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Brig. Gen. Rizzo assumes command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Ralph Rizzo assumes command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, June 12, 2026. Maj. Gen. Brian Wolford, the outgoing general of MCIPAC, served for two years as the commanding general and relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Ralph Rizzo, who previously served two years as the commanding general for Marine Corps Installation East. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams)

Taken: 06.12.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams, Cpl. Alexander Conde and Cpl. Logan Smith

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Physical Discipline: 3rd LAAB Conducts MCMAP...

06.17.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marines with 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, pose for a photo during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program...

HQBN Conducts 15-km Conditioning Hike At MCBH

06.16.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Nicholas Figueroa

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Andrew Koch, right, the commanding officer of Headquarters Battalion, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), and Lt. Col....

Brig. Gen. Rizzo assumes command of Marine Corps...

06.12.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Butler stand at parade rest during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station...

Kinser Festival | 2026

06.12.2026 | Photo by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus

A food vendor sells kebabs during Kinser Festival at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, June 13, 2026. The festival was held to promote U.S.-Japan...

Lt. Col. Mendizabal's final flight

06.11.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Federico Mendizabal, the former commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air...

Strength training: Marine Corps Martial Arts...

06.11.2026 | Photo by Sgt. Jade Venegas

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Scott Chen, air defense systems technician, 3rd Littoral Anti-Air Battalion, 3rd Marine Littoral Regiment, overcomes...

Maj. Weeks final flight at MCAS Iwakuni

06.10.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler Bassett

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Weeks, left, a UC-12W Huron pilot, and Maj. David Crotteau, the assistant station airfield operations officer, both...

Maj. Weeks' final flight at MCAS Iwakuni

06.10.2026 | Photo by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Jon Weeks, a UC-12W Huron pilot with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, and a...

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Brig. Gen. Rizzo assumes command of Marine Corps...

06.12.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams, Cpl. Alexander Conde and Cpl. Logan Smith

U.S. Marine Brig. Gen. Ralph Rizzo assumes command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, at Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan,...

Barracks Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

06.04.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Trevor BishopWilliams

U.S. Marines and members of the Okinawa Defense Bureau unveil new barracks at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, June 5, 2026. The new barracks were...

H&HS Change of Command Ceremony

06.03.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Frederico Mendizabal, the former commanding officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) relinquishes...

H&HS Post and Relief Ceremony

06.02.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Gage Collins

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Steven T. Kern relinquishes his post as the sergeant major of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (H&HS) to Sgt....

EOD Marines conduct an explosive disposal operation...

05.28.2026 | Video by Lance Cpl. Kaylinn Martinez

U.S. Marines assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler, conduct a EOD response, May 28, 2026. EOD Marines disposed of...

U.S. Marines Compete in FY26 OIMC

05.20.2026 | Video by Cpl. Alexander Conde

U.S. Marines compete in the Fiscal Year 26 3rd Quarter Okinawa Intramural Marksmanship Competition, ending in an award ceremony at Camp Hansen,...

MALS-12 Marines work in MOPP gear

05.18.2026 | Video by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marines with Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron (MALS) 12, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, conduct daily operations while...

MCAS Iwakuni conducts suspicious package training

05.14.2026 | Video by Cpl. Colin Thibault

U.S. Marines with Postal, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron (HHS), Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, respond to a simulated suspicious...

PALS 26: Command Senior Enlisted Leaders Program...

06.19.2026 | Story 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.

[PRESS RELEASE]: MCIPAC Change of Command Ceremony

06.11.2026 | Story by 1st Lt. Kelsey Enlow

Major General Brian N. Wolford, relinquished command of Marine Corps Installations Pacific to Brigadier General Ralph J. Rizzo, June 12th, 2026,...

Camp Hansen hosts ribbon-cutting ceremony for new...

06.04.2026 | Story by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

OKINAWA, Japan – Camp Hansen hosted a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 5, 2026, celebrating the opening of three newly constructed...

Marines clear the way for new CHamoru language...

05.29.2026 | Story by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce

DEDEDO, GUAM – On May 29, 2026, Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) participated in an official community relations (COMREL)...

The Grand Old Dog of the Kennels

05.20.2026 | Story by Cpl. Sarah Grawcock

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI – On a base full of U.S. Marines working hard day in and day out, there’s one Marine who has called MCAS...

MCIPAC F&ES wins 5 Marine Corps F&ES Awards

05.14.2026 | Story by Pfc. Dulce Alvarez Lemus

OKINAWA, Japan – What does it take to win a Marine Corps Fire and Emergency Awards? Focusing on community, the warfighter and their families won...

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Janiqua Robinson brings...

05.12.2026 | Story by Lance Cpl. Kenneth Garcia

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan – While many service members are highlighted in front of the camera, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Janiqua...

Guiding Marines forward: Gunnery Sgt. Payne named...

05.10.2026 | Story by Lance Cpl. Joseph Kreis

As a testament to his unyielding dedication and esprit de corps, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific, named...

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Why waste energy? Radio Spot

09.29.2016 | Audio by Cpl. Jessica Collins

Last year Marine Corps Installations Pacific spent 100 million dollars on energy. Actions by each of us allows for less energy waste & a stronger...

2016 Obon in Okinawa

08.11.2016 | Audio by Cpl. Daniel Jean-Paul

Obon will be taking place August 15 through August 17 throughout Okinawa, Japan. Service members are asked to please respect this sacred tradition...

Lance Cpl. Joseph Alvarez

08.28.2014 | Courtesy Audio

Lance Cpl. Joseph Alvarez from Redlands, Calif. talks to a Redlands Daily Facts reporter about getting a promotion, his military history and why...

Navy chaplains conduct community relations event...

12.10.2013 | Courtesy Audio

The island-wide beautification task force enlists the help of the U.S. Marine Corps. In the studio are Navy chaplain Lts. Travis Coffey and Dave...

MAG-12 CO interviews with Ray Gibson K57 AM

12.05.2013 | Courtesy Audio

Col. Hunter Hobson interviews with "The Breakfast Show" host Ray Gibson during Exercise Forager Fury II. Hobson is the commanding officer of...

Radio Interview with Lt. Col. Topel

12.04.2013 | Courtesy Audio

Lt. Col. Keith Topel speaks with Travis Coffman about the Exercise Forager Fury II. Topel is the Marine Aircraft Group 12 Operations Officer with...

Spook House

10.24.2012 | Courtesy Audio

Volunteers from Air Station Iwakuni help decorate MC Perry Elementary School's gym and walkways with all manors of Halloween spirit.

Iwakuni Clean Up

10.19.2012 | Courtesy Audio

Service Members from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni’s Single Marine Program occasionally go out unaccompanied into the Iwakuni community just...

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WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - 04.30.2026

04.30.2026 | Courtesy Publication

WE ARE MCBH NEWSLETTER - Vol. 4, Issue 4 April 2026

Big Circle - 04.07.2026

04.07.2026 | Courtesy Publication

BIG CIRCLE (大きな輪) - April 2026 Issue 86. Japan-U.S. Bilateral Training: Resolute Dragon 25, Marines' Mission: Courage in Action at Nago...

WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - 03.31.2026

03.31.2026 | Courtesy Publication

WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue 3, March 2026

Kintai - 02.28.2026

02.28.2026 | Courtesy Publication

Kintai: A bridge between two cultures. Volume 60. Published Spring 2026 Contributors: Yukie Wada, Maj Mason Englehart, 1st Lt Justin Weinstein,...

WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - 02.28.2026

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WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - Vol. 4, Issue 2, February 2026

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WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - 12.31.2025

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WE ARE MCBH Newsletter - Vol. 3, Issue 12 December

Kintai - 11.30.2025

11.30.2025 | Courtesy Publication

Kintai: A bridge between two cultures. Volume 60. Published Spring 2026 Contributors: Yukie Wada, Maj Mason Englehart, 1st Lt Justin Weinstein,...

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