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  • CrossFit Andersen relocates to Hot Spot

    CrossFit Andersen, originally operated out of the Coral Reef Fitness Center, has been relocated to a designated area at the Andersen Hot Spot beginning August 2.The Andersen Hot Spot is located in building 25005, on Hansell Ave. The new dedicated CrossFit area is located in the basketball court of

  • EOD defends Andersen AFB from lingering WWII threats

    When an explosive ordnance disposal technician is asked when the last time he responded to an unexploded ordnance and says, "Oh, around 9:45 this morning," it brings to reality the dangers of the island as a result of its history.Guam was a strategic stronghold during World War II. It was captured

  • Officers, enlisted members offered early retirement

    Technical and master sergeants, captains, majors and lieutenant colonels in certain Air Force specialties may apply to retire with fewer than 20 years of active service under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced.Commonly referred to as the 15-year

  • Security forces BEEF up engineers’ capabilities

    Trainers from the 736th Security Forces Squadron paired up with the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron in a unique training opportunity to increase expeditionary skills of the prime Base Emergency Engineer Force, or prime BEEF, July 29 on Northwest Field.The purpose of the training was to increase the

  • No decisions yet on cutting furlough days, official says

    Despite media reports that say Defense Department civilians may face up to five fewer furlough days, "no decisions have been made at this time," a Pentagon spokesman said July 30.More than 640,000 civilian employees are being furloughed one day a week for 11 weeks, Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nate Christensen

  • Andersen releases 2013 Guam survival secrets guide

    The 2013 Guam Survival Secrets guide is available for download. It includes information to keep you and your family safe with Guam-specific information on motor vehicle operation, marine life, weather threats and more. For more information or questions, contact the 36th Wing Safety Office at

  • CrossFit Andersen hosts workout honoring fallen service members

    The CrossFit Andersen organization will host a special workout of the day event on the Andersen running track at 7 a.m. Aug. 3 to honor 31 heroes who lost their lives during a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.The 30 service members and one military working dog were killed when a CH-47 Chinook