The Marine Corps' newly constructed base, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, is a testament to the U.S.-Japan alliance, which is the cornerstone of peace, prosperity and security in the region. The significant construction efforts ensure that fulfillment of alliance agreements is balanced with the protection of Guam's rich natural and cultural heritage and has resulted in the rare opportunity to enhance the people of Guam’s understanding of ancient CHamoru life on the northern plateau and traditional

4.8K views | Brig. Gen. Ben Blaz is remembered during Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation and Naming Ceremony in Asan. | Pacific Daily News | Facebook

4.1K views · 252 reactions | 21 July 1944 Guam 3d Marine Division and 1st Provisional Marine Brigade assault the west coast of Guam and establish beachheads to the north and south of Orote Peninsula by the end of the day. Fighting would continue on Guam until the 3d Marine Division destroys and captures the last handful of Japanese tanks and reaches the northern coast on 10 August 1944. #OTD #WWII | National Museum of the Marine Corps | Facebook

84K views · 2K reactions | Liberty Rings On July 21, 1944, the 3rd Marine Division launched an amphibious assault to liberate and recapture Guam during World War II. On July 21, 2018, Guam celebrated their 74th Liberation Day parade with the 3rd Marine Division Color Guard and III MEF Marines Band. | U.S. Marine Corps | Facebook

2.2K views · 27 reactions | The Marine relocation to Guam is moving full steam ahead. After more than a decade of planning and construction, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz will be reactivated this week. KUAM's Matsuki Hirayama has more on what to expect on this historic moment for the U.S. military. | KUAM News | Facebook

Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Commanding Officer, Col. Ernest Govea, and MCB Camp Blaz Sergeant Major, Sgt. Maj. Daniel Soto narrate a Liberation Day greeting message for the 80th Guam Liberation Day commencement ceremony, July 21, 2024. (U.S. Marine Corps 📽️ Lance Cpl. Rey Moreno Marilao) #WWIIRemembrance #GuamLiberation #KalaguakMemorial #HonorTheFallen #MCIPAC | Marine Corps Installations Pacific

1K views | It was administratively activated in October 2020, but the formal reactivation and naming ceremony of is now set for next Thursday. The base is named in honor of the first CHamoru U.S. Marine Corps general, and former Guam congressman Vicente "Ben" Blaz. | KUAM News | Facebook