Andersen AFB Water Wells: The U.S. Navy opened a public comment period (until Sept. 6) on a Programmatic Agreement memo for a new water well system at Andersen Air Force Base, tied to the Marine Corps relocation, with details on the proposed well field near Potts Junction and Route 9. Guam Budget Scrutiny: During the Ninth Special Session, senators grilled Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero’s $42.4M request, including $13.36M for Super Typhoon Bavi recovery, childcare subsidies, and safety/operations needs, with lawmakers still pressing for clarity on agency spending breakdowns. Cyber + AI Conference: Guam’s Cyber, AI & Infrastructure Technology Conference brought together regional leaders to tackle rising cyber threats, AI-driven risk, and grid and infrastructure constraints—pushing a more connected approach to security and tech planning. Indo-Pacific Tech for Defense: U.S. forces deployed the Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon to Guam for Valiant Shield 2026, while Japan’s E-2D Hawkeye supported a trilateral network with Australia to boost shared sensing and command-and-control. Media Distribution Upgrade: LTN reported completing 3,000+ satellite-to-IP migrations for broadcasters, including reach to Guam, as FCC rules move the industry toward Upper C-band spectrum auctions. Typhoon Recovery Costs: DPW officials warned seawall repairs after Bavi and Sinlaku could total “easy $100M,” as lawmakers discussed how Bavi relief funds will be used for design, assessment, environmental review, and restoration. Caregiver Wellness Workshops: Your Well First and GECCA are hosting caregiver workshops on stress, resilience, and burnout prevention on Aug. 8 and Aug. 22.