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.
Temporary waterway restrictions will be in effect for the Rota Banks near Mason Live Fire Training Complex located at Ritidian Point, on June 30 and July 1 in support of a live-fire training exercise.
On May 29, 2026, Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz (MCBCB) participated in an official community relations (COMREL) event with Finegayan Elementary School
U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Jessica Suarez-Pierce, manpower chief, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, speaks to poolees during a question-and-answer session at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam, May 19, 2026.
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.
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.
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