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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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Naval Base Guam to host Mailá Hålom Day on June 20

SANTA RITA, Guam  – U.S. Naval Base Guam’s Commanding Officer, Capt. Andy Anderson, takes pleasure in announcing the first open-base event, Mailá Hålom Day 2015, to be held from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 20 at the Charles King Fitness Center compound on base.
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9 units team up for PACAF ammo production exercise

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam  -- Airmen participated in the Pacific Air Forces' 2015 Combat Ammunition Production Exercise here, May 31 to June 5.
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Gone phishing: cyber surety technicians keep watchful eye

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- In a world where technology is always developing and evolving, the 36th Communication Squadron's cyber surety team keeps a watchful eye on any potential communication threats at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
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Drink up: Airman train to purify warfighter water

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam  -- Water is the essence of life and likewise essential to support any military operation.
At Andersen Air Force Base, specially trained Airmen are able to turn untested water into potable H2O.
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Senator Tina Rose Muña Barnes Encourages the Public to Visit the Guam Micronesian Island Fair

Hagåtña – June 12, 2015 – Senator Tina Rose Muña Barnes encourages the public to attend and participate in the events of the 28th Guam Micronesian Island Fair this weekend from 12:00 pm – 9:00pm. The event allows the people of Guam to visit the many islands and cultures of Micronesia without ever leaving Guam.
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Pet of the week: Kia

Meet gorgeous 9 week old Kia. She has a white brindle coat with red freckles all over, and a cute spot over her left eye. And she has a very sweet and innocent face. Kia is a sweetheart who's a bit shy at first, but once you pet her a bit she quickly opens up and wants to play. She's a smart puppy too, and very eager to make friends.