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  • Trapped below and running out of air

    On Memorial Day Weekend 2016, my friend Ben and I departed on a routine spearfishing trip. That afternoon was perfect for being on and in the water. We were catching fish like it was no one’s business. At 4 p.m., we noticed a large Parrotfish approximately 40 feet down near the bottom. The depth was

  • Through the thick of it: Airmen, Soldiers tackle joint jungle training

    Veiled in darkness, two MH-60 Seahawks cut through the humid night air heading toward a landing zone in an abandoned military building complex.Inside each helicopter, Airmen and Soldiers take deep final breaths attempting to calm their nerves. A crew chief turns his head then alerts everyone onboard

  • HSC-25 Assists in Recovery of Distressed Personnel Off Tinian

    ANDERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – An MH-60S from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, assigned to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, assisted in the recovery of two persons in distress 13 miles northwest of the Northern Mariana island of Tinian, June 18.The MH-60S Knighthawk was able to locate and relay the

  • Eyes in the skies

    Andersen Air Force Base’s tower provides a 360 degree view of surrounding airspace. Air traffic controllers are responsible for managing the flow of aircraft through all aspects of their flight and ensuring the safety and efficiency of air traffic on the ground and in the air.

  • Team Andersen's Best: Staff Sgt. Stephen Horton

    Team Andersen's Best recognizes Airmen and civilian professionals for outstanding contributions to mission and team success. As spotlight performers, individuals are chosen by base leaders for demonstrating the Air Force's core values of integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we

  • Andersen receives B-52 Stratofortress

    A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived June 2, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The aircraft is deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security

  • Andersen receives B-52 Stratofortress

    A B-52 Stratofortress from Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, arrived June 2, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The aircraft is deployed in support of U.S. Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security

  • Andersen opens doors to renovated dining facility

    The Magellan Inn, Andersen Air Force Base’s dining facility, opened its doors to the base May 26 after more than a year of renovations to help improve the quality of life for Team Andersen.Airmen assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron led the construction efforts with assistance from Naval

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