Jan 24 2020

Tactical Demonstration

Cpl. Isaac Cantrell

A Force Reconnaissance Marine buckles his helmet on a child during a community interaction, tactical demonstration event in Kapolei, HI, Jan. 19.

Jan 10 2020

Smash Ultimate Tournament

Cpl. Desmond Andrews

A U.S. Marine recruiter converses with an attendee during Ultimatum II, a Smash Ultimate Tournament hosted by Esports Stadium Arlington, in Arlington, Texas, December 27.

Jan 10 2020

Ultimatum II

Cpl. Desmond Andrews

Attendees of Ultimatum II compete against one another in Arlington, Texas, December 27.

Jan 06 2020

Mounted Color Guard

Lance Cpl. Fernando Moreno

The Marine Corps Mounted Color Guard stand post during Equestfest in Burbank, California, Dec. 29.

Dec 30 2019

For The Fallen

Sgt. Sarah Ralph

AJ Budenz, Gold Star family member, stands by his mother's side after laying a wreath on behalf of all the Gold Star Families who lost their loved ones in San Diego, Dec. 14, 2019. The surrounding San Diego community gathered for Miramar National Cemetery’s annual Wreaths Across America ceremony to give their support to friends and family who have lost loved ones.

Dec 27 2019

Make it Waterproof

Sgt. Christian Lopez

A U.S. Marine applies a waterproofing solution to a wooden bridge during a Single Marine Program volunteer event at Fort Macon State Park, N.C., Sept. 2.

Dec 27 2019

SMP Council

Cpl. Andrew King

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

Dec 27 2019

Council Meeting

Cpl. Andrew King

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bianca Huish, right, president of the Single Marine Program Council, sits in session with fellow council representatives during a council meeting at the Roadhouse, Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, Oct. 24.

Dec 18 2019

Let the Games Begin

Staff Sgt. Erik Estrada

U.S. Naval Academy midshipmen run onto Lincoln Financial Field prior to the Army-Navy football game, Dec. 14, 2019, in Philadelphia, Pa. This year marks the 120th game between the military academies.

Dec 09 2019

Display the Flag

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

An American flag is displayed during a U.S. Navy veterans visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Recognizing Service

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, shakes a U.S. Marine's hand during his visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii , Dec. 5.

Dec 09 2019

Remember the Vets

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, and students with Mokapu Elementary School pose for a group photo during Long's visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Shaking Hands

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, shakes a student with Mokapu Elementary School's hand during his visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

21-Gun Salute Casings

Sgt. Alex Kouns

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, gives Mr. Daniel Griffin, a veteran whose father was present during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, casings from the 21-gun salute after the annual Klipper Ceremony, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2019. The Klipper Memorial was dedicated in 1981 to honor the 17 U.S. Navy Sailors and two civilian contractors who died during the attack on Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay on Dec. 7, 1941.

Dec 09 2019

Best Defense Foundation

Lance Cpl. Jose Angeles

Tom Foreman, retired U.S. Navy gun director, speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Charles Wells, sergeant major, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during his visit, MCBH, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

History's Role Models

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, and U.S. Marines pose for a group photo during his visit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Commemoration of Pearl Harbor

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Stuart Hedley, retired U.S. Navy gun pointer, looks at a newspaper during his visit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Sharing Wisdom

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, speaks with U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, during his visit, MCBH, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Veterans Together

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Raul Lianez, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Hawaii and U.S. Navy veterans pose for a group photo during the their visit, MCBH, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Shaping Students

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Tom Foreman, retired U.S. Navy gun director, speaks to students with Mokapu Elementary School during his visit, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Remembering Corps History

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Donald Long, retired U.S. Navy radio operator, speaks to students with Mokapu Elementary School during his visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

History's Survivors

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

U.S. Navy veterans arrive at Mokapu Elementary School during their visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 09 2019

Thankful Community

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Students with Mokapu Elementary School hold a sign during a U.S. Navy veterans visit to Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 5, 2019. The Best Defense Foundation returned 6 WWII Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay survivors to Hawaii for the 78th Commemoration of Pearl Harbor and Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay which is now MCBH. The heroes returned were Jack Holder US NAVY - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; Tom Foreman US Navy - USS Cushing; Ira Schab US Navy - USS Dobbin; Stuart Hedley US Navy - USS West Virginia; Donald Long US Navy - Naval Air Station, Kaneohe Bay; and Chuck Kohler US Navy - USS Hornet.

Dec 02 2019

Swish

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Participants compete in a basketball game during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Nov. 23.

Dec 02 2019

Get a Strike

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

A participant rolls a bowling ball during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Nov. 23.

Dec 02 2019

Special Olympics

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Volunteers present medals to participants during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games on Marine Corps Base Hawaii Nov. 23.

Dec 02 2019

Classic State Games

Cpl. Matthew Kirk

Participants and their coaches pose for a group picture during the Special Olympics Hawaii Holiday Classic State Games, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 23, 2019. SOHI provides sports training throughout the year and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic sports for persons with intellectual or development disabilities. MCBH began supporting the SOHI event in 1997.

Dec 02 2019

Ruck for Good

Lance Cpl. Tyler Solak

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. David Ford the assistant training chief with 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division reads off the total donations after a charity ruck march in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Nov. 27, 2019. The Marines hiked from the Camp Lejeune main gate to the United Way's Children Healthy Eating on the Weekend house. The march supports CHEW! program which provides underprivileged children with donated food every weekend.

Nov 25 2019

Homecoming

Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes

Families and friends of Marines with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 163, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (MAW), await their loved ones at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Nov. 25, 2019. VMM-163 supported the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit during routine operations as part of the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jaime Reyes)

Nov 20 2019

Creating Independence

Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Nov 20 2019

Giving to Community

Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Nov 20 2019

Creating Good

Lance Cpl. Alison Dostie

April Mitchell, entrepreneur, speaks with Marines at Wounded Warriors Battalion - West on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 15, 2019. Mitchell, a military spouse, created a new door hook in hopes of giving individuals with less mobility more independence. Mitchell is a native of Lake Mills, Wisconsin.

Nov 05 2019

Henoko Sports Day

Cpl. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Garrett Burn, an engineer platoon sergeant with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, participates in a rugby ball-handling relay competition during the 46th Annual Henoko District Citizen’s Track and Field Meet Sports Day in Henoko, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2019. Personnel from Camp Schwab have been included in the track and field meet since 1973 and will carry on the tradition of good will and togetherness with the people of Henoko.

Nov 05 2019

Centipede Race

Cpl. Josue Marquez

U.S. Marines with 4th Marine Regiment, 3rd Marine Division, compete in a centipede race during the 46th Annual Henoko District Citizen’s Track and Field Meet Sports Day in Henoko, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 3, 2019. Personnel from Camp Schwab have been included in the track and field meet since 1973 and will carry on the tradition of good will and togetherness with the people of Henoko.

Nov 01 2019

Amphibious Creations

Ashley Calingo

Representatives from Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault at Program Executive Officer Land Systems, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, Combat Development and Integration and 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion pose in front of an unfinished Amphibious Combat Vehicle with the manufacturing workforce in York, Pennsylvania, on Oct. 16, 2019.

Oct 24 2019

Cooking Class

Nika Nashiro

Yukari Niwano, the instructor for the cooking class, which Mari Gregory interprets, teaches one of the students how to mold a pie sheet June 23 at Uruma City. Gregory and Sgt. Maj. Mario Marquez, the III Marine Expeditionary Force sergeant major, have partnered up since July 2017 to provide time and space for the shared Okinawan community to understand each other and exchange friendship.