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  • New GTC program for PCSing members

    In the short time I have been stationed here, the topic of government travel card delinquencies and late payments has occurred far too many times. I understand the frustration, especially when most of us took leave prior to our long journey to this beautiful island. You purchased your airplane

  • Holiday Safety Message

    The holiday season is an excellent opportunity to relax and enjoy family and friends as we celebrate the blessings we share as Americans. According to the National Safety Council, this is also the most stressful time of year and suicide attempts significantly increase. As Airmen, we need to be ready

  • More than a slogan: Have you had the talk?

    Every morning an Airman must look him or herself in the eyes when they put on the U.S. Air Force uniform and respect the job they do. When it's time to socialize and the uniform comes off, it is only figuratively off. They are still Airmen 24/7, 365 days a year. It is a responsibility, as our

  • E Pluribus Unum: From many comes one

    E Pluribus Unum is a Latin phrase found on the back of many coins and the Great Seal of the United States. It means, "From many comes one" or "One from many." Our many states, all different and unique, are united as one great country, and from this unity comes our great strength. Our diversity and

  • When and how was Guam formed?

    As I was reading some background on Guam's origin and about the Marianas Trench, I came upon an awesome graphic of what lies beneath and the neighboring trench. Imagine the areas surrounding Guam without water--all you will see are mountains of volcanoes and a nearby crevice known as the Marianas

  • Mentorship comes from all levels

    During a Senior NCO Enhancement Seminar, in which master sergeant selects attend before pinning on, a select asked me what the relationship between master sergeants and new lieutenants should be. The answer is: being a good leader also means being a good follower. As a squadron commander, I am both

  • With all the recent earthquakes, has Guam ever experienced tsunami?

    I have not personally witnessed any tsunami occurrences after an earthquake on Guam. However, I have memories of an 8.1 earthquake on Aug. 8, 1993. Just as my husband, Charlie, and I got into our house, I picked up the phone to call my mom. While speaking with her, there was a loud rumbling sound

  • Leaders: the Air Force's most important resource

    America recently remembered the 9/11 anniversary - a day in our history that tragically changed the United States and arguably the entire World - I would like to discuss a requirement critical to our future. Sept. 11 marked a momentous change in what we expect and require from our Nation's leaders;

  • Leaders – The Air Force's most important resource

    America recently remembered the 9/11 anniversary - a day in our history that tragically changed the United States and arguably the entire World - I would like to discuss a requirement critical to our future. Sept. 11 marked a momentous change in what we expect and require from our Nation's leaders;

  • Ask Joyce: Do Chamorros have a lunar eclipse superstition?

    According to historians, ancient Chamorros believed the beginning of mankind began on this tiny island in the Pacific and that they are superior in culture than any on Earth. They believe the god of this tiny island was called Puntan, who came into being before the Earth and sky were made. Puntan