Articles

  • Optometry clinic shines light on eye health

    Maj. John Kim, 36th Medical Operations Squadron chief of optometry services, inspects the eye of Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Rumbaua, Fleet Air Forward Detachment Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department life support technician, Jan. 27, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Kim used a slit

  • U.S., Australian, Japanese, air forces unite for annual Guam exercise

    U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force, and Royal Australian Air Force servicemembers will conduct two media flights and host a media day at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 10 to 26 as part of Cope North 2016.The 87th annual CN 16 exercise is a long-standing multilateral engagement

  • Security forces training to keep Andersen’s roads safe

    As the number of days since the last alcohol related incident here continues to grow, so does pride on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This pride is backed by knowing that security forces members on Andersen AFB, are trained to effectively identify individuals who are driving while intoxicated.During

  • CSAF visits Guam, thanks Airmen who provide Pacific airpower

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and wife, Betty, visited Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to thank Airmen and discuss the importance of their mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.During an all call, Welsh spoke about Air Force matters and shared personal stories about himself and

  • Victim advocates strive to make a difference for Andersen Airmen

     Andersen Air Force Base is currently home to 20 victim advocates who dedicate their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone. The Victim Advocate program, managed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, ensures victim advocates provide effective

  • Magic! rocks out for Team Andersen

    The Canadian reggae fusion band Magic! performs for service members and their families Jan. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The free event was hosted by the Department of Defense’s Armed Forces Entertainment and drew a crowd of 2,000 people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Arielle

  • Volunteer spirit thrives at heritage hall museum

    Tucked in the 734th Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal is a collection of artifacts that show Andersen Air Force Base’s rich heritage. Uniformed mannequins, paintings, photographs, models of planes and glass covered panels of written history fill the museum, telling the story of Andersen AFB

  • Andersen members observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Chief Master Sgt. Travis Owen, 734th Air Mobility Squadron aerial port superintendent, serves an Airman a piece of cake during the Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance luncheon Jan. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The event featured several guest speakers to include students from Andersen

  • OHA increases for Junior Enlisted

    Overseas Housing Allowance recently increased for junior enlisted service members, opening the window for more options when house hunting in the local community. OHA is designed to partially offset housing expenses at overseas duty locations when service members live in privately leased housing on