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GIAA Deputy Executive Manager talks Airport Celebrating Forty-Five Years of Service to Island, with Patti

Written by Jeremie Charfauros on January 12, 2021

Deputy Executive Manager for Guam International Airport Authority (GIAA), Artemio “Ricky” Hernandez speaks to Patti about his organization celebrating its 45th anniversary in service to the island community.

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