“A Speech Worth Dying For” the first commander of the 36th Wing

During World War II, Col. Henry R. Spicer’s P-51B Mustang was shot down on March 5, 1944 over Nazi Germany where he would become a Prisoner of War for the next 13 months. Spicer was the senior officer of North Compound 2, Stalag Luft 1, Barth, Germany during his internment and many of his fellow

Master sergeants to use 2015 promotion study guide for testing

Master sergeants testing for promotion in the 18E8 promotion cycle will use the 2015 versions of Air Force Handbook 1 and professional development guide as study reference material, effective immediately.

Take action to make a smooth transition with TRICARE in 2018

You may be wondering what action you need to take, if any, to ensure you continue TRICARE coverage in 2018. Some beneficiaries will need to take action, but most will not. If you’re currently enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE coverage on Dec. 31, 2017, you’ll transition to your respective TRICARE

Andersen to conduct test of base loud speaker system

The 36 Wing Command Post will be testing the Base's Giant Voice System on Sept. 20, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Testing is being conducted to ensure proper operation. During this time, personnel across the base may hear voice announcements and warning tones. 

Japanese, Korean and U.S. Aircraft Conduct Show of Force in Response to North Korean Missile Launch

United States Air Force and Marine Corps aircraft joined Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea Air Force aircraft in a sequenced bilateral show of force over the Korean Peninsula September 17, in response to North Korea’s launch of an intermediate range ballistic missile (IRBM) over

DoD: Full Range of Capabilities Available Against North Korean Threat

Following a recent North Korean ballistic missile launch, Army Col. Rob Manning said the U.S. has a "full range of capabilities" at its disposal to deal with the threat.

554th RED HORSE Squadron Airman killed in motorcycle accident

An active duty Airman assigned to the 554th RED HORSE Squadron, 36th Wing Contingency Response Group, was killed in a motorcycle accident yesterday. Staff Sgt. David L. Coplin Sr. 35, of Mississippi, is survived by his wife Delora A. Coplin and son, David L. Coplin, Jr. “It is the worst kind of

U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancers integrate with JASDF for training mission

Preparing for tomorrow by building partnerships today: USAF collaborates with Nepalese on disaster response

Ten U.S. Air Force air advisors from the 36th Contingency Response Group at Andersen Air Force Base embarked on a journey over 4,000 miles away from the tropical island of Guam to the mountainous country of Nepal where they participated in a subject-matter expert exchange with 20 members from the

Tropic ACE fuels joint cooperation between Air Force, Marines

U.S. Marines from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 172 assigned to Camp Foster, Japan, and Airmen from the 36th Contingency Response Group, assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, partnered to develop advanced fueling solutions for contingency operations during exercise Tropic ACE (Agile Combat