U.S. Marines participate in a three-legged race during Denim Day, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Apr. 24, 2019. In April 1999, a social service agency in Los Angeles established the first Denim Day in the Unit More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay standby during the annual Klipper Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2020. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sa More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Larry Hunter, an energy noncommissioned officer with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) and Russell Koehler, the senior energy engineer for MCBH, pose for a photo dur More
U.S. Navy Capt. Roy Nafarrete, the sexual assault and prevention response officer for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickham, speaks to U.S. Service members during a Change the Culture program, Marine Corps Base Hawai More
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, make adjustments to Amphibious Assault Vehicles before departing to Pohakuloa Training Area for exercise Bougainville II, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oc More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Henry Ventura, a member of the installation’s Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team, shows his unit patch for photo during an interagency training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii More
U.S. Service members with various units aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) participate in a 2-mile run during the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday, MCBH, Oct. 12, 2018. The motivational run was to commemorate and More
Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to Staff Sgt. Ceon Gordon, the motor transportation chief for 3d Marine Regiment, during Meyer’s visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oct. 1 More
Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brian Shields, the company first sergeant for Headquarters Company, 3d Marine Regiment, during Meyer’s visit to Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Andres Hernandez, a maintenance technician with the Computer Information Systems Department, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), conducts ammo can lifts during More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Skidmore, a landing support specialist with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 3, explains hand and arm signals prior to a helicopter support team (HST) exercise at Landing Zone West More
A CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 is displayed prior to an aerial assault exercise, Pohakuloa Training Area, Oct. 25, 2018. The squadron assisted Marines with 3rd Battalio More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Proper, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, makes adjustments to a GAU-21 .50-caliber machine gun prior an aerial assault exercise, Pohakuloa Training Ar More
A contestant sings the national anthem prior to the Turkey Trot 5k and 10k run, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 3, 2018. The event, hosted by 3rd Radio Battalion and Marine Corps Community Services Hawaii, is an More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles Wells, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to a family during the 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony, MCBH, Nov. 30, 2018. Families gathered at the Mokapu Mall to celeb More
A Christmas tree is displayed during the 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 30, 2018. Families gathered at the Mokapu Mall to celebrate the start of the holiday season. (U.S. Marine Cor More
U.S. Airmen with Bellows Air Force Station pose for a group photo during the 2018 Waimanalo Christmas Parade, Dec. 8, 2018. The parade is held annually and supported by U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawai More
U.S. Marines with the Marine Aircraft Group 24 colorguard march during the 2018 Waimanalo Christmas Parade, Dec. 8, 2018. The parade is held annually and supported by U.S. Marines from Marine Corps Base Hawaii. More
Rob McCarthy, deputy director of Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Base Safety, speaks to Mokapu Elementary School staff during a First Aid training class, MCBH, Jan. 4, 2019. The class provided cardiopulmonary r More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj Kenneth Kuss, off-going sergeant major, Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 3, and his wife pray during the CLB-3 Relief and Appointment Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 17, 2019 More
Brian Long with Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center, Port Hueneme, California, speaks during the Installation NeXt Hawaii-Resilience symposium, Marine Corps Base H More
Marines with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, band perform during the opening ceremony of the Pearlside Boxing Club event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2019. The boxing event was hosted at the Kahun More
A U.S. Marine signs a check-in roster during the annual science, technology, energy, and mathematics (STEM) night, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 13, 2019. School faculty and staff, families, and other STEM re More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Demone Hall, the training noncommissioned officer for Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), runs during a HQBN company competition at Porter Field, MCBH, Mar. 15 More
Competitors swim in Kaneohe Bay during the Splash and Dash, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 16, 2019. The Splash and Dash, hosted by Semper Fit and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37, invited U.S. Service m More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to James Costa, representative for California's 16th congressional district, during the North Atlantic Treaty Organizat More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Assembly during their visit to MCBH, Mar More
U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 2 Stephanie Inabinett, the family readiness officer for Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to service members and their families durin More
U.S. Navy Lt. Kamille Williams, the Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay chaplain, speaks to U.S. Service members and their families during the annual Easter Sunrise Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 21, More
Emily Hauck, an environmental specialist with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) environmental, speaks to students and faculty with Mokapu Elementary School during an Earth Day beach clean-up, MCBH, Apr. 23, 2019. More
Children compete in the swim portion of the Keiki Koa Kai Sprint Triathlon, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Apr. 27, 2019. TThe swim, bike, run triathlon is an annual event held aboard the base for children ages 7 to More
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Junior Diaz, the Headquarters Company first sergeant, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to students with the Marine Martial Arts Instructors Course (MAIC) durin More
Cosmas Spofford, regional director, College of Distance Education and Training (CDET) Hawaii, speaks to U.S. Service members and families during the CDET graduation, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 23, 2019. Duri More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francisco Jaime, a cybet network operator with Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii, poses for a photo during the HQBN 8 mile hike, MCBH, May 24, 2019. The purpose of t More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Michael Vincent, off-going commanding officer, Marine Wing Support Detachment (MWSD) 24, and his family pose for a group photo during the MWSD-24 change of command ceremony, Marine Corps More
U.S. Marines with the Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), color guard standby during the HQBN change of command ceremony, MCBH, June 21, 2019. Lt. Col. Marshalee Clarke relinquished More
U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Regiment drive a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) during a JLTV field training exercise, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, July 29, 2019. The JLTV Family of Vehicles is a U.S. A More
U.S. Marines with various units across Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) ride their motorcycles during the motorcycle club tribute run honoring the 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, MCBH, Sept. 11, 2019. The More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jesus Castaneda, an automotive maintenance technician with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3, instructs students with the Marine Martial Arts Instructors Course (MAIC), Marine Cor More
U.S. Navy Sailors with the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 color guard detail standby prior to a Chief Petty Officers Pinning Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 13, 2019. During the ceremony, 18 U More
U.S. Service members ring a bell during National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) Recognition Day at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, Honolulu, Sept. 20, 2019. National POW/MIA Recognit More
U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Abbot, off-going commanding officer, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron (VR) 51, friends and family pose for a group photo in front of a C-40 jet-aircraft during the VR-51 change of comman More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Logistics Battalion (CLB) 3 pitches a ball during a game of softball, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 2, 2019. U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion and CLB-3 competed in a game of s More
Jay Farmer (center), deputy director for Operations and Training, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to Nick Ikeda (second from left), the military legislative assistant for U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI), More
Members of the Australian American Leadership Dialogue (AALD) and Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) leadership view a presentation about the installation during a tour of MCBH, Oct. 7, 2019. Members of the AALD t More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Zachary Tucker, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463, speaks to a local community member at the Waimea District Park and educates them on the capabilities of a CH- More
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Loreto Borce, garrison commander, Pohakuloa Training Area, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps pilot with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 during the 2019 Waimea Fall Festival, Waimea, Hawa More
Robert Irvine, a chef and host of television show Restaurant: Impossible, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charis Murrell, an aviation ordnance systems technician with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps More
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joel Ponce, an administrative specialist with Headquarters Battalion (HQBN), Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), applies chalk before the deadlift portion of the HQBN 1000lbs Club comp More
A child poses for a photo in front of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Provost Marshals Office's (PMO) Mobile Command Post, MCBH, Nov. 20, 2019. Members of the Provost Marshal's Office drove around the insta More
Participants compete in a game of basketball during the Special Olympics Hawaii (SOHI) Holiday Classic State Games, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Nov. 23, 2019. SOHI provides sports training throughout the y More
A U.S. Marine with 2nd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, fast ropes from a MV-22B Osprey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 during fast roping drills, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 26, 2019. The tra More
Sgt. Maj. Harold Overstreet (retired), 12th Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, speaks to members of the Young Marines program and instructors during a Young Marines luau, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 4, 2019 More
U.S. Navy veterans arrive at Mokapu Elementary School during their visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe More
A volunteer gives a family cookies during Operation Homefront, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Dec. 7, 2019. Operation Homefront helps provide MCBH families that are separated during the holiday season with me More
Members of the executive leadership development program (ELDP) pose for a photo during the obstacle course at Landing Zone Boondocker, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 10, 2019. The program provides leadership de More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Bryon Edwards, current operations officer, Operations and Training, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, greets Nicola Macaulay, a professor at Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand, More
U.S. Marines with Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3 observe an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 depart Landing Zone Eagle during a training event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), More
U.S. Navy Lt. Timothy Pate, chaplain, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks during the College of Distance Education and Training graduation, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Jan. 23, 2020. D More
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), speaks to Service members and guests during the Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ), Bldg. 7251, Untying Maile Lei ceremony, More
U.S. Marines with Combat Assault Company (CAC), 3d Marine Regiment, clear vegetation with an amphibious assault vehicle (AAV) from the Nu'upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area during the 35th annual 'Mud Ops', Ma More
A U.S. Marine unloads equipment during Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 224's arrival to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Feb. 4, 2020. VMFA-224 recently finished a seven month deployment in Ok More
A U.S. Marine observes the range prior to the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition, Pacific (MCMCP), Marines Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Feb. 6, 2020. The MCMCP is one of four division matches throughout the U.S More
U.S. Navy Lt. Timothy Pate, chaplain, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), delivers the invocation during the Marine Corps Marksmanship Competition Program (MCMCP) awards ceremony, MCBH, Feb More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Nicholas Meuse, a network administrator with 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, plugs his ears during a grenade range, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 13, 2020. The training event helped More
U.S. Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Brent Dorrough, communications chief, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to guests during Lt. Col. William Smith's retirement ceremony, Joint Base Pea More
A U.S. Marine with Combat Assault Company measures detonation wire during a demolition range, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Feb. 26, 2020. The training event improved the Marines' knowledge of explosives and breach More
A U.S. Marine with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, escapes from a chair during Helicopter Underwater Egress Training, MCBH, Feb. 27, 2020. The training provides Marines with confidence to safe More
A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band conducts the band during the Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 3 relief and appointment ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 4, 2020. Sgt Maj. More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Robert Ixtlahuac, off-going sergeant major, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, prays during the HQBN, MCBH, relief and appointment ceremony, MCBH, March 5, 2020. Sgt. More
U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. William M. Jurney, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Expeditionary Force, speaks to Mrs. Barbara Mathews, service members and guests during an Honorary Marine cerem More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Juarice Collins, off-going sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, salutes Lt. Col. Tyler Holland, commanding officer, MCAS, during the MCAS relief and appointment cere More
Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole (D-HI), Sen. Gil Riviere (D-HI), and Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, pose for a photo during a tour of MCBH, Apr. 15, 2020. Keohokalole and Riviere visit More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles Wells, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, reads the citation of Kimberly McNally's Civilian Service Achievement Award for impactful achievement while serving as a comm More
A GAU-17A is connected to the bottom of an MV-22B Osprey with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 268 during defensive weapon system training, Apr. 23, 2020. The DWS is remotely operated and incoporates a gunner s More
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Joshua Gomez, a military working dog handler with the Provost Marshal's Office, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, speaks to 2nd Lt. Justin Stone, an infantry officer with 3rd Battalion, 3d Marine More
A U.S. Marine with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 3d Marine Regiment, puts on a life vest prior to an amphibious assault exercise, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 28, 2020. Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 3d Marine R More
A U.S. Marine with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 363 inflates his life vest during a mishap drill, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, July 30, 2020. The purpose of the drill was to produce readiness for Marines with More
Lance Bookless, senior natural resources manager at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Col. Speros Koumparakis, commanding officer, MCBH, and More
F/A-18 Hornets with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 participate in an aerial refuel, Aug. 6, 2020. VMFA-115 and Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 conducted fixed wing aerial refueling in support More
201021-M-RA909-1004 PACIFIC OCEAN (Oct. 21, 2020) -- U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Ruben Arzate, attached to the "Lucky Red Lions" of Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, looks out the back of an MV-22B O More
Keith Roberts, a natural resources manager with Environmental Compliance and Protection Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, briefs volunteers prior to a during a University of Hawaii conservation study, MCBH, O More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Carrie Batson, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, judges pumpkins during a pumpkin decorating contest at Mokapu Elementary School, MCBH, Oct. 28, 20 More
A U.S. Navy Sailor with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, checks Marines temperatures prior to the Marine Corps Birthday Pageant ceremony, MCBH, Nov. 6, 2020. The pageant celebrates the 245th Ma More
Leis are displayed during the Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37 change of command ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay, Nov. 20, 2020. Cmdr. Daniel Martins relinquished command to Cmdr. Matthew M More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Jose Romero, right, sergeant major, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, and his wife pose for a photo during the annual tree lighting ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 24, 2 More
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Forces, Pacific move Hala Trees during a National Public Lands Day restoration event, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Dec. 5, 2020. This volunteer event was hosted by the Mari More
U.S. Marines participate in a game during Denim Day, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Apr. 24, 2019. In April 1999, a social service agency in Los Angeles established the first Denim Day in the United States. A More
A U.S. Marine with the Marine Corps Forces, Pacific band performs during the annual Klipper Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2020. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy More
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Travis Neuman with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, speaks to Marines during the Manpower Management Enlisted Assignments Roadshow, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Aug. 15, 2018. Mari More
Alternative fueled vehicles are displayed during an Energy Awareness Month event, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 3, 2018. The event included alternative fueled vehicles and vendors with information on the impor More
U.S. Marines attend a Change the Culture program, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 4, 2018. “Change the Culture” supports Department of Defense’s sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, discriminati More
U.S. Marines watch a Logistics Support Vessel pull into the Marina prior to being loading with vehicles and equipment before departing to Pohakuloa Training Area for exercise Bougainville II, Marine Corps Base More
Members of the Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Provost Marshal’s Office Special Reaction Team and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) pose for a group photo during an interagency training event, MCBH, Oct. 11, More
Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, speaks to U.S. Marines during Meyer’s visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oct. 17, 2018. During his visit, Meyer visited different locations aboar More
Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine Corps Medal of Honor recipient, is escorted around the installation by U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Brian Shields, the company first sergeant for Headquarters Company, 3d Marine Regiment More
U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Marshalee E. Clarke, commanding officer, Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), conducts buddy squats during a circuit course training event with their M53 gas masks More
A CH-53 Super Stallion with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 prepares to land during a helicopter support team (HST) exercise at Landing Zone Westfield, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 22, 2018. The HS More
U.S. Marines with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 463 make repairs to a CH-53E Super Stallion prior to an aerial assault exercise, Pohakuloa Training Area, Oct. 25, 2018. Marines with HMH-463 assisted Ma More