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How Guam took the shape it is today

With the southern and northern ends being robust and the central being as narrow as it is, the geography of the island is unique, to say the least.

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Celebrating, exploring the Chamorro culture of Guam

Guam sits on the edge of the Marianas trench, the deepest surveyed point in the world, and is only 900 miles north of the equator in the region known as Micronesia.

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Exploring Guam: A look at wildlife in island's jungle

Despite its isolation from major land masses, Guam has a number of interesting forms of animal life. Introduced deer and wild pigs inhabit jungle areas, as well as domesticated Carabao, or water buffalo, that can be seen lounging in cool streams on sultry days.

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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 22, 2025

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?In May 2025, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!


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Exploring Guam: Historic sites on island a must-see

Guam’s beauty is steeped in history. So get out and explore the island and educate yourself on why things look the way they do.

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Chamorro Folktales: How young maidens saved Guam

Did you ever notice the odd shape of Guahan, the southernmost island of the Mariana Islands in Micronesia? It looks as though large bites were taken from either side.


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Exploring Yap: Makings of a traditional Yapese building

Society on the small, remote island of Yap is interconnected at all levels and each person has his or her own role to play, like the frames of the traditional buildings that are common throughout this Micronesian culture. 

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Community invited to participate in the 2024 Great Guam ShakeOut; Oct. 17, 2024 10:17am

Guam will soon take part in the world’s largest earthquake drill, the Great ShakeOut.

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VIDEO: Exploring Guam: 360-degree tour of Ga'an Point in Agat

Understanding the significance of Ga'an Point down in Agat is to appreciate Guam history.

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VIDEO: Exploring Guam: Virtual trip to island's famous Fouha Rock

In one of Guam’s most enduring legends, Puntan and Fu’una are the brother and sister gods of creation who sacrificed themselves to create the universe.

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Job Opening at Stars and Stripes: Multimedia, Digital, and Programmatic Sales Contractor

Are you an experienced sales professional with a passion for multimedia and digital sales? Stars and Stripes is looking for independent contractors to join our team, working in Tokyo, Seoul, Okinawa, or Singapore.

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Get to know Guam: Umatac the resting place of goddess

The village derives its name from the word uma, which means to carry something on the back or a heavy load on the shoulders.

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Food & Drink

How to bake cassava cake like they do in Guam

Cassava cake is traditionally made from grated cassava, coconut cream, sweet young coconut, eggs, sugar, butter and evaporated milk.

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