Story by Christopher Jones | Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms | 08.14.2025
The Patient and Family Partnership Council at Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms, alongside American Red Cross liaison Chaplain Lt. Cmdr. Nicholas Suddath, has expanded the hospital’s volunteer presence with the addition of nursing student and military spouse Kiera Martin. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Martin supports hospital staff through administrative work, event assistance, and......
Story by Cpl. Brayden Daniel | Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz | 07.17.2025
CAMP BLAZ, Guam — The Commanding Officer of Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz relinquished command during a change of command ceremony Thursday, marking a new chapter in the base’s leadership. Col. Ernest Govea who assumed command in July 2023, handed over responsibilities to Col. Richard D. Marshall Jr. in a ceremony attended by Marines, local officials and members of the community. The......
Story by Christopher Jones | Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms | 06.30.2025
More than 70 Navy corpsmen, including several from Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Twentynine Palms, supported the Marine Corps during the June Integrated Training Exercise (ITX) at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms. The 31-day live-fire training event tested the medical readiness of Sailors operating in extreme desert conditions while supporting simulated and......
Story by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce | Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz | 06.18.2025
Out planting efforts officially began at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz’s Live Fire Training Range Complex to enhance habitat for the Mariana Eight-Spot Butterfly, June 13, 2025. This milestone follows over a decade of planning, coordination, and construction. Blaz’s natural resources team, alongside contractors, planted the first batch of 250 Procris pedunculata host plants behind four......
Story by Christopher Jones | Naval Hospital Twentynine Palms | 06.16.2025
Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command (NMRTC) Twentynine Palms tested its emergency response capabilities during the Semper Durus 2025 exercise on May 21, working in close coordination with Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) and other base tenants. The scenario simulated a mass casualty event involving a notional explosion and friendly fire incident, prompting activation of......
Story by Joel Rivera Camacho | Marine Corps Systems Command | 06.12.2025
Defense leaders from across the globe gathered to discuss what it takes to make the dismounted Soldier and Marine faster, more lethal, more resilient, and better protected—all while preparing for a future fight that may look very different from the last....
Story by Chelsey Suarez-Pierce | Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz | 06.02.2025
MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP BLAZ, Guam — When stepping onto any forested landscape on Guam, visitors are greeted with lush greenery—vibrant with a variety of leaves, vines, and blooming flowers. But beneath this picturesque scenery lies a more complex reality, the magnitude of invasive species impacts that threatens the island’s native flora and fauna. This impact is especially evident......
Story by Cpl. Brayden Daniel | Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz | 05.16.2025
The first new enlisted barracks at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz opened Friday, marking a significant milestone in the development of the U.S. Marine Corps’ newest installation....
