Military exercises planned for June and July in Guam
While Cope North did not take place in Guam this year, Guam businesses can hope for some military customers when Valiant Shield takes place from June 22 until July 1.
This iteration of Valiant Shield will also take place in Hawaii. The exercise is biennial.
Photo of USS Ronald Reagan pulling into Naval Base Guam from U.S. Navy files
More than 18,000 joint force service members from 30 units, including 200 aircraft and 20 ships participated in Valiant Shield 2024, which took place from June 4 to June 18 in Guam, Palau, and the Northern Mariana Islands.
The USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier made a port visit to the island after Valiant Shield, according to Journal files. mbj
The Guam Registered Apprenticeship Program saw tax credit claims surge by nearly 40% in fiscal 2026, reaching $17.4 million as local businesses sought to offset operating costs and build skilled local labor.
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