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Photo Of Guam Police’s Officer POIII Glenn C. Ogo explains documents with U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Denton 36th Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordinance apprentice during a training exercise in Guam, Nov. 29, 2024.

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GPD K9 Unit and EOD Collaborate on training exercise

U.S. Air Force EOD team, The GPD, and GPD’s K9 Unit collaborate during a training exercise to improve and enhance response capabilities for real-world bomb threats in the Indo-Pacific.

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VIDEO: History on the walls at Stars and Stripes

Next year, Stars and Stripes Pacific will be celebrating its 80th anniversary.

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P.H.R. Ken Micronesia moves corporate headquarters to Hotel Nikko Guam

The new location provides better convenience for PHR Club Members

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Submit photos to be published in Stars and Stripes’ Welcome to the Pacific by Jan. 22

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!

Photo Of Senior Airman Kiersten Fausto poses for a photo. some trees can be seen behind him.

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Guam native stationed in New Mexico gets base involved in Christmas Drop

Six thousand miles west of the United States, stands an island within the Mariana Island Chain that is no more than 30 miles long, and no bigger than nine miles wide.

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GTA hosts final Mobile Manåmko’ workshop of 2024 in Hågat

GTA successfully hosted its last Mobile Manåmko’ workshop of the year at the Hågat Senior Center on Monday, November 18, wrapping up a remarkable 2024 dedicated to empowering Guam’s elderly community through technology.

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Chamorro culture infuses Thanksgiving stuffing on Guam

There are a number of recognized staples that are an important part to any holiday feast. On Guam, however, a number of these staples have been stamped with local flair, making for a unique spread.  

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joint region marianas guam

A partnership between Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and the Dededo Mayor’s Office, to address the ongoing issue of abandoned vehicles and illegal dumping in the village, is proving successful.

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GTA launches holiday campaign to support Special Olympics Guam

The holiday season is a time for giving, and GTA is proud to announce the launch of its annual GTA Gives Holiday Campaign.

Photo Of Christopher Kane, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and 36th Civil Engineer Squadron natural resources specialist, looks up at the last adult Serianthes nelsonii tree on the island at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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The Serianthes tree at Guam’s Ritidian: Leaving behind a legacy of hope

Serianthes nelsonii is a tree species found only on Guam and Rota. The CHamoru name for the Serianthes tree on Guam is Håyun lågu, meaning “wood of the north” or “foreign wood,” and in Rota, Trongkon guåfi, meaning “fire tree.”

Photo Of Image of The Meat and Potatoes of Life. The photo of Lisa Smith Molinari is used.

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Reckless love: Siblings at play

This week, a large box containing a desk chair arrived on our porch. Once the chair was removed, I hesitated a moment before stomping the humongous thing flat for recycling.

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UOG Criminal Justice Capstone Forum to tackle Guam’s War on Drugs Nov. 20

The forum will take place on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Lecture Hall on the UOG campus.

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Fall in love with Guam local culture at the ‘Fall Farmers Market’

Embrace the vibrant spirit of local entrepreneurship and agriculture at “The Fall Farmers Market,” taking place this Saturday from 1 PM to 7 PM at Fort Apugan in Agana Heights.

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Mural project at Stars and Stripes Museum honors veterans: How to participate

The Stars and Stripes National Museum and Library’s ambitious “Paint for a Cause” mural project has reached a significant milestone, with 510 participants already contributing to this unique tribute to military service.

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