This graphic illustration was created to promote a canned food drive on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, running from Sept. 1st, 2025, to Oct. 1st, 2025, created using Adobe Illustrator on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Aug. 15, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce)
This U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration reflects and honors those lost during 9/11 and was created in Adobe Illustrator, on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Sept. 9, 2025. The National Day of Service and Remembrance is dedicated to honoring the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks through acts of service and unity. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Bennett Waters, armory chief, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, throws a lead hand punch to Pfc. Gabriel Cajas, military police, Provost Marshal’s Office, MCB Camp Blaz during a Marine Corps Martial Arts Program grey belt performance test, on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Aug. 28, 2025. MCMAP teaches Marines useful combat skills and implements a warfighting mindset. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Company 34, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, take cover after throwing an M67 grenade, during a grenade range on Skaggs Urban Training Complex, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Aug. 8, 2025. Marines executed the M67 grenade range to enhance combat readiness. This grenade range was the first one to be conducted on Skaggs UTC. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Richard D. Marshall Jr, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, passes the Sword of Office to Sgt. Maj. Robert E. Catching, oncoming senior enlisted leader of MCB Camp Blaz, during an appointment ceremony on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Aug. 8, 2025. Sgt. Maj. Catching will serve as the bases second sergeant major since its official activation in 2020. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Bruce Miller, communications chief, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, and Float riders on the Village of Manenggon float, wave to the crowd during the 81st Guam Liberation Day parade in Hagåtña, Guam, July 21, 2025. The parade is a celebration of U.S. forces liberating Guam from Imperial Japanese Forces in 1944 during World War II. Throughout the month of July there are several events and ceremonies held as part of Guam’s Liberation Month. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin)
As little as one can, CAN make a difference. From September 1st through October 1st, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz is participating in the island-wide CANstruction canned food drive. The initial goal is collecting “250 cans for 250 years of the Marine Corp”, the mission: collect canned goods to feed children across Guam. The donation drive supports CANstruction, a community event hosted by Be Heartfelt, and Tower for Humanity. The event provides the opportunity to serve as good stewards of Guam by addressing issues that affect one of the island’s most vulnerable populations – its children. Donations will benefit Be Heartfelt’s “Meal Pack Program” which feeds 350+ children weekly by packing and distributing discrete meals. Thanks to the enthusiastic participation across the installation, the initial goal of 250 cans has already been surpassed – but the effort isn’t stopping there. Donation drop boxes will remain available through October 1st. On October 4th, Marines will join the CANstruction “build day” at the Agana Shopping Center to transform the donated cans into a large-scale structure. On the 5th, the public is invited by Be Heartfelt to view the creations and participate in voting to recognize teams on their impressive structures and donation efforts. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz remains committed to being a good neighbor and partner to the community, standing alongside Guam’s families in service and support.
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DEDEDO, GU – It has now been 24 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, 2001 – the single deadliest attack on U.S. soil in the 21st century, resulting in the loss of nearly 3,000 lives. Before this tragedy, the last major attacks on American soil were over 50 years earlier, during World War II, with Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, and the entire island of Guam enduring assaults that targeted American citizens, service members, and our allies. More than two decades later, remembrance ceremonies continue across the nation and around the world to honor those who lost their lives, those affected, and those forever changed by the attacks. As service members around the world reflect on where they were and what they were doing on that day, the community on Guam unites to commemorate the event in partnership with military leaders, local leaders, residents, and first responders. Today, Marines stationed on Camp Blaz have a unique opportunity to reflect on the impact of the September 11th attacks, while living on an island that itself has endured hardship – including brutal attacks, massacres, and occupation. Positioned at the forefront of the Indo-Pacific region, we remain vigilant against emerging threats to our nation’s security with a sense of professionalism and service – core to our values. On September 11th, 2001, American Airlines Flight 11 hits the North Tower of the World Trade Center at 0846 EST; 2246 CHST, followed by American Airlines Flight 175 hitting the South Tower at 0903EST; 2303 CHST, and finally American Airlines Flight 77 hitting the Pentagon at 0937 EST; 2337 CHST. The fourth hijacked flight, United Airlines Flight 93, intended for the U.S. Capital, crash lands near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, due to the courageous actions of passengers onboard.
Tamuning, GU - Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, the Marine Corps’ newest activated installation, continues to demonstrate significant growth in infrastructure, personnel, and even services for its Marines. On August 4th, 2025, the installation celebrated another operational achievement and opportunity for its Marines – the first Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) marriage enrichment retreat (MER) at Rhiga Royal Guam Resort in Tamuning, Guam. The event ran from August 4-6 in support by Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) CREDO Deputy Director, Chaplain Adam R. Boggess. Historically, MCIPAC CREDO events have supported service members in mainland Japan, Okinawa, and Hawaii, offering enrichment for individuals, families, and marriages. The addition of MCIPAC CREDO on Guam reflects the growing needs of the Marine Corps community on the island.
At 1153, July 7, 2025, the very first grenade was thrown on the Marines Corps’ newest grenade range - Skaggs Urban Training Complex (UTC). “The purpose of today's range is to build confidence and proficiency in the ability of Marines and Sailors of CLC-34 as well as Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz to employ the M67 hand grenade,” said Maj. Inchul Ha, detachment commander, Combat Logistics Company 34, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. The facility consists of three parts; the M69 practice grenade range, M67 grenade range, and the Sacon grenade house.