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B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

Two B-52 Stratofortress bombers from the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, land July 12, 2019, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
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New survey provides more frequent feedback to help commissaries better serve their patrons

Commissary shoppers worldwide can easily share their opinions more often as the Defense Commissary Agency rolls out “ForeSee,” a customer experience survey tool.
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USCG and National Park Service volunteers visit the Piti Guns site

Coast Guard crews from Sector Guam and tenant commands along with family members joined in the Piti Guns historic site community clean-up July 12.
SANTA RITA, Guam (July 18, 2019) Lt. j.g. Brandon Conley, a native of Severn, Maryland, demonstrates how to use the Emergency Air Breathing (EAB) system to members of the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter during a tour aboard USS Asheville (SSN 758), July 18. The purpose of the fellowship program is to develop potential leaders by creating leadership learning opportunities and experiences. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Meagan Morrison/Released)
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Pacific Century Fellows tour USS Asheville

Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Asheville (SSN 758) hosted the Pacific Century Fellows Program-Marianas Chapter at Naval Base Guam, July 18.
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (July 10, 2019) The “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare operations with USS Milius (DDG 69), during Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 199. VP-8 is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance operations in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F, and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
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Fighting Tigers participate in Guam Exercise

A P-8A Poseidon aircraft from the “Fighting Tigers” of Patrol Squadron (VP) 8 recently participated in Ship Anti-Submarine Warfare Readiness and Evaluation Measurement (SHAREM) 199, a coordinated Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise off the southern coast of Guam, July 5-10.
Children place pinwheels on a fence at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., on April 11, 2019, during Child Abuse Prevention Month. DANIEL BROSAM/U.S. AIR FORCE
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Partisan fighting surrounds effort to stop VA from hiring child care workers charged with crimes

A Republican congressman introduced legislation Wednesday to prevent individuals charged with certain crimes from working at Department of Veterans Affairs child care centers – a measure that sparked controversy among members of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, a typically bipartisan body.
Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class John Philip Wagner, Jr.
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NCHB, NAVELSG, NGB, and MPSRON Team Up to Conduct INLS Training

Navy Cargo Handling Battalion (NCHB) 1, Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 1, Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) 1 and two reserve components from NCHB 5, and 13 joined forces to conduct joint Improved Navy Lighterage System (INLS) training on board the Military Sealift Command maritime prepositioning force ship USNS 2nd Lt. John P. Bobo (T-AK 3008),...
WASHINGTON (July 17, 2019) The logo for MyPCS Mobile. (U.S. Navy graphic/Released)
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Navy modernizing PCS Move Process

Continuing efforts to improve the Permanent Change of Station (PCS) experience for Sailors and their families, the Navy is launching the MyPCS Mobile app July 17.
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Park to host 75th Liberation Flag Display & Untold Stories of the Pacific War evening program

In commemoration of the “75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Guam,” War in the Pacific National Historical Park will host a flag display at Asan Beach from Saturday, July 20, thru Monday, July 22, 2019.
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Pet of the week: Peanut

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.
U.S. Navy Photo by Valerie Maigue and Alana Chargualaf
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Naval Base Guam Field Day and Fiesta Potluck 2019

Sailors and civilians participated in a field day onboard U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), as part of an initiative to de-clutter and clear their respective office spaces July 12.
The Dive Medicine and Rescue course is a two-week course, conducted at the Special Forces Underwater Operations School in Key West, Florida, that combines a mixture of nearly 90 hours of classroom, pool and open water training designed to provide the students with a full understanding of the medical issues and responses associated with military water operations. (DoD photo by Derik Crotts)
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Dive Medicine and Rescue course enhances military medical readiness

Readiness is the cornerstone of military effectiveness. It is seen as the main line of effort for the Department of Defense.
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Mangilao Memorial Unveiling and Ceremony

Military members stationed on Guam assist WWII survivors from the island in placing a wreath during the Mangilao Memorial Unveiling and Ceremony, July 12, 2019 in Mangilao, Guam.
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Ready-to-eat munchies: Let the commissary cater your next picnic

Summer is the perfect time to lay down those mobile devices, TV remotes and game system controllers and take the family outside for some old fashioned bonding at a perfectly planned picnic.
Retiring United States Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Robert Neller, left, presents the Marine colors to Gen. David Berger, who became the 38th Commandant of the Corps during a passage of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 11, 2019. At right is Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Ronald L. Green (EMMA SWISLOW/STARS AND STRIPES)
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Outgoing Marine commandant Neller emphasizes need to prepare for 'very different' conflicts

Gen. David H. Berger became the 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps during a passage of command ceremony on Thursday, July 11, 2019. He replaces retiring Gen. Robert Neller.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Randall W. Ramaswamy/Released
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Royal Malaysian Navy visits Frank Cable

Capt. Jeff Bierley, commanding officer of the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), guides Rear Adm. Jimmy Pitts, Commander, Submarine Group 7, and First Adm. Baharudin Bin Wan Md Nor, Royal Malaysian Navy Force Commander, on a ship tour, July 9.