Readout of Navy Leadership’s Meeting with the Governor of Guam

Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy Victor Minella meets with Guam Governor Lou Leon Guerrero during a visit to the Pentagon, February 19. Minella emphasized the importance of working together while improving lethality, warfighting, and readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Capt. Courtney Hillson).

From SECNAV Public Affairs, Feb.19, 2025

Under Secretary of the Navy Spokesperson Capt. Courtney Hillson provided the following readout:

Victor Minella, who is Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Navy, met with Guam’s Governor Lou Leon Guerrero at the Pentagon to discuss shared security concerns in the Indo-Pacific region.  They both committed to working together on shared goals.  Minella emphasized the importance of working together while improving lethality, warfighting, and readiness.  He noted the recent live intercept of a ballistic missile target from Guam as an example of how the Department is focused on deterrence and defending Guam. This was the first in-person meeting with the Governor and Minella. 