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half a day , Buenas Tyro and Ali .

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This is Rear Admiral , Benjamin

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Nicholson Commander , Joint region

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marianas , my wife Sharon and I would

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like to take a moment to wish our

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friends and community partners in Guam

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the northern Mariana Islands , the

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Federated States of Micronesia and the

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Republic of palau . The happiest of

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holidays , Happy hanukkah , merry

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christmas , Happy Boxing Day , Joyous

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Kwanzaa and happy New Year . As a

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community , we work to overcome the

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challenges of COVID-19 and it is

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because of our partnerships that we

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were able to enjoy the festive season

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again with our traditions that bring

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people together . Thank you for your

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continued support to our armed forces ,

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to our military service members .

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Whether you're celebrating with loved

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ones or standing the watch . I want to

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thank you for all your hard work

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throughout the year . Please enjoy this

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festive time safely and know that you

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have your military family to lean on .

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Should you need additional support over

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the holidays from my family to yours ,

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we wish you a safe and enjoyable

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holiday season and a prosperous New

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Year . Happy holiday