U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon A. Brown (right), and administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), shakes hands with Col. Eduardo A. Bitanga II, Commander, HQSVCBN, MARFORPAC during a Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored virtual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii on May 6. Members of each service were selected by their commands to be recognized during the ceremony for their outstanding community service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell) - U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Brandon A. Brown (right), and administrative specialist with Headquarters and Service Battalion (HQSVCBN), U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific (MARFORPAC), shakes hands with Col. Eduardo A. Bitanga II, Commander, HQSVCBN, MARFORPAC during a Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii sponsored virtual Military Appreciation Month Ceremony Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii on May 6. Members of each service were selected by their commands to be recognized during the ceremony for their outstanding community service. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell) (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Maximilian C. Campbell)

U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific hosts the 4th annual Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium (PALS) with representatives of 22 allied and partner militaries from around the Indo-Pacific region in Hawaii May 21-24, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Graphic by Sgt. Hilda Perez)

Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. - Counsilor Yamada Hiroshi, Japan Diet Upper House Member, discusses key civil-military affairs concerning U.S. Marine Corps equities in Japan and the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting with U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David H. Berger at Camp H. M. Smith, Hawaii, April 30, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Makenzie Fallon)

Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia. - Master Gunnery Sgt. Mark Gleason, Bandmaster of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band, receives a gift from the president of the Indonesian Defense University, after a performance by the MARFORPAC Band Brass Quintet for students and staff at the Indonesia Defense University, June 5, 2015. The performance was the last of five performances on their four-day trip to Jakarta. This was the first time members from the MARFORPAC Band traveled to Indonesia.

Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia. - Cpl. Mitchem Anderson, a U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Band Brass Quartet trombone player, performs at the Ambassador's Residence, June 4, 2015. The Brass Quartet performed for U.S. Embassy staff and Indonesian citizens at an Independence Day performance that is being held a month ahead of time due to the upcoming month of Ramadan. This is the first time that the band has played in Indonesia.

State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada) - State of Hawai'i Governor David Ige, and Sgt. Jonathon McDonald, a motor transport operator with Headquarters and Service Battalion, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific pose, for a photo, May 8, 2015 at the Hawai'i State Capitol Building. McDonald was recognized as the Marine Corps' 2015 Outstanding Community Service Honoree for the State of Hawai'i for volunteering during his free time to work with special needs children. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Erik Estrada)

Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, conducts the MARFORPAC band, during the 7th Annual Na Mele o na Keiki (Music for the Children) concert, Nov. 30 at the Hawai’i Theatre Center. The event accepted presents and money for “Toys for Tots”, every dollar and toy that was donated during the concert will go to the less fortunate keiki around the Hawaiian Islands. - Lt. Gen. John A. Toolan, commander of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, conducts the MARFORPAC band, during the 7th Annual Na Mele o na Keiki (Music for the Children) concert, Nov. 30 at the Hawai’i Theatre Center. The event accepted presents and money for “Toys for Tots”, every dollar and toy that was donated during the concert will go to the less fortunate keiki around the Hawaiian Islands.

An Australian soldier prepares to use a Shallow Water Egress Trainer, a device designed to simulate an off shore emergency during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Training at the pool introduced participants to breathing compressed air and maneuvering upside down underwater to simulate a water survival situation. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. - An Australian soldier prepares to use a Shallow Water Egress Trainer, a device designed to simulate an off shore emergency during the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2014. Training at the pool introduced participants to breathing compressed air and maneuvering upside down underwater to simulate a water survival situation. Twenty-two nations, 49 ships, 6 submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53E Super Stallion for a fast-roping exercise during Ground Air Integration Training June 30. GAIT allows militaries to insert troops onto the ground by a helicopter quickly without having to land the aircraft. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971. - U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, board a CH-53E Super Stallion for a fast-roping exercise during Ground Air Integration Training June 30. GAIT allows militaries to insert troops onto the ground by a helicopter quickly without having to land the aircraft. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC exercise from June 26 to Aug. 1, in and around the Hawaiian Islands. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity that helps participants foster and sustain the cooperative relationships that are critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2014 is the 24th exercise in the series that began in 1971.

Col. Jeffrey P. Davis, Chief of Staff of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the MarForPac wreath in honor of the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day. This was the 99th Anniversary of the Battle at Gallipoli, where the ANZACs fought valiantly against Turkish defenses, and marks the 42nd year MarForPac has provided all military support for the ceremony. - Col. Jeffrey P. Davis, Chief of Staff of U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, presents the MarForPac wreath in honor of the Australian-New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) Day. This was the 99th Anniversary of the Battle at Gallipoli, where the ANZACs fought valiantly against Turkish defenses, and marks the 42nd year MarForPac has provided all military support for the ceremony.