Port & Logistics Recovery: The U.S. Coast Guard reopened the Port of Guam to 24/7 commercial traffic Thursday after Super Typhoon Bavi, clearing channel hazards after a buoy was displaced and coordinating with the harbormaster; Apra Harbor also resumed commercial traffic as Guam power restoration hit 66% and water service stabilized, with terminal activity ramping up as cranes returned to readiness. Water & Power Restoration: GWA reported major progress by Friday 2 p.m., with 80 wells online, 19 booster pump stations operating, four wastewater plants still running, and all 99 water samples from July 7–9 testing negative for total coliform; GPA meanwhile reported 58% of feeders back up earlier in the week and later milestones as crews worked with incoming equipment. Cleanup & Community Response: UOG’s Mangilao campus cleanup got help from the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3), while Guam opened official green-waste and construction-debris drop sites at Ypao Point and Tiyan to support post-storm recovery. Aviation & Skills Pipeline: AOPA Foundation plans to add maintenance and manufacturing curriculum to its high school program, aiming to address aviation mechanic shortages. Defense & Tech Integration: Lockheed Martin highlighted software-driven command-and-control linking Guam’s air and missile defense systems during Exercise Valiant Shield, underscoring faster threat evaluation and coordination. Regional Security: Japan, the U.S., and Australia set up a logistics cooperation framework for Air Self-Defense Force, Air Force, and RAAF interoperability, to be used in Exercise Southern Cross 26. Weather Watch: El Niño is forecast to strengthen to “very strong” levels by fall, raising the odds of a rainier winter for the U.S. South. Geopolitical Tension: China’s first submarine-launched ballistic missile test since 2024 drew condemnation from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the U.S.