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U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kelsey J. Hockenberger
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USS Key West Changes Command

Cmdr. Michael McGuire relieved Cmdr. Grady Hill as commanding officer of Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) in a time-honored change of command ceremony at Naval Base Guam, Nov. 13.
WASHINGTON (Nov. 8, 2019) - An information graphic detailing important information Commander, Naval Installations Command needs in feedback surveys to provide better service. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
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Have you done your housing surveys?

Navy Installations Command (CNIC) leaders call on to the residents and families using Public-Private Venture (PPV) housing to do every survey possible to help the command pinpoint problems and solve them.
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Guam celebrates Veterans Day

Members of the U.S. Joint Color Guard stand in formation prior to the start of the Veterans Day Ceremony Nov. 11, 2019 at Ypao Beach, Guam.
(Sitting L-R) KB Espinoza, Miwa Bravo, (L-R) Jared Deleon Guerrero, Nikko Soriano, Jaime Joseph, Antonette David, Raizelle Hilario, Darlene Batac, Iolanda Harry, Sherry Reyes, Tina Huang, Joel Sanchez, Randolf Alop, Dominique Crum, Todd Johnson
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Dusit Thani Guam Resort spreads environmental awareness through Adopt-a-Bus Stop program

Dusit Thani Guam Resort recently completed a bus stop beautification project in Dededo in an effort to drive environmental awareness among the community.
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Is pet insurance worth it?

Although most pet owners couldn’t put a price on their beloved dog, it’s important to face the fact that owning a dog is expensive – often more expensive than we expect.
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IT&E to bring quantum cryptography to the Marianas

IT&E is excited to announce that through its partnership with SK Telecom, IT&E’s network will soon be equipped with quantum key distribution technology to strengthen the security of 5G and LTE data transmission and reception.
The stepmother of a 4-year-old boy who died has been arrested on suspicion of homicide, German police said Nov. 8, 2019. The boy's father is a U.S. soldier and wasn't home at the time of the death on Nov. 4, police said. (FILE PHOTO)
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Stepmother arrested after death of 4-year-old near Army’s Grafenwoehr base

The stepmother of a 4-year old U.S. Army dependent found dead in an Eschenbach home has been arrested on suspicion of homicide, German police said Friday.
U.S. Marines salute President Donald Trump as he walks with Finnish President Sauli Niinistö in Washington, D.C., Oct. 2, 2019. All Marines wearing their dress or service uniforms are now allowed to use umbrellas, ending a long tradition and bringing the Corps generally in line with other services. They must be carried in the left hand to allow for salutes, according to existing regulations. (ZACHERY PERKINS/U.S. ARMY)
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All Marines now allowed to carry umbrellas, ending longtime ban

All Marines wearing their dress or service uniforms are now allowed to use umbrellas, ending a long tradition and bringing the Corps generally in line with other services.
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U.S. Naval Base Visitor Control Center to begin veteran pre-enrollment services

The U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Visitor Control Center (VCC) Contractor Services Office will provide veteran pre-enrollment services on Tuesday and Thursday beginning Nov. 12 to Dec. 12.
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Governor’s Holiday Home Tree Decorating Contest

As the holiday season draws closer, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero would like to invite up to 6 non-profit organizations to sponsor and decorate Christmas trees to be featured at “The Governor’s Holiday Home” located at Government House.
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Governor’s Holiday Home Tree Decorating Contest

As the holiday season draws closer, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero would like to invite up to 6 non-profit organizations to sponsor and decorate Christmas trees to be featured at “The Governor’s Holiday Home” located at Government House.
On June 29, 2011, then Command Sgt. Maj. John M. Gaines Jr., senior enlisted advisor to the DeCA director, presents a commissary gift card to Pfc. Monica Arriaga. Arriaga was among the first recipients of cards from the new program. Accompanying Arriaga is her husband, Abran, and their 8-month-old daughter, Angel. (DeCA photo: Kevin Robinson)
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One million and counting: Commissary gift card sales eclipse seven figures

The Defense Commissary Agency’s (DeCA’s) “gift of groceries” officially became a member of the seven-figure club Nov. 4 when the 1 millionth commissary gift card was sold at the Misawa Air Base, Japan, Commissary.
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Submit photos for the cover of Welcome to the Pacific

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
Seaman Brian Sanchez cuts a sailor’s hair aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer. (ZACHARY BEHREND/U.S. NAVY)
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Navy barbers, ship’s store clerks get new title to relate better to civilian world

There’s a new moniker for sailors charged with jobs like managing a ship’s store, cutting hair or doing laundry aboard Navy vessels: retail services specialists.
An aerial view of the Pentagon is seen in Washington on March 27, 2008. CHARLES DHARAPAK/AP
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Construction, bonuses, and maintenance could be first cuts to military without NDAA funding

Construction projects, bonuses in pay, and delays in maintenance could be the first funding casualties for the military if Congress does not approve a defense budget soon and continues to fund the Defense Department with temporary spending measures, according to information released Thursday by the Navy, Army, and Air Force.
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Military retirees, survivors to see 1.6% COLA boost in 2020

Military retirees and eligible survivors will receive a 1.6% boost in their monthly pay beginning in January based on the Pentagon’s annual cost of living adjustment, the Defense Department announced Wednesday.