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    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez and Senior Airman Megan Irvin, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, push packages over the island of Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Allison Martin)

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    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez and Senior Airman Megan Irvin, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, push packages over the island of Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Allison Martin)

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    231204-F-PX509-3886

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez and Senior Airman Megan Irvin, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, wave to residents of the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Allison Martin)

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    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez, loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to push a package over the island of Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Allison Martin)

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  • Three silhouettes of airman standing in the back of a C130J Hercules.

    231203-F-VX152-1207

    U.S. Air Force Airmen look out of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to drop supply bundles out of a C-130J Super Hercules.

    231203-F-VX152-1207

    U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to drop supply bundles out of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Richardson, 36th Airlift Squadron safety non-commissioned officer in charge and loadmaster, Yokota Air Base, Japan, secures supply bundles on to a C-130J Super Hercules before takeoff during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023.

    231203-F-VX152-1207

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Eric Richardson, 36th Airlift Squadron safety non-commissioned officer in charge and loadmaster, Yokota Air Base, Japan, secures supply bundles on to a C-130J Super Hercules before takeoff during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen load supply bundles on a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023.

    Andersen participates in OCD 2023

    U.S. Air Force Airmen load supply bundles on a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Cruz, 36th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, Yokota Air Base, Japan, is loading supply bundles on to a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023.

    Andersen participates in OCD 2023

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Kevin Cruz, 36th Airlift Squadron senior enlisted leader, Yokota Air Base, Japan, is loading supply bundles on to a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • A U.S. Air Force pilot flies a C-130J Super Hercules for Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023.

    Andersen participates in OCD 2023

    A U.S. Air Force pilot flies a C-130J Super Hercules for Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force pilots fly a C-130J Super Hercules for Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

    Andersen participates in OCD 2023

    U.S. Air Force pilots fly a C-130J Super Hercules for Operation Christmas Drop over the Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 3, 2023. This is OCD’s 72nd year delivering supplies such as clothes, toiletries, toys, fishing gear, and more across different islands of the Federated States of Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Audree Campbell)

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  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Megan Irvin, loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, waves at the residents of Iosap, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

    Andersen Participates in OCD 2023

    U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Megan Irvin, loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, waves at the residents of Iosap, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

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  • U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez, loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, pushes supply bundles over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

    Andersen Participates in OCD 2023

    U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Muravez, loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, pushes supply bundles over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

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  • Supply bundles land onto shore during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

    Andersen Participates in OCD 2023

    Supply bundles land onto shore during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

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  • Supply bundles are dropped off of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

    Andersen Participates in OCD 2023

    Supply bundles are dropped off of a C-130J Super Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

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  • Supply bundles land onto shore during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

    Andersen Participates in OCD 2023

    Supply bundles land onto shore during Operation Christmas Drop over the island Nama, Dec. 4, 2023. Operation Christmas Drop is the Department of Defense’s longest-running humanitarian airlift operation which consists of packaging and delivering donated supplies such as food, fishing equipment, school books, and clothing to more than 20,000 islanders across 56 remote islands throughout the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)

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    Andersen participates in OCD 2023

    • Published Dec. 18, 2023
    • 36th Wing
    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --  
    OCD Guam INDOPACOM Andersen AFB 36th Wing Micronesian Islands
    • Installation Access Facilities

      North Gate Visitor Control Center:

      • Services: DBIDS pass pick-up for contractors, guests, landowners, visitors, & Veteran’s Health Information Card (VHIC) registration/pass issue
      • Location: Building 14615, Off Route 9, North Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
      • Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) [Closed on Federal Holidays]
      • Phone Number: 671-366-5477
      • Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil

       

      Pass & ID Office:

      • Services: Agent Letters/Base Access Request endorsements/processing (in-person/organizational box), Government Foreign Visitor Request (FVRs), tracking number issuing for all contracts/foreign visitor requests, & Restricted Area Badge (RAB) issue/turn-in
      • Location: Building 2403, Off Route 9, Arc Light Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
      • Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Passes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) [Closed on Family Days/Federal Holidays]
      • Phone Number: 671-366-5650

      Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil

    • Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area Information

      **All Contractors, Busses, Commercial Vehicles MUST go through the North Gate per 36 Wing Installation Defense Plan**

       

      North Gate CVIA:

      • Location: Building 14625 after entering North Gate
      • Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Closed on Weekends & Federal Holidays]
      • Phone Number: 671-366-2910
    • DBIDS Pre-Enrollment, Unescorted Access & Escorted Access Procedures

      **Person(s) not in possession of a Military ID, DoD Civilian/Contractor ID, or active Base Access Pass MUST enter Andersen AFB through the North Gate Visitor Control Center (VCC)**

       

      DBIDS Pre-Enrollments:

      • Members and visitors can pre-enroll by following the following link https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page or scanning the QR Code below
      • PROs: Timesaver, Provides scannable QR Code, Transfers Guest Information to DBIDS Systems
      • CONs: Still require guest biometrics/picture

      Unescorted/Escorted Methods:

      • In-Person with Guest with appropriate items
      • Email 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil via government account

       

      **Processing takes between 5-7 business days upon receipt and is vetted in the order we receive requests**

      **The sponsor will receive tracking numbers via email OR after the processing time has elapsed call 671-366-5650**

    • Guest Must Haves, Sponsorship, & Installation Access Forms/Information

      **All emailed forms must be typed out if sent digitally and all IDs must be clear/free of obstructions**

      **All handwritten forms must be legible if sent digitally or brought to the Pass & ID Office**

       

       

      Guests Must Have One (01) of the Following Options:

      • Enhanced/Real ID
      • U.S. Passports, Federal States of Micronesia, Marshal Islands, or Palau Passports OR Foreign Passports (for guests/visitors)
      • Drivers License with Copy of Birth Certificate
      • Green Card
      • Naturalization Certificate

       

      Sponsorship:

      • U.S. Military/Dependents (16 & older), CAC Holders, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, & Real Landowners/Verified Family Members: Up to seven (07) guests
      • Active Civilian Employees/Civilian Retirees, Veterans Health Information Card (VHIC): Unable to sponsor guests

       

      Installation Access Forms/Information:

      • Agent/Assistant Letters:
        • Limit: One (01) assigned per member
        • Length: Up to 1-year
        • Assistant: Assisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
        • Agent: For unassisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary

       

      • Base Access Requests (BARs)/Base Access Lists (BALs):
        • BAR: Requested by off-base Company/Contractors
        • BAL: Requested by a Unit or Squadron
        • Length: Up to 1-year

       

      • Foreign Visitor Requests (FVRs):
        • FVR Contractor: For visitors requesting access for work purposes
        • FVR Leisure: For visitors visiting for leisurely purposes

       

      • Landowners (LOs):
        • Registered Landowners (RLs)
        • Verified Family Members (VFMs)
        • Recurring Guests (RGs)
        • Escorted Visitors (EVs)
        • Length: Up to 3-years for RLs/VFMs, 1-year for RGs, 72-hours for EVs

       

      • Special Event Pass (SPE):
        • Purpose: For events/occasions with many guests (i.e., birthday parties, sporting events, etc.)
        • Length: Singular or Multiple-Days

       

      • Special Purpose Pass (SPP)/ Chauffer’s Pass:
        • SPP: To assist members during family visits
        • Chauffer’s Pass: To assist members experiencing military hardship/difficulties (i.e., deployments, divorce arrangements for child drop-off/pick-up, vehicle constraints, etc.)
        • Length: Up to 1-year
        • Limit: Two (02) assigned per member

       

      • Weekend Work Requests (WWRs)
        • WWRs: To assist companies condense multiple tracking numbers into one document allowing afterhours access to accomplish work
        • Length: Up to 1-year

       

      **If applicable, sponsor is responsible for filling out FVR information & must attach FVR to their package**

    • Expired ID Cards

      What if my Military ID Card is expired or going to expire?

      • Provide Visitor Control Center (VCC) staff with Confiscated ID Card Memorandum
      • Schedule appointment through the https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ link and present proof to VCC staff to obtain temporary pass
      • Visit the https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login to print off a family roster or DD Form 1172
      • Bring two (02) forms of ID & Confiscated ID Card Memorandum to the scheduled appointment

       

      Military Personnel Flight (MPF) – ID/CAC Card Processing

      • Location: Consolidated Support Center, Building 22026, O’Malley Avenue, Yigo, GU 96929
      • Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch from 13:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. [Closed on Weekends, Training Days, & Federal Holidays]

      Phone Number: 671-366-2276/4812

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