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Andersen Elementary on Guam ready for Month of the Military Child

April is a month of celebration for military connected children and is also known as Month of the Military Child, MOMC. Different celebrations are created during this month to recognize these children for being strong through it all.

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Exploring Guam: Hiking to Piti Guns and Mahogany Forest

From the Navy Base, Drive North up Marine Corps Drive. You will pass the turn for Polaris Point, the Port Authority, and the Guam Power Authority Piti power plant on your left. Soon after the stop light for the power plant, keep a lookout to your right for J.M. Tuncap Street.

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Get to know Guam: Why everyone wants to live in Yigo

The meaning of “Yigo” is unclear. According to some it comes from the Spanish word yugo which means yoke (the type used to secure a carabao to a cart or plow).

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Guam's scenic spots that are one with nature

Everyone just needs a place to unwind sometimes and the best way to do that is by reconnecting with nature.


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Congratulate your 2024 graduate in Stripes Grad Tab

High school graduation is a special time, and Stars and Stripes is pleased to once again be putting together our annual Grad Tab, highlighting information on all of the Pacific DoDEA high schools and their graduating classes.

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Your vote counts!: Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2024

It's a new year, and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!


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Marketplaces full of life, energy, fun on Guam!

As the thick heat and smoke from fiery grills makes its wispy way into a moonlit sky before finally dissipating, small crowds of people become increasingly dense as they congregate and form lines full of anticipation next to open air stalls selling everything from jewelry, clothing, art, food, and an uncountable array of merchandise.

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Guam Kitchen: How to make famous Chamorro dish Bistek

Bistek (or Bisteak) is a favorite Chamorro dish.  The addition of achote (or annatto) gives a unique flavor, along with the tanginess of the added vinegar.

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Exploring Yap: Loom preserves traditional Pacific island weaving from extinction

When the young women of Yap’s remote outer islands leave home to seek a college education, better work opportunities or medical care on the U.S. mainland, the risk of leaving their cultural traditions behind is very real.

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Taste of Guam: Reasons Chamorro chew betel nut

Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as Areca catechu. Betel nut is the fourth most widely used psychoactive substance in the world, following only caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco.

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Trekking to Guam’s gorgeous Gadao’s Cave

This is a fantastically short hike to one of Guam’s most celebrated cultural treasures. It is definitely a must-see if you are driving through the South.

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Vince Jewelers: Mes Chamoru GIVEAWAY April 1

Save up to 60% off select items for the entire month of March. 

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Chatting Chamorro: A look at Guam proverbs

Proverbs are popular sayings, phrases of wisdom or simply a piece of advice.  Proverbs express a people’s basic beliefs and values.  Chamorro proverbs are often based on core values and practices of respect, generosity and honesty.

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Get to know Guam: Inarajan old-world Spanish-style charm

The village’s CHamoru name, Inalåhan, probably refers to the åla or large woven coconut-leaf harvest baskets for which the village was noted.

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