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Oct. 20, 2017
Andersen Air Force Base to conduct Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 26 through 28th

Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise from Oct. 26 to the 28th. This exercise satisfies an annual requirement in accordance with Air Force Installation Mission Assurance Exercise Requirements to maintain operational readiness and is not focused on any
Oct. 18, 2017
Explosive demolition team performs controlled detonation at Northwest Field

The 554 REDHORSE Squadron demolition team performed a controlled detonation at Northwest Field, near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 19, 2017 at approximately 11:00 a.m. The routine training enhances the proficiency of our Airmen and improves readiness. No other training detonations are
Oct. 18, 2017
Andersen receives 1.5M pounds of munitions during annual in-shipment

The Airmen from the 36th Munitions Squadron worked around the clock to offload 1.5 million pounds of munitions during an annual in-shipment starting Aug. 21 through Sept. 30, 2017.This shipment will replace expired munitions and support an overall growth of more than 10% of total munitions on hand
Oct. 17, 2017
U.S., Philippine airmen join forces for Pacific Responder 17

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Members from the 36th Contingency Response Group and Philippine air force united for the first Pacific Responder exercise Sept. 23-29, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Oct. 17, 2017
Know the Risks of Decorative Contact Lenses

Halloween is all about scary…scary costumes, scary decorations, and scary pumpkins, but don't let it include a scary eye infection! Each year people--young and old--are attracted by the appeal of cosmetic contact lenses which will change your natural eye color into something scary. Perfect for
Oct. 15, 2017
Marine Corps Activity Guam, Frequently Asked Questions

For more information on the USMC Relocation please visit the: Marine Corps Activities Guam websiteIf you have any questions about the content of this page, please contact Maj. Timothy Patrick at (671) 355-2340, or via email at timothy.patrick@fe.navy.mil. Q: What is the reason for the relocation? A:
Oct. 12, 2017
Take command with TRICARE changes: Enrollments shifting from fiscal to calendar year starting in January 2018

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, cost changes for TRICARE benefits transition from a fiscal year period to a calendar year period. Changing from fiscal year (Oct. 1 – Sept. 30) to calendar year (Jan. 1 – Dec. 31) makes the TRICARE benefit consistent with civilian health plans. The change will largely affect
Oct. 11, 2017
Results of Unregulated Water Contaminants Testing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATERResults of Monitoring Data for Unregulated Contaminantsof the Andersen Air Force Base Water System Our water system has been sampled for the unregulated contaminants PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid). Unregulated
Oct. 11, 2017
Guam Retiree Activity Office Newsletter October 2017

Guam RAO Newsletter | Volume 7, Issue 10 | October 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
Oct. 10, 2017
First for U.S., Japan, Republic of Korea air forces: nighttime training near Sea of Japan

U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Republic of Korea air force units sharpened their combat skills during a recent sequenced bilateral mission in the vicinity of the Sea of Japan Oct. 10.