Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Reactivation 📍 Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz For more than 100 years, U.S. Marines have been part of the history of Guam. We celebrate this legacy as we look forward to the reactivation of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, on Jan. 26, 2023. MCBCB is named in honor of the late Brig. Gen. Vicente “Ben” Thomas Garrido Blaz, the first Chamorro Marine to attain the rank of general officer. MCBCB will play an essential role in strengthening the Marine Corps’ geographically distri

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

MCB Camp Blaz: A Strategic Hub in the Indo-Pacific