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Pet of the week: Almond

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit for more information on adopting this pet. G.A.I.N. is a shelter-based humane society with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals, educate the public and promote good animal laws. Under Water World will donate one adult admission for every Pet of the Week adopted.
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August GA: Blue economy and honoring Nash Camacho Aug. 29

For Immediate Release, August 18, 2019- Independent Guåhan (IG) invites the public to attend their upcoming General Assembly (GA) to take place on Thursday, August 29th  from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Main Pavilion of the Chamorro Village in Hagåtña.
SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 18, 2019) - Machinist Mate (Nuclear) 1st Class Nicholas Miller, assigned to the Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723), from Ontario, Calif., greets his family during a homecoming celebration following a four month deployment. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron Fifteen out of Apra Harbor, Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger)
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USS Oklahoma City Returns to Guam

Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returned to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam, Aug. 18.
A pharmacist prepares a dose of the shingles vaccine to be administered at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital's Town Center Pharmacy, Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (U.S. Army photo by Maria Yager)
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For healthy older adults, new shingles vaccine is worth the wait

Availability of the new shingles vaccine is improving across the Military Health System, according to Defense Health Agency Immunization Healthcare.
Reserve Sailors assigned to Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific (NEFCPAC), adjust the legs of a tent in preparation for integrated training during an integrated training evolution. Active duty and reserve components assigned to NEFCPAC, work together to execute operational command and control of assigned and attached Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations and serve as the core Navy battle staff for crisis response and major combat operations.
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NEFCPAC conducts integrated training, reservists gain specialized skills

Reserve Sailors, assigned to Navy Expeditionary Forces Command Pacific (NEFCPAC), arrived at Naval Base Guam to conduct annual training alongside their active duty counterparts Aug. 12.
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Man shot by security forces dies after intruding into Andersen Air Force Base on Guam

An intruder who fled from police into Andersen Air Force Base Wednesday evening and stabbed a Defense Department civilian security forces member has died from gunshot wounds inflicted by security forces.
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Kantan Chamorita: Impromptu verse making

Kantan Chamorita is the contemporary name given to traditional call-and-response, impromptu verse-making. Practitioners refer to the genre as ayotte’, meaning to throw (verses) back and forth. Early missionaries of the 17th century observed the practice of poetic debate that took place between clans who gathered to compete to see who could sing...
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Pathway to savings: Log on to commissaries.com to maximize your benefit

Go to the DeCA website to see the news release online: https://commissaries.com/our-agency/newsroom/news-releases/pathway-savin...
Six-year-old Sydney Badwound, center, and her mother Stephanie Badwound, an Army spouse, join others in rendering a salute during a ceremony on Sept. 11, 2014, at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on the anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. CAROLYN COLE/LOS ANGELES TIMES/TNS
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New Pentagon program empowers military spouses for family’s transition to civilian life

The Pentagon is rolling out a new program that provides military spouses resources to prepare them and their family for the time when their husband or wife transitions out of the military.
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The roots of Chamorro music

Contemporary Chamorro music is a ubiquitous part of life on Guam at the beginning of the 21st century and a key element of modern Chamorro culture.
Guam EPA in January 2019 fined Andersen Air Force Base for using chlorine tablets meant for swimming pools in a portion of its drinking water. STARS AND STRIPES
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Intruder shot, security forces member stabbed during incident at Andersen Air Force Base on Guam

A Defense Department civilian security forces member was stabbed Thursday morning at Andersen Air Force Base while attempting to apprehend an intruder fleeing from Guam police.
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U.S., Allied Forces launch EOD Exercise HYDRACRAB

In a first-of-its-kind event, expeditionary forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United States arrived in Guam August 14 to conduct Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) training in exercise HYDRACRAB.
This is the Naval Education and Training Command logo. The NETC mission statement is "Fleet readiness starts here."
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Navy announces FY-20 general military training requirements

The Navy announced fiscal year (FY) 2020 General Military Training (GMT) requirements via Naval Administrative Message (NAVADMIN) 191/19, released Aug. 13.
Marine Gunnery Sgt. Mario Cardenas, with Provost Marshal's Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, prepares lunch for the H&HS Barbecue Cook-off at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Andrew Hiatt)
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Three steps for a successful end-of-summer blow out

As the summer ends and autumn begins, August is prime time for end-of-summer cookouts. The Military Healthy System offers a range of preventive health information for summer safety, so here are some steps to take to ensure a successful outdoor get together.
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Pet of the week: Monroe

Call G.A.I.N. (Guam Animals in Need) Animal Shelter in Yigo at 653-4246 or visit for more information on adopting this pet. G.A.I.N. is a shelter-based humane society with a mission to prevent cruelty to animals, educate the public and promote good animal laws. Under Water World will donate one adult admission for every Pet of the Week adopted.