MISSION & VISION
OUR MISSION AND VISION
The mission of the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation is to help strengthen America by preserving the aviation history of the U.S. Marine Corps, honoring the service of its people, and inspiring in all generations an appreciation of America’s freedoms and values and encouraging youth to pursue the fields of Science, Technology, Math, and Engineering.
WE ACCOMPLISH
OUR MISSION
By supporting the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, and by hosting a variety of educational programs that connect all generations with the nation's history and bring civilian and military communities together.
WE INSPIRE
THROUGH EDUCATION
We build a stronger nation by educating all generations about the contributions, character, and sacrifices of the people of USMC aviation and the missions they completed to defend America and her freedoms and values.
WE HONOR
OUR LEGACY
We accomplish our mission by supporting the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum and, by hosting a variety of educational programs that connect all generations with the nation's history and bring civilian and military communities together.
WE BUILD
THE FUTURE
We build a stronger nation by educating all generations about the contributions, character, and sacrifices of the people of USMC aviation and the missions they completed to defend America and her freedoms and values.
OUR HISTORY
A LEGACY BUILT ON SERVICE
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum was founded in 1989 by a group of retired Marines and Marine aviators from Orange County, led by Brigadier General Jay Huber at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro.
In 1999, as part of the Department of Defense’s Base Realignment and Closure process, the Command Museum, along with the Third Marine Aircraft Wing, relocated to Marine Corps Air Station Miramar. There, the museum continued its mission under the leadership of Major General Bobby Butcher until 2021.
1989
Museum Founded
at MCAS El Toro
1999
Relocated to
MCAS Miramar
2021
Museum Closed
at Miramar
2028
New Museum Opens
in Irvine, CA
In 2020, the leadership of MCAS Miramar announced that the base could no longer accommodate the museum, and the museum closed its doors in April 2021.
After more than three decades of preserving and honoring the history of Marine Corps aviation, the museum embarked on a new chapter in 2023 through a public-private partnership among the City of Irvine, the United States Marine Corps, and the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation.
LEADERSHIP
LEADERSHIP
TERRY ROBLING
Chair – LtGen
USMC, Retired
MICHAEL J. AGUILAR
President/CEO –
BGen, USMC, Retired
PATRICK GOUGH
Vice Chair – Colonel,
USMC, Retired
DR. GLENN ROQUEMORE
Secretary – CEO/Founder,
Roquemore Higher Education
Consultants, LLC.
ALICE MARSHAL
Colonel, USMC,
Retired
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
THE BRIGADIER GENERAL
JAY HUBBARD "SEMPER FIDELIS" AWARD
The Brigadier General Jay Hubbard Award is awarded annually to an individual who exemplifies the best qualities of Marine Corps Leadership, Innovation, and Teamwork throughout their lifetime and demonstrated a dedication, devotion and support to the Nation, Community, and Marine Corps. The award will be presented at the annual November 10th Association celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday.