U.S. Marines, civilians, and families greet students while they arrive at school for Purple Up Day, at Mokapu Elementary School, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, April 15, 2026. Mokapu Elementary students were greeted by staff, family, and service members for Purple Up Day as they arrived at school in celebration of Month of the Military Child. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. MaKenna Hearne)
MÅkapu Elementary School celebrated Purple Up Day as part of the Month of the Military Child at Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH). The event acknowledged and honored the unique experiences, strengths, and sacrifices of students in military families.
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII â Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Marines with 3rd Littoral Logistics Battalion (LLB), 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment (MLR), 3rd Marine Division, conducted an EOD technological demonstration at Marine Corps Base Hawaiâi (MCBH), March 13, 2026. MCBH invited Naval Information Warfare Center engineers, scientists from the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense, and private industry to this event. Showcasing the...
U.S. MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAIâI â U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaiâi (MCBH), participated in a two-day field exercise (FEX) to strengthen their proficiency in close quarters battle and urban combat operations at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows (MCTAB), MCBH, March 25-26, 2026.
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII â U.S. Marines and members of the local community gathered at Pyramid Rock beach, traditionally known as Kuâau, on Marine Corps Base HawaiÊ»i (MCBH) for the closing ceremony of Makahiki, a traditional Hawaiian season dedicated to peace, reflection, and preparation for the year ahead on February 14, 2026.
Marine Corps Base HawaiÊ»i â The Environmental Division at Marine Corps Base HawaiÊ»i (MCBH) has worked extensively over the years to remove invasive mangrove from the historically and culturally significant NuÊ»u¬pia Fishponds, restoring ecological balance and vital coastal ecosystems. These fishponds hold deep cultural importance and provide critical habitat for native species. As environmental stewardship moves forward with caring for...
Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi - Vince Wilfork, a former National Football League player for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans visited Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) on Feb. 10, 2026, to engage with Marines and gain a firsthand understanding of their experiences serving on base as an incoming USO ambassador. During his visit, Wilfork met with Marines at Marine Aerial Refuel Transport Squadron 153 (VMGR-153) and Marine Wing Support...
Marine Corps Base HawaiÊ»i â On Jan. 6, 2026, Marine Corps Base HawaiÊ»i (MCBH) marked a milestone for military families as MÅkapu Elementary School celebrated the grand opening of its newly built campus. The ceremony highlighted the opening of modern classrooms and a new administrative building, bringing together base personnel, students, faculty, staff, and community members to welcome the next chapter in the schoolâs history.
