SANTA RITA, Guam (June 5, 2025) – U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 5 compete in the second day of challenges for the Coconut Crab Competition at Naval Base Guam, June 5. The combat-focused skills competition challenges the physical and mental endurance of EODMU-5 personnel, with top performers advancing to the King Crab Competition in Virginia Beach, Va. A component of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One, EODMU-5, is assigned to Commander, Task Force 75, which executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. They plan and execute naval construction, expeditionary logistics, explosive ordnance disposal,...
A partnership between Joint Region Marianas (JRM) and the Dededo Mayor’s Office, to address the ongoing issue of abandoned vehicles and illegal dumping in the village, is proving successful.
Teams are working to clear debris, abandoned vehicles and waste from the intersection of Ukudu Street and West Santa Monica Avenue up past Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz.
To date, 250 vehicles, 60 appliances, 250 cubic yards of metallic debris, and...