Be the change you want to see in this world

"Winning starts in the mind. Whatever the mind can conceive, it will achieve."
-Joaquin Nangauta Naputi

"Be the change you want to see in the world."
-Mahatma Gandhi

Sunday, January 20, 2019

Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights Leader

No person in the entire history of African America has made as great an impact on the nation as did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. – a preacher, civil rights advocate, moral leader, idealist and realist.  Since many young people had not yet been born during Dr. King’s lifetime, and may be too young to remember, it is our duty as a community of parents and educators to teach our children of the life and work of Dr. King.  May his legacy to ensure equality continue to live on.

Food Drive for Coast Guard Families


Tuesday, January 01, 2019

Happy New Year!


Happy New Year from around the Pacific! May the year 2019 bring you many blessings filled with much love, joy, peace, and happiness!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! - English
Biba Añu Nuebu! – CHamoru
Feliz Año Nuevo! – Spanish
Peren En Parakapw! – Pohnpeian
Engan ke ya sasu! - Kosraean
Jeramman ilo iio in ekaal! – Marshallese
Pwapwan Ei Ier Mi Fo – Chuukese
Akemashite Omedetou Gozaimasu – Japanese
Ungil Beches Er Rak! – Palauan
Selsalan Ebéach e duw! – Yapese
Maligayang Bagong Taon – Tagalog
Hauoli Makahiki Hou – Hawaiian
Sehe Bokmanee Bateuseyo! – Korean
Gung Hay Fat Choy – Chinese
Cung-Chuc Tan-Xuan! – Vietnamese
Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layúi Luugh me raagh féé! – Carolinian

Monday, December 31, 2018

We'll miss you Nino!


Sadly, My mom’s baby brother and my Nino, Joe Santos, of Orange County, just passed away.  Please pray for his soul, so that he may rest in peace. Si Yu’os Ma’ase’!  🙏

Biba Anu Nuebu!

May the New Year 2019 bring you much love, joy, peace, and happiness!


Saturday, December 29, 2018

Christmas 2018

Felis Pasgua from our family to yours!

Sunday, December 23, 2018

Merry Christmas from around the Pacific!


~Minagof Nochebuena ~Felis Pasgua (CHamoru)
~Maligayan Pasko (Tagalog)
~Peren en Krismas (Pohnpeian)
~Monono ilo raaneoan Nejin (Marshallese)
~Falang e Baynag (Yapese)
~Tok Tapeng (Kosraean)
~Ungil Kurismas (Palauan)
~Pwapwan Kirisimas (Chuukese)
~Mele Kalikimaka (Hawaiian)
~Ameseighil ubwutiiwel Layi Luugh me raagh fee (Carolinian)

Tuesday, November 27, 2018

December 2018 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Happy Thanksgiving!



Happy Thanksgiving to one and all! Enjoy this special holiday with your loved ones, and be sure to thank those who have touched your life and made a difference. May God bestow upon you abundant blessings on this day and always.  Si Yu'os Ma'ase'!

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Happy Veterans Day!


To all of those who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, so that we may have the freedom that we enjoy, we salute you! *HAND SALUTE* God Bless you all, and God Bless the USA! HAPPY VETERANS DAY!



Image source:  Jerry Trimble Helicopters

Saturday, October 20, 2018

PIBBA Guam Donates to Luta


DONATION:  PIBBA Guam members and former CM302 Advanced CHamoru I -Reading students under the instruction of Rosa Salas Palomo donated various items to residents of Luta who were displaced by Typhoon Mangkhut.  Donations were sent to the Luta Mayor's Office for distribution.  Pictured L-R:  Mye Ganan-Flores, PIBBA Treasurer; Terry Flores, Bobbie Benavente, Dr. Debby Ellen, PIBBA members; Palomo, PIBBA President; and Dr. Matilda Naputi Rivera, PIBBA Webmaster.  


Sunday, September 30, 2018

October 2018 Guam Council IRA Newsletter

Coastal Cleanup Snapshots

USCG Auxiliarists took part in the 24th Guam International Coastal Clean Up on September 29, 2018 at the Santos Memorial Park in Piti.











Sunday, September 23, 2018

Biba Kumpleanos Mom!



Biba Kumpleanos to the most amazing and beautiful mother in the world!  Mom, you have brought so much nurturing into my life with the purest love that exists.  I can’t imagine my life without you, for without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today.  God bless you always, and enjoy your Special Day!  Hu guaiya hao!  🎂😍🎉😘🎶🌺🎈❤️🎉

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Biba Kumpleanos Dad!


Kumpleanos to the most amazing father in the whole world!  I wouldn't be where I am today if it weren't for you.  Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ for your unconditional love and support.  God bless you always, not only on your birthday, but every day.  Hu guaiya hao! 🎂❤️🎉



Tuesday, September 11, 2018

LET US REMEMBER: 9/11

On September 11, we paid tribute to those who suffered from the 9/11 attacks on America. We will always remember those who lost their lives, those who sacrificed to help in any way they could, and the day that brought everyone from all walks of life, rich or poor, together as ONE! God Bless the families and friends of those we have lost, and the brave men and women who continue to fight for our freedom!


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Monday, September 10, 2018

USCG Auxiliary AUXLAMS Graduation - Sept. 8


I did it! Si Yu’os Ma’ase’ to my U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary instructors, Dr. David McClure and Lynn Mott, the 9th Central Team, and the rest of my fellow Auxiliarists, for making our AUXLAMS C-School experience a meaningful one!  Semper Paratus!