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One of the cottages sits near the edge of Marine Corps Base Hawaii and allows people to soak in the scenery of Kaneohe Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The cottages are one of four facilities rented out by The Lodge at Kaneohe Bay to service members and their guests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - One of the cottages sits near the edge of Marine Corps Base Hawaii and allows people to soak in the scenery of Kaneohe Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The cottages are one of four facilities rented out by The Lodge at Kaneohe Bay to service members and their guests. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 battles Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in tug of war during the 101 Days of Summer Field Meet Unit Challenge at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 367 battles Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay in tug of war during the 101 Days of Summer Field Meet Unit Challenge at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)

Third Marine Regiment players, wearing red jerseys, attempt to steal the ball from a Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 player during the 101 Days of Summer Soccer Tournament championship game at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Third Marine Regiment players, wearing red jerseys, attempt to steal the ball from a Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24 player during the 101 Days of Summer Soccer Tournament championship game at Riseley Field, Aug. 14, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

Patrol Squadron 4 players face off with players from Installation Personnel Administration Center during the 101 Days of Summer Flag Football Tournament at Pollock Field, Aug. 5, 2013. The teams were neck and neck throughout the night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts) - Patrol Squadron 4 players face off with players from Installation Personnel Administration Center during the 101 Days of Summer Flag Football Tournament at Pollock Field, Aug. 5, 2013. The teams were neck and neck throughout the night. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Suzanna Knotts)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Master Sgt. Daniel Palumbo, of Largo, Fla., who works with 647th Security Forces in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, runs next to his son in the Surf and Turf 5K race, April 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - Master Sgt. Daniel Palumbo, of Largo, Fla., who works with 647th Security Forces in Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, runs next to his son in the Surf and Turf 5K race, April 6. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

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.

A competitor bicycles past a row of helicopters while laboring through the 11.1-mile bicycle course during the 2011 Sprint Triathlon outside Hangar 101 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 22, 2011. Comprised of a 500-meter swim, 11.1-mile bike race and a 5-kilometer run, the triathlon was the first of two in the 2011 Commanding Officer’s Fitness Series. The event was hosted by Headquarters Battalion and Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit division. - A competitor bicycles past a row of helicopters while laboring through the 11.1-mile bicycle course during the 2011 Sprint Triathlon outside Hangar 101 on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 22, 2011. Comprised of a 500-meter swim, 11.1-mile bike race and a 5-kilometer run, the triathlon was the first of two in the 2011 Commanding Officer’s Fitness Series. The event was hosted by Headquarters Battalion and Marine Corps Community Services Semper Fit division.

From running down dirt roads as a youth in rural Oregon to finding success as one of 20 members of the All-Marine Running Team, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hubbard, the substance abuse and control officer for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, has built a passion for the sport bordering on fixation. “The simplicity of being out there in nature and running allows you to forget about whatever problems you have going on,” Hubbard said. “When you’re running, you’re just looking for the next turn and focusing on the moment. Everything else kind of fades into the background.” - From running down dirt roads as a youth in rural Oregon to finding success as one of 20 members of the All-Marine Running Team, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hubbard, the substance abuse and control officer for Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, has built a passion for the sport bordering on fixation. “The simplicity of being out there in nature and running allows you to forget about whatever problems you have going on,” Hubbard said. “When you’re running, you’re just looking for the next turn and focusing on the moment. Everything else kind of fades into the background.”

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.

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.”