President’s Updates
President and CEO of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation, Brigadier General Michael J. Aguilar, USMC retired, periodically writes a column on efforts to save the collection and move it to a new home in Great Park, Irvine, California.
President’s Update-February 2023
Dear Members and Friends of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday and is keeping warm! I want to take a moment to update you on our progress with the relocation of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (FLAM) to Great Park,...
President’s Update-February 2023
Dear Members and Friends of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday and is keeping warm! I want to take a moment to update you on our progress with the relocation of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (FLAM) to Great Park,...
President’s Update-November 2022
General Aguilar updates readers on the status of the museum and appeals for donations in order to continue the process of moving and re-establishing the museum.
Happy 247th Birthday Marines!
Happy 247th Birthday, Marines!
Read the Commandant’s message and watch the annual USMC birthday video.
President’s Update-October 2022
The trek uphill continues as we work with the City of Irvine to craft an agreement for relocating the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (FLAM) to Great Park. The two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), the first between Irvine and the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation (FLHF) and the second MOU between Irvine, the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation and the Marine Corps, along with previous planning discussions form the framework for the development of a final agreement.
President’s Update-August 2022
We are continuing to work on the agreement between the Foundation, City of Irvine and the USMC on responsibilities for the re-establishment of the museum in Great Park. In the meantime design and development of layout for exhibits has moved forward and we are exploring options to store the aircraft in Great Park until Hangar 296 is ready for occupancy. Finally, a Marine Wife awardee was recognized in a plaque-unveiling ceremony in our administrative offices.
2022 Marine Wife Recognition Awardee: Kyp Hughes
Camp Pendleton Marine wife, Kyp Hughes, was named the 2022 recipient of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award. This annual award recognizes the wife of an active-duty Marine for her outstanding service to the U.S. Marine Corps, community, nation and family.
Explore Our Ongoing Programs
While working on relocating the museum, we are continuing our programs to preserve and share the legacy of USMC aviation through our education programs and activities.
Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Program
To honor and highlight the resiliency, strength, and dedication of USMC wives.
Mrs. Kyp Hughes is the 2022 awardee. Click here to see why she was chosen.
Nominations for the 2023 award will open in February 2023.
Essay Contest
Our annual essay contest for grades 6-12 encourages students to develop and improve their thinking and writing skills as they address core values of the US Marine Corps and our society.
Winners of the 2021-2022 contest have been announced. The 2022-2023 academic year contest will open in the spring of 2023.
Annual Art Contest
Gives students a platform to express their artistic and creative skills as they learn about U.S. and aviation history.
Winners of the 2021-2022 Art Contest have been announced. 2022-2023 academic year contest will open in the spring of 2023.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum – Online
During our museum’s journey to Great Park in Irvine, CA , we hope you will continue to enjoy the aircraft exhibited in our online gallery. We are dedicated to preserving history and the incredible contributions made by the men and women of Marine Corps Aviation.
