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Mission Statement

Operate, maintain and sustain the air station in support of Marine Corps Forces Pacific and follow-on U.S., joint, combined, and allied forces in order to respond to contingencies and deter aggression by providing services, support, and facilities for training and combat readiness.

Sep 18 2023

Sgt Ana Martinez is “coined” by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

SGT Rachaelanne M. Woodward

12 Sep 23 - Sgt Ana Martinez is “coined” by the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Smith, for sustained outstanding performance of her duties at MCAS Futenma.

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12 Sept 23 – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Smith, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Ruiz, pose with some recently promoted and awarded Marines aboard MCAS Futenma.

Sep 18 2023

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Smith, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Ruiz, pose with some recently promoted and awarded Marines aboard MCAS Futenma.

SGT Rachaelanne M. Woodward

12 Sept 23 – Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Smith, and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, SgtMaj Ruiz, pose with some recently promoted and awarded Marines aboard MCAS Futenma.

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Sep 14 2023

Marines from MCAS Futenma Air Traffic Control section conduct airfield clean-up operations following Typhoon KHANUN where wind speeds exceeded 100 mph for multiple days.

Sgt. William Knight

Marines from MCAS Futenma Air Traffic Control section conduct airfield clean-up operations following Typhoon KHANUN where wind speeds exceeded 100 mph for multiple days.

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Sep 14 2023

MCAS Futenma hosts a USAF C-5 Galaxy in support of a HMLA-169 detachment deployment to the Philippines as part of a III MEF bi-lateral exercise.

Sgt. William Knight

MCAS Futenma hosts a USAF C-5 Galaxy in support of a HMLA-169 detachment deployment to the Philippines as part of a III MEF bi-lateral exercise.

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Sep 14 2023

Marines from MCAS Futenma Expeditionary Firefighting and Recovery conduct night arrested landing training with F/A-18s from VMFA(AW)-115.

Sgt. William Knight

Marines from MCAS Futenma Expeditionary Firefighting and Recovery conduct night arrested landing training with F/A-18s from VMFA(AW)-115.

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Sep 14 2023

Col Pacatte and Ginowan Police Chief Nakamoto sign a Humanitarian Access Agreement to allow local first responders access to the air station in the event of an emergency.

Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas

U.S. Marine Corps Col. William C. Pacatte, commander for Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, and Ginowan Police Chief Nakamoto Taka have a sign the Humanitarian Access Agreement on MCAS Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Aug. 18, 2023. Under this agreement, with the understanding and support of the United States Military, police vehicles will be given access through MCAS Futenman in the event of large-scale disasters or emergency situations, allowing police personnel to respond quicker. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

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Sep 14 2023

Every Tuesday – Marines from across MCAS Futenma teach English to Okinawa residents during the weekly English language discussion group hosted by the MCAS Futenma Religious Ministry Team.

Knight Sgt William L.

Every Tuesday – Marines from across MCAS Futenma teach English to Okinawa residents during the weekly English language discussion group hosted by the MCAS Futenma Religious Ministry Team.

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Around the Corps

Return to Tun Tavern: U.S. Marines and Sailors vaccinate their neighbors in Philadelphia

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania holds a special place in U.S. Marine Corps history. In 1775, Capt. Samuel Nicholas, the first commissioned officer in the Continental Marines who would later go on to become the first Commandant of the Marine Corps, was directed by Congress to raise two battalions of Marines. Tun Tavern, an infamous saloon that no longer physically stands but remains tattooed across the heart and soul of every U.S. Marine, became the first Marine Corps recruiting station looking for a “few good men...”

Marine aviators use online gaming concept to enhance training

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First male recruits graduate recruit training from 4th Battalion

On March 26, Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion completed recruit training with four male platoons and two female platoons; the first time ever that male recruits have graduated from the battalion. During training the platoons were segregated by gender and maintained separate sleeping and bathing facilities inside of their respective squadbays. Training events conducted outside of the squad bay were conducted in a gender integrated environment...

15th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Makin Island ARG enhance bilateral partnership in Indo-Pacific Region

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Command Philosophy

Our Vision: We are forward and must be "ready to launch the Expeditionary Force." As the Bow is to the arrow, the station is to the MEF, supporting the warfighter's ability to respond, deploy and win. We provide a resilient air station that supports the Marine, Joint and Allied forces who rely on our services to support all assigned missions.

Mission Accomplishment through Personal and Professional Excellence

Personal Excellence: Act as a model citizen on and off duty. Remaining true to the Corps Values of Honor, Courage and Commitment.

Professional Excellence: Unified team of talented, diverse and experienced individuals able to solve hard problems with finite resources. Display a bias for action that manifests professional competence.

Remain True to our Station Values of Competence, Gumption and Grit

Our Priorities:

1. Operational Readiness of the Air Station

2. Maintain personal and professional readiness required of forward deployed Marines

3. Develop relationships and procedures that sustain our "Home Court Advantage"

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