As the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island serves as the home of Blount Island Command and its worldwide mission supporting Fleet Marine Forces. Blount Island Command's Marines, Sailors, civilians and defense contractors are proud of our relationship with Marine warfighters and singularly dedicated to providing them with the best combat-ready equipment and supplies in the world.
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U.S. Marine Corps Col. David Merles took command of Blount Island Command and Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island on July 2, relieving Col. Luke Watson, during a ceremony in Florida. Merles will lead more than 1,200 service members, government civilians and defense contractors at the hub of the Marine Corps’ prepositioning programs. Blount Island Command supports Marine expeditionary forces worldwide during military exercises and contingency operations, from combat to humanitarian.
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As Florida communities brace for a predicted above-normal Atlantic hurricane season, Marine Corps Support Facility Blount Island is fortifying its defenses by teaming up with its neighbors. A technical advisory committee toured the vital military installation June 17, marking a key step in the Northeast Florida Military Installation Readiness Review, designed to boost the region's military resilience.
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Luke Watson underscored the importance of maritime readiness and strategic partnerships during a sea services panel June 6 at the Navy League National Convention in Jacksonville. With the backdrop of the St. Johns River, which flows into the Atlantic, the colonel overseeing the hub of Marine Corps prepositioning programs, explained the importance of maritime readiness and partnerships.