BARRIGADA, Guam (July 11, 2025) U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Brett Mietus, commander, Joint Region Marianas, joins Julia Villagomez, a World War II survivor, June Blas, mayor of Barriagada, and William Flores, chairman, Manenggon Memorial Flores, for a photo at the Kålaguak memorial ceremony, July 11. The Kålaguak Memorial is a sacred ground for many who lost their lives during WWII after being forced out of their homes by Japanese imperial forces occupying the land. Guam is celebrating its 81th anniversary of liberation from Japanese rule during World World II this year with the theme “Fanohge CHamoru,” which is the opening line of Guam's national anthem and translates to a call to rise united, proud, and strong. From left: Blas, Villagomez, Mietus, and Flores. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Janae McCoy)
| Date Taken: | 07.11.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 07.12.2025 02:08 |
| Photo ID: | 9176449 |
| VIRIN: | 250711-N-JC256-1487 |
| Resolution: | 7360x4912 |
| Size: | 2.63 MB |
| Location: | BARRIGADA, GU |
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