The US military wants to hear from the people of Guam and the Northern Marianas about the future of training and testing activities in our region.  The Navy is leading the effort along with the Marine Corps, Air Force, Army, and Coast Guard, is preparing a supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to study how ongoing military readiness activities could affect our ocean, wildlife, and cultural and historic resources.

This update builds on previous environmental reviews from 2015 and 2020 and focuses on military activities at sea and on Farallon De Medinilla. These activities include training exercises, testing new systems, and maintaining ranges — all to help service members stay mission-ready.

The Navy says the training has been taking place for decades and is not expanding to new areas — but they are updating the details, such as how often training happens, what kind of equipment is used, and how it might affect the environment.

The military will continue to follow strict mitigation measures to protect marine life and will consult with historic preservation officials in Guam and the CNMI to ensure cultural and historical sites are respected.

Now is your chance to be part of the process. The public comment period is open through July 22. You can share concerns, suggest alternatives, or provide input about environmental or cultural impacts.