U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael L. Brooks, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) Headquarters Battalion (HQBN) commanding officer, addresses an audience during the Morning Colors Ceremony aboard MCBH, July 24, 2015. The purpose of the Morning Colors Ceremony is to formally raise our nation's flag in a military ceremony in which Headquarters and Service Company participate in once a month. The mission of Marine Corps Base Hawaii is to provide facilities, programs and services in direct support of units, individuals and families in order to enhance and sustain combat readiness for all operating forces and tenant organizations aboard MCB Hawaii. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron S. Patterson/Released)