Hagåtña, Guam – As details of “Operation Midnight Hammer” carried out by the Pentagon and the White House emerge, the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration has received confirmation that there are no current plans for B-2 Bombers to come to Guam. This confirmation was received by Rear Admiral Joshua Lasky who provided this information to the Governor following news of the successful operation. Governor Leon Guerrero has and will continue maintaining open communication between local and military partners to prioritize the safety and security of island residents.
As reported by national media, to safeguard troop safety and maintain operational secrecy, the strike against Iran was executed at the highest levels of the federal government, without local input. According to Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine at a Pentagon briefing, critical details were “known only to an extremely small number of planners and key leaders here in Washington and Tampa.” While initial media reports suggested several Northrop B-2 Spirit bombers were en route to Guam as part of the strike, senior Pentagon and White House officials later clarified that mission-critical B-2 Spirit bombers took off from Missouri to Iran. Meanwhile, another group of decoys was flown across the Pacific as a precautionary measure vital to ensure mission success.
Earlier this month and in light of growing geopolitical tensions, the Government of Guam participated in the 2025 Pacific Alert Exercise with nearly all the island’s local, federal, and military partners present to strengthen and improve response time in the event of a missile attack. The event’s core focus was based on simulations aimed at creating efficient protocols and strategies crucial for commanding effective communication and ensuring rapid response times during crises.
The safety and security of all our island’s residents, both civilian and military, are of the highest concern to the Leon Guerrero-Tenorio Administration. While there is no present threat to the island, Governor Leon Guerrero urges the public to remain calm and vigilant against the possibility of cyberattacks as retaliation against the United States.
To report suspicious or malicious activity, please contact the Mariana Region Fusion Center at mrfc@ghs.guam.gov or (671)-475-0400 or the Office of Technology at HelpDesk@otech.guam.gov.
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