U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ernest Govea, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, presents a plaque and shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Soto, out-going sergeant major, MCB Camp Blaz, during a relief ceremony at MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, June 11, 2025. Soto, MCB Camp Blaz’s first sergeant major, relinquished his duties during a ceremony aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - U.S. Marine Corps Col. Ernest Govea, commanding officer, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, presents a plaque and shakes hands with Sgt. Maj. Daniel A. Soto, out-going sergeant major, MCB Camp Blaz, during a relief ceremony at MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, June 11, 2025. Soto, MCB Camp Blaz’s first sergeant major, relinquished his duties during a ceremony aboard the installation. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
On April 3rd, at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Tabernaemontana rotensis adolescent trees are vibrant and healthy within the Caiguat Forest Enhancement Site. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce) - On April 3rd, at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Tabernaemontana rotensis adolescent trees are vibrant and healthy within the Caiguat Forest Enhancement Site. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce)
U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz senior leaders; U.S. Navy Capt. Blake Burket, commanding officer, Officer in Charge of Construction; and Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas cut a ribbon during a barracks soft opening on MCBCB, Guam, May, 16 2025. The first new enlisted barracks at MCBCB opened, marking a significant milestone in the development of the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel) - U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz senior leaders; U.S. Navy Capt. Blake Burket, commanding officer, Officer in Charge of Construction; and Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas cut a ribbon during a barracks soft opening on MCBCB, Guam, May, 16 2025. The first new enlisted barracks at MCBCB opened, marking a significant milestone in the development of the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest installation. (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brayden Daniel)
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the first Camp Blaz-owned chow hall on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 24, 2025. The food service Marines with MCB Camp Blaz and civilian workforce personnel played a key role in establishing the very first Camp Blaz-owned chow hall by developing the menu, setting hours of operation, and implementing procedures necessary for successful operations. This event marks a major milestone for Camp Blaz as one of the first of many completed facilities in the ongoing base development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the first Camp Blaz-owned chow hall on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 24, 2025. The food service Marines with MCB Camp Blaz and civilian workforce personnel played a key role in establishing the very first Camp Blaz-owned chow hall by developing the menu, setting hours of operation, and implementing procedures necessary for successful operations. This event marks a major milestone for Camp Blaz as one of the first of many completed facilities in the ongoing base development. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
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 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. Marine senior leaders with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Marine Corps Systems Command pose for a group photo at Asan Bay Overlook, Guam, April 3, 2025. Senior leaders visited Camp Blaz to see the progress of the base’s development and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - U.S. Marine senior leaders with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz and Marine Corps Systems Command pose for a group photo at Asan Bay Overlook, Guam, April 3, 2025. Senior leaders visited Camp Blaz to see the progress of the base’s development and capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marcellous Dixon, training chief, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses for a portrait after winning the Marine Corps Installations Command Enlisted Marine of the Year award, Camp Blaz, Guam, March 4, 2025. “To compete with this caliber of Marines is an extremely humbling experience for me,” said Dixon. “Steel sharpens steel is the mentality we all live by. I am a product of peoples’ selfless investment in me.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Little) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Marcellous Dixon, training chief, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses for a portrait after winning the Marine Corps Installations Command Enlisted Marine of the Year award, Camp Blaz, Guam, March 4, 2025. “To compete with this caliber of Marines is an extremely humbling experience for me,” said Dixon. “Steel sharpens steel is the mentality we all live by. I am a product of peoples’ selfless investment in me.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Little)
This graphic illustration poster showcases the Mariana eight-spot butterfly and was created using Adobe Photoshop on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, March 5, 2025. This species of butterfly is native to the Mariana Islands and efforts are being made to preserve them due to the unique impact they have on the Guam ecosystem. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin) - This graphic illustration poster showcases the Mariana eight-spot butterfly and was created using Adobe Photoshop on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, March 5, 2025. This species of butterfly is native to the Mariana Islands and efforts are being made to preserve them due to the unique impact they have on the Guam ecosystem. (U.S. Marine Corps graphic illustration by Lance Cpl. Mark Dvoskin)
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 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. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new Single Marine Program center on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 31, 2025. MCB Camp Blaz opened the SMP center to help improve the quality of life for single Marines and Sailors stationed in Guam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, hold a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of the new Single Marine Program center on MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Jan. 31, 2025. MCB Camp Blaz opened the SMP center to help improve the quality of life for single Marines and Sailors stationed in Guam. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)