Vanessa Taitano Guerrero, archeologist, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, discusses cultural resources management efforts during an open house at Micronesia Mall, Dededo, Guam, March 14, 2025. The open house was an opportunity for the Camp Blaz natural and cultural resource team to engage with the public about aspects of the Camp Blaz construction projects. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Charlotte Jei Balacano, military police, Provost Marshal’s Office, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, waves a vehicle to the gate at MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Feb. 27, 2025. MCB Camp Blaz PMO supports the installation by providing a safe and secure environment for Marines, Sailors, civilian employees, and their families. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ernest Govea, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, and Sgt. Maj. Daniel Soto, senior enlisted leader, MCB Camp Blaz, pose with service member spouses stationed at MCB Camp Blaz during a spouse tour at MCB Camp Blaz, March 5, 2025. The spouse tour was held to give military spouses a better understanding of the MCB Camp Blaz build-up and mission. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tanner Currin)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz conduct a combat glide during a Table 5 qualification on Mason Range, Guam, March 6, 2025. Table 5 is a Marine Corps Combat Marksmanship Program drill, and it is used for short-range training and evaluation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz conduct motorcycle inspections at MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, March 6, 2025. The motorcycle training went over conducting motorcycle inspections, addressing safety concerns, and building confidence. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rey Moreno Marilao)
U.S. Marines, sailors, and civilians with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz pose for a group photo on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, March 4, 2025. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, GUAM – Beyond pulling targets in the pits and completing your annual weapons qualification – have you ever considered other ways that range land could be utilized? On Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, range and environmental staff are working together to sustain forested lands and support important native plants and animals in designated areas.
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CAMP BLAZ, GUAM – The Guam community coming aboard Navy or Marine Corps installations has likely noticed a change as they arrive at the security gate. For the first time, since the activation of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Marines are standing duty as gate sentries across the island, showcasing that the Camp Blaz Provost Marshal’s Office is increasing its manpower and capabilities in stride with the Corps’ build up on the island and alongside its Navy counterparts. The PMO staff is focused on energizing the manpower force flow, procuring military police equipment, and developing policy and procedures to set the conditions to achieve an Initial Operational Capability this year, and subsequently, a fully operational PMO in the future.
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, GUAM — A new Single Marine Program lounge opened its doors to service members at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz on Jan. 31, 2025, offering a modern, vibrant space for Marines and Sailors to unwind, socialize, and relax after a busy workday. The lounge, located above the postal office on the base, was designed to create a community-focused environment where single Marines and Sailors can connect and take part in recreational activities. Some amenities include comfortable seating, video game consoles, a pool table that can turn into an air hockey table and table tennis, and large screen televisions for viewing sports and movies.
Serianthes nelsonii is a tree species found only on Guam and Rota. The CHamoru name for the Serianthes tree on Guam is Håyun lågu, meaning "wood of the north" or "foreign wood," and in Rota, Trongkon guåfi, meaning "fire tree." Specimens were first collected in the late 1800s and again in 1918 by Peter Nelson, from whom the species was described by Elmer D. Merrill. Although there is no remaining knowledge of traditional uses of the tree in CHamoru culture, early navigator Louis Claude de Freycinet listed Håyun lågu as a tree suitable for timber in his travel journals in the 1800s. Given the tree’s full stature and strength, it would have been suitable for shelter construction or canoe-building. In 1987, Serianthes nelsonii was listed as endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service due to its rarity and threats to its survival.