Pacific Marines Stories

Great Aloha Run entry deadlines approaching

Avid runners participate in recreational races on a regular basis around the world, but service members in Hawaii have an upcoming opportunity to compete and give back to their local and military communities.Though the 26th Annual Kaiser Permanente Great Aloha Run may be a few months away, Feb. 15, submission deadlines are quickly approaching.The

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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.

Oahu Car Clubs Cruise for Toys for Tots

The deep, rolling thunder echoed across the tarmac at Hangar 101 here, but instead of causing those gathered to run for cover, it brought them out in droves. This thunder came not from an approaching storm, but rather from the exhaust systems of more than 500 approaching classic and custom cars. More than 30 car clubs from around the island

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HONOLULU - Japanese Emperor Akihito greets dignitaries at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, July 15. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Punchbowl Cemetery to lay a wreath and pause for moment of silence. The imperial couple's visit to the cemetery is the first since 1994. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis)(Released) - HONOLULU - Japanese Emperor Akihito greets dignitaries at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, July 15. Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited Punchbowl Cemetery to lay a wreath and pause for moment of silence. The imperial couple's visit to the cemetery is the first since 1994. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis)(Released)

Emperor, Empress of Japan visit National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific July 15 to pay tribute to fallen service members and place a wreath in memory of those killed during World War II.The imperial couple visited the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific on their first full day in Oahu after arriving July 14.

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HONOLULU – Marines with Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band perform with a Kailua-based choir group June 26 at the Hale Koa Luau Gardens. The performance substituted for their Fourth of July gig due to deploying in support of Operation Talisman Saber. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis)(Released) - HONOLULU – Marines with Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band perform with a Kailua-based choir group June 26 at the Hale Koa Luau Gardens. The performance substituted for their Fourth of July gig due to deploying in support of Operation Talisman Saber. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Achilles Tsantarliotis)(Released)

Band plays free performance in Waikiki

Marines and a Kailua-based choir group teamed up June 26 to provide a special performance to show their appreciation for the Hawaiian community at the Hale Koa Luau Gardens.The U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band organized the event as their final show prior to their departure to Australia in support of Operation Talisman Saber.It’s good to

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