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Your vote counts! Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2025

A new year is upon us, 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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GTA supports local artist Joshua Barrigada for solo exhibition in Japan

GTA is proud to support local artist Joshua Barrigada as he presents his solo exhibition, Guam Bomb, in Koenji, Japan, from February 4–9, 2025. This bold collection celebrates Guam’s culture on the global art stage.

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Month of the Military Children: Military children, tell us your story!

Hey, all you kids in the military community need to read this. Seriously! So, please put down your iPad, iPhone or other digital device for the next couple of minutes. You’ll survive, and I promise no one will take them.

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Stripes Japan archives: 1 Family Tree, 2 Different Branches

Ronald J. Coleman was a loving father of three young children. He re-enlisted in the Air Force in 1964 so he could provide a better life for his wife and growing family. 

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Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum to celebrate the grand opening of its new rooftop terrace with blessing and community event

The newest exhibit, Timeline on the Terrace will be unveiled atop the historic Operations Building on Ford Island

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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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GTA supports the Inalåhan Veterans Memorial to honor local heroes

GTA is proud to support the construction of the Inalåhan Veterans Memorial Park, honoring the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our nation.

Photo Of U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, a senior leader with the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, and students with the Marine Corps JROTC pose for a group photo at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam, Jan. 24, 2025. High schools on Guam participated in a toy collection challenge for Toys for Tots. The high schools that collected the most toys were rewarded with a check from the Guam Chamber of Commerce and the schools name on a Toys for Tots plaque.

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High school winners for Toys for Tots 2024 at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam

U.S. Marines with Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, a senior leader with the Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce, and students with the Marine Corps JROTC pose for a group photo at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam, Jan. 24, 2025.

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GTA to celebrate Lunar New Year with Lion Dances at retail stores

GTA is excited to welcome the Year of the Snake with traditional Lion Dance performances at its retail stores, continuing its longstanding partnership with the Chinese School of Guam

Photo Of Talaya fisherman, or talayeru, Shayne Root led several demonstrations and taught attendees of Fish Fest the art and form of Talaya throwing.

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UOG’s inaugural Fish Fest brings message of conservation, culture and safety

The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) recently hosted the first-ever Fish Fest at the CHamoru Village.

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Pacific Tattoo Reveal: Carlos Baez

The two tattoos with the most meaning to me are my Polynesian sleeve and Halo one. The polynesian tattoo blends their traditional meaning with some Taino symbols to tie it to my Puerto Rican heritage.

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Guam: Island values, global impact

When Staff Sgt. Alex Diego boards the KC-135 Stratotanker for another mission, he carries more than just the responsibility of an inflight refueler; he carries the values and spirit of his island home.

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Make-A-Wish NextGen Board launches Valentine’s Cookie Gram Fundraiser

Make-A-Wish Guam and CNMI’s NextGen Board is excited to announce the launch of its Valentine’s Cookie Gram Fundraiser, bringing sweetness and joy to loved ones while supporting a life-changing cause.

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Dealing with mother nature in Guam

Andersen AFB and Naval Base Guam are both equipped with a public alert system (AKA Giant Voice) that announces the Tropical Cyclone Condition or Readiness (TCCOR).

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