Originally Posted by hummingbear

GUM has a few unique scheduling flexibilities that make a long-distance commute much more of a realistic option than in the mainland bases. It’s been shrinking for years, though, & down to around 60 crews now. The territorial government is trying to reopen to tourism in May but it will be an uphill battle until other countries in the region ease their quarantine restrictions. Wouldn’t be surprised to see further base reductions through attrition over the coming year.