Pacific Marines Stories

Hundreds of U.S. and foreign service members, their friends and families gathered to honor the memories of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps service members during the 96th Annual ANZAC Day Commemoration April 25 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, here. ANZAC Day is observed in memory of the ANZACs who have died in the service of their country. - Hundreds of U.S. and foreign service members, their friends and families gathered to honor the memories of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps service members during the 96th Annual ANZAC Day Commemoration April 25 at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, here. ANZAC Day is observed in memory of the ANZACs who have died in the service of their country.

Colette Fisher (left), a budget technician with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s Plans and Polices section, accepts the Federal Employee of the Year Award in the clerical and assistant category from the Honorable Peter Carlisle, mayor of the city and county of Honolulu, during the 55th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Luncheon and Expo April 21 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, here. The event was held to recognize federal employees for their contributions and excellence within their agency. - Colette Fisher (left), a budget technician with U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s Plans and Polices section, accepts the Federal Employee of the Year Award in the clerical and assistant category from the Honorable Peter Carlisle, mayor of the city and county of Honolulu, during the 55th Annual Excellence in Federal Government Awards Luncheon and Expo April 21 at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, here. The event was held to recognize federal employees for their contributions and excellence within their agency.

Master Sgt. Timothy D. Greenleaf, war reserve chief, G-4, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, demonstrates head and arm control to his wrestlers during practice April 11 at the Division Schools Martial Arts Center here. Greenleaf has spent the past 18 years coaching numerous youth sports teams and is currently the head coach for Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Marine Corps Community Services youth wrestling team. - Master Sgt. Timothy D. Greenleaf, war reserve chief, G-4, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, demonstrates head and arm control to his wrestlers during practice April 11 at the Division Schools Martial Arts Center here. Greenleaf has spent the past 18 years coaching numerous youth sports teams and is currently the head coach for Marine Corps Base Hawaii’s Marine Corps Community Services youth wrestling team.

SSgt. Jamie J. Rae’s office is adorned with photos of her family and Marine Corps memorabilia. Rae, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s financial management resource analyst, proudly balances her Marine career with pursuing a master’s degree and supporting her family. - SSgt. Jamie J. Rae’s office is adorned with photos of her family and Marine Corps memorabilia. Rae, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific’s financial management resource analyst, proudly balances her Marine career with pursuing a master’s degree and supporting her family.

Cpl. Deandre A. Simms-Aguilar, an administration clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, donates blood during a blood drive March 16 here. Donations to Armed Services Blood Program ensure service members and their families have the blood needed to treat numerous blood disorders, conduct surgical procedures and save lives. - Cpl. Deandre A. Simms-Aguilar, an administration clerk with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, donates blood during a blood drive March 16 here. Donations to Armed Services Blood Program ensure service members and their families have the blood needed to treat numerous blood disorders, conduct surgical procedures and save lives.

(Center) Staff Sgt. Michael A. Johnson, company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, introduces a group of Marine volunteers to Aiea Elementary School students March 8 at the school, here.::r::::n::MarForPac Marines assisted the school’s physical education teacher with her classes as part of the command’s ongoing community service efforts. MarForPac officials plan to continue volunteering at numerous schools around the community. - (Center) Staff Sgt. Michael A. Johnson, company gunnery sergeant for Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, introduces a group of Marine volunteers to Aiea Elementary School students March 8 at the school, here.::r::::n::MarForPac Marines assisted the school’s physical education teacher with her classes as part of the command’s ongoing community service efforts. MarForPac officials plan to continue volunteering at numerous schools around the community.

Lance Cpl. Sam Dieffenbach, a clarinet player with the U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, helps a six-year-old boy perform a dunk Feb. 18 at Palisades Elementary School, here, during the school’s annual sports day. Dieffenbach was one of more than a dozen Marines who volunteered to assist the school in promoting physical fitness and give back to the community. - Lance Cpl. Sam Dieffenbach, a clarinet player with the U. S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, helps a six-year-old boy perform a dunk Feb. 18 at Palisades Elementary School, here, during the school’s annual sports day. Dieffenbach was one of more than a dozen Marines who volunteered to assist the school in promoting physical fitness and give back to the community.