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Photo Of Eva Hake, the mother of Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake, signs a tribute bundle for her late son at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 12.

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Airmen, Allies Pay Tribute with ‘Jutba Drop’ during OCD 24

In 2015, tragedy struck when Senior Airman Jeremy Jutba-Hake tragically passed away while supporting Operation Christmas Drop.

Photo Of Sapphira Sison

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David Beaver and Associates welcomes Sapphira Sison as Client Service Associate

David Beaver & Associates (DB&A) of Raymond James is proud to announce its newest team member, Sapphira Sison, who joins the firm as a Client Service Associate.

Photo Of Official Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Session 292 photo of Capt. Barbara Tayama.

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Tayama first from Guam Customs to graduate from FBI National Academy

Capt. Barbara C. Tayama is the first Guam Customs officer to graduate from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy upon her completion of the academy’s 292nd session that culminated with a graduation ceremony on Dec. 12 at the FBI Training Academy in Quantico, Va.

Photo Of Dean Cabe, a Safety Specialist with the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Marine Corps Marianas, checks the guardrail system of a roof under construction on a project site in northern Guam.

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A safety specialist with the Office in Charge of Construction Marine Corps Marianas conducts a site visit

Dean Cabe, a Safety Specialist with the Office in Charge of Construction (OICC) Marine Corps Marianas, checks the guardrail system of a roof under construction on a project site in northern Guam.

Photo Of Lt. Zachary Johnson stands on the conning tower of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) during a transit through Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Dec. 18, 2024. Assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, Springfield is one of five fast-attack submarines forward-deployed in the Pacific. Renowned for their unparalleled speed, endurance, stealth, and mobility, Guam’s fast-attack submarines serve as the backbone of the Navy’s submarine force, ensuring readiness and agility in safeguarding maritime interests around the world.

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USS Springfield transits Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam

Lt. Zachary Johnson stands on the conning tower of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Springfield (SSN 761) during a transit through Apra Harbor, Naval Base Guam, Dec. 18, 2024.

Photo Of The U.S. Coast Guard team, comprised of members from the Forces Micronesia Sector Guam Sector Boarding Team and Port Security Unit 311, stands for a photo prior to the Battle of the Branches joint competitive marksmanship challenge at Andersen Air Force Base on Nov. 22, 2024.

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First Battle of the Branches brings services together for marksmanship, camaraderie in Guam

Against a backdrop of swirling dust and brisk island winds aboard Andersen Air Force Base, the inaugural Battle of the Branches combat marksmanship competition united military and civilian forces in a show of skill, discipline, and camaraderie.

Photo Of Sgt. Michail Fitch (left) and Spc. Manuel Quenga were recognized as the Task Force Talon NCO and Soldier of the Year.

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Task Force Talon holds competition to select Soldier and NCOs of the Year

Task Force Talon recently hosted its annual Soldier and NCO of the Year competition a demanding three-day event designed to highlight the unit’s most skilled soldiers and NCOs.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Maj. Gavin Warmbold is smiling in the cockpit.

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Operation Christmas Drop 73 in full effect

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gavin Warmbold, 374 Operations Group C-130J Super Hercules pilot, assist in practice flights around Guam in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024.

Photo Of Michael Mack, field recruiter, Military Sealift Command, speaks to interested applicants at a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Dec. 11.

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MSC recruiting team visits Guam, holds job fair

Military Sealift Command (MSC) met with the public during a job fair in the Top o’ the Mar reception center at the Nimitz Hill Annex, in Asan, Guam, Dec. 10-11.

Photo Of Operations Specialist 1st Class Wilbur Theis receives his certificate of appointment to first class petty officer by Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas, during a frocking ceremony at JRM headquarters, Dec. 12.

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JRM holds frocking ceremony

Operations Specialist 1st Class Wilbur Theis receives his certificate of appointment to first class petty officer by Rear Adm. Brent DeVore, commander, Joint Region Marianas, during a frocking ceremony at JRM headquarters, Dec. 12.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Sharoff, regional band trombone for the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Pacific Brass Quintet, plays his instrument at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam, Dec. 10, 2024.

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The sound of Operation Christmas Drop

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Sharoff, regional band trombone for the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Pacific Brass Quintet, plays his instrument at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, left, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, after being coined for excellent performance during Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

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Distinguished visitors experience OCD 24

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, left, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, after being coined for excellent performance during Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

Photo Of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Martin Perez, deputy commander of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, stands on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

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Maintenance officer rooted in Guam returns home for OCD 24

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Martin Perez, deputy commander of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, stands on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

Photo Of Leaders from across the Indo-Pacific theater push a bundle of gifts and supplies into a C-130J Super Hercules during the OCD push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

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Santa’s Grey Sleigh arrives early in the Pacific as OCD 24 kicks off

Leaders from across the Indo-Pacific theater push a bundle of gifts and supplies into a C-130J Super Hercules during the OCD push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

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