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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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USS Topeka is Presented with the 2016 COMSUBRON 15 Battle Efficiency Award

Guam -- The command triad ofLos Angeles-class attack submarine USS Topeka (SSN 754) receives theCommander, Submarine Squadron (COMSUBRON) 15 Battle Efficiency award,commonly known as the Battle 'E', for the highest overall tactical readinessevaluation performance for 2016, by Capt.
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Sailor accused of deserting post after having baby

Fort Lauderdale, Fla. —   A U.S. Navy sailor has been jailed in Florida, accused of deserting her post after having a baby last summer.
Police arrested Ana Lucia Gnecco, 24, in Hollywood on Wednesday on behalf of the federal government. Her daughter, Kori Rowe, was born in August, Gnecco’s father said Thursday.
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Pet of the week: Momo

8 week old Momo will brighten up your home. His dazzling deep blue eyes are like gems. He is mostly black with white on his chest and white socks on his feet. He would love to cuddle all day long if you let him. Momo enjoys chillin’ in his kennel and playing with lots of toys, most especially the ones he can chase.
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U.S., Japan and Australia team up for in-flight refueling

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – The United States and two partner nations teamed up to participate in Exercise Cope North at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, for an in-flight refueling evolution, Feb. 21.
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United Airlines Guam Marathon announces exciting additions to annual event on April 9

Tumon, Guam – Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 – Guam Sports Events Inc. (GSE), along with title sponsor United Airlines and gold sponsors the Guam Visitors Bureau and Pacific Islands Club, announced  at  today’s  press  conference  exciting  additions  to  the  United  Airlines  Guam Marathon.
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USO Guam Golf For Our Heroes April 20, 2017

Join USO Guam and GTA in supporting our troops at the 8th Annual Golf For Our Heroes tournament