When did Guam become the first line of defense for the United States? Oh well, don’t forget your sun blocker and sunglasses Mr. Congressman!

By Gaynor Dumat-ol Daleno
Pacific Daily News

The chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Armed Services Committee, Rep. Ike Skelton, will join a powerhouse lineup of speakers for next week’s industry forum on the military buildup on Guam.

Skelton’s participation in the Guam Industry Forum “underscores the importance of this event and the concern that he and Delegate Madeleine Bordallo share in making sure that the entire community of Guam benefits from the buildup,” said Capt. Robert Lee of the Joint Guam Program Office. The office is in charge of buildup issues on Guam.

The forum will take place at the Sheraton Laguna Resort and additional participants will be at the Hilton Guam Resort & Spa. Read more…