Lauren Gutierrez, a supervisory conservation specialist supporting Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Marianas, collects seeds from a mature Serianthes Nelsonii during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002. - Lauren Gutierrez, a supervisory conservation specialist supporting Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz with Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Marianas, collects seeds from a mature Serianthes Nelsonii during a site assessment at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz following typhoon Mawar on June 7, 2023. A Combined Joint Task Force led by U.S. Army Pacific and Task Force West are the DoD representatives supporting FEMA and the governments of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands as we continue recovery efforts in the wake of Typhoon Mawar. Commander Task Force West Rear Adm. Benjamin Nicholson, and all military installation commanding officers in Guam are diligently working to restore steady state to the bases, and dedicate resources to all FEMA mission assignments. Typhoon Mawar moved through the area as a Category 4 storm on May 24, bringing hurricane-force winds, heavy rain and high seas marking the strongest storm to affect the island since Typhoon Pongsona in 2002.
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday, Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, participate in a 249-mile run as a part of a celebration of the upcoming Marine Corps Birthday, Guam, Nov. 6, 2024. To celebrate the Marine Corps’ 249th Birthday, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz collectively ran 249 miles during a 24-hour period, symbolizing the commitment to excellence, endurance, and the unbreakable bond that unites the Marines. This event concluded on Nov. 7 with the Marine Corps 249th Birthday Cake Cutting ceremony. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan West, Headquarters Company Commander, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses with members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce during the Toys for Tots kick-off in Tumon, Guam, Sept. 25, 2024. This year marks the 15th year Toys for Tots has been part of the Guam community. “Our island community has been extremely generous in its support of the Toys for Tots campaign over the years," said Catherine Castro, President of the Guam Chamber of Commerce. "Even when times were lean, our residents have been the most supportive, which has been amazing to witness!” (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Little) - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Ryan West, Headquarters Company Commander, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses with members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce during the Toys for Tots kick-off in Tumon, Guam, Sept. 25, 2024. This year marks the 15th year Toys for Tots has been part of the Guam community. “Our island community has been extremely generous in its support of the Toys for Tots campaign over the years," said Catherine Castro, President of the Guam Chamber of Commerce. "Even when times were lean, our residents have been the most supportive, which has been amazing to witness!” (Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Little)
Marines and Sailors from Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands pose with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz leadership on MCB Camp Blaz, Aug. 22, 2024. - Marines and Sailors from Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands pose with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz leadership on MCB Camp Blaz, Aug. 22, 2024. Several Marines and Sailors originally born and raised on the islands of Guam and the CNMI have returned to the Marianas and are an integral part of laying the foundation for MCB Camp Blaz. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Little)
A replica of a United States Embassy building on the newly built Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility is being used to help with realistic training scenarios on Marine Corps Camp Blaz, Guam, June 27, 2024. In its last phase before becoming operational, the MOUT facility is being outfitted with $4 million worth of atmospherics. These realistic features include furnished buildings, props, noise generators, and smell generators. These items are essential to help simulate multiple realistic and immersive combat scenarios. The Skaggs Urban Training Complex, is named after Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luther Skaggs Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley) - A replica of a United States Embassy building on the newly built Military Operations in Urban Terrain facility is being used to help with realistic training scenarios on Marine Corps Camp Blaz, Guam, June 27, 2024. In its last phase before becoming operational, the MOUT facility is being outfitted with $4 million worth of atmospherics. These realistic features include furnished buildings, props, noise generators, and smell generators. These items are essential to help simulate multiple realistic and immersive combat scenarios. The Skaggs Urban Training Complex, is named after Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Luther Skaggs Jr. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley)
Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz HITT Center & Fitness Programs - From left to right, Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz staff Leanah Oledan, a recreation assistant, Raelene Tajalle, the Marine Corps Community Services semper fit director, and Brandon Salas, a recreation assistant, pose in front of MCB Camp Blaz’s High Intensity Tactical Training center located on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 15, 2024. MCB Camp Blaz is focusing on the health and readiness of the Marines and Sailors, setting the standards for future units to come. (Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Little)
Marines from Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz volunteer in local schools - U.S. Marines stationed at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz and Uriah Perez, community liaison specialist at MCB Camp Blaz, pose with Finegayan Elementary School principal Mrs. Garcia Marites at Finegayan Elementary School, March 1, 2024. U.S. Marines and Mr. Perez from MCB Camp Blaz came together to promote healthy academic growth through constructive feedback and volunteer as part of the sister school partnership program. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rey Moreno Marilao)
Inspiring the youth - Encouraging life success through football - U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jacari Williams, a New Orleans native and personnel chief stationed on Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, gives water to a Guam Green Bay Packers football player, April 10, 2024. Williams in his free time helps coach the Guam Green Bay Packers, a youth football group, to inspire them to find success in life with what he teaches through football. “The kids push through,” said Williams. “They already deal with adversity in their everyday lives so football is an outlet for them to express themselves and find some success in doing the right thing while making their family proud at the same time.” (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Rey Moreno Marilao)
MCBCB Provost Marshal Office - Maj. John R. Lizama, newly promoted supervisory police officer with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, poses with family after his promotion to the rank of major on Naval Computer and Telecommunications Station, Guam, Feb. 27, 2024. Maj. Lizama was promoted due to his exemplary performance of maintaining and applying advanced knowledge of law enforcement, physical security, and anti-terrorism to ensure the operations section of the provost marshal office is always ready to respond. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Ryan Little)
Bus Stop - U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz revisited a bus stop originally painted in 2021 to revitalize its color and design Dededo, Guam, Feb. 5, 2024. MCB Camp Blaz partnered with the Dededo Mayor’s Office to touch up the bus stop across from its current home on NCTS Guam as one of its island beautification Projects. Community service and volunteer events allow service members to build and foster relationships with the community while also giving back to it. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Ryan Little)