Pacific Marines Stories

Brian Baker, forward for Camp Smith, flies through the air to snatch a rebound from the Patrol Squdron 47 defense during an Intramural Basketball League game at the Semper Fit Center, Feb. 4. - Brian Baker, forward for Camp Smith, flies through the air to snatch a rebound from the Patrol Squdron 47 defense during an Intramural Basketball League game at the Semper Fit Center, Feb. 4.

A competitor in the Marine Corps Air Facility Criterium::r::::n::Bike Race pedals through the 0.08-mile oval loop course::r::::n::held at the approach-end of Runway 22 on the Marine::r::::n::Corps Base Hawaii flight line Feb. 8. - A competitor in the Marine Corps Air Facility Criterium::r::::n::Bike Race pedals through the 0.08-mile oval loop course::r::::n::held at the approach-end of Runway 22 on the Marine::r::::n::Corps Base Hawaii flight line Feb. 8.

Col. James D. Grace speaks to attendees of the U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Ground Safety Manager’s Conference at The Sunset Lanai here, Feb. 3. The conference brings together safety officers from around the Corps to find ways to improve Marine safety. - Col. James D. Grace speaks to attendees of the U.S. Marine Forces, Pacific Ground Safety Manager’s Conference at The Sunset Lanai here, Feb. 3. The conference brings together safety officers from around the Corps to find ways to improve Marine safety.

(From left to right) Sgts. Mitchell Oshkeshequoam, Jake Isberner and Wayne Welty, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific command security branch noncommissioned officers walked across the stage at the Waikiki Shell here Jan. 14 to receive their diplomas from Hawaii Pacific University. The Marines planned for this event three years ago, when they decided they would motivate each other to achieve their goals together. Oshkeshequoam earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, Welty earned a bachelor's degree in justice administration and Isberner earned his second degree, a master's degree in business administration. - (From left to right) Sgts. Mitchell Oshkeshequoam, Jake Isberner and Wayne Welty, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific command security branch noncommissioned officers walked across the stage at the Waikiki Shell here Jan. 14 to receive their diplomas from Hawaii Pacific University. The Marines planned for this event three years ago, when they decided they would motivate each other to achieve their goals together. Oshkeshequoam earned a bachelor's degree in business administration, Welty earned a bachelor's degree in justice administration and Isberner earned his second degree, a master's degree in business administration.

Lt. Gen. Lee Hong Hee (front, center), commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Alan Sumitomo (left), cemetery support and Lt. Col. Ahn Byong-Hyun (right) render a salute in honor of the fallen heroes of the Korean War during a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) here Jan. 19. - Lt. Gen. Lee Hong Hee (front, center), commandant of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, Alan Sumitomo (left), cemetery support and Lt. Col. Ahn Byong-Hyun (right) render a salute in honor of the fallen heroes of the Korean War during a ceremony at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) here Jan. 19.

'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim hands a bag full of toys to Lance Cpl. Isaac Yuen at Kahala Mall here Dec. 22. Kim decided to make a generous donation to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign after hearing it is falling short of its goal this year, he said. - 'Lost' actor Daniel Dae Kim hands a bag full of toys to Lance Cpl. Isaac Yuen at Kahala Mall here Dec. 22. Kim decided to make a generous donation to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots campaign after hearing it is falling short of its goal this year, he said.

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Jonathan Morris, 5, and Diego Lizalde, 3, laugh and play as they await their gifts from Santa Claus at the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Headquarters and Service Battalion holiday party at the Pollock Theater Dec. 18. Children enjoyed time with Santa, crafts and face painting. - Jonathan Morris, 5, and Diego Lizalde, 3, laugh and play as they await their gifts from Santa Claus at the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Headquarters and Service Battalion holiday party at the Pollock Theater Dec. 18. Children enjoyed time with Santa, crafts and face painting.