Mud Ops: sustaining wildlife, training the force

Credit: Courtesy | Date Taken: 02/10/2021
Dain Christensen, a biological science technician, Environmental Protection and Compliance Division, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, and Lance Cpl. Francisco Escalante, an amphibious assault vehicle crewman, Combat Assault Company, 3d Marine Regiment, speak about their experience during the 36th annual ‘Mud Ops’ in the Nu’Upia Ponds Wildlife Management Area, MCBH, Feb. 9, 2021. The relationship between Combat Assault Company, 3d Marine Regiment, and the MCBH EPCD is essential for not only the training of junior Marines, but the continued prosperity of the island's water birds. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Nicholas Juarez)