Marine Corps Base Hawaii supports the arrival of the Polynesian Voyaging Society during the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture Wa’a Ceremony at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a welcome ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Hunter Jones)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – The Marine Corps has completed the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process for Ground Forces Modernization at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) and prepared an Environmental Assessment (EA) of the proposed action. The EA involved a detailed analysis, extensive consultations with local community and government agencies, and full consideration of public comments. Based on the results of that analysis, the...
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan - Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Fire and Emergency Services (FES) and MCAS Iwakuni Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) were recently recognized as the winners of the 2023 United States Marine Corps Medium Fire Department of the Year award.
“Our department competed against all the U.S. Marine Corps bases for the medium sized department based on performance over the year,” said John...
Marine Corps Training Area Bellows – Chief Warrant Officer 3 Joshua Creedon revealed the transformative initiatives underway at Combat Logistics Company (CLC) 33. Creedon, who oversees essential maintenance activities and pioneering projects, detailed how these efforts are revolutionizing Marine operations in remote and challenging environments.
"Our current capabilities allow us to prototype and manufacture essential components like...
