U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Daniel Kelly, a native of Dallas, Georgia, military police, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, stands at attention during an award ceremony on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Feb. 6, 2026. Kelly was awarded a Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal for his outstanding performance as a physical security specialist, helping keep the installation on track to reach full operational capability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Brayden Daniel)
U.S. Army Sergeant Nicholas Abdoo, satellite communications specialist, 78th Signal Group, poses with service members after his reenlistment in front of a F/A-18C Hornet aircraft, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 4, 2026. Abdoo’s decision to reenlist displays his dedication to service, country, and honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Little)
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Karl Benton, operations chief, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, recites the oath of enlistment after being promoted to the rank of master sergeant on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Feb. 10, 2026. Benton was promoted to the rank of master sergeant and was recognized by other Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz interact with a 1st Degree of Separation performer at MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Feb. 13, 2026. U.S. Marines, staff, and visitors attended the comedy show series “1st Degree of Separation” aimed at ending the stigma of mental illness, providing a lighthearted alternative to suicide prevention training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawrencia Fosu, DTS/GTCC clerk, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, repaints around the eagle, globe, and anchor of a Marine Corps monument during a community relations event in Hagåtña, Guam, Jan. 30, 2026. Camp Blaz Marines enhance community bonds and support Guam’s natural beauty through monthly service initiatives like “Marines in the Wild”, focusing on environmental projects that make a lasting impact. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce)
U.S. Marines and Sailors with Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, donate blood during Camp Blaz’s first blood drive on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, June 3, 2025. Camp Blaz partnered with Armed Services Blood Program Donor Center Guam and Naval Hospital Guam to help host a blood drive. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam — Sgt. Daniel Kelly III, a native of Dallas, Georgia, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal during an award formation on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, recognizing his direct impact on installation security and mission readiness.
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TAMUNING, GUAM – On 27 January 2026, to strengthen the resiliency and unit cohesion of Marines and service members spread across the Indo-Pacific, Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) hosted a personal resiliency retreat (PRR) on Guam through the Chaplains Religious Enrichment Development Operation (CREDO) program. This PRR marks the first event of its kind to be held on the island. The retreat marks a significant step in expanding support to military personnel throughout the region. “Our team is committed to supporting the service members on Guam, and especially our growing Marine Corps partners at Camp Blaz,” said Chaplain Alfred V. Pena. MCIPAC CREDO Director. “We provide resources for creating and maintaining military leaders who are empathetic, determined, and accountable in and out of the uniform, emphasizing that true resilience is forged by applying the tools, and turning them into action.”
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam - During National Blood Donor Month, Camp Blaz’s call to action was to host a successful blood drive for the new year. Spearheaded by Sgt. Kendall Jones and Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley, both stationed at Camp Blaz. They coordinated with Naval Hospital Guam’s Armed Services Blood Program to find a venue, set up personnel, and solicit for donors. From early morning, service members and civilians lined up with a shared goal: to save as many lives as possible. The donations collected serve a greater purpose of providing support to those who may need lifesaving blood during training, medical emergencies, or operational missions.
For 2nd Lt. Joshua Poulson, the Marine Corps is more than a career — it is the foundation that shaped his drive, resilience and competitive spirit. That foundation carried him to first place at the Marianas Open Jiu Jitsu Tournament Oct. 18, 2025. Poulson’s journey began humbly. As a private, he balanced the demands of military life with community college courses, working toward a bachelor's degree. “I applied to community college my first year in the reserves,” Poulson said. “So, I did a bunch of college classes when I was in the reserves and then I got activated as a Motor Transportation Operator and I finished my degree when I was active duty.”