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Dec. 1, 2017
GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems Dec. 5

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, December 5 starting at 3 p.m.
Nov. 30, 2017
Andersen AFB to host 66th Annual Operation Christmas Drop

The 66th iteration of Operation Christmas Drop is set to take to the Pacific skies here Dec. 11.
Nov. 29, 2017
Explosive ordnance disposal teams to conduct detonation training

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, will be detonating munitions as part of routine training at the Tarague Basin here 9 a.m. – noon, Dec. 1.
Nov. 29, 2017
Guam Retiree Activity Office Newsletter December 2017

Guam RAO Newsletter | Volume 7, Issue 12 | December 2017The RAO mission is to act as an interface between the active duty and retired communities, to keep you updated on matters which relate to your status as a military retiree, to provide information and services as necessary or appropriate, and to
Nov. 28, 2017
North Korea launches ballistic missile; No immediate threat to Guam

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), and federal and military partners, continue to monitor the events surrounding North Korea including recent reports of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch.
Nov. 27, 2017
Andersen AFB Fire Department conducts an aircraft egress exercise

Andersen AFB Fire Department conducts an egress exercise on a KC-135 Stratotanker Nov. 21, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise was a valuable learning experience for all involved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis)
Nov. 27, 2017
U.S. bombers conduct bilateral training with Royal Australian Air Force in conjunction with Lightning Focus exercise

Two U.S. Air Force B-1B bombers conducted a bilateral integrated training mission with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) as part of Exercise Lightning Focus over the northern coast of Australia, Nov. 27.
Nov. 20, 2017
Cooler Than Cool, LRS Airmen produce liquid oxygen at Andersen

The U.S. Air Force has two cryogenics production plants, one of which is on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. For the last year however, the plant has been closed while undergoing repairs to be more energy efficient and bring it to mission capable status.
Nov. 20, 2017
Finalists to compete for Air Force Entertainer of the Year

Voting ends Nov. 30 in the 2017 Air Force Entertainer of the Year. Meet the three finalists as well as the category winners and learn how to cast your vote.
Nov. 20, 2017
Active-duty medical clearance process changes now in effect

Effective Oct. 16, 2017, active-duty service members will now need to request medical clearance review using My Individual Medical Readiness (MyIMR).