stands in front of a portrait and biography of her father that are located at the entrance of Dorris Hall - Chikako McMasters, a Vietnam war hero’s daughter, stands in front of a portrait and biography of her father that are located at the entrance of Dorris Hall, the renamed staff non-commissioned officer barracks on Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 22, 2017. Recently, Chikako discovered she was the daughter of Staff Sgt. Claude H. Dorris, a Navy Cross recipient in Vietnam, which gave her a deeper connection to the Marine Corps. McMasters is a native of Okinawa, Japan.

Okinawan daughter connects with father, military

With an Okinawan breeze blowing through her hair, Chikako McMasters watched as a formation of

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts. The event offers a culturally enriching experience that displays aviation performances, demonstrations and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni. - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni hosted friendship day May 5, 2016. Since 1973, MCAS Iwakuni has conducted a single-day air show and open house specifically designed to foster positive relationships between the air station and our Japanese hosts. The event offers a culturally enriching experience that displays aviation performances, demonstrations and provides food and entertainment for guests of the largest single-day event in Iwakuni.

40th MCAS Iwakuni Friendship Day 2016 Air Show demonstrates U.S.-Japan alliance

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni opened its gates to approximately 200,000 guests for the 40th

Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog. - Xxenos, a military working dog, rests during one of his combat deployments.The retired MWD passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan. Xxenos was a Marine specialized search dog.

Remembering a true American Patriot

An MWD named Xxenos passed away earlier this year at the age of 10. Xxenos had been retired three years and been deployed three times during his career; twice to Iraq and once to Afghanistan.

Bringing military child care into 21st century

Family center providers around the Department of Defense are launching a brand new tool for service members seeking child care. MilitaryChildCare.com is a state of the art website that provides access to comprehensive information on military operated child care options around the world. The service will be available in the Tri-command area later this month.

Pfc. Corey Kush, a rifleman with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives a haircut in the barracks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. Marines with the platoon volunteered for their heads to be shaved in support of the platoon sergeant's daughter, Katie Whatley, who is fighting cancer. - Pfc. Corey Kush, a rifleman with 1st Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, receives a haircut in the barracks aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 24, 2015. Marines with the platoon volunteered for their heads to be shaved in support of the platoon sergeant's daughter, Katie Whatley, who is fighting cancer.

Marines show courage for Katie

Imagine a man who is tough and rugged. He looks intimidating from afar, and he’s different once you

Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun on an M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. - Sergeant Cody Olson, a main battle tank repairer/technician with Combat Logistics Battalion 24, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, assembles an M2 .50-caliber heavy machine gun on an M88A2 Hercules Armored Recovery Vehicle during an exercise ashore in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, Feb. 8, 2015. The 24th MEU is conducting theater security cooperation exercises to increase cooperation and interoperability, enhance relationships with existing partners and promote long-term regional stability within the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. The 24th MEU is embarked on the ships of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and deployed to maintain regional security in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations.

24th MEU Marine in footsteps of father

Parents often share special bonds with their children, creating relationships that are close and

In 1986, Richard Burris took the challenge of going through the rigorous 13-week training that is Marine Corps boot camp. Nearly three decades later, Burris’ son followed in those same yellow footsteps that transform young adults into Marines.Now a master gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps, Burris is known throughout the field of correctional specialists by name and by reputation. His position as the technical advisor at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, speaks well of his experience as a leader. Leadership that spans not only through the enlisted ranks but carries over to officers he has trained while they were junior enlisted. Naturally, his leadership transferred over to his family of five. - In 1986, Richard Burris took the challenge of going through the rigorous 13-week training that is Marine Corps boot camp. Nearly three decades later, Burris’ son followed in those same yellow footsteps that transform young adults into Marines. Now a master gunnery sergeant in the Marine Corps, Burris is known throughout the field of correctional specialists by name and by reputation. His position as the technical advisor at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston, speaks well of his experience as a leader. Leadership that spans not only through the enlisted ranks but carries over to officers he has trained while they were junior enlisted. Naturally, his leadership transferred over to his family of five.

Like father, like son

In 1986, Richard Burris took the challenge of going through the rigorous 13-week training that is

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