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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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DeCA to mark 151st anniversary of benefit on July 1

FORT LEE, Va. – As the Defense Commissary Agency observes the 151st anniversary of the commissary benefit, it reminds service members and their families that the passage of time has not diminished the commissary as their gateway to significant savings.
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Commissary brands top list of July’s summer promotions

FORT LEE, Va. – Commissary brands will be among the hottest promotions in July for patrons looking to save even more money.
 
Starting July 23, commissaries worldwide will begin a two-week sales event focusing on the commissary brands, said Tracie Russ, sales director for the Defense Commissary Agency.
 
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Pet of the week: Peel

Aren’t I a gorgeous girl? I’ve been living my six months full of excitement and traveling, but now I’d love to find a home to call my own. Come visit me to see if we make a great match!
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Frank Cable provide support to subs through repair

POLARIS POINT, Guam (June 18, 2018) - Machinery Repairman 2nd Class Marcus Flake, left, and Machinery Repairman 1st Class Frank Hotmer cut a groove in a bolt aboard the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40). The bolt will be used to repair a capstan on a submarine.
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Songs of Freedom Concert at Adelup July 4

June 20, 2018 – Each July 4th, the island commemorates the independence day of the United States, despite the fact that Guåhan remains a colony, a possession of the United States. On that day last year Independent Guåhan organized the concert “Na’lå’la’: Songs of Freedom”, which was attended by more than 600 people.
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Frank Cable Sailors volunteer at Guam Animals In Need Shelter

YIGO, Guam (June 23, 2018) - Machinist Mate 2nd Class Eric Garcia, assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), washes a dog at Guam Animals In Need Animal Shelter, June 23.