What USMC units are in Hawaii?

The 4th Force Reconnaissance Company is the only Marine Corps Reserve unit in Hawaii.

Where do Marines get stationed in Hawaii?

Marine Corps Base Hawaii (MCBH), formerly Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay and originally Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay, is a U.S. Marine Corps facility and air station located on the Mokapu Peninsula of windward O’ahu in the City & County of Honolulu.

Can you visit Mcbh?

Houseguest Privileges Requests Registered House Guest Passes will not be issued to visitors staying off MCBH. Sponsors requesting to sponsor a house guest visiting more than 72 hours must submit a House Guest form to the PMO Service Center prior to the visit for processing.

What Marine units are being deactivated?

2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines cased their colors during the unit’s deactivation ceremony aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii Jan. 21.

How many marine battalions are there?

There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. There are always variations to what is the standard breakdown of Marine Corps unit structure.

What is the Marine base in Hawaii called?

Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay
Marine Corps Base Hawaii Kaneohe Bay is fondly referred to as K-Bay. It is located on the island of Oahu’s Windward side on Mokapu Peninsula, and is 20 miles northeast of the Honolulu International Airport.

How many people are on Mcbh?

MCBH’s population includes approximately 25,000 Marines, sailors, family members, and civilian employees. The base is home to Marine Aircraft Group 24; 3rd Marine Regiment; 3rd Radio Battalion; 1st Battalion, 12th Marines; Combat Logistics Battalion 3; and other operational units and tenant commands.

Are the Marines going to be disbanded?

The Downsizing Has Already Begun The process to eliminate the Corps as being a separate service branch may have already taken its first step. In March 2020, the Marine Corps Commandant announced the Corps would shrink in size. Under the plan, the units scheduled for deactivation include: 3rd Battalion, 8th Marines.