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Photo Of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Bridges, flight sergeant of the 36th Security Forces Squadron’s Alpha Flight, completes the last leg of the Andersen EOD 2025 Norwegian Foot March at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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36th EOD Flight hosts Andersen EOD 2025 Norwegian Foot March

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Timothy Bridges, flight sergeant of the 36th Security Forces Squadron’s Alpha Flight, completes the last leg of the Andersen EOD 2025 Norwegian Foot March at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Col. Charles Cooley, the 36th Wing commander, passes the guidon to Col. Shaun Parker, incoming commander of the 36th Mission Support Group, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Andersen AFB 36th Mission Support Group hosts change of command ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Shaun Parker, takes command of the 36th Mission Support Group at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Sumai Memorial Mass, Fena Cave visit to be held on U.S. Naval Base Guam

As part of Liberation Day events, a memorial Mass and site visit will be held on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG).

Photo Of The marine biology department from The University of Guam pose alongside Andersen Air Force Base 36th Civil Engineers Squadron and Andersen AFB Marine Patrol Volunteer Conservation Officer Program at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Turtle patrol at Andersen AFB, Guam

The marine biology department (?) from The University of Guam work alongside Andersen Air Force Base 36th Civil Engineers Squadron and Andersen AFB Marine Patrol Volunteer Conservation Officer Program to help protect the nesting sea turtle and other endangered species at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 5, 2025.

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Remembering Battle of Saipan, 81 Years

This U.S. Marine Corps graphic animation brings awareness to the Battle of Saipan 81st anniversary and was created in Adobe After Effects at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, Guam, June 18, 2025.

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Guam Chamorro Folktales: Dinague Laolao

Back in the ancient days, giants with supernatural strength inhabited the Mariana Islands. The giant men of the different villages and clans occasionally fought or argued with each other.

Photo Of GTA Volunteers Preparing and Decorating Boxes for the 2025 Back to School Supply Drive.

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GTA launches back-to-School drive to support Mañe’lu

GTA is proud to launch its annual Back-to-School Drive, this year benefiting Mañe’lu, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and families on Guam through culturally relevant support and mentorship.

Photo Of Eleanor Mesa smiles with a lei.

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Gosa Guam: How to make a lei

Eleanor Mesa, chief of community engagement, 36th Wing Public Affairs, teaches Airmen and other service members stationed on Guam how to make a plumeria flower lei, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 2, 2025.

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Successful Summer Baseball Academies inspire Guam’s youth

The Guam Amateur Baseball Association (GABA) proudly wrapped up two successful weeks of its Summer Baseball Academy programs, providing local youth with an unforgettable opportunity to develop their skills alongside top-tier instructors from Japan and the U.S. mainland.

Photo Of Flag for Liberation Day.

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Guam Liberation Day to be celebrated July 21

Guam Liberation Day, July 21, is the Guam’s most important holiday aside from Discovery Day (the first Monday in March). The holiday commemorates the U.S. military liberating the island from Japanese occupation on July 21, 1944.

Photo Of Justin Cruz, a 2025 Navigating Home fellow, holds the work agreement he signed as part of his fellowship.

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Homegrown talent comes back: UOG Navigating Home fellow looks at local solutions at G3 Makerspace

“For me, being born and raised here as a CHamoru, if the best of us keep leaving the island, we will never be able to solve our own problems,” Justin Cruz said.

Photo Of Marines assisting them, people begin to load themselves and whatever belongings they had aboard a truck. This was the kind of scene typical in the liberation as U.S. military officials began to restore order to the island. Photos courtesy of War in the Pacific National Historic Park

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A look back in Guam's history: The journey to Manengon

The American bombardment began on July 8, 1944, and continued until July 20. The Americans threw everything they had at the island. The continuous pounding nearly drove us insane.

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A look back in Guam's history: Song of hope, song of faith

I used to listen to my auntie’s stories about the invasion, occupation, liberation and other things concerning the Japanese on Guam back then.

Photo Of Cmdr. Abigail Clark (right) assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam from Cmdr. Dana Hiatt (left) in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Base Guam Theater in Santa Rita, Guam.

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New commanding officer at helm of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam

Cmdr. Abigail Clark (right) assumes command of U.S. Coast Guard Base Guam from Cmdr. Dana Hiatt (left) in a change of command ceremony at the Naval Base Guam Theater in Santa Rita.

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