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Urgent project: Guam missile defense system will take a decade to complete
The Pacific Island Times
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July 25, 2025
While the proposed Guam missile defense system is considered an urgent project in response to the “rapidly evolving threats” in the region, it will take 10 years to complete its construction and deployment, according to the Department of Defense....
Guam drone manufacturer ready to support military push for dominance
The Guam Daily Post
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A Guam-based drone manufacturer says it's prepared to quickly scale up operations in response to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent directive to unleash U.S. military drone dominance, positioning the island as a potential manufacturing hub...
Guam Interdictions and Anti-Narcotics Trafficking task force is stopping drugs in the mail
KUAM
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July 22, 2025
“Postal inspectors are federal law enforcement agents with jurisdiction over the postal service, we've been working with our local partners for quite some time,and we had the opportunity in 2021, to formalize a federal task force,” said Stephen...
Northern Marianas Governor invites public to pay tribute to Arnold Palacios
RNZ
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July 25, 2025
The flag of the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Photo: 123rf The body of the former Northern Marianas Governor Arnold Palacios will arrive in the Commonwealth today from Guam. Mr Palacios was medivacced to Guam after collapsing in his office...
Japan expresses regret over South Korean military plane entering its defence zone
The Hans India
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July 25, 2025
Tokyo [Japan]: Japan's top government spokesperson on Friday termed it "regrettable" that fighter jets were scrambled after a South Korean military aircraft entered the Japanese air defence identification zone without any notice earlier this...
'Alarming' US Military Vulnerability Was Exposed During the Israel-Iran War: 'We Can't Afford to Do It Again'
The Western Journal
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July 25, 2025
Israel’s war with Iran in June revealed just how thinly stretched the United States’ missile defense systems are globally. America currently has seven Terminal High Altitude Area Defense systems — known as THAAD — and two of those were reportedly...
Festival culminates Organic Act anniversary celebrations
Pacific Daily News
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The Historic Site Revitalization Festival celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Organic Act asking attendees and organizers to reflect on Guam’s political past, present, and future. Amid the food, jewelry, and activity vendors, island residents...
South Korean military plane entering defence zone ‘regrettable’: Japan
The Straits Times
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July 25, 2025
TOKYO - Japan’s top government spokesman said on July 25 that it is “regrettable” that the Self-Defence Forces (SDF) were forced to scramble fighter jets after a South Korean military airplane entered the Japanese air defence identification zone...
Public Health gets $39M for Medicaid program
Pacific Daily News
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services awarded the Department of Public Health and Social Services $39 million for the island’s Medicaid program, Adelup said in a Friday release. The Office of the Governor said the funding will usher in a...
US-Allied Military Planes Involved in Airspace Scare
Newsweek
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July 25, 2025
South Korea's military has launched an investigation after one of its transport planes entered Japan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) without prior notice, leading Japan to scramble fighters to carry out an interception. Newsweek has...
Executive order sets guardrails for GIAA leases
The Guam Daily Post
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Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero issued an executive order Friday to establish guardrails on leases by the Guam International Airport Authority Board of Directors, which was given the unprecedented authority to independently approve such contracts. Public...
Guam GOP funneled $1.9M in contributions to national party
The Guam Daily Post
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The Republican Party of Guam received nearly $2 million in donations for the 2024 election campaign, but nearly all the money was transferred right back out to the national Republican party, according to Federal Election Commission records....
DPHSS: Inafa’maolek Food Donation Act supports efforts to update Guam Food Code
The Guam Daily Post
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A new law that encourages the donation of “safe, wholesome food to those in need,” is not only welcomed by the Department of Public Health and Social Services (DPHSS) but also supports the agency’s initiatives to update the Guam Food Code. The...
South Korean military plane entering defense zone "regrettable": Japan
Kyodo News+
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July 25, 2025
TOKYO - Japan's top government spokesman said Friday it is "regrettable" that the Self-Defense Forces were forced to scramble fighter jets after a South Korean military airplane entered the Japanese air defense identification zone without notice...
S Korean military plane entering defense zone 'regrettable': Japan
Japan Today
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July 25, 2025
Japan's top government spokesman said Friday it is "regrettable" that the Self-Defense Forces were forced to scramble fighter jets after a South Korean military airplane entered the Japanese air defense identification zone without notice earlier...
At oversight hearing, officials tell senators that airport is owed $9M in fuel tax arrears
Pacific Daily News
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Guam International Airport Authority officials on Thursday told senators that the airport is owed $9.254 million in fuel tax arrears that, if collected, would be used for the airport’s debt services. Senators held a four-hour oversight hearing on...
This Is who we are: Commemorating 75 years of self-governance with pride and purpose
The Guam Daily Post
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On Aug. 1 of this year, Guam marks a profound milestone - 75 years since the passage of the Organic Act of 1950. This landmark legislation not only conferred U.S. citizenship upon the people of Guam but also laid the foundation for civilian...
U.S. Military exercise behind loud aircraft noise in Palau, officials confirm
Island Times
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July 25, 2025
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang AIRAI, Palau (July 24, 2025) — The recent loud aircraft noises heard in Airai and surrounding areas are linked to the ongoing U.S. Air Force exercise Resolute Force Pacific (REFORPAC) 2025, officials confirmed....
The Largest Military Bases & Their Strategic Roles
Simple Flying
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July 24, 2025
What are the largest air bases in the military and their strategic roles? This article will limit that question to just United States military installations, including military airfields located overseas used by the US military. It should be...
Governor: EVS-TAP restoration signals hope for tourism and economic revival
Marianas Variety
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Arnold I. Palacios (Office of the Governor) — Gov. Arnold Palacios has reaffirmed his administration's full support for the Economic Vitality & Security Travel Authorization Program and emphasized its significance in the Commonwealth's tourism...