AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMilitary Aviation & CNMI Operations: A.B. Won Pat International Airport is being used as a support and divert location for Valiant Shield 2026 (June 22–July 1), with some activity expected outside regular commercial windows and Ospreys reportedly spotted near the airport. Public Health Leadership: Guam TB program manager Chima Mbakwem was selected to lead the National Tuberculosis Coalition of America, giving the Pacific a stronger voice in national TB prevention and elimination efforts. Coral Science: Researchers are pushing “heat-resistant coral” conservation after NOAA flagged a fourth global coral bleaching event, with heat-tolerant corals seen as a key tool for reef survival in warming seas. Education Outcomes: A new national report finds college persistence is at its highest level in a decade (77.1% from fall 2024 to spring 2025), with notable gaps still affecting different racial and ethnic groups. Health Access Tech: A JAMA Network Open study on at-home HPV self-testing says many eligible patients want home kits, but outreach is still needed to boost participation across demographics. Media & Native Broadcasting: Hawai‘i’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs is considering buying TV stations to expand Native Hawaiian media influence, sparking debate over mission and messaging.
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