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  • House Armed Services Committee members engage with Team Andersen

    A group of House Armed Services Committee members, led by Representative Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), the chair of the Strategic Forces Subcommittee, met with Airmen and Soldiers here, May 24. The representatives visited Andersen Air Force Base to gain a deeper understanding of current operations on the

  • Team Andersen recovers from Typhoon Dolphin

    Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors and civilians across Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, helped clean-up debris caused by Typhoon Dolphin that hit the island May 15, 2015. The typhoon caused damage and power outages throughout the entire island.

  • Experiences of Airmen teach lessons in water safety

    Located on a tropical island surrounded by the clear waters of the Pacific, it is always good to explore the outdoors, soak up the sun, and enjoy water sports; however, with it comes potentially dangerous ocean conditions that everyone should be aware of.Airmen should know their limitations, and

  • 644th Combat communications keep warfighters connected

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam--The mission of the 644th Combat Communications Squadron, the only Air Force CBCS in the Pacific region, is to rapidly deploy and set up communications for other members to ensure mission readiness.The 644th CBCS, who embeds with the 36th Contingency Response Group,

  • Andersen security forces celebrate Police Week 2015

    Despite base preparations for the impending arrival of Typhoon Dolphin, security forces and local government officials celebrated the annual National Police Week observances here May 11-15.The week's events culminated in a solemn retreat ceremony May 13 to commemorate the sacrifices of civilian and

  • HSC-25 Detachment 6 returns from deployment

    The Navy's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 (HSC-25) family welcomed home 40 members of its armed helicopter detachment May 11 here after a five-month deployment. The detachment departed Guam Dec. 8, and reported to Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan, for shore-based operations. There, they spent

  • Aspiring artists showcase talents during competition

    The 36th Force Support Squadron held auditions for Operation Talent Search, an Air Force-wide talent competition, throughout April and May at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.Operation Talent Search is one of three Air Force-wide competitions held as part of the Air Force Entertainer of the Year

  • Dental flight ensure Airmen have something to smile about

    Whether it's the childhood memories of frightening sounds from someone in the next room or of seeing patients with pained looks and puffy faces from having their wisdom teeth pulled - the dental office isn't as scary as many may think.The technicians and dentists of the 36th Medical Operations