Friday, June 01, 2007

Camp H. M. Smith

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_H.M._Smith

Camp H. M. Smith is a United States Marine Corps installation in the Hawaiian city of Halawa (ha-la-va) Heights on the island of Oahu. It is the headquarters of Marine Forces Pacific (Formally known as the Fleet Marine Force Pacific) as well as the United States Pacific Command and Special Operations Command Pacific. Named for General Holland McIntyeire Smith. The initials H. M. also stood for his nick name which was "Howling Mad" referring to his temper and given to him by his Marines.