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    Burket Takes Command of OICC Marine Corps Marianas

    ASAN, Guam – Capt. Blake Burket relieved Capt. Robert Stiles as the commanding officer of Officer in
    Charge of Construction Marine Corps Marianas (OICC MCM), during a change of command ceremony at
    Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz on June 12.

    Rear Adm. Jeffrey Kilian, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Pacific
    commander, presided over the ceremony and congratulated Stiles for accomplishments during his time with
    OICC MCM.

    Stiles assumed command of OICC MCM in July 2022 and oversaw the completion of construction projects
    for infrastructure necessary for the Marine Corps and joint forces to train and operate from Guam and the
    CNMI.

    Stiles said that this has been one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs of his 25 years in the Navy.

    “As I went to project sites and talked to executive leadership every day, I was reminded that we were doing
    something historic, and we were doing it safely and as responsible stewards to the environment, the people
    of Guam, and our Government of Japan partners,” said Stiles. “It was memorable seeing the hard work and
    dedication of our NAVFAC team translate into real legacy results to support the Marine Corps, our bilateral
    agreement with Japan, and our national defense.”

    Stiles will remain in Guam to take charge of the 30th Naval Construction Regiment headquartered at the
    Naval Base.

    “Understanding history, priorities, and joint capabilities in Micronesia and across the 7th Fleet AOR will
    be key to continuing to support posture and deterrence in the region,” said Stiles. “The NAVFAC team I
    have worked with for the last two years will continue to provide a critical link to help ensure those
    outcomes.”

    Burket reports to OICC MCM after serving as the operations officer for NAVFAC Southwest.
    “OICC Marine Crops Marianas and the Camp Blaz team are building excellence in creating the first new
    Marine Corps base in 70 years,” said Burket. “It is my plan to continue to build exceptional new facilities
    that provide the warfighting foundation that enables the Marine warfighters in their ability to train and
    mobilize forward at need. Our shared legacy will be a Marine Corps with improved capability, capacity,
    and readiness due to the hard work of our people.”

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    Date Taken: 06.12.2024
    Date Posted: 06.12.2024 23:21
    Story ID: 473807
    Location: GU
    Hometown: ORLANDO, FLORIDA, US
    Hometown: PIERRE, SOUTH DAKOTA, US

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