Military & Guam Families: Parents of Air Force airman Reuben Rausch, killed in a July 11 crash involving a Guam Police Department vehicle, say they got no official notification or police report and are demanding answers and accountability. Navy Readiness & Morale: Multiple reports keep spotlighting the USS Abraham Lincoln’s long deployment and alleged shortages, poor living conditions, and mental health strain, including attempted overboard incidents; lawmakers are pressing for investigations as the carrier is set to rotate home after more than 260 days. Guam Budget & Military Buildup: The Guam Legislature is set to vote Monday on the revised FY2027 budget, with key changes including keeping the business privilege tax at 4% and preserving a 5% BPT on military buildup construction projects. Public Works Funding: $104.8M in COVID recovery funds originally tied to the Mangilao medical complex is being reallocated to DPW, GWA, and GMH as deadlines and legal disputes reshape spending plans. Courts & Services: Superior Court is recruiting bilingual interpreters at $28/hour for Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 trainings, while a SelectCare-related case is headed toward a dismissal/arbitration fight after a judge declined recusal. Education: Tiyan and Simon Sanchez High Schools are closed until deficiencies are corrected, with grab-and-go meals provided during the shutdown. Local Governance: GHURA approved $401K for AMP renovations and delayed a separate Guma Trankilidat rehabilitation. Public Safety: Federal prosecutors unsealed a brief alleging two Guam men were behind a meth conspiracy involving nearly 40 pounds seized from a USPS package.