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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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Motorcycle Safety Rodeo at NBG

SANTA RITA, Guam (Nov. 21, 2014) – U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) Command Master Chief (SW) Johannes Gonzalez, NBG Emergency Manager Olympio Magofna, and Installation Program Director – Safety Jack Ary take a ride through the course during a Motorcycle Safety Rodeo at NBG Nov. 21.
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CPPD Releases 2015 Naval Leader Planning Guide

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (NNS) -- The Center for Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) released the 2015 edition of the Naval Leader Planning Guide (NLPG) Nov. 21.
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Pacific Air Forces command chiefs holds enlisted all call

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Buddy Hutchison, Pacific Air Forces command chief, speaks to a crowd of PACAF enlisted staff members during an all call Nov. 20, 2014, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
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Speaker disappointed with the Navy’s disregard for the traditional healing practices

For Immediate Release, November 21, 2014 – Speaker Judith T. Won Pat is upset by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas' (NAVFAC) limitations on how traditional healers and herbal practitioners will be allowed to collect medicinal plants on a property they will be clearing for the military build-up.
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Thanksgiving Brunch at Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort

Celebrate Thanksgiving at the Sheraton!
Thanksgiving Day Brunch will be served at La Cascata and Ocean Sirena Ballroom. Reservations only. Call Sheraton Laguna Guam Resort at 646-2222 for reservations.
La Cascata: $38 per person + 10%
Ocean Sirena Ballroom: $34 per person +10 %
$1 per child + 10% (6-11 years old)
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SECAF visits Andersen during PACAF engagement

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visited here Nov. 19-20, to meet with Airmen and gain a better understanding of the central role Andersen plays within Pacific Command as part of engagements at Pacific Air Force bases.