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Half a day , Guam . I'm Colonel Dan

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Cooley , commander of the 36 Wing

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Anderson Air Force Base . As we

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commemorate the 81st anniversary of

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Liberation Day , we remember and

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acknowledge the profound hardships

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endured by the Chamorro people . We

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remember the pain , the loss , and the

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unwavering spirit that defined those

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difficult years . We also honor the

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brave service members who fought side

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by side to restore freedom to this

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island . Liberation Day is more than

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just a date on a calendar . It's a

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testament to the enduring strength of

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the human spirit . And a symbol of hope

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born from adversity , Team Anderson is

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not just located on Guam . Team

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Anderson is a part of Guam . We're

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privileged to stand with you today and

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every day in remembrance of the past ,

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in respect for the culture , and in

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hope for the future . Together we will

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continue to honor the legacy of

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Liberation Day .