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(SCC)— The Saipan Chamber of Commerce extends its warmest welcome to the visiting servicemen and women participating in Exercise Agile Reaper 2024, organized by the 3rd Expeditionary Wing under the command of the United States Pacific Air Forces. On Tuesday, April 9, at 5:30 p.m., approximately 130 U.S. Air Force personnel received a special thank you on the airport grounds across from the American Red Cross offices.
“This is a great opportunity for our Chamber team to showcase the island’s hospitality to visiting uniformed service men and women,” said Armed Services Committee Chairman Brad Rusala. “These outstanding The men and women will never forget our hospitality, nor will we forget their service to our country.”
Meal preparations were led by AFC member Glenna Sakisat-Palacios, working with a number of local businesses and organizations to provide participants with a hot meal experience. AFC member Catherine Toves coordinated the meal sponsorship through the Chan Foundation through Shirley’s Coffee Shop, while AFC member John Hirsh helped provide tables through the NMI Chapter of the American Red Cross.
“A nice hot meal might not seem like a big deal, but when you’re training far away and you’re only eating a steady diet of MREs for two and a half weeks, it’s really something special. ” Ruszala said.
SCC would like to extend its sincere thanks to the generous sponsors of this meal, including Triple J Saipan, Tan Holdings, Shirley’s Coffee Shop, Marianas Integration, Turnkey Solutions and the NMI Chapter of the American Red Cross. Their support and contributions to this initiative are invaluable and reflect their commitment to supporting AFC’s mission of connecting military partners, veterans, active-duty service men and women and the business community through a variety of community and business events.
Starting April 3, members of the U.S. Air Force conduct the annual Agility Reaper exercise on Saipan and Tinian. About 150 U.S. Air Force personnel are stationed on Saipan, and half of the Saipan airport is used as a campground, according to the Federal Ports Authority. Zachary Reyes, CPA assistant director of operations, said the drills, which are expected to last until April 15, are routine and should not cause concern to residents.
For more information and updates on the Agile Reaper 2024 exercise, please stay tuned for announcements from the Federal Ports Administration.
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