Blount Island tackles shelf-life risks in forward-positioned supplies - Raymond Hayes Jr., a contractor serving as a nuclear, biological and chemical specialist with Blount Island Command, discusses materiel condition with teammates during a culminating capstone project Aug. 27, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. The project required participants to apply shelf-life management standards through inspection, marking and packaging tasks designed to help keep service-managed equipment and supplies ready for issue. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Marine Corps logistics commander emphasizes readiness, stewardship at Blount Island - U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Kevin G. Collins, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, explains the Playmaker Award to Marines assigned to Blount Island Command during physical training July 30, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island, Florida. Collins created the award to recognize individuals who make their teammates better and help turn them into champions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Blount Island Team Keeps Maritime Readiness Moving in South Korea - USNS Sisler is moored July 14, 2026, near Pohang, South Korea, during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26. The vessel supported ship-to-shore logistics as U.S. and Republic of Korea forces integrated lighterage and connector capabilities while Blount Island Command's technical assistance and advisory team provided expertise in embarkation, maritime sustainment and equipment accountability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Norwegian Logistics Chief Visits Blount Island to Reinforce Arctic Prepositioning Partnership - Norway Army Maj. Gen. Anders Jernberg, commander of the Norwegian Defense Logistics Organization, listens as Deatra Thompson, contracted captain of the USNS Dahl, explains crane operations while aboard the maritime prepositioning ship Feb. 27, 2026, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Jacksonville, Florida. The visit highlighted Arctic prepositioning and allied sustainment supporting NATO readiness in the High North. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

Blount Island Leaders Discuss Ship-to-Shore Needs for Long-Term - William Fish, Navy prepositioning department director at Blount Island Command, explains critical maintenance needs to U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Lee Meyer, director of expeditionary warfare on the Navy chief of naval operations' staff (OPNAV N95), during a tour Dec. 8, 2025, at Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island in Florida. (Official Marine Corps photo by Dustin Senger)

U.S. Army Reserve vessel Robert T. Kuroda - U.S. Army Reserve vessel Robert T. Kuroda (LSV-7) stages equipment to be transported to the shore during the combined joint over-the-shore operations in preparation for Exercise Balikatan 25 in Dingalan, Philippines, April 9, 2025. Balikatan is a longstanding annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen our ironclad alliance, improve our capable combined force, and demonstrate our commitment to regional security and stability. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Brian Knowles)

Marines Storm Ashore in South Korea, Showcasing Rapid Deployment Capabilities - Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 13 operates a crane to transfer vehicles and equipment Feb. 28 from the USNS Dahl to an Improved Navy Lighterage System during Freedom Banner 25 at the Republic of Korea Marine Corps Base Pohang, South Korea. (Official U.S. Marine Corps Photo/Cpl. Nicholas Martinez)