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  • Local banks offer support for upcoming furlough

    Currently, more than 700,000 civilian government employees will be furloughed up to 11 days before the end of the fiscal year, and local banks on Guam are looking to offer financial support for affected civilians.Pentagon Federal Credit Union and Bank of Guam, both of which have branches on Andersen

  • Hagel announces fewer furlough days for DOD employees

    After weeks of review, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has concluded budget cuts will require most of the department's civilian employees to be furloughed beginning in July, but that because of other efforts to deal with the shortfall, only half of the 22 days originally envisioned as temporary

  • Beneficiaries must sign up for TRICARE automatic payment by May 31

    Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage. TRICARE will only accept monthly premium payments using recurring automatic payments by credit or debit card,

  • Grandson of Andersen's architect improves NW field

    In late 1944, a U.S. Army commander and his troops ventured to Guam for an air strip construction mission, enabling B-29 Superfortress' to launch air raids on mainland Japan. The finished product, North Field --now Northwest Field-- is still in use today. Almost 60 years later, Army Capt. Jeffrey

  • 36th MDG recognizes members during National Nurses Week

    Airmen from the 36th Medical Group recognized National Nurses Week here May 6-12 by testing knowledge and skills of nurses and medical technicians. The theme this year was focused on delivering quality and innovation in patient care.National Nurses Week is celebrated every year in honor of Florence

  • Driving safe on Andersen’s airfield

    Certain practices and skills are necessary in order to be safe drivers. Sharing a road with multi-million dollar aircraft while paying attention to unique light signals and road signs could makes the process more challenging, which is why driving on Andersen's airfield requires special training and

  • Andersen EOD gives history and safety lesson to local high school

    Members of the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight taught safety and history to 43 George Washington High School students during a field trip here, May 1.As part of students' curriculum on World War II in relation to Guam's history, Andersen EOD invited students to their

  • Military Mother’s Day

    Being a mother in the military can be a difficult job, and Mother's Day is a day to recognize mothers and all they do for their children.Staff Sgt. Kirsten Roberts, 36th Force Support Squadron Gateway Inn front desk supervisor, balances a life of being an imagination pilgrim with her daughter and

  • Reach out to Guam's Pacific neighbors, donate water

    About three weeks ago, severe drought conditions were issued for 13 islands and atolls in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Team Andersen members, with support from the local community, are currently gathering water to deliver as soon as possible.Tech. Sgt. Paul Alfred, 36th Operations