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Guam Times Weekly
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MSTS: Vital Link for Guam's Military Photo 3
The task of MSTS ships are many and varied. Shown here is the USNS SGT SHOUP taking part in the Southwest Pacific Survey. – (U.S. Navy Photo)
MSTS: Vital Link for Guam's Military Photo 2
The USNS Shoshone delivers fuel to Guam. Oilers like this one help keep necessary fuel supplies to U.S. forces all over the world. This fuel will be used to generate electricity for the Island-Wide power system. – (U.S. Navy Photo)
MSTS: Vital Link for Guam's Military Photo 1
HAFA ADAI – The best known task of MSTS is personnel transportation. The Commander Naval Forces Marianas Band plays a musical welcome to men and families arriving on Guam aboard USNS Barrett. – (U.S. Navy Photo)
MSTS: Vital Link for Guam's Military
An article that discusses the history, uses, and importance of MSTS, Military Sea Transportation Service, and MATS, Military Air Transportation Service to the island of Guam. The mission of MSTS is as follows: 1. To provide immediate sealift…
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 6
WELCOME TO GUAM - Thomas Tanaka (in dark glasses) local baker, proudly presents Joan Merriam Smith with a cake decorated with world map showing her route. Adm. Christopher stands behind Mrs. Smith. - (U.S. Navy Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 5
Admiral Thomas Christopher, Commander Naval Forces Marianas presents Captain Jerry Barlow, Commanding Officer, NAS to Mrs. Smith. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 4
FOLLOW THE LEADER - Joan Merriam's tiny plane is dwarfed by three large Navy planes. The pilots are all Navy though, as the aviatrix is a Navy wife. - (U.S. Navy Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 3
HELLO GUAM! Joan Merriam Smith steps from the cockpit of her small plane to face applause from hundreds of well-wishers. Admiral Christopher waits to help her to the ground. - (Custom Color Photo)
In Answer to a Challenge Photo 2
"Dear Jack" - Mrs. Smith stops to write a message to be sent to her husband, informing him of her safe arrival on Guam. On previous page, Mrs. Smith's plane is framed in dramatic photo taken from one of the Navy escort planes which met her several…
