U.S. Marines and guests of Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing participate in a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, June 12, 2025. During the ceremony, all responsibilities and authorities were relinquished from Col. Kyle B. Shoop to Col. William B. Millett III after serving as MAG-12 Commanding Officer for two years. Col. Kyle B. Shoop is a native of Illinois and Col. William B. Millett III is a native of Massachusetts. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chloe Johnson and Lance Cpl. Cecilia Campbell)
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii – Lieutenant Commander Chris M. Bell, 3d Littoral Combat Team, 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, was awarded the Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award for an active duty chaplain serving with the United States Marine Corps. Chaplain Bell has been recognized with this significant award for his exceptional dedication and impactful ministry to the Marines and Sailors of 3d...
