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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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Guam Diner Bytes: Premier Polynesian Dinner Show at Fish Eye Marine Park

I had always wanted to go to Fish Eye Marine Park’s Polynesian Dinner show and was very delighted to get invited by a co-worker to experience the brand new dinner show that Fish Eye has created after renovating their stage. They have also imported some renown Tahitian entertainers to augment their dance troupe.
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Guam Diner Bytes: iHop's coming! But where do we park?

I really am quite excited about iHop’s opening up on Guam. It’s in my neighborhood (I can walk there...probably best if I did), and I have been a life-long fan of iHop (whenever I visit the Mainland I usually have at least one meal at an iHop, which is the short name for International House of Pancakes).
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Practice fireworks safety year-round

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. (July 1, 2015) -- Fireworks are a summer tradition and inspire the "oohs" and "aahs" of millions every year. Although fireworks are a thrilling way to celebrate the majesty of our great nation, they can also cause pain, injury and even death.
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Andersen Airman supports Soldiers in Guatemala

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- When the going gets tough for deployed Soldiers, they often rely on air support provided by Air Force aircraft.
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Pets of the week: Paco and Donut

Meet Paco. He's a small, black and tan 6-month old with big expressive eyes, a constant smile, and one floppy ear. He has just the right mix of calm and playfulness. He's also great at going for walks on a leash, and is super attentive to the people around him. Paco loves company, and is looking forward to meeting you.
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Outlaw motorcycle groups' efforts to recruit military troops is worrisome, officials say

The Infidels Motorcycle Club, a group made up of troops, veterans and military contractors in Colorado Springs, drew attention recently with its pig roast to protest the holiest of Muslim holidays.