Pacific Marines Stories

Thousands of bikes are parked at Ala Moana Beach Park in preparation for the 35th Annual Street Bikers United Toy Run Dec. 6. More than 6,500 motorcyclists showed up to support the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. - Thousands of bikes are parked at Ala Moana Beach Park in preparation for the 35th Annual Street Bikers United Toy Run Dec. 6. More than 6,500 motorcyclists showed up to support the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program.

Singer Anita Hall sings ‘Joy to the World,’ accompanied by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band during the Second Annual Na Mele o na Keiki, 'Music for the Children' holiday concert Dec. 9 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cristina Noelia Gil) (Released) - Singer Anita Hall sings ‘Joy to the World,’ accompanied by the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band during the Second Annual Na Mele o na Keiki, 'Music for the Children' holiday concert Dec. 9 at the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Cristina Noelia Gil) (Released)

Marines retire the colors at the conclusion of the first Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Memorial Dec. 6 at what remains of Ewa field. MCAS Ewa could be the spot where U.S. service members first fired during WWII, according to John Bond, the event coordinator and avid WWII historian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso) (Released) - Marines retire the colors at the conclusion of the first Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Memorial Dec. 6 at what remains of Ewa field. MCAS Ewa could be the spot where U.S. service members first fired during WWII, according to John Bond, the event coordinator and avid WWII historian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso) (Released)

More than 500 classic and custom automobiles line the tarmac at Hangar 101, Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the 2009 Oahu Car Clubs Toy Cruise and Car Show, Saturday, Nov. 28. This is the 35th year of the cruise for these clubs; this year's event included a first-ever 'drive and shine' car show. Participants donated more than 1,000 toys to the Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots collection effort. - More than 500 classic and custom automobiles line the tarmac at Hangar 101, Marine Corps Base Hawaii during the 2009 Oahu Car Clubs Toy Cruise and Car Show, Saturday, Nov. 28. This is the 35th year of the cruise for these clubs; this year's event included a first-ever 'drive and shine' car show. Participants donated more than 1,000 toys to the Marine Corps' annual Toys for Tots collection effort.

The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band accompanies local entertainer Anita Hall as she sings holiday tunes during a Toys for Tots corporate sponsors’ reception at the First Hawaiian Bank building here Nov. 19. Sponsors were presented with plaques to thank them for their contributions to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program. - The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band accompanies local entertainer Anita Hall as she sings holiday tunes during a Toys for Tots corporate sponsors’ reception at the First Hawaiian Bank building here Nov. 19. Sponsors were presented with plaques to thank them for their contributions to the Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program.

Alford L. McMichael, fourteenth sergeant major of the Marine Corps speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines Nov. 10. On the 234th Marine Corps birthday, McMichael encouraged Marines to continue living the traditions and history of the Corps, which he experienced during more than 36 years of service. - Alford L. McMichael, fourteenth sergeant major of the Marine Corps speaks to U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Marines Nov. 10. On the 234th Marine Corps birthday, McMichael encouraged Marines to continue living the traditions and history of the Corps, which he experienced during more than 36 years of service.

Lance Cpl. Phil Ramil accepted donations towards the 2009 Toys for Tots collection effort Nov. 6 at the Aiea, Hawaii, Toys R Us. This year's goal is to collect 45,000 toys to make the holidays brighter for Hawaii's less fortunate children. Ramil is a fire team leader with F Company, Anti-terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division.::r::::n:: - Lance Cpl. Phil Ramil accepted donations towards the 2009 Toys for Tots collection effort Nov. 6 at the Aiea, Hawaii, Toys R Us. This year's goal is to collect 45,000 toys to make the holidays brighter for Hawaii's less fortunate children. Ramil is a fire team leader with F Company, Anti-terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division.::r::::n::

Dancers with the Hawaii State Ballet's 2009 production of 'The Nutcracker' pose with Cpl. Isaac Yuen (left), Lance Cpl. Phil Ramil and some of the toys they collected during a week-long drive to support Toys for Tots. The dancers presented several toys to the Marines Saturday, Oct 31, 2009, and are the first donations to the Marine Corps' 2009 Toys for Tots Hawaii collection effort. This year's goal is to collect 45,000 toys to make the holiday's brighter for Hawaii's less fortunate children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chuck Little) (Released) - Dancers with the Hawaii State Ballet's 2009 production of 'The Nutcracker' pose with Cpl. Isaac Yuen (left), Lance Cpl. Phil Ramil and some of the toys they collected during a week-long drive to support Toys for Tots. The dancers presented several toys to the Marines Saturday, Oct 31, 2009, and are the first donations to the Marine Corps' 2009 Toys for Tots Hawaii collection effort. This year's goal is to collect 45,000 toys to make the holiday's brighter for Hawaii's less fortunate children. (Official Marine Corps photo by Chuck Little) (Released)