Furloughs issued in Guam as U.S. shutdown continues
The U.S. government remains officially closed and reports from the nation’s capital are that furloughs remain and firings continue. Uncertainty exists as to whether furloughed government workers will be paid.
Guam is already feeling the effects of the shutdown.
Soldiers of the 302nd Quartermaster Company, U.S. Army Reserve, emplace a shower tent at the Guam National Guard Barrigada Readiness Complex June 5, 2023 during the recovery of Typhoon Mawar. Photo by Mark Scott, Guam National Guard
The Guam National Guard confirmed that — like other Guard units around the country — it has reserve staff that have been furloughed. Active Guard members have been paid, according to the Guam Guard. Like other Guard units, the Guam Guard has seen its October drill weekend cancelled.
Lt. Commander Michelle Tucker, public affairs officer for Joint Region Marianas and U.S. Naval Forces Marianas, and Joint Task Force-Micronesia told the Journal, “While many military members have received their mid-month paycheck, we are still determining if all personnel have been paid. Service members should check their bank accounts and as always, seek guidance from their chains of command should they need assistance.” mbj
A Stinger missile is fired from a U.S. Marine Corps Marine Air Defense Integrated System Tenacious Archer at Airai in Palau on July 30, according to the photo and information released Aug. 24.
South Korea’s budget airlines Air Busan, Jin Air and Air Seoul will merge into single carrier by March 2027. The boards of all three companies approved the merger plan and signed the agreement on Aug 21. The carrier will operate under the Jin Air name.
Faʻasao Amerika Samoa and the Conservation Council for Hawaii, represented by the environmental law organization Earthjustice, filed a lawsuit Aug. 18 challenging the Trump administration’s attempt to launch deep-sea mining off the coast of American Samoa.
