U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Afton Smiley, a native of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was recently named the Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Junior Service Member of the Year for 2025.
Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) participated in their Sister School, Finegayan Elementary’s, Guam Heritage Day (Mes CHamoru)—a field day and celebration with students, faculty, and community partners.
U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Kaydence Bailey, military police officer, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, reacts to a student’s science fair project presentation.
Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) spent the morning collecting trash and clearing debris along Finegayan Elementary School’s fence line and playground area before trading work gloves for handshakes and high-fives with students during lunch and recess on Feb. 27, 2026.
On February 27, Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz volunteered at Oceanview Middle School’s career fair, supporting an initiative designed to encourage early career exploration and professional development.
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Lawrencia Fosu, personnel clerk, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, runs during a unit physical training event, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, Feb. 27, 2026.
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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