'Hammers for Heroes' gets hand from Marines and sailors

HONOLULU - Members of Patrol Squadron 9, accompanied by Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers and Wallace Bailey, the owner of the house, pause for a photo opportunity, Dec. 5. Marines and sailors from Headquarters Battalion and VP-9 caulked, painted and dug for “Hammers for Heroes,” volunteering with Honolulu Habitat for Humanity to help build a home, Dec. 5. “Hammers for Heroes” consisted of 21 houses around Oahu being constructed or renovated for families in need by Habitat for Humanity from Dec. 1 - 7. Honolulu Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1988 and has built more than 60 homes for low-income families on Oahu. For details, visit http://www.honoluluhabitat.org.