Students with the Kanehunamoku Voyaging Academy arrive at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 6, 2026. The students visited MCBH as part of a cultural voyaging program focused on traditional practices of Polynesian star navigation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. MaKenna Hearne)
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.
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...
U.S. MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAI‘I — U.S. Marines with Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i (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 — 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...
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...
