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DOC Deputy Director speaks on Testing Inmates for COVID-19, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on August 4, 2020

Deputy Director for Department of Corrections, Robert Camacho speaks to Patti about testing inmates at his facility for COVID-19.

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Guam Guard Brigadier General Johnny Lizama retires early; last general remaining besides TAG November 30, 2020
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DOC Deputy Director speaks on Testing Inmates for COVID-19, with Patti

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