Articles

  • Fabrication Flight keeps aircraft fit to fly

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM - Behind the scenes of the 36th Wing, Airmen from the 36th Maintenance Squadron fabrication flight work around the clock to ensure aircraft fly smoothly.The flight is responsible for repairs of aircraft structural components and is the sole repair facility for any

  • Misawa F-16s deploy to Andersen AFB in support of Cope North 2016

    Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th Fighter Squadron are deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, in support of Cope North 2016. Cope North is an annual event that focuses on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief and large force employment in an effort to enhance interoperability

  • Ohio ANG F-16s refuel over Pacific Ocean

    Deployed here as part of the Theater Security Package, the 112th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, Ohio Air National Guard, provides combat fighter assets to augment forces already operating in the Pacific theater. 

  • Pacific Defender 16-1 strengthens multi-national security ties

    ANDERSENAIR FORCE BASE, Guam —PacificDefender Security Forces International Subject Matter Expert Exchange was heldhere Feb. 1-5, to help build partnerships and promote cooperation across thePacific region.The five day event wasco-hosted by members from the Air Force Installation and Mission

  • Airman’s water safety advice prevents local swimmer from drowning

    With white waves crashing hard against the rugged reef, and screams that can be heard in the near distance in the ocean, an Airman from the 36th Medical Support Squadron, encountered what would be one of the darkest days of his life.On Aug. 8, 2015, Staff Sgt. Carlos Rance, 36th Medical Support

  • Planning to quit, fighting to succeed: Airman earns Ranger Tab

    Stopping for a moment to catch his breath, the Airman realized he was nearing the limit of his willpower.  He placed his rucksack on the ground for a brief moment of rest and glanced toward the mountain peak ahead. He could hear the rain dripping from the tree branches above, soaking his gear and

  • Andersen to test emergency readiness

    Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an emergency management exercise here, Wednesday Feb. 3 from 8 a.m. to noon.There will be increased noise and activity to include controlled detonations, sirens, messages from loud speakers, and alert vehicles that will respond to various emergency

  • Andersen to offer tax kiosk

    The Andersen legal office is offering tax services through self-service computer kiosks, allowing military members to file their taxes through a software program.The kiosks replace the traditional tax center. Through the kiosks customers can log into a tax preparation software program at no charge.