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    Closing the Curtains: blessing ceremony held for MCBH’s Mackie Hall before demolition [Image 10 of 15]

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    Closing the Curtains: blessing ceremony held for MCBH’s Mackie Hall before demolition

    MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, UNITED STATES

    09.30.2024

    Photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin 

    Marine Corps Base Hawaii

    Kahu Kordell Kekoa, a Hawaiian priest with Kahu Kekoas Ministerial Services, spreads rainwater using ti plant leaves during a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony for Mackie Hall at MCBH, Sept. 30, 2024. The spreading of rainwater symbolized health, nourishment, and security in anticipation of the demolition of Mackie Hall, one of several military construction plans in line with Barracks 2030, a Marine Corps initiative to improve the quality of life of Marines through the modernization of facilities and the professionalization of barracks management. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)

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    Date Taken: 09.30.2024
    Date Posted: 10.07.2024 15:15
    Photo ID: 8678788
    VIRIN: 240930-M-DA549-1173
    Resolution: 6267x4178
    Size: 12.54 MB
    Location: MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, US

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