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Photo Of Members of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam provide instruction in search and rescue planning and operations during a SAR exercise with partners in the Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 18, 2024.

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FSM partners conduct successful SAR operation on the heels of exercise with U.S. Coast Guard

Partners in Pohnpei State, Federated States of Micronesia, successfully concluded a search and rescue (SAR) operation for an overdue vessel off Pohnpei on April 25, 2024, demonstrating the value of recent enhancements in regional SAR capabilities and coordination.

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Guam pet of the week: Poppy

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

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Guam pet of the week: Beaver

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

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Guam pet of the week: Ahtreyu

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit here for more information on adopting this pet.

Photo Of GTA Volunteers Recognized at ceremony on Wednesday, April 24 at the GTA Experience Center in Tamuning

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GTA honors team’s dedication to community service during National Volunteer Week

GTA, Guam’s longest-serving telecom provider, proudly celebrates its team’s exceptional commitment to community service during last week’s National Volunteer Week.

Photo Of As part of Atkins Kroll’s 110th anniversary celebration, Atkins Kroll President Alex Yap presents the American Red Cross (ARC) Guam Chapter with a 2024 Toyota Tacoma on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, during a ceremony at the AK Toyota Showroom in Tamuning.

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Atkins Kroll donates 2024 Toyota Tacoma to American Red Cross

Donation kicks off AK’s 110th Anniversary celebration.

Photo Of U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam personnel spearhead a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO), meticulously inspecting 172 containers at the Port of Guam, on April 18, 2024.

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U.S. Coast Guard partners conduct Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation at the Port of Guam

On April 18, 2024, U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam spearheaded a comprehensive Multi-Agency Strike Force Operation (MASFO), meticulously inspecting 172 containers at the Port of Guam.

Photo Of U.S. Coast Guard members from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam take a moment for a photo with participants in a comprehensive subject matter expert exchange with multiple agencies in Tanapag, Saipan, CNMI, from April 12, 2024, to enhance inter-agency cooperation and proficiency in maritime operations.

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U.S. Coast Guard engages with CNMI, Guam agencies in subject matter expert exchange on boat forces operations

U.S. Coast Guard members from U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam participated in a comprehensive subject matter expert exchange with multiple agencies in Saipan from April 8-12, 2024, to enhance inter-agency cooperation and proficiency in maritime operations.

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Guam Guard TAG meets with CNMI Governor

“As a Marianas, we need to stick together,” said U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mike Cruz, adjutant general of the Guam National Guard.

Photo Of Chief Petty Officer Luis Reyes Blas stands with fellow chiefs on March 26, 2024, at Latte Stone Park, Guam.

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Roots of Resilience: The Chamorro spirit of Chief Petty Officer Luis Jose Reyes Blas

In the vast expanse of the Pacific, where the horizon seems to stretch infinitely, blending sea and sky, Chief Petty Officer Luis Jose Reyes Blas charts a profoundly personal and universally inspiring course.

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UOG: Beware of social media scams offering online courses

The University of Guam is asking the public to report any fraudulent social media ads and posts impersonating UOG to Facebook and Instagram.

Photo Of Capt. Nicholas Simmons stands with Lt. Emma Saunders just after she’s taken command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024.

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New commanding officer at helm of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) in Guam

Lt. Emma Saunders took command of USCGC Myrtle Hazard (WPC 1139) from Lt. Jalle Merritt in a change of command ceremony at Victor Pier in Apra Harbor, Guam, on April 19, 2024.

Photo Of The crew of USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) arrive to Woleai, Yap State, Federated States of Micronesia, on April 12, 2024, with an injured 9-year-old boy and his parents for further transport aboard a Pacific Mission Aviation flight to a higher level of medical care in Yap.

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U.S. Coast Guard conducts medical evacuation and delivers drought relief in Federated States of Micronesia

Following a high-profile rescue of three mariners from Pikelot Atoll, the U.S. Coast Guard, operating through the USCGC Oliver Henry (WPC 1140) and coordinated by U.S. Coast Guard Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam with U.S. Embassy and USAID partners, continued their vital service in the Pacific by conducting a critical medical evacuation and delivering more than 15,000 lbs. of essential drought relief supplies to several island communities from April 9 – 13, 2024.

Photo Of Fiona Blyleven runs ahead of her brother, Sam, and her father, Lt. Col. Scott Blyleven, an operational planner with the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, on Camp Courtney Beach, Okinawa, Japan, April 15, 2024.

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Spirit of Steel: Celebrating the youngest heroes of 3rd MEB

The head coach paused like a conductor catching an off-key clarinet. He fixed his eyes on a face flushed firetruck-red, streaming with tears.

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