Pacific Marines Stories

Babak Daneshrad, from the University of California, Los Angeles, introduces Radio Frequency Technologies to top infantry leaders from 3rd Marine Regiment, representatives from the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and others during Agile Bloodhound 2012 here Nov. 16. Agile Bloodhound is an integration and demonstration event that was conducted in order to highlight research and development efforts and associated technologies that support Marine expeditionary war fighters. - Babak Daneshrad, from the University of California, Los Angeles, introduces Radio Frequency Technologies to top infantry leaders from 3rd Marine Regiment, representatives from the Marine Corps Warfighting Laboratory and others during Agile Bloodhound 2012 here Nov. 16. Agile Bloodhound is an integration and demonstration event that was conducted in order to highlight research and development efforts and associated technologies that support Marine expeditionary war fighters.

Sgt. Lionel J. Flores III shakes hands with Col. Brent S. Willson, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal here July 2. Flores received the award for leading his section through an inspector-general’s inspection with no discrepancies. - Sgt. Lionel J. Flores III shakes hands with Col. Brent S. Willson, commanding officer, Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, after being awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal here July 2. Flores received the award for leading his section through an inspector-general’s inspection with no discrepancies.

WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Staff Sgt. Jordan Dixon, musician with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band plays during a concert at Old St. Paul’s, Wellington here June 13. The MarForPac Band and color guard are participating in events throughout New Zealand to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S. Marines arriving in Wellington during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isis Ramirez/released) - WELLINGTON, New Zealand – Staff Sgt. Jordan Dixon, musician with the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band plays during a concert at Old St. Paul’s, Wellington here June 13. The MarForPac Band and color guard are participating in events throughout New Zealand to commemorate the 70th anniversary of U.S. Marines arriving in Wellington during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isis Ramirez/released)

This year's Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by USO Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu, featured musical performances, free admission, food and drinks at the Honolulu Zoo and a parade. - This year's Military Appreciation Day, sponsored by USO Hawaii and the city and county of Honolulu, featured musical performances, free admission, food and drinks at the Honolulu Zoo and a parade.

Major Kris M. Pirttinen (right), facilities officer for Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Capt. Marcos Azua, MarForPac comptroller, discuss their day May 20 at the Sunset Lanai, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, during MarForPac's Right Hand Man Night. Battalion officials organized the event to thank the Marines around the battalion whom their supervisors recognized as the "go-to guy" in their section. - Major Kris M. Pirttinen (right), facilities officer for Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, and Capt. Marcos Azua, MarForPac comptroller, discuss their day May 20 at the Sunset Lanai, Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, during MarForPac's Right Hand Man Night. Battalion officials organized the event to thank the Marines around the battalion whom their supervisors recognized as the "go-to guy" in their section.