AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTaiwan–US Military Readiness: A key concern in a potential Taiwan crisis is that US and Taiwanese forces haven’t trained together for decades and lack a combined command structure, leaving a “deconflicted” blind spot. Workforce & Education: A Guam-focused piece argues that building the island’s future means stronger collaboration across generations, pairing Gen Z digital fluency with older generations’ experience. Guam–Pacific Defense Logistics: Guam and Washington National Guard troops tested a C-130 landing on a WWII-era Palau airstrip as a backup option during Exercise Alupang ACE under Valiant Shield 2026. STEM in the Region: UOG engineering student Amber Josfin Pineda won a competitive Purdue REU to study built-environment decarbonization, while NUWC Keyport honored Isabel Hinkle for STEM education and outreach. Local Tech & Industry: SSFM International promoted Scott Hayashi to chief operating officer, overseeing day-to-day operations across its Pacific footprint. Environment & Community Action: Guam volunteers trained to identify and safely remove invasive brown tree snakes, then joined a nighttime hunt that captured about 20. Policy Watch: The House advanced a bill to make daylight saving time permanent, with Guam noted as already exempt. Disaster Response: DOD personnel continue typhoon recovery support across Guam and the Northern Marianas after Super Typhoon Bavi.
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