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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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Submarine Squadron, USO Guam host Marathon Aid Station

PITI, Guam (April 11, 2018) – Sailors assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15 and Performance Monitoring Team (PMT) detachment Guam teamed up with United Service Organizations (USO) Guam to host a runner aid station for the 2018 United Guam Marathon (UGM) on Marine Corps Drive near Polaris Point, April 8.
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Active duty, reserve enlisted persons of the year recognized for Coast Guard 14th District

Rear Adm. Vincent Atkins, commander, Coast Guard 14th District and Master Chief Petty Officer Edward Lewis, command master chief for the Coast Guard 14th District, recognize Petty Officer 1st Class Mark G.
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Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Color Run

Andersen AFB, Guam kicked off Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) with the Embrace Your Voice Color Run April 4, 2018. The Department of Defense observes SAAPM by focusing on eliminating sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all Service members at every level.
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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Do your part to stop the cycle

CAMP FOSTER, OKINAWA, Japan – Child abuse is an ongoing battle everyone must help fight so children can grow up healthy, happy and safe.
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Air Force lab puts medical devices through their paces

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — “We break stuff,” said Air Force Lt. Col. Brandi Ritter, chief of the Air Force Medical Evaluation Support Activity, showing off the facility where her unit tests the devices medical Airmen use to complete their mission.
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Pet of the week: Foona

Foona is a grey and white tabby with a level-headed demeanor to boot. She can be spunky and chill and she is never overbearing. At just 5 months of age, she is a beauty and will warm your heart. She loves toys and will appreciate a forever home to play and pounce in. You have got to meet and take home Foona today. .