Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and Rear Admiral Greg Huffman, Commander of Joint Task Force-Micronesia, convened the Civil-Military Coordination Council at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup.

Military officials from the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and the Guam Army National Guard attended, alongside representatives from multiple Government of Guam agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Civil Defense and Homeland Security, the Guam Power Authority, and the Guam International Airport Authority.

“The CMCC is an opportunity to get together to synchronize and synthesize our efforts on all of the major priorities for our island,” Huffman said. “Our meeting not only signifies the culmination of hard work and planning by our collective teams, but it is a demonstration of the strong partnership and close collaboration that are the hallmarks of our discussions.”

The meeting addressed critical civilian infrastructure needs for the defense of Guam, electrical grid resiliency, and the proposed Guam defense system by the Missile Defense Agency.

“The Civil-Military Coordination Council continues to be an essential platform for ensuring that Guam’s needs and interests remain at the forefront of the ongoing military buildup. At our latest meeting, we placed a strong emphasis on resiliency—particularly in strengthening our island’s power infrastructure through the Guam Power Authority and the One Guam Power Infrastructure Resiliency & Reliability Projects,” said Leon Guerrero.

“The military buildup is an ongoing conversation that requires careful planning, preparation, and the right subject matter experts at the table. It is critical that we have the latest and most relevant information to support our justifications and ensure that progress aligns with the best interests of all who call Guam home. As we continue these discussions, I remain committed to advocating for our people and working with our federal partners to reinforce the importance of Guam in national security and regional stability,” she added.

The CMCC was established in 201o and continues to play a key role in coordinating efforts between the Department of Defense, local government, and federal agencies.

The next meeting is scheduled for June.