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A rendering of the soon to be constructed Wiki-Wiki Marine Mart, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oct. 9, 2019. The WIki-Wiki is scheduled to be built fall of 2020 on MCBH. (Courtesy photo provided by Marine Corps Community Services, Logistics) - A rendering of the soon to be constructed Wiki-Wiki Marine Mart, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), Oct. 9, 2019. The WIki-Wiki is scheduled to be built fall of 2020 on MCBH. (Courtesy photo provided by Marine Corps Community Services, Logistics)

New construction expands and develops MCBH

Expanding in recent years, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH) began development on three new construction projects to modernize the way our Marines work, train, eat, and play. The three projects include a larger and more modernized medical facility, new base housing, and expansion of the Wiki-Wiki shopping center.

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MCB Hawaii:Overwatch

Guiding an aircraft to the ground safely is a task not only for the pilots, but also for the air traffic controllers. As an aircraft approaches the flight line of Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), you hear the controller constantly engaging the pilot on the other end.

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The Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility is located in the northeastern corner of Marine Corps Base Hawaii in the Ulupa'u Crater. Nestled downrange just outside of the impact area are approximately 2,500 federally protected tree-dwelling seabirds.Read more here: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1959422/boobies-bullets/ - The Kaneohe Bay Range Training Facility is located in the northeastern corner of Marine Corps Base Hawaii in the Ulupa'u Crater. Nestled downrange just outside of the impact area are approximately 2,500 federally protected tree-dwelling seabirds. Read more here: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1959422/boobies-bullets/

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla (left) poses for a photo with his father-in-law Michael J. O'Malley, 2013. (Courtesy photo courtesy from Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla) - U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla (left) poses for a photo with his father-in-law Michael J. O'Malley, 2013. (Courtesy photo courtesy from Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla)

Old breed, New breed: What's the difference?

"I said to myself the day I met my wife, ‘man, I’m going to marry you,’” Gunnery Sgt. Arthur Padilla’s eyes were far away. He mindlessly ran a thumb across the sweat clinging to his cold aluminum beer can on the table between us. “I met her in environmental science. She had a boyfriend and everything, but it didn’t matter,” he said, smirking as his eyes slid into focus. He glanced at his beer, coming back to our interview at the Marine Corps Base Hawaii staff noncommissioned officer’s club, July 3, 2019. “I knew I would marry her the same way I knew that I was going to be a Marine.”

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The black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera). Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1891592/oyster-restoration-project-coming-to-mcbh/ - The black-lipped pearl oyster (Pinctada margaritifera). Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH: https://www.mcbhawaii.marines.mil/News/News-Article-Display/Article/1891592/oyster-restoration-project-coming-to-mcbh/

Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH

Along with Pearl Harbor, Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i is one of first military bases in Hawai‘i to partner with O‘ahu Waterkeeper, an environmental non-profit, to deploy cages of native oysters for water quality improvement. Usually, the most widely known benefit of oysters is their aphrodisiac quality, but these invertebrates may in fact hold the key to cleaner water surrounding the Mokapu Peninsula.

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On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year. - On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year.

U.S. Marine Cpl. LeClair awarded Avionics Marine of the Year

On April 8, 2019 U.S. Marine Cpl. Kyle M. LeClair, Marine Aviation Logistics Squadron 24, Marine Aircraft Group 24, was awarded the Marine Corps Aviation Association’s Paul G. Vess Award for Avionics Marine of the Year.

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Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship

Earth Day is upon us, and sustainability is a buzzword frequently used all over the news. Since the first celebration on April 22, 1970, Earth Day has been an annual event for people around the world to celebrate the earth and renew our commitment to building a safer, healthier, and cleaner world for all of us. It seems like almost everyone is trying to “go green” lately. There are many ways you can get involved in Earth Day 2019. You could volunteer for a local restoration project, organize a clean-up event where you live, change a bad environmental habit, attend an Earth Day event, or communicate your priorities to your elected representatives. The possibilities are endless! Do something nice for the earth! Have fun! Meet new people, and make a difference!

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U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clifton, left, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, presents Cynthia Thielen, right, Hawaii State Representative, with a lei during VMM 363's hangar dedication ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2018. - U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Brian Clifton, left, commanding officer, Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 363, presents Cynthia Thielen, right, Hawaii State Representative, with a lei during VMM 363's hangar dedication ceremony, Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 21, 2018. The dedication ceremony celebrated the arrival of Marines with VMM 363 and everyone that assisted in the construction of the hangar. The arrival of a second MV-22B Osprey squadron significantly increases Marine Aircraft Group 24's capability to respond to local emergencies within Hawaii and crises in the Indo-Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson)

MCBH tours showcase capabilities and improve community relations

Aloha and welcome to Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), we have training areas and historical sites galore! To strengthen relations with local and state leaders, as well as federal and foreign representatives, MCBH conducts multiple tours a year for invited guests to learn more about the base.

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New construction expands and develops MCBH

MCB Hawaii:Overwatch

Boobies & Bullets

A peek into the future

Stroke by stroke through Kaneohe Bay

Old breed, New breed: What's the difference?

Oyster Restoration Project Coming to MCBH

U.S. Marine Cpl. LeClair awarded Avionics Marine of the Year

Earth Day and Environmental Stewardship

MCBH tours showcase capabilities and improve community relations