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Surf's up in Guam, but be careful of 'localism' when catching wave

When surfing locally, bear in mind – if not beware of – “localism.” It’s a practice that is very much alive and well on Guam, according to surfers.
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Grab your board! Surf's up off Guam's beautiful shores

If you have ever experienced surfing, you can never forget the feeling of riding a wave produced by the power of the ocean. Surfing is a popular watersport the world around, where ever there are waves. And, of course, there are waves off Guam’s shores, too.
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Breanna Gossett
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Team Andersen conducts 9/11 remembrance ceremony

Rusty Santos, firefighter assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, holds a ceremonial fire axe during a 9/11 remembrance ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 10, 2021.
Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass receives an Operation Christmas Drop t-shirt from Matthew Carrowan, OCD president, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 27, 2021. Chief Bass and her team discussed with Airmen assigned to the 734th Air Mobility Squadron and the 44th Aerial Port Squadron the importance of OCD, the longest running humanitarian mission in the U.S. Air Force (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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CMSAF visits the Forward Edge of the Indo-Pacific

In December of 2020, the document Action Orders to Accelerate Change Across the Air Force was released, describing what strategic approach is necessary to move forward as a force.
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Annie’s Chamorro Kitchen: Baking up some healthy 'fried' crispy chicken

“My name is Annie. Food and I get along so well! Cooking and baking are more than a hobby for me – they’re a passion. I come from the beautiful island of Guam, U.S.A.
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Be one with nature at these places on Guam

Summer’s almost over so you need to take advantage of it! Or maybe you’ve spent the summer working hard and want a break for the weekend.
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JBT Aerotech Wins Top Award from Guam and CNMI ESGR

The Pro Patria award, which is the highest State level ESGR award from the ESGR Guam CNMI Committee, is only awarded to the Top 3 nominated employers every year.
Participants capture a photo of the endangered fahini while it returned to its roosting site during the 2021 Annual Fruit Bat Survey at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Among agencies, community members and volunteers from 21 different organizations on base, 89 participants were able to participate in the survey and add to historical data that has been collected to help the endangered fanihi, a fruit bat that is endemic to the Mariana Islands. (Courtesy photo)
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Andersen AFB preserves fanihi; Mariana fruit bat survey

Members from 36th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental flight partnered with the University of Guam along with the Government of Guam, United States Fish and Wildlife Service and members of the community to conduct this year’s fruit bat survey on Aug. 20, 2021 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
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Naval Base Guam and NEX Guam makes donation to Erica's House and Sanctuary Incorporated

Navy Exchange (NEX) Guam donated household goods and appliances to Erica's House in Toto and Sanctuary Incorporated of Guam in Chalan Pago, Aug. 26.
James Trefurt, chief of plans and programs assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron, holds an unmanned aerial vehicle on Aero Field, Guam, April 6, 2021. Local residents residing around Andersen AFB, North West Field, Naval Base Guam, and other U.S. Federally owned property are no-drone zones. Drones found flying in restricted airspace may be apprehended to for the safety of aircrew and flight operations, and to protect operational security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Michael S. Murphy)
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Andersen AFB gives tools to drone flyers

Former pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger landed an Airbus A320 into a river after an inflight emergency on Jan. 15, 2009.
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Vegan but incredibly delicious pumpkin bread recipe

Don't let the title fool you! Just because this pumpkin bread has the "vegan" label doesn't mean that it's not the tastiest, most incredible pumpkin bread you can make!
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Cooking on Guam: Vinegar marinated BBQ chicken

I love BBQ’d chicken. I love to BBQ it, I love to eat it and I love BBQ’d chicken. Did I say that already? Anyway, here is another marinade that will put a unique flavor into your next BBQ’d chicken.
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Hot pepper paste key to tasty Guam BBQ

On Guam a BBQ isn't a BBQ without hot pepper. It is a must-have condiment. There are many different types of finadenne' and one of those is finadenne' denanche' (hot pepper paste).
 
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Annie's Chamorro Kitchen: Secret ingredients for green smoothie

There are some green vegetables that I just don’t like adding to my smoothies, however. Among them are romaine lettuce (or any kind of lettuce) or bitter greens.
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3 delicious apple recipes your family will love

Ah, fall! Whether you are on team apple or team pumpkin spice, there are about a million options for amazing recipes to be trying now that cooler weather has arrived.
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5 easy, lazy crockpot recipes that will satisfy family

Sometimes slaving over the stove for hours just doesn’t sound like much fun. Bust out the crockpot and have dinner ready to go when the family comes bursting through the door with cries of “I’m hungry!” Check out these recipes to get started.