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Marine Corps Base Hawaii

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MCBH PUBLIC NOISE ADVISORY - The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are preparing for the 2025 Kaneohe Bay Air Show at MCBH

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII - As the 2025 Kaneohe Bay Air Show approaches, the U.S. Navy 'Blue Angels' aerial demonstration team will be practicing their air show routine, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, from 1130 - 1630. The Blue Angels will also be performing on Military Appreciation Day, open to all service members scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025. The 2025 Kaneohe Bay Air Show is scheduled for Aug. 9-10, where the Blue Angels will headline the show.

Overnight camping at Bellows suspended for the return of nesting sea turtles

O‘AHU – With the sea turtle (honu) nesting period approaching the City and County of Honolulu’s Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), in conjunction with Marine Corps Base Hawai‘i (MCBH), will be suspending overnight camping for Bellows Field Beach Park from Wednesday, April 30 through Thursday, August 28, 2025.

MCBH DANGEROUS SURF ADVISORY 19-23 Dec.

Lifeguards are on notice for a dangerous surf approaching from the NNW that may affect MCBH beaches starting tomorrow, 19 Dec through Monday, 23 Dec. Lifeguards will set beach conditions to red flag should the swells exceed safety limits.

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY -- Exercise Sentry Aloha

Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay -- The Hawaii Air National Guard will be conducting exercise Sentry Aloha May 29th-June 6th aboard MCAS Kaneohe Bay. Sentry Aloha is an exercise that provides realistic combat training for Hawaii based service members, enabling them to perform homeland defense and combat missions. Residents and service members may see an increase in military aircraft during scheduled flight times. Thank you for your patience and understanding. For more information or concerns, please contact Airfield Operations at: (808) 257-8389

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY - MOKAPU RD AND HARRIS AVE TRAFFIC LIGHT PATTERN CHANGE (APRIL 22)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Starting the morning of Monday, April 22, the traffic lights at Mokapu Rd. and Harris Ave. will be transitioning from flashing red to fully operational light patterns. Please take extra caution at the intersection as everyone familiarizes themselves with the new signal pattern. For more information, please contact Base PMO at: (808) 257-2123

Hawaii Based MV-22 Squadrons Return to Flight Status

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – As early as next week, Hawaii-based MV-22 Osprey squadrons assigned to Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, expect to begin executing flight operations as the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has deemed the aircraft safe to fly. The MV-22 squadrons will adhere to the Marine Corps’ three-phased approach, which begins with a focus on regaining proficiency in Core and Basic skills for pilots and aircrew. Squadrons will then follow well-established training and readiness manuals, standard operating procedures, and best practices to demonstrate the skills reinforced in phase one. Upon completion of the first two phases of skill development and demonstration, squadrons will progress toward conducting specific pre-deployment training programs – to include flight operations in the local area – in preparation for their next assigned missions.

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY -- Potential Water Discoloration (Nov. 21, 2023)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- Potential Water Discoloration (Nov. 21, 2023)“A recent water main break may be the cause of potential water discoloration for the housing communities aboard MCBH.The Board of Water Supply is currently working on repairs. Many of Oahu’s water mains are made of iron, and disturbances from construction or water main breaks

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY – Waterfront Operations Oil Spill Drill (Nov. 17, 2023)

Waterfront Operations will be executing a small-scale Hazardous Spill Response Drill from 0900-1200 on Nov. 17. The Drill will take place in the water near outfall 22 and will be executing spill containment and recovery between the Marine Corps Base Hawaii and Coconut Island and lastly securing a portion of Coconut Island (Southeast entrance).

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY - Marines to conduct JPMRC exercise across Oahu (Nov. 1-10)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- Marines from across MCBH will be participating in a large-scale readiness training exercise called the Joint Pacific Multinational Readiness Center (JPMRC), Nov. 1-10, primarily on the islands of Oahu and Hawaii. Training will include use of blank ammunition and explosive simulators during daytime and nighttime hours in

MCBH PUBLIC ADVISORY - MV-22 Ospreys to conduct funeral flyover at the Honolulu National Cemetery (Oct. 16)

MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII -- Marines with Marine Aircraft Group 24 will be conducting a funeral flyover with MV-22 Ospreys over the Honolulu National Cemetery 11:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 2023. The funeral is for Navy Cross recipient, Sgt. Arthur B. Ervin, who was killed in action during the Battle for Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands.To register any

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