


Happy 245th Birthday Marines!
Although the Marine Corps was formed by the Second Continental Congress on November 10, 1775, it was not until 1921 that the Corps began celebrating the day officially as its birthday.
Listen to the 2020 birthday message from the Commandant of the USMC, General David H. Berger.

Becoming a Pilot: Interview with LtCol Richard Toettcher
Highly decorated medical evacuation and fighter pilot, LtCol Richard Toettcher (USMC-retired), answers Jacob’s question about what inspired him to become a pilot and the steps he took as a child to reach his goal.
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Community Outreach
Brigadier General Michael Aguilar, Acting Executive Director of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, shares what inspired him to become a military pilot and information about some of the community outreach programs hosted by the Museum.
Enlisting and Learning to Fly during WWII
In this podcast, World War II torpedo bomber pilot, Major Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired), answers Andy’s questions about why he enlisted in the Marine Corps and the path he took to flight training.

Inside Loop Weekly Podcast: Corsair Wings
Introducing “The Inside Loop” Podcasts where kids of all ages can get their questions by our experts. There will be a new session every Thursday morning.
In the first episode, Dr. Joe Bassi, a retired Air Force officer and lecturer at the University of Texas/El Paso, explains why the Corsair has bent wings.

The Inside Loop: Flying the A4 “Skyhawk” with MajGen Bob Butcher, Episode 4
General Butcher describes some of his experiences flying the A4 “Skyhawk”, an aircraft that he flew for 31 years.

Open Again!
Our free, family-friendly museum is now open to the public Thursdays-Sundays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Covid safety protocols are in place.
We look forward to welcoming you back!

The Inside Loop: Space Force with Dr. Joe Bassi, Episode 3
Dr. Joe Bassi answers questions about the formation of Space Force and likely requirements to join its team.

2020 Marine Wife Awardee: Kailee Norris
KAILEE NORRIS is the 2020 recipient of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award. She is being honored for her steadfast commitment to her family, the community and the Marine Corps. Kailee has distinguished herself as a mother, an educator, a team leader with VMM-163’s (Evil Eyes) Family Readiness Program, and as a volunteer with St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Delta Gamma Sorority Alumni Association.