Joining Stakeholders for Updates on DoW Activities in the Marianas

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Last week, I had the opportunity to join Governor Apatang and Commonwealth officials for a CNMI Stakeholders Meeting with senior leaders from U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Joint Task Force–Micronesia, and Joint Region Marianas. The discussion covered a wide range of issues affecting our islands, including military exercises, infrastructure development, environmental stewardship, biosecurity, and future planning efforts across Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. These meetings are important because they provide an opportunity for the Commonwealth to engage directly with military leadership, share community perspectives, and ensure that the needs and concerns of our islands remain part of the conversation as activities in the region continue to grow.