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Stars and Stripes: Core values

 Stars and Stripes news organization is committed to a set of core values detailed in a message from our publisher.

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Pacific Tattoo: History of tattoos

The tradition of tattooing and body marking goes back in history to at least 4000 BC, as seen on ancient mummies. The connection between tattoos and warriors, or those defending their home, may be just as old.

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36th CRG welcomes new commander at Andersen AFB

The 36th Contingency Response Group welcomed its new commander, Col. Andrew Miller, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Brianna Tabilas becomes first woman and youngest on Guam to earn Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation

Brianna T. Tabilas, an investment portfolio associate with David Beaver & Associates (DB&A) of Raymond James, has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, according to a press release from DB&A.

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Jumping into the deep end of sports participation

“C’mon! Pick it up if you wanna make the team!” my father bellowed over the “braaap-braaap-braaap” of his smoky Honda moped. I ran faster, my cheeks beet red from the August heat.

Photo Of U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Hackney, network administrator, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, washes a car during a car wash fundraiser to raise money for the 250th Marine Corps ball.

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Camp Blaz Guam raises money through car wash

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Thomas Hackney, network administrator, Headquarters Company, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, washes a car during a car wash fundraiser to raise money for the 250th Marine Corps ball.

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Pacific Tattoo: How to get a tattoo

If you are thinking of getting ink done, one of the first questions to ask yourself is what type of tattoo you should get.

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Love Island, Guam Edition: What it’s really like dating here

Guam might look like a dating paradise with our tropical beaches, sunset drives, and just enough bars to pretend you have options.

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Safety first! Beware of risks that lurk off Guam shores

The best thing about being on Guam is all the opportunities there are for fun in the sun on the beach and beyond.

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Guam Slang 101 Your Guide to Local Lingo

Someone once said, “The United States and Great Britain are two countries separated by a common language.”

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Chamorro Folktales about Guam: Puntan Påtgon

The legend of Puntan Påtgon (Child’s Point) is a folktale about a powerful man who becomes envious of his child’s superior strength: Long, long ago giants are said to have lived in the Mariana Islands.

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Morinoko Children Center tours Battle of Okinawa Museum and interacts with U.S. Marines aboard Camp Kinser

Children and staff with the Morinoko Children Center pose for a group photo after a tour of the Battle of Okinawa Museum at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, August 7, 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.

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Guam online: Websites to help you enjoy your stay

This is, hands down, the most comprehensive site for local military community news and events as well as travel, restaurant reviews and off-base activities on island.

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