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In 1944, Guam was liberated after nearly three years of brutal occupation. But long before liberation arrived, Chamorro women were already fighting for the survival of their people. One of those women was Agueda Iglesias Johnston — a Chamorro leader who helped rebuild Guam after the war and dedicated her life to protecting Chamorro identity, education, and culture. Her work ensured that the Chamorro people would not only survive war, but preserve who they are for generations to come. Today, that same spirit of leadership continues in women like Dr. Mary Kate Soliva, a modern Chamorro leader and US Army Special Operations warrior woman whose work uplifts communities across Guam and the Pacific. Different generations. Different challenges. The same unbreakable commitment to service and identity. History reminds us of something powerful: When women stand for their communities, they shape the future. As we honor Women’s History Month, we celebrate the legacy of women like Agueda Johnston — and the modern leaders who carry that legacy forward. Because when women rise, they do more than lead. They change the course of history. Fanohge, Famalao'an. University of Guam Mary Kate S. BLK OPS™️ Foundation Triple Nikel Shirley Báez, RBLP-T, CSSGB United States Army Special Operations Command Betty Diaz Ikram Mansori Mylee Cardenas Marion Cavanaugh, MPH, DTN Rose Randall, PSY-D, MA Tamara Zirbel Mercy Ameyaw Aston Shani Phillips Nicole Synowicz Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Ingrid Pierce (Tate) Heidi Arriaga The Guam Daily Post University of Guam Press

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