sentences:  From 1957 through 1959, he was based in Marine Corps Base Hawaii, although most of his time was spent training troops in Okinawa and the Philippines.Taplett was also a guest lecturer to various military units throughout the country speaking on the importance of close air support for ground troops.He retired from the Marine Corps in 1960, citing his displeasure with not being able to work directly with his troops and his military pay, which was not enough to support six children.