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
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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
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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.
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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.
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