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Our Mission:

Joint Task Force - Micronesia will synchronize operations and activities across all domains, enabling a robust warfighting posture while enhancing partner nation capacity. Dedicated to promoting regional stability, our mission performs Homeland Defense, Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and Foreign Humanitarian Assistance through a whole of government approach within its assigned joint operations area.

5/16/2025

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U.S. Coast Guard, partners locate Lucky Harvest west of Guam

SANTA RITA, Guam — The U.S. Coast Guard, with support from U.S. Navy and local partners, located the 47-foot vessel Lucky Harvest, carrying two mariners, which had been missing since departing Alamagan Island, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, on May 12, 2025, en route to Saipan.
5/16/2025

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Saipan Soldiers Excel in the Guam National Guard

CHALAN PAGO, Guam (May 9, 2025) — The rhythm of sledgehammers and a chorus of power tools make the Guam Guard’s 1224th Engineer Support Company easy to find. They are out in town this morning, removing subfloors, rerouting electrical circuits, and sealing windows at Safe Haven, a resource center for new and expecting mothers in need.
5/15/2025

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Joint Task Force Micronesia hosts first Change of Command ceremony; emphasizes regional peace, security

GUAM — Commander, Joint Task Force Micronesia U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Greg Huffman relinquished command to U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Josh Lasky during a change of command ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz Fitness Center in Dededo, Guam, May 15.
4/14/2025

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U.S. Coast Guard, local agencies strengthen maritime capabilities through NASBLA training partnership

SANTA RITA, Guam — From March 24 to April 4, 2025, maritime law enforcement and emergency responders from the Guam Port Authority and Guam Fire Department participated in two intensive training courses hosted at the Port and by Station Apra Harbor: the NASBLA Boat Crew Member Course (March 24–28) and the Boat Operator for Search and Rescue Course (BOSAR) (March 31–April 4).