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Lance Cpl. Shawn Sullens, an engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, slides part of a wall into position during a building project at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, March 21, 2014. The project’s purpose is to modify shipping container units into a low quality home with a full roof, door and windows, to give the simulated appearance of a real home within the training area. The units placed in remote areas between military operations on urban terrain facilities would provide Marines a better training experience when patrolling through the different sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg) - Lance Cpl. Shawn Sullens, an engineer with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, slides part of a wall into position during a building project at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, March 21, 2014. The project’s purpose is to modify shipping container units into a low quality home with a full roof, door and windows, to give the simulated appearance of a real home within the training area. The units placed in remote areas between military operations on urban terrain facilities would provide Marines a better training experience when patrolling through the different sites. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg)

CLB-3 begins fixer-upper project at Bellows

MARINE CORPS TRAINING AREA BELLOWS, Hawaii — Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 3 began a construction project at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Hawaii, at the beginning of March.

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Lance Cpl. Michael Haus, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with AAV Platoon, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, sits near the front of his AAV and watches as others tear up invasive pickleweed in the Nuupia Ponds Wildlife Management Area during the 29th annual Mud Ops exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2011. The 29-year-long Mud Ops tradition partnered AAV Platoon Marines with the base Environmental Compliance and Protection Department to prepare the 517-acre area for the upcoming breeding season of the endangered Hawaiian stilt bird species, which lasts from March until September. - Lance Cpl. Michael Haus, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman with AAV Platoon, Combat Assault Company, 3rd Marine Regiment, sits near the front of his AAV and watches as others tear up invasive pickleweed in the Nuupia Ponds Wildlife Management Area during the 29th annual Mud Ops exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2011. The 29-year-long Mud Ops tradition partnered AAV Platoon Marines with the base Environmental Compliance and Protection Department to prepare the 517-acre area for the upcoming breeding season of the endangered Hawaiian stilt bird species, which lasts from March until September.

AAVs tear up ponds for endangered birds during 29th annual Mud Ops

The spinning tracks of amphibious assault vehicles pierced still waters and sent mud flying as they tore up the Nuupia Ponds Wildlife Management Area during the annual Mud Ops exercise on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 22 to 24, 2011.The 29-year-long Mud Ops tradition partnered Marines with Amphibious Assault Vehicle Platoon, Combat Assault

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At center, Col. Robert D. Rice, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and guests cut the ribbon for the base’s new E85 fueling station on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 18, 2010. The fueling station was built as part of the continued expansion of alternative fuel vehicles on base. “As always, we are excited to lead the way in conservation,” Rice said. “The use of E85 alternative fuel along with 70 flex-fuel vehicles, three hybrids and 20 electric carts will drive MCBH’s carbon footprint lower and decrease our reliance on imported oil.” - At center, Col. Robert D. Rice, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and guests cut the ribbon for the base’s new E85 fueling station on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 18, 2010. The fueling station was built as part of the continued expansion of alternative fuel vehicles on base. “As always, we are excited to lead the way in conservation,” Rice said. “The use of E85 alternative fuel along with 70 flex-fuel vehicles, three hybrids and 20 electric carts will drive MCBH’s carbon footprint lower and decrease our reliance on imported oil.”

Creating a culture of conservation: MCB Hawaii welcomes state’s first E85 fueling station

As resource reduction and ecologically friendly products have become more commonplace than trendy, the U.S. military has embraced sustainability and environmental initiatives. Marine Corps Base Hawaii has distinguished itself in these endeavors. Before a crowd of guests, Col. Robert Rice, base commanding officer, introduced the base’s newest

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A Marine camouflaged in a lush jungle. - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Dustin Miles, a rifleman with the Ground Combat Element, Marine Rotational Force - Darwin, conducts a patrol during Jungle Warfare Training, Tully, Australia, April 15, 2019. Jungle warfare training is conducted to condition service members to thrive in hectic tropic environments and gives them the opportunity to prepare for arduous jungle warfare scenarios. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Filca)

Earth Day: Marine Corps Installations Command’s Environmental Readiness is Mission Readiness

Every year, increasingly erratic and unpredictable climate forces are threatening Marine Corps installations and capabilities. Typhoon Mawar made this clear less than a year ago when it struck Guam – scattering debris on runways and shuttering access to essential services across the island – or more recently in California when stormwater washed out roads at San Onofre Beach near Marine Corps Base (MCB) Pendleton. More than five years later, the Marine Corps is still rebuilding from 2018’s Hurricane Florence, which caused $3.6 billion in damage to installations on the east coast of the United States. 

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Theissen Training System target holding mechanisms are shown on the known distance range at the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Live-Fire Training Range Complex on Guam, May 9, 2023. The systems will be used for the Marine Corps Annual Rifle Qualification and have the capability to provide users with a moving target. Once operable, the LFTRC will be available to be utilized by local government agencies, the Department of Defense and their partners. - Theissen Training System target holding mechanisms are shown on the known distance range at the Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Live-Fire Training Range Complex on Guam, May 9, 2023. The systems will be used for the Marine Corps Annual Rifle Qualification and have the capability to provide users with a moving target. Once operable, the LFTRC will be available to be utilized by local government agencies, the Department of Defense and their partners.

Targets! Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Installs Range Targets

Despite Typhoon Mawar’s destruction across the island, the ongoing enhancements at the Mason Live Fire Training Range Complex are in full swing. Throughout May to July, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz is installing static and moving targets on two of its four ranges at the Mason range complex. As their names suggest, automated, moving targets test the shooter’s ability to lead and hit a target moving at different speeds, and static targets hone the basic, essential elements of marksmanship. Using static and automated targets provide better marksmanship feedback to the shooter...

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Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness. - Thomas Richard, left, installation restoration program manager, Laura Spung, center, installation restoration program assistant, and William Hagen Ratliff, right, underground storage tank program manager, all with the Environmental Quality Branch, pose for a photo after receiving the 2022 Secretary of Defense and Secretary of the Navy Environmental Awards for Environmental Restoration after an awards presentation on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Dec. 21, 2022. The SECDEF and SECNAV Environmental Awards recognize installations, teams, and individuals for their accomplishments in innovative and cost-effective environmental management strategies supporting mission readiness.

Camp Lejeune awarded Environmental Restoration Award by Secretaries of Defense and Navy

For the second year in a row, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune Environmental Management Division was recently awarded the 2022 Secretary of the Navy Environmental Award for “Environmental Restoration, Installation” as well as the 2022 Secretary of Defense award in the same category. The Environmental Management Division is responsible for a diverse installation with 72,000 upland forests, 49,000 acres of wetlands, 26,000 acres of water and 7,500 acres of developed land...

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Lōliʻi has a satellite transmitter applied to the fur on his back with glue so researchers can track his movements and monitor his survival and behavior. The tag will come off during his first annual molt, if not sooner. - Lōliʻi has a satellite transmitter applied to the fur on his back with glue so researchers can track his movements and monitor his survival and behavior. The tag will come off during his first annual molt, if not sooner.

Monk seals take MCBH

In June 2021, the Hawaiian monk seal pup Lōliʻi was transferred to Marine Corps Base Hawaii for protection from crowds on Waikiki beach. Although a baby seal may sound like a great tourist attraction, the conservation and protection of marine wildlife is important, and that includes minimizing the chances of young, curious monk seals becoming habituated to people.

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Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base. - Members of the California Public Utilities Commission tour MCAS Miramar’s energy operations center as well as the microgrid, and other current energy conservation projects on the flight line and at the Miramar Landfill on MCAS Miramar, Dec. 3, 2018. The Marine Corps Energy program on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar is responsible for finding and enacting new, innovative ways to improve energy efficiency throughout the base.

Two Marine Corps Installations Win 2019 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards

Each year, the Department of Defense awards individuals, teams and installations for exceptional

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A Indigenous Larrakia Nation representative Eric Fejo (center) advises Australian Army and United States Marine Corps personnel on heritage concerns for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, at Fog Bay Northern Territory. - A Indigenous Larrakia Nation representative Eric Fejo (center) advises Australian Army and United States Marine Corps personnel on heritage concerns for Exercise Talisman Sabre 2015, at Fog Bay Northern Territory.

Environmental Marines kick shell out of Talisman Saber

Exercise Talisman Sabre isa biennial, multinational, exercise designed to enhance bilateral

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