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"Brig. Gen. Karin Watson, Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Perez, and Maj. Audi Taitano stand in the front row, smiling with a large group of uniformed service members for a celebratory photo. The squadron is assembled inside a warehouse-like space.
260604-Z-RJ317-1020.JPG Photo By: Mark Scott

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Brig. Gen. Karin Watson, adjutant general of the Guam National Guard, with Command Sgt. Maj. Duane Perez, senior enlisted leader, and Maj. Audi Taitano, squadron commander of the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, celebrate the 293rd’s passing its Initial Operating Capability (IOC) inspection, Guam, June 4, 2026. The rigorous inspection tested the squadron’s ability to rapidly set up and operate critical communication equipment in the field, and highlights the growing need for strong, reliable communications in the Indo-Pacific region. Photo by Mark Scott.


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