Our mission is to exercise command and control, oversight, and budgetary guidance over the Marine Corps’ network of advanced naval bases in the Indo-Pacific in order to: (1) secure and protect our capabilities, (2) strengthen our alliances, and (3) expand the capabilities of forward-deployed naval expeditionary forces.
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U.S. Navy Sailors with Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, compete in a tug of war during an Undokai event at...
U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz wave to the crowd on the Village of Hagat float during the 81st Guam Liberation Day parade in Hagåtña,...
U.S. service members attending the Advanced Riders Course begin class work on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, July 21, 2025. The course is mandatory...
U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Hunter Misner, first sergeant for Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Installations Pacific,...
The Outbox Band performs during the Camp Foster Festival on Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, July 5, 2025. The Outbox Band, a Filipino-based group, plays...
At 1153, July 7, 2025, the very first grenade was thrown on the Marines Corps’ newest grenade range - Skaggs Urban Training Complex (UTC). “The purpose of today's range is to build confidence and proficiency in the ability of Marines and Sailors of CLC-34 as well as Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz to employ the M67 hand grenade,” said Maj. Inchul Ha, detachment commander, Combat Logistics Company 34, Combat Logistics Regiment 37, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. The facility consists of three parts; the M69 practice grenade range, M67 grenade range, and the Sacon grenade house.
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MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam – The Purple Heart Medal holds a powerful place in military history, awarded to thousands of service members who have endured injury or made the ultimate sacrifice in combat. Established by George Washington on August 7, 1782, during the Revolutionary War, originally known as the “Badge of Military Merit” and recognized courageous action in battle. In 1932, the award was redefined to honor those wounded or killed as a direct result of enemy action.
On Monday, July 28, the Government of Guam honored U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General (Brig. Gen.) and Delegate Vicente “Ben” T. Blaz, a Guam native and the first CHamoru Marine to achieve the rank of general officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, by renaming Guam Route 3 as “Brigadier General Ben Blaz Memorial Highway.”
A couple of CATC Camp Fuji Marines participate in their first bodybuilding contest held at a neighboring Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force garrison.
On Monday, July 28, the Government of Guam honored U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General (Brig. Gen.) and Delegate Vicente “Ben” T. Blaz, a Guam native and the first CHamoru Marine to achieve the rank of general officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, by renaming Guam Route 3 as “Brigadier General Ben Blaz Memorial Highway.” This change reflects not only the community’s deep respect for Blaz’s military service, but also recognizes his leadership, patriotism, and lifelong dedication to the people of Guam. The renaming was formalized through Bill 273, introduced by Senator Chris Dueñas and unanimously passed by the Guam Legislature on February 26, 2022.