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  • ORE Round 2: 36th Wing gears up for December exercise

    Airmen, civilians and contractors from the 36th Wing will participate in an operational readiness exercise Dec. 8-11 in order to assess the wing's capabilities and mission preparedness.This exercise marks the second ORE in three months. Lesson learned from each exercise will be applied in subsequent

  • NORAD is ready to track Santa's flight

    It's that time of the year again and the North American Aerospace Defense Command is getting ready to track Santa! The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. The Web site is available in seven languages: English,

  • Power production Airman a hard charger

    An Airman from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron's power production flight is leading the charge when it comes to on-duty performance, education, volunteerism and exemplifying the Air Force standard.Airman 1st Class Derrick Bolhofner, 36th CES power production apprentice, was selected by Master Sgt.

  • Andersen AFB men’s basketball team excels in Yokota AFB tournament

    Team Andersen's men's varsity basketball team dominated the competition at the Yokota Far East Warrior Basketball Classic held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6-12.The tournament was the first of three tournaments to be held in the Pacific region. The team will play in the Osan Christmas Tournament

  • DOD, Air Force rated positive in Gallup study

    The Air Force with the Department of Defense has received high ratings for its professionalism, trust, accuracy and quality, according to a recent survey. The findings were presented during a recent panel discussion following a Gallup Organization study, analyzing how Americans perceive the federal

  • Andersen AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day

    More than 200 retirees and their families attended Team Andersen's seventh annual Retiree Appreciation Day celebration held at the Top of the Rock here Nov. 21.Brigadier Gen. Phil Ruhlman, 36th Wing commander, briefed the retirees on Andersen AFB's importance in today's fight and the capabilities

  • 36th CRG acquires Warrior Skills Trainer simulator

    The 36th Contingency Response Group recently added yet another capability to its ever-growing list of military assets.Installation of the Warrior Skills Trainer, a state-of-the-art battle simulator featuring a 180-degree projection screen and full-size, computerized High Mobility Multipurpose

  • Take the LEAD in your Air Force career

    Enlisted Airmen interested in career advancement through the officer corps can do so through the Leaders Encouraging Airmen Development program.The United States Air Force Academy and its Preparatory School offer opportunities for enlisted Airmen who meet criteria to enter the commissioned ranks.

  • Healthy habits factor for holiday fitness

    With the holiday season comes a feast with all the trimmings. Turkeys, hams, cakes and cookies line the frozen food sections and aisles of local shopping centers, a potential recipe for disaster for Airmen trying to maintain fitness during this festive time of year. "The reason many people