President’s Updates – Monthly

Monthly Update: President of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, Brigadier General Michael J. Aguilar, USMC retired, writes a monthly column on efforts to save the collection and move it to a new home in Great Park, Irvine, California.
President’s Update-May 2022
Officials from the City of Irvine have signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to move the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to its new home in Hangar 296 at Great Park.

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.
Nominations for the 2023 award will open in January 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 contest will open in the fall of 2022.
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 contest will open in the fall of 2022.
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.