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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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Pet of the Week: Muuw

Little man Muuw is such an exciting fella. He loves playtime just as much as he loves meal time. He does not hesitate to show how eager he is to do both. He loves a good game of ‘chase the ball’ and is not a stranger to toys. Muuw is an 9-week old eager pup who wants to learn what you can teach him.
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Take Command: Changes coming to the TRICARE Retiree Dental Program

Do you have TRICARE Retiree Dental Program (TRDP) coverage now? If so, then you need to know that the TRDP will end on Dec. 31, 2018.
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Fuel your body during National Nutrition Month

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — If you made New Year’s resolutions that are starting to fizzle, don’t despair. March is National Nutrition Month – the perfect time to assess and adjust your healthy living goals and behaviors.
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Physical therapist strengthens EOD mission readiness

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey (AFNS) -- For some Air Force careers, everyday physical demands can have a significant impact on an Airman’s comprehensive fitness in a big way.
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T Galleria by DFS celebrates Mes Chamoru with Håfa Adai Pledge renewal ceremony

(March 19, 2018 - Tumon, Guam) – The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) celebrated Mes Chamoru with T Galleria by DFS with a special Håfa Adai Pledge (HAP) renewal ceremony on March 12, 2018 at the T Galleria by DFS store in Tumon. T Galleria by DFS has been a HAP member since September 2010 and annually renews its commitment to celebrate Mes Chamoru.
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Naval Base Guam unveils Carabao “Forager”

SANTA RITA, Guam (March 16, 2018) - In conjunction with Chamorro Month, dozens of Sailors, civilians, and family members helped welcome aboard our newest shipmate, Forager the Carabao, during an unveiling ceremony on U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) March 16.