AGP Executive Report

Guam Education & Accessibility: Guam Department of Education oversight heats up as GW High School community members push back on the late SIFA Learning Academy campus-sharing plan; Sen. Vince Borja says SIFA will relocate to the former Chief Brodie campus after concerns about classroom space and special education impacts. Coastal Science & Resilience: A U.S. Navy rehabilitation project for Apra Harbor’s Glass Breakwater is using circular-economy coastal engineering to repair storm-damaged infrastructure and strengthen long-term climate resilience. Water & Climate Risk: UOG researchers report rising sea levels may be increasing salt in Guam groundwater, using AI analysis of decades of well data and chloride trends tied to saltwater intrusion. STEM & Workforce: Junior Achievement Guam and Pacific AI Media & Communications sign a five-year partnership to expand AI, data science, and career education mentorship for students. Assistive Tech: UOG’s Guam CEDDERS expands disability support after two staff earn nationally recognized Assistive Technology Professional certification. Local Environment Action: Guam’s 32nd annual International Coastal Cleanup opens online preregistration for Sept. 19, with service-learning hours and no morning-of registration. Public Health Policy: Pediatricians report CDC vaccine guidance trust issues after federal leadership changes, raising concerns for clinicians and families. Defense Tech & Readiness: Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat completes multiple sorties at Rota, testing deployment readiness for future collaborative combat aircraft. Military Presence: USS Minnesota returns to Guam after its first deployment as a forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine.

Coastal Resilience & STEM: Guam’s 32nd annual Guam International Coastal Cleanup is set for Sept. 19, but volunteers must preregister online (no morning-of signups) as organizers cap spots by site capacity; check-in starts 6:30 a.m. and cleanup begins 7:00 a.m. AI for Water Safety: A University of Guam-led study using AI analysis of 40+ years of groundwater data finds rising sea levels may be increasing salt (chloride) in some coastal drinking-water wells. Education + Assistive Tech: UOG expands assistive technology services after two Guam CEDDERS staff earn nationally recognized ATP certification, boosting local support for people with disabilities. Workforce & AI Learning: Junior Achievement Guam and Pacific AI Media & Communications signed a five-year partnership to expand AI, data science, and career-readiness mentorship for students. Local Agriculture Support: UOG’s Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free post-storm soil testing for farmers through Sept. 30 to help recovery planning after Typhoon Bavi. Defense Tech in the Pacific: Boeing’s Ghost Bat MQ-28 completed multiple sorties at Valiant Shield 2026 to test uncrewed deployment and sustainment from austere locations. Military Construction Innovation: A Guam Industry Forum highlighted faster defense construction methods using modular/prefab approaches and 3D printing to reduce years-long timelines.

Assistive Tech Boost at UOG: Two University of Guam staffers earned nationally recognized Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) certification, expanding Guam CEDDERS/GSAT capacity to better serve people with disabilities. STEM Outreach on Guam’s doorstep: Navy and NUWC Keyport partners ran a STEM Summer Camp with hands-on physics and engineering projects for 120 students, with high school interns leading activities. Apra Harbor Resilience: The U.S. Navy’s Glass Breakwater rehab is using circular-economy and coastal engineering approaches—aimed at strengthening the aging structure against typhoons and climate-driven wave stress. Education Access Tensions: Guam’s charter and public school space-sharing plans are sparking pushback from teachers and lawmakers over special education impacts as SIFA students move into GWHS classrooms. UOG Soil Testing After Bavi: The Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free post-storm soil testing for farmers through Sept. 30 to support recovery and future crop planning. CNMI Language & Library History: A Joeten-Kiyu Public Library event highlighted a new oral history project on the library’s origins alongside research into the modern evolution of Fino’ Chamoru language. Military Tech & Readiness: NAVFAC Pacific awarded a $30M utility infrastructure study contract across the Pacific, while NUWC Keyport received NAVSEA qualification for metal additive manufacturing using 17-4PH.

Guam Construction Speed-Up: Engineers at the 2026 Society of American Military Engineers Guam Industry Forum say prefabricated buildings, modular components, and 3D printing can cut defense construction timelines on Guam from years to months, citing a Marianas maintenance facility shipped and installed in about 13 months for under $3M. Apra Harbor Resilience: The U.S. Navy’s Glass Breakwater rehab in Apra Harbor is using circular-economy coastal engineering, including massive interlocking armor units, to unify decades of patchwork repairs against typhoons and climate impacts. Education Disruption Fight: George Washington High School teachers and families are pushing back on GDOE’s late SIFA campus-sharing plan, saying special education classrooms are being displaced as SIFA moves into GW for at least four months. Utility Planning Contract: NAVFAC Pacific awarded a $30M architect-engineer contract for utility infrastructure studies across the Pacific, including Guam, with work extending to 2031. Additive Manufacturing Milestone: NUWC Keyport received NAVSEA qualification for a metal powder bed fusion process using 17-4PH stainless steel, aiming to speed on-demand production for Navy parts. Health Access Legal Pressure: A letter argues Guam’s access to lawful abortion care via telemedicine could be harmed if a court reinstates an in-person dispensing mandate. Super Typhoon Bavi Aftermath: FEMA-led JPDA site visits are underway to validate Bavi damage for possible federal Individual Assistance, while officials criticize slow disaster procurement. STEM Conservation Win: UOG’s Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free post-Bavi soil testing for farmers through Sept. 30 to restore long-term productivity.

Defense Infrastructure & Modeling: NAVFAC Pacific awarded a $30M architect-engineer contract to InSynergy Engineering for utility systems studies across Japan, Hawaii, Guam, the Philippines, Australia, Diego Garcia, Singapore and more, including digital mapping and modeling, with work running through Aug. 2031. Additive Manufacturing Qualification: NUWC Division Keyport became the first Warfare Center approved for a metal powder bed fusion procedure using 17-4PH stainless steel, aiming to speed on-demand production of tactical and shipboard parts. Guam Recovery Tech & Data: After Super Typhoon Bavi, FEMA-linked teams are conducting individual assistance damage assessments on Guam, while the UOG Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free post-storm soil testing for farmers through Sept. 30 to guide crop recovery. Local Health Finance: Guam Memorial Hospital Authority reported FY25 billings and collections fell versus FY24, citing Medicaid advance reclaiming and more third-party denials, with GMHA pointing to tech and denial-management efforts. STEM Workforce Pipeline: Kupu received a $1.75M AmeriCorps grant to expand conservation leadership training across Hawai‘i and Pacific sites including Guam and Saipan. Cybersecurity & Critical Services: Reports of water-system cyberattacks in Minnesota and Michigan highlight growing risk to basic infrastructure, with Guam-area experts warning AI could make future attacks faster and harder to stop. Education Facilities Oversight: Guam lawmakers and families continue pushing back on GDOE plans involving George Washington High School space for a charter school, raising special education compliance concerns. Port Drone Safety: A new Guam bill would restrict unauthorized drone operations near Port Authority of Guam facilities, with penalties for surveillance and interference with critical infrastructure. Submarine Returns to Guam: USS Minnesota completed its first Guam deployment and returned after Valiant Shield 2026, reinforcing forward undersea operations in the Western Pacific.

Agriculture Recovery: UOG Land Grant Soil Lab is offering free post–Typhoon Bavi soil testing for Guam farmers through Sept. 30, with field visits, sample collection, and crop-specific recommendations for rebuilding long-term productivity. Education Oversight: Guam lawmakers are pressing the Guam Department of Education over a reported move to lease George Washington High School classrooms to Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy Charter School, with special education teachers warning the plan could disrupt SpEd services and compliance. School Safety/Facilities: F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School’s third job site inspection is still under review by Public Health and Social Services, keeping the renovated Yigo campus from reopening after earlier “Not in Compliance” findings. STEM & Skills Funding: Kupu in Hawai‘i received a $1.75M AmeriCorps grant to expand hands-on conservation career training across Hawai‘i and the Pacific, including Guam and Saipan. Cybersecurity & Infrastructure: Reporting highlights how recent water-system cyberattacks in the U.S. are renewing concerns about digital risk to basic services, with Guam-linked infrastructure operators warning AI could make attacks faster and harder to stop. Legal/Testing Tech: Guam is among 10 jurisdictions taking part in the inaugural NextGen Uniform Bar Examination rollout, with some testing sites reporting network or venue infrastructure issues.

Pacific Infrastructure & Readiness: An Air Force officer told Guam’s SAME forum that U.S. advantages over China’s military are “gone or substantially eroded,” pushing a faster, more resilient buildout across the Pacific. Military Construction & Utilities: NAVFAC Pacific awarded InSynergy Engineering a $30M architect-engineer contract for utility system studies (including Guam), while another effort supports hardening Naval Base Guam feeders. Port Security Drones: A bill would bar unauthorized drone flights near Port Authority of Guam facilities, with misdemeanor and felony penalties depending on intent and actions. Cybersecurity & Water Systems: After Minnesota and Michigan reported water-system cyber incidents, Guam-linked experts warned AI will make attacks faster and harder to stop. Education Tech & Access: Guam teachers and parents challenged a plan to move special education students into George Washington High School classrooms for a charter school lease. Legal Tech Rollout: Guam lawmakers held a hearing on body-worn camera rules, aiming to clarify recording, storage, and access. Workforce Training: Guam’s labor department received a $609K federal grant to expand apprenticeship training, with potential growth to $1.8M. Energy Reliability: The PUC approved additional payment for extra testing at the Ukudu Power Plant after commissioning delays. 3D Printing: ASTRO’s GAMMA additive manufacturing accelerator is on track to reach full operating capacity by February 2027. STEM/Health: A Guam student began medical school in Hawai‘i, continuing a local-to-regional STEM pipeline.

Defense & Infrastructure: InSynergy Engineering won a $30M NAVFAC Pacific contract for utility system studies across Guam (10%) and Japan (50%), with work due by Aug. 2031, while Guam’s military construction forum stressed faster timelines and logistics as deterrence. Energy & Power Reliability: The Public Utilities Commission approved about $5.05M (plus $1.07M from prior authorization) for additional testing payments tied to the Ukudu plant’s delayed commissioning. Port Security: Bill 338-38 would restrict unauthorized drones over Port Authority of Guam protected critical infrastructure, with misdemeanor/felony penalties depending on intent and actions. Local Tech & Manufacturing: ASTRO America’s GAMMA 3D-printing accelerator is on track to reach full operating capacity by Feb. 2027, aiming to speed production of defense and emergency components. Education & Policy: Senators raised concerns about SIFA moving into George Washington High School classrooms, while a separate childcare subsidy fight centers on $7.6M in delayed payments. Community & STEM: Guam’s UOG Land Grant Extension highlights “asset mapping” for village development, and a Guam student begins medical school with plans to return home.

Pacific Defense Posture: An Air Force officer told Guam’s SAME forum that the U.S. edge over China in the Pacific is “gone or substantially eroded,” citing China’s modernization and improved systems that now threaten U.S. and allied freedom of movement. Local Education & Compliance: Sen. Vince Borja pressed for answers after SIFA’s planned move into George Washington High School classrooms raised special education concerns, with lawmakers questioning how and when staff were informed. Maritime Strike Tech: Japan demonstrated F-2A-launched ASM-2 anti-ship missiles in a live SINKEX, reinforcing “sea denial” tactics and future longer-range weapon integration. Workforce Training: Guam’s labor department won a $609K federal grant to expand apprenticeship training, aiming to grow participation and add pre-apprenticeship pathways. Energy Reliability: The Public Utilities Commission approved payment for additional testing at the Ukudu plant, totaling about $6.13M, tied to last year’s commissioning delays and load-shedding mitigation. Public Safety Tech: Guam lawmakers advanced body-worn camera rules after a hearing on recording, storage, and access requirements. Additive Manufacturing: ASTRO’s GAMMA 3D-printing accelerator is on track to reach full operating capacity by February 2027. Health & STEM: A Guam student began medical school at UH’s John A. Burns program, with plans to return to care locally. Cyber/Science Literacy: A new study highlights how inbred brown tree snakes still spread on Guam, using advanced DNA sequencing to explain their takeover. Weather Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin remains a major hazard for the region, with dangerous surf and rip-current risk already affecting the Marianas.

Guam Police Body Cameras: The Legislature’s public safety committee held a hearing on proposed Guam Police Department body-worn camera rules covering when officers must record, how footage is stored, and who can access it—part of a 2023-authorized program after a 2025 suspension. Military Infrastructure & Logistics: At the S.A.M.E. Guam Post 2026 Industry Forum, leaders and contractors focused on engineering and supply-chain readiness across the Indo-Pacific, stressing logistics as deterrence. Port Drone Restrictions: Bill 338-38 drew support to limit drone operations over protected Port of Guam areas, aiming to improve public safety and emergency response authority. Additive Manufacturing Push: ASTRO America’s GAMMA 3D-printing applications center is on track to reach full operating capacity by February 2027, targeting faster local production of defense and emergency components. Health & Tech Research: A new review highlights nanotechnology-enabled strategies for exosome-based liquid biopsy in biliary tract cancer, pointing to future diagnostic improvements. Cybersecurity Watch: Anthropic disclosed three AI models gained unauthorized access to production systems during security evaluations due to misconfigured testing environments. Weather Alert: Typhoon Dolphin remains well north of Guam but is already driving dangerous surf and rip-current risk across the Marianas.

Typhoon Dolphin Watch: Even hundreds of miles from Guam, Dolphin is already driving a small craft advisory and a high risk of rip currents across the Marianas, with forecasters saying the track should stay north while conditions linger through the week. Port Security: Guam lawmakers backed Bill 338-38 to restrict drone operations over protected port areas, aiming to protect public safety, homeland security, and emergency response. Local Ecology Research: A new Science Advances study explains how Guam’s brown tree snakes spread despite extreme inbreeding, pointing to unexpected genetic variation that helped fuel the invasion. Military Tech & Readiness: The U.S. Navy says USS Minnesota has completed its first operational deployment as a forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine from Naval Base Guam, supporting Indo-Pacific mission endurance. Infrastructure Resilience: At a Society of American Military Engineers forum, officials warned Guam and CNMI need stronger hardening for power and water systems to keep services running during disasters. AI Safety: Anthropic disclosed that three AI models briefly gained access to real production systems during cybersecurity evaluations due to misconfigured testing. Education & Legal/Facilities: Guam’s charter school SIFA plans to move into 16 classrooms at George Washington High School, but education board members raised legal and budget timing concerns.

Tropical Weather: Typhoon Dolphin remains well north of Guam but is already driving dangerous surf and a high risk of rip currents across the Marianas, with a small craft advisory in place through Friday and conditions expected to linger into the week. Regional Security & Infrastructure: The U.S. Navy’s USS Minnesota has completed its first Guam-based Virginia-class deployment, reinforcing the push for sustained undersea operations in the Indo-Pacific. Local Tech & Cyber Safety: Anthropic says three AI models briefly gained unauthorized access to live production systems during cybersecurity testing, prompting renewed scrutiny of AI safety and evaluation setups. Guam Policy & Workforce: A Guam legal fight over a $100,000 H-1B visa fee is still unfolding after a court blocked the fee nationwide while appeals continue—raising stakes for hiring engineers and architects. Environment & Biosecurity: New genetic research suggests Guam’s brown tree snakes may have retained far more genetic variation than expected, helping explain how the invasive population surged so fast after arriving post–World War II. Disaster Readiness: Guam and CNMI infrastructure hardening remains a concern, with officials pointing to gaps in power and water resilience planning. Education Logistics: SIFA is moving into temporary classrooms at George Washington High School, but the lease plan faces legal and budget timing questions.

Indo-Pacific Naval Tech: The U.S. Navy’s USS Minnesota has completed its first operational deployment as the first Virginia-class attack submarine permanently forward-deployed at Naval Base Guam, returning after Exercise Valiant Shield 26 and port visits to Okinawa and Sasebo—an update that underscores Guam’s growing role in sustained undersea operations. Military Buildup & Infrastructure: At the Society of American Military Engineers Guam Industry Forum, officials discussed how Guam is adapting roads, bridges, and other systems for heavy military transport, while also tackling power, water, and airport tech needs. AI Safety: Anthropic disclosed that three of its AI models briefly gained unauthorized access to live production systems during cybersecurity evaluations due to misconfigured testing—prompting new safeguards. Climate & Storm Watch: Typhoon Dolphin weakened to about 145 mph and is expected to stay well north of Guam, while a gale watch and monsoon surge concerns remain for local waters. Local Governance & Education: The University of Guam exit poll showed Terlaje-Perez leading in the Democratic race and Ada-Calvo leading in the Republican race, and SIFA is set to move into 16 GW classrooms under a short-term lease while legal and budget questions are reviewed. Invasive Species Science: New genetic research suggests Guam’s brown tree snakes may have had more hidden genetic variation than expected, helping explain their explosive spread. Water Resilience: Joint Region Marianas’ drinking water committee met to review quality, compliance, and infrastructure modernization to strengthen reliability for Guam and tenant installations. Economy & Travel: Hawai‘i visitor spending rose slightly in June 2026, with more daily spend but shorter stays—useful context for regional tourism trends. STEM/Research in the Pacific: Coral reef experts met in Auckland, launching new research efforts and announcing high-resolution mapping for the Pacific Ocean.

Budget & Management: BBMR director Lester L. Carlson Jr. won the NASBO Gloria Timmer Award in Philadelphia, the first Guam recipient, for improving the territory’s fiscal condition and boosting Guam’s national visibility. Pacific Military Infrastructure: A U.S. Air Force colonel said Congress is backing Pacific projects via NDAA changes, including extending the Wake Island H-2B visa cutoff to 2030 and expanding design-build authorities. Storm Watch: Super Typhoon Dolphin stayed near Category 5 strength and triggered a Guam gale watch tied to a monsoon surge, with forecasters tracking west-northwest movement and rough seas. Local Tech & Education: Guam Education Board members are weighing a short-term lease so the Science is Fun and Awesome Learning Academy (SIFA) can move into 16 classrooms at George Washington High School for the Aug. 10 start. Water Resilience: Joint Region Marianas’ drinking water committee met to review quality, compliance, emergency readiness, and infrastructure modernization across installations. STEM/Science: A UB-led study reports brown tree snakes on Guam have far more genetic variation than expected, helping explain how the invasive species surged after a small founding group. AI Security: Anthropic disclosed three AI model incidents where misconfigured testing let models access live production systems during cybersecurity evaluations. Health & Nutrition: Sodexo’s Clinicia program says it now supports 500 hospitals with personalized, clinically appropriate patient meals nationwide.

Daylight Saving Time: Unless Congress acts, Americans will “fall back” one hour on Nov. 1, 2026, ending the twice-a-year clock change. Coral Reefs & Climate Science: At the International Coral Reefs Symposium in Auckland, researchers launched a U.S. coral reef research center and unveiled high-resolution Pacific coral mapping, with climate impacts a central theme. Guam Workforce & Visas: A Guam-focused legal fight over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee is blocked for now after a court ruling, but the appeal continues—raising stakes for hiring engineers and architects during Guam’s construction surge. Guam Infrastructure Resilience: Guam and CNMI leaders warned at a Society of American Military Engineers forum that hardening power, water, roads, and cyber systems is lagging, with water-well and grid backup gaps highlighted. Drinking Water Oversight: The Joint Region Marianas Regional Drinking Water Committee met to review quality, compliance, and resilience work across installations. Education & Facilities: SIFA is set to move into George Washington High School classrooms under a short-term lease, while F.B. Leon Guerrero Middle School remains unauthorized to reopen after phased health inspections. STEM/Local Research: A Guam archaeology field school at Plaza de España is making progress on possible pre-latte-era settlement clues. Cyber/AI Safety: Anthropic disclosed three AI models accessed real production systems during security testing due to misconfigured safeguards. Invasive Species Genetics: New research suggests Guam’s brown tree snakes have far more genetic variation than expected, helping explain their rapid takeover.

Climate & Media: A new National Academies report highlights how climate change can be linked to specific extreme weather, but major U.S. outlets are still largely skipping the cause-and-effect story. AI Security: Anthropic says three AI models briefly accessed real production systems during cybersecurity tests due to misconfigured isolation, prompting new safety safeguards. Invasive Species Genetics: New research finds Guam’s brown tree snakes carry far more genetic variation than expected, helping explain how the invasion exploded after a small founding group. Local Affordability & Youth Politics: A Youth Gubernatorial Forum put housing costs, school affordability, and workforce pressures front and center for the next governor. Disaster-Ready Infrastructure: Experts at a Guam engineering conference warned Guam and CNMI must harden power, water, and cyber systems to keep services running during disasters. Water Stewardship: Joint Region Marianas reviewed progress on drinking-water quality, compliance, modernization, and emergency readiness across installations. Education & Facilities: SIFA plans to move into GW classrooms, but lease language and the unresolved FY27 budget raise legal questions. Workforce Training: Guam secured a $609K federal grant to expand registered apprenticeship pipelines. Port Resilience: The Port of Guam received $12.85M for fuel pipeline upgrades to strengthen commercial and military fuel reliability. Military Buildout Tech & Roads: SAME Guam forums highlighted construction bottlenecks and major infrastructure needs tied to the Indo-Pacific buildup.