U.S Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin, combat graphics specialist, Gunnery Sgt. Marcellous Dixon, legal chief, and Maj. Mark Crum, communication strategy and operations director, all with Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, paint a classroom building prior to the start of the school year at Finegayan Elementary in Dededo, Guam, July 31, 2026. Through the Joint Region Marianas "Sister School" program, Finegayan Elementary is MCB Camp Blaz's sister school, which the installation supports in academic, operational, and supplementary services. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brayden Daniel)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin, combat graphics specialist and Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin, combat graphics specialist, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, finish cleaning up the side of the road near the Brig. Gen. Ben Blaz Memorial Highway sign at Dededo, Guam, July 28, 2026. MCB Camp Blaz personnel strengthened community ties and supported Guam’s natural beauty through ‘Marines in the Wild’ program, while commemorating the one-year anniversary of the official Route 3 rename to Brigadier General Ben Blaz Memorial Highway. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jayden Martinez)
The Joint Region Marianas joint force color guard present the colors during the 82nd Guam Liberation Day ceremony at Dulce Nombre De Maria Cathedral-Basilica, Hagåtña, Guam, July 21, 2026. Guam commemorated the 82nd Liberation Day mass as a solemn reminder to honor the courage and sacrifice of the American service members and the resilience of the CHamoru people during the imperial Japanese occupation and liberation of the island by U.S. armed forces during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jayden Martinez)
U.S. Marines with the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band perform during a concert in celebration of the 82nd Liberation Day anniversary at the Micronesian Mall, Dededo, Guam, July 20, 2026. Guam commemorated the 82nd Liberation Day events and performances as a solemn reminder to honor the courage and sacrifice of the American service members and the resilience of the CHamoru people during the imperial Japanese occupation and liberation of the island by U.S. armed forces during World War II. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Jayden Martinez)
U.S. senior leaders with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Task Force Talon, and the Honorable Mr. Tim Dill, Assistant Secretary of War for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, pose for a group photo, at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, July 10, 2026. Mr. Dill visited MCB Camp Blaz to tour the facility. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers pose for a group photo at Mason Live Fire Training Range Complex, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, June 26, 2026. CBP personnel completed standardized pistol qualification exercises to ensure weapons proficiency and operational readiness during emergency situations is maintained. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Rey Moreno Marilao)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam – For 31 continuous months, the people of Guam showed resiliency and fought oppression under Imperial Japanese rule during World War II. Now, in 2026, they continue to weather the storm and persevere, celebrating 82 years of liberation. This enduring survival has been rooted in Inafa’maolek—the CHamoru value of restoring harmony and community resilience. Today, that same spirit unites the Guam community and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz through joint efforts like the 82nd Liberation Day Mass, the Ben Blaz Memorial Highway cleanup, and facility restoration at Finegayan Elementary School. As part of the island’s month-long liberation commemorations, Marines with MCB Camp Blaz joined the local community and WWII survivors on July 21 for a solemn Mass, honoring the veterans who stormed Asan Beach and those who lost their lives.
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam – Firefighters with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz ensure our base and community is safe every day by doing maintenance, practicing drills, and answering the call to help. The fire department serves a critical function that the base requires. The fire department here on Camp Blaz is a fundamental resource that is required for any military installation. Installations are self-contained cities housing thousands of service members, families, and civilian employees. The fire department provides structural firefighting, rescue, and Emergency Medical Services for the base. Without a fire station, the base cannot safely conduct certain operations. The buildup of the fire department is a massive step for Camp Blaz to become a proud installation.
Laughter echoed through Astumbo Senior Center as Marines with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz sat alongside Guam's elderly residents, sharing stories, offering a helping hand, and spending time with those who have helped shape the island's community during a community relations event on June 26, 2026. The visit wasn't centered on completing a project or checking off volunteer hours. Instead, it was about connection. Marines spent the day talking with residents, assisting staff where needed, and taking time to listen to decades of stories and life experiences. Those conversations quickly turned strangers into friends, reminding everyone involved that sometimes the simplest gestures leave the greatest impact.
On April 24, 2026, nearly 50 Marines and civilian staff from Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz completed their second environmentally focused community relations (COMREL) project of the year, continuing their commitment to environmental preservation and community engagement. The initiative titled “Marines in the Wild,” was centered on debris removal and beach restoration at Tanguisson Beach, which had been impacted by Super Typhoon Sinlaku and ongoing illegal dumping. In collaboration with Camp Blaz’s Public Works Department (PWD) Environmental Team, the group removed over 6,000 pounds of debris, including plastic waste, aluminum cans, and more.