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Submit photos for Welcome to the Pacific magazine by Jan. 15

Have you ever dreamed about having your photo featured on the cover of a magazine?
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Naval Base Guam Sailors assist with cleanup efforts at Marcial Sablan Elementary School

U.S. Naval Base Guam Sailors and firefighters partnered with multiple tenant commands to assist with cleanup efforts at Marcial Sablan Elementary School in Agat, Jan 15.
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Pet of the week: Pappy

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.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class MacAdam Kane Weissman
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U.S. Navy transfers land to Guam Power Authority

Capt. Tim Liberatore, commanding officer, Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Marianas, poses for a group photo with local and Guam Power Authority (GPA) leadership after a land transfer signing held at the Gloria B. Nelson Public Service Building.
Navy Capt. R. Wade Blizzard, commanding officer of U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia, donates blood for the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Units Diego Garcia walking blood bank on Dec. 17, 2020. The walking blood bank is a list of eligible donors who can provide blood in case of emergency. (U.S. Navy photo by Navy Seaman Apprentice Stevin Atkins)
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COVID-19 hinders blood donations during National Blood Donor Month

Getting people to donate a pint of their potentially life-saving blood has never been easy. And, like almost every aspect of modern life, COVID-19 has made it even harder.
Jamie Adler is the lead for the DHA’s Virtual Health Clinical Integration Office, part of the DHA Connected Health Branch, under DHA Medical Affairs. (Graphic courtesy of DHA Connected Health.)
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Partnerships, COVID-19 are catalysts for enterprise virtual health

In the pre-COVID-19 world, nearly all health care was delivered in person within brick-and-mortar facilities.
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Divine Cox
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Andersen conducts active shooter exercise

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 36th Security Forces squadron participates in an active shooter exercise Jan. 13, 2020 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
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Guam Guard to support capitol response mission

The Guam National Guard is currently preparing to answer the call to support our nation with approximately 30 Soldiers to provide security during the Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20.
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs Thomas McCaffery observes the beginning stages of a refractive surgery at the Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 21. The center is the largest refractive training program in the Department of Defense and has trained and certified more than 150 refractive surgeons. (Photo by Air Force St. Sgt. Amanda Stanford, 59th Medical Wing.)
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MHS refractive surgery experts discuss warfighter readiness

More than 200 participants from around the military ophthalmology and optometry communities gathered virtually on Jan. 8 to share ideas for the first time since the beginning of the transition to the Defense Health Agency.
Andersen Air Force Base (Jan. 12, 2021) A Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 P8-A Poseidon aircraft arrives in Guam for Sea Dragon 2021 Jan. 12. Sea Dragon is an annual multi-lateral anti-submarine warfare exercise that improves the interoperability elements required to effectively and cohesively respond to the defense of a regional contingency in the Indo-Pacific, while continuing to build and strengthen relationships held between nations.
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Guam hosts Partner Nations in Exercise SEA DRAGON 2021

Two P-8 Poseidon aircraft from Patrol Squadron 5 (VP-5), the “Mad Foxes,” joined several partner nations to kick off multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise Sea Dragon 2021, Jan. 12.
The Language Enabled Airman Program is now accepting cadet applications through March 5, 2021. LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)
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Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications

The Language Enabled Airman Program is now accepting cadet applications through March 5.
The new My MilLife Guide program supports the wellness of the military community.
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DOD launches 'My MilLife Guide' text message program to boost wellness

Finding the right support to ease the stress of navigating daily COVID-19-related challenges can be a challenge itself.
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Gragg (center), senior enlisted leader at the Defense Health Agency, mentors airmen at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia Sept. 23, 2020. (Photo by Army Staff Sgt. Christian V. Olivarez, DHA.)
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Mentoring builds strong bonds and a network of support

Mentoring plays a vital role with in the military, and in the Military Health System.
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Come into bloom - Flora of Guam

Known as a paradise for the senses, Guam is a melting pot of all kinds of beauty. Its warm climate and rich soil makes it ideal for an array of wonderful species.
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DOCOMO PACIFIC to bring increased connectivity to more corners of the NMI with RDOF support

DOCOMO PACIFIC, regional leader in innovation, telecommunications, & entertainment, will receive funds through the Rural Development Opportunity Fund (“RDOF”) to increase connectivity in the Northern Mariana Islands.
visitguamusa is spreading the #ProtectGuam message and giving away cash too! The Guam Visitors Bureau understands the frustration, stress, and anxiety this pandemic has brought onto the people of Guam and our island's economy. We remain steadfast in our belief that we can get through this together, by wearing our face masks, downloading the COVID Alert APP, and following the health and safety protocols currently in place. Photo courtesy of @hitradio100guam on Instagram
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It takes all of us to #ProtectGuam

The Guam Visitors Bureau understands the frustration, stress, and anxiety this pandemic has brought onto the people of Guam and our island's economy. Though our hopes may wane amidst the struggle we are all facing, we remain steadfast in our belief that we can get through this together.