Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.25.2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama wave to active duty service members on Christmas Day during a visit to the Anderson Hall Dining Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25, 2013. The president ended his speech wishing service members "mele kalikimaka," which means 'Merry Christmas' in Hawaiian. After his speech, the president and first lady posed for photographs with......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.25.2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama speaks active duty service members on Christmas Day during a visit to the Anderson Hall Dining Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25, 2013. The president recognized each unit aboard the base and thanked them with their service. After his speech, the president and first lady posed for photographs with service members. (U.S. Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.25.2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet active duty service members on Christmas Day during a visit to the Anderson Hall Dining Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25, 2013. The president thanked each unit serving aboard the base for the service and ended his speech wishing service members "mele kalikimaka," which means 'Merry Christmas' in Hawaiian. (U.S. Marine......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.25.2013
President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama speak to active duty service members on Christmas Day during a visit to the Anderson Hall Dining Facility aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Dec. 25, 2013. The president said, "Michelle and I know that we would not enjoy the freedoms we do if it weren't for the incredible dedication and professionalism and work that you do," adding that "the......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.07.2013
Young Marines from around the nation stand by the headstone at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific after conducting a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to fallen service members, Dec. 6, 2013. A total of 67 Young Marines from seven states gathered in Hawaii to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Along with the wreath laying ceremony, the Young Marines......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Exercise Talisman Saber Combined Joint Information Bureau | 12.07.2013
Young Marines march down Kalakaua Avenue in Honolulu during the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade, Dec. 7, 2013. The banners gave recognition to the 12 ships attacked in Pearl Harbor on the infamous day 72 years ago. A total of 67 Young Marines from seven states gathered in Hawaii to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Along with the march in the annual Pearl......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.07.2013
Edward Killeen (center), a Marine veteran who served aboard the USS Tennessee and a Pearl Harbor survivor, sits on stage with other veterans during the opening ceremony of the 72nd Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade in Honolulu, Dec. 7, 2013. A total of 67 Young Marines from seven states across the nation gathered in Hawaii to commemorate the anniversary of the Pearl Harbor attacks. Veterans marched......
Photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Bragg | Marine Corps Base Hawaii | 12.07.2013
Veterans and survivors of the attacks on Pearl Harbor each receive a lei from Young Marines and Navy JROTC cadets during the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial Parade ceremony in Honolulu, Dec. 7, 2013. Veterans marched alongside the Young Marines units throughout the parade, which commemorated the 72nd anniversary of the day "which will live in infamy." (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl.......