Marine Corps Base Hawaii

U.S. Marine Corps base · Kaneohe, Hawaii

Illustration of Marine Corps Base Hawaii

Overview

Marine Corps Base Hawaii sits on the Mokapu Peninsula next to Kaneohe Bay and is home to Marine ground and aviation units.

History

The site was a naval air station that was attacked on December 7, 1941, shortly before Pearl Harbor. It became a Marine Corps base in 1952.

Today

The base is a major employer on windward Oahu, and work there follows military access rules.

Compiled October 2026. History is summarized for general interest; check primary sources for research. This landmark is local context, not an employer or job listing.