U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) march during the Kailua
Independence Day Parade in Kailua, Hawaii, July 4, 2026. MCBH participates in the annual Kailua Independence Day Parade to strengthen local partnerships and project readiness while celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday with the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Estridge)
The two-day Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program at the Pacific Amphibious Leaders Symposium 2026, hosted by U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific, in Honolulu, Hawaii, from June 16 -18, 2026, brought together senior enlisted military leaders to address a critical component of force readiness: the health and resiliency of warfighters.
U.S. MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAI ‘I — When Gunnery Sgt. Dajuan Rushing began volunteering with local youth this school year, he set out to show the positive impact of consistent mentorship. Rushing partnered with Mokapu Elementary School’s Junior Police Officer (JPO) staff to lead a team of Marines in teaching students leadership, discipline, and teamwork.
Mōkapu 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 — 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 Hawai’i (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...
MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII — U.S. Marines and members of the local community gathered at Pyramid Rock beach, traditionally known as Ku’au, on Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (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 Hawaiʻi — The Environmental Division at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi (MCBH) has worked extensively over the years to remove invasive mangrove from the historically and culturally significant Nuʻu¬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...
