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Guam governor extends stay-at-home order to Sept. 25

Today, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero signed Executive Order No. 2020-32 relative to continuing Stay-at-Home Order until Sept. 25. Guam continues to be in PCOR 1.
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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Workforce Harmony

Globalization and technology have affected work practices. As technology helps societies become smaller through advanced communication, the work environment is now where people of all races, religions and belief systems connect and collaborate.
Sgt. Naim Chisolm, Sgt. Mariah Flores, Sgt. Shauna Bihlmaier and Sgt. Anthony Rodriguez, veterinary food inspection specialists from Public Health Activity-Guam, at Naval Base Guam, Guam, Aug. 11, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Sgt. Christopher Harris)
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Army veterinary food inspectors keep Sailors safe at sea

Imagine you’re a U.S. Navy Sailor out to sea in 5th Fleet, Naval Forces Central Command region. During deployment, you’re enjoying lunch in the galley with your shipmates.
A hospital corpsman prepares a sailor's arm before administering a vaccine at the Navy Medical Readiness and Training Command, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, immunization clinic. (Photo by Macy Hinds)
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MHS immunization experts will answer questions about flu vaccine

With influenza season arriving while the coronavirus is still in circulation, health care experts are worried about the potential for a perfect storm of illness.
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30th COVID-19-related death reported on Guam

The Joint Information Center was notified that Guam’s thirtieth COVID-19-related fatality occurred at the Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) Sept. 17 at approximately 1:37 a.m. (ChST). The patient was a 72-year-old male and had underlying health conditions.
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Naval Base Guam Visitor Control Center closed until further notice due to COVID-19 exposure

Effective immediately, the U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Visitor Control Center (VCC) to include Contractor Services, Guest Services, and Common Access Card (CAC) and I.D. Card Services is closed until further notice due to COVID-19 exposure.
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COVID-19 has changed everything, but Stripes is still here for you

The Stripes community paper office has been empty since April. Yet, the designers who layout the articles in the newspaper, the team who updates the websites, and your writing team are still as busy as ever.
Navy Capt. Bradford Smith (left), commanding officer of Naval Medical Center San Diego, enrolls in MHS GENESIS with the help of training coordinators Navy Lt. Donny Le (standing) and Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Terrance Stevens. (Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jake Greenberg)
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New communications tool rolled out on MHS GENESIS

MHS GENESIS e-Visits provide a quick, safe, and easy tool for Military Health System beneficiaries to communicate COVID-19 concerns to their primary care providers.
U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Adam Brock
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MESG 1 participates in live-fire exercise on Naval Base Guam

Master-at-Arms 1st Class Patrick Plute, assigned to Maritime Expeditionary Security Group 1, Detachment Guam, fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a live-fire exercise on Naval Base Guam.
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Pet of the week: Kara

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.
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United Airlines announces flight cancellations for Japan as a result of Super Typhoon Hagibis

Due to expected inclement weather in Japan from Super Typhoon Hagibis, United Airlines has cancelled all flights to/from Japan on Saturday, Oct. 12.
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CNO Birthday Message to the Fleet

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- 244 years ago the Navy began its watch to protect freedom of the seas with honor, courage, and commitment. 
As we celebrate across the fleet, we renew our commitment to be ready; remember those who forged our legacy; and honor our families and loved ones who stand beside us.
NAVAL BASE GUAM (Oct. 8, 2019) U.S. and Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) leaders pose for a photo on the flight deck of RSN frigate RSS Formidable (FFS 68) following a visit and tour of the ship in support of Pacific Griffin 2019. Pacific Griffin is a biennial exercise conducted in the waters near Guam aimed at enhancing combined proficiency at sea while strengthening relationships between the U.S. and Republic of Singapore navies. (Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Christopher A. Veloicaza)
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Pacific Griffin 2019 concludes

The U.S. Navy and Republic of Singapore navies concluded Exercise Pacific Griffin 2019 at U.S. Naval Base Guam, Oct 10.
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VA refunded $400 million to more than 50,000 veterans mistakenly charged home loan fees

More than 50,000 veterans mistakenly charged additional fees when seeking a home loan through the Department of Veterans Affairs have received refunds totaling more than $400 million, VA officials announced Tuesday.
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USCG COTP Guam establishment of the PHWC reset WHISKEY for the Ports of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota

The hazardous conditions associated with Super Typhoon Hagibis no longer threaten the Ports of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota, CNMI.
Standing left to right – Jose Fajardo, Operations Manager, Goodwind Travel & Tour, Connie Morale-Mayers, Sales Manager, Goodwind Travel & Tour, Nalapon Vongjalorn, winner, and Alex Hammett, President, Atkins Kroll BMW
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Atkins Kroll announces winners of inaugural BMW Premiere Golf Tournament

Atkins Kroll Guam and BMW Asia hosted the inaugural BMW Premiere Golf Tournament in Guam at LeoPalace Resort Country Club on Sunday, 6 October.