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  • Gate guards protect Andersen’s entries

    It is routine for people to drive on base and automatically hand their ID cards to the Airman standing in the scorching, hot sunlight. The Airman verifies the credentials and says "Have a nice day," while handing back the card. Some drive away, thinking nothing of the experience or taking notice of

  • Is it hot enough for you?

    As military members, we are inherently at higher risk for suffering heat related illnesses than our civilian counterparts. This is largely based on the amount of physical activity we are required to perform as part of our daily duties, frequent moves between different climates, and the additional

  • HSC-25 maintainers keep search, rescue mission spinning

    Each day, the maintainers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25 are the first to show up and the last to leave, working long hours on the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance for the MH-60S Knighthawk helicopters assigned to the unit. HSC-25, a U.S. Navy unit hosted at the Air Force base, is

  • CrossFit brings new meaning of fitness to Airmen

    Physical fitness is a key component to a successful career in any military branch. Each Airman holds a certain amount of responsibility for their personal fitness and ability to perform at the Air Force required level of fitness."I took charge of my fitness May 16, 2012," said 1st Lt. Brian Slater,

  • Memorial Day 'Murph' honors fallen comrades

    More than 150 members of Team Andersen participated in a Memorial Day CrossFit "Murph" May 23, 2013, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam to pay homage to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.The workout, hosted by the 736th Security Forces Squadron, was named after U.S.

  • Emergency management steals typhoon season's thunder

    As typhoon season approaches the Mariana Islands, the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Emergency Management Flight is taking steps to educate and prepare as much of the base populace about typhoons as possible.The flight's mission is to lead base preparation, response and recovery from all types of

  • Team Andersen holds Memorial Day Bash

    More than 400 members from Team Andersen came together for the 36th Force Support Squadron's Annual Memorial Day Bash, held May 24 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The event featured face painting, water buffalo riding, a dunk booth, a moon bounce obstacle course, a cardboard boat race, food and

  • Dogs in flight ready to fight

    What has six legs, detecting capabilities surpassing technological counterparts, deployment tasks and flies? Answer: A military working dog team, of course.Dog handlers from the 36th Security Forces Squadron train their MWDs at least once a quarter on helicopter familiarization at the flightline