Protecting the Environment

The four pillars of the Air Force environmental mission are quality, conservation and planning, pollution prevention, and restoration.

The Environmental office works with all elements of the base, regulatory agencies and the community to ensure the job gets done in a sustainable manner. By working cooperatively, the Andersen team will continue to comply with environmental laws, preserve the natural environment, and accomplish its mission.

Environmental News

  • Andersen making strides to protect the endangered wildlife on Guam

    As the island of Guam flourishes and makes its presence known all over the world, Andersen Air Force Base and the local community are working together to ensure the wildlife and history on Guam is protected. On Sept. 13, members of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron environmental flight teamed up with

  • Andersen Air Force Base Consumer Confidence Report

    Andersen Air Force Base’s drinking water is safe to drink and is in compliance with all federal and local regulations.  Under the EPA’s Consumer Confidence Reporting Rule of the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act, the base Bioenvironmental Engineering office is required to annually summarize water

  • Andersen increases security at Northwest Field

    Personnel from the 36th Security Forces Squadron will be working with the local authorities to increase security at Northwest Field. Increased security plans will include more presence patrols, newly installed security cameras near poaching areas, and security patrols with the Military Working Dog

  • Guam Navy Commands Win 2016 Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award

    ASAN, Guam (NNS) -- Naval Munitions Command East Asia Division (NMCEAD) Unit Guam and the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), homeported in Guam, were named the 2016 Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award winners for small overseas and large sea categories, respectively.The award is part of

  • U.S. military cancels beach landing to protect endangered turtles on Tinian

    The U.S Navy environmental coordinators cancelled a beach landing September 13, 2016, scheduled for Navy and Marine Corps units participating in Exercise Valiant Shield 16 on the island of Tinian. The landings were planned for Chulu Beach on the northwest side of Tinian, less than one kilometer

  • Environmental team works to keep Andersen clean and green

    In the wake of the annual Earth Day, the 36th Civil Engineering Squadron Environmental Flight are calling members of Team Andersen to take part in ensuring the base and island remains a clean place for Airmen and their families.The Andersen environmental team comprises 13 service members and

  • Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy

    In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's well-being.Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam

  • Andersen technicians combat power shortage, conserve energy

    In order to beat the island's heat, Guam residents rely on electric fans, refrigerators and air conditioners on a daily basis. All of these appliances require energy to ensure everyone's well-being.Members of Team Andersen were recently reminded how crucial electricity is on the island when Guam

Environmental Info

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