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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 15 to Hold Change of Command

SANTA RITA, Guam (June 16, 2016) – Capt. David Schappert will relieve Capt. Jeffrey Grimes as commander, Submarine Squadron (SUBRON) 15 during a ceremony at SUBRON 15 on Polaris Point June 20 at 10 a.m.
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Open Call for Entertainers for 2016 Guam Summer Carnival & Night Market

In an effort to provide quality entertainment at the 72nd Guam Summer Carnival & Night Market, the Guam Liberation Historical Society Entertainment Committee is seeking interested groups or individuals that would be willing to perform at the Carnival.  We are looking for Cultural and Ethnic Groups, Dance Troupes, Cheer Squads, Clowns, School
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USS Spruance Port Call and Community Relations Event in Guam

NAVAL BASE GUAM – Sailors assigned to the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111) and the staff of Saint Dominic’s Senior Care Home in Guam pose for a photo during a community relations event.
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Navy vet fires back on Facebook after being told, 'have some respect'

When Rebecca Hayes came out to her car on Monday after shopping at the Coddle Creek Harris Teeter, she discovered a note criticizing her for parking in a spot reserved for veterans.
“This parking is for Veterans, lady,” it began. “Learn to read and have some respect.”
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Recipe: Bread in a Rice Cooker

Last month, I wrote about kicking my convection oven to the literal curb in favor of baking with my rice cooker. For entry-level bakers and those new to baking with a rice cooker, I suggested trying out cake from a box. Try baking something from a box a few times.
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Serving with a purpose, achieving goals

Carlos Tigreros was stationed aboard the USS Frank Cable for more than four years. During his time on the Guam-based ship, he accomplished many of his goals, including being accepted into the prestigious Summer Program at Harvard University, which will start June 24. In the fall, he will pursue his graduate studies at Dartmouth College.