A competitor grips his surf board and walks back onto Pyramid Rock Beach following a heat in the Kuau Rockin' Surf Competition on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Oct. 31, 2010. "Being on base helps civilians understand and appreciate the sacrifices service members make," said Billy Domingo, founder of Ainoskedu, a local sports apparel brand and competition sponsor. "Without the military, we wouldn't be able to surf in these waters."