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Stronger, faster, smarter: Hard data behind United States Army’s physical fitness revolution

For generations, the image of U.S. Army physical training has been early mornings, endless push-ups, and formation runs. But as the physical demands of modern warfare have evolved, so has the U.S. Army’s approach to building a more lethal and durable force.

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Mental Notes Hilary Valdez: Fathers

I came from an era where men didn’t express emotions. My father, born in 1913, never said I love you or hugged me.

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MK Lotus Aesthetics opens in Guam, expanding access to medical weight loss and modern aesthetic care

Access to medically guided weight loss, aesthetic treatments, and advanced skin wellness continues to expand in Guam with the opening of MK Lotus Aesthetics, founded by Kristine Pasco, DNP, MPH, APRN, FNP-BC. Located in Barrigada, the new medical aesthetics practice offers GLP-1 weight management, neurotoxin injections including Botox® and Xeomin®, and advanced skin treatments designed to support long-term wellness, healthy aging, and natural-looking results.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Pain and joy do not exist in isolation

The jungle drums say we all have an emotional life. Smoke signals from the mountain top say every moment in a person’s life has a feeling, a rhythm, a flow or a tone.

Photo Of Nursing graduates from the University of Guam gather for a photo before the start of the Fañomnåkan 2026 Commencement Ceremony on May 24.

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UOG Nursing graduates ready to make an impact

At the University of Guam’s Fañomnåkan 2026 Commencement Ceremony held on May 24, a total of 35 graduates from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program received their diplomas

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Healing

A lot of trauma and human suffering is occurring around the world. Depending on who you lost, depicts the emotional dept of your despair.

Photo Of Lenora Matanane, a registered dietitian nutritionist with UOG Land Grant, teaches a nutrition education class in February 2026 at the University of Guam.

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Free nutrition workshop series begins June 3 at UOG

The SNAP-Ed Program under the University of Guam Land Grant Extension Service invites community members ages 18+ to participate in a free nutrition education workshop series titled Summer Glow: A Fresh Approach to Healthy Living.

Photo Of Lt. j.g. Karl Cormier, left, an occupational therapist assigned to U.S. Naval Hospital (USNH) Guam, trains Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Alexis Hawkins on splinting techniques. In addition to training the U.S. Navy physical therapists and physical therapy technicians at the hospital, Cormier led training for U.S. Air Force physical therapy technicians from the 36th Medical Group, Andersen Air Force Base, focused on splinting as well as essential inpatient rehabilitation skills.

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USNH Guam Occupational Therapist strengthens inpatient services, joint interoperability

A U.S. Navy occupational therapist is improving access to care, strengthening inpatient services, and advancing joint medical readiness through hands-on training and clinical excellence.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Betrayal

Through the years as a therapist, I’ve conducted numerous counseling sessions with couples, some married, some not.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Customer service

While in New York City, I went into a jewelry store in lower Manhattan. I was browsing and put my hand on the glass display case. The clerk promptly yelled, “Get your hand off the glass, I just cleaned it!” I gave him the side eye and casually walked out.

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Community resources for Guam service members and families

Guam boasts a vibrant local community that provides resources and support to active duty military and their families.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Time

A meaningful life is not measured in years, but in how consciously time is lived.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: Timing

I always equate karma with timing. I have been at extreme points in my life, between jobs, leaving the Corps, retiring, moving to another country, getting a divorce.

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Mental Notes with Hilary Valdez: The trail to happiness

Years ago, I was with a group of former Marines helping out a Marine’s ailing father manage farm chores in the Midwest.

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