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  • Joint Threat Emitter transmits signals for attack training

    Joint Threat Emitter teams give Air Force and Navy pilots here an opportunity to train together on defense procedures using a radar and satellite system located at Ritidian Point on Northwest Field.The Air Force and Navy radar systems, known as the JTE, provides ground threat warnings up to the

  • Misawa Airmen conclude ATR integration with Andersen's 36th MUNS

    Munitions Airmen from the 35th Maintenance Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, packed up their specialized equipment here, Jan. 31, 2013, after integrating with the 36th Munitions Squadron to support the 35th Fighter Wing's aviation training relocation.The aviation training relocation program is

  • 36 CES prepares for Silver Flag

    Sixty-three Airmen from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron spent the past three weeks preparing for Silver Flag Class 13-04, an eight-day contingency operation training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Preparations for the exercise include reviewing cyber-based training, self-aid and buddy care;

  • Leadership roundtable demonstrates solidified partnership

    With nearly 2,000 Airmen from three countries beginning two weeks of intense training at Cope North 2013 Feb. 4, leaders from the U.S. Air Force, Japan Air Self-Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force discussed the invaluable impact the exercise has on the readiness of their forces. Gen.

  • 11th AF commander makes first visit to Guam

    Lt. Gen. Stephen Hoog, 11th Air Force commander, met with Team Andersen Airmen and received a mission tour Feb. 1, marking his first visit to Guam since the 36th Wing became part of 11 AF.During his visit, he met with Airmen from the 736th Security Forces Squadron, 36th Mobility Response Squadron,

  • Retiree ID cards now have expiration dates

    Blue retiree identification cards issued prior to December 2012 had the word "indef" instead of an expiration date. Since December, retiree cards issued have an expiration date effective the day before the retiree's 65th birthday. Although benefits will not automatically expire, some changes will

  • Training center prepares Airmen for deployment

    The Pacific Regional Training Center at Andersen prepares security forces Airmen for deployments downrange.The PRTC is designed to enhance basic skill sets, as well as teach advanced tactics that were not taught in technical school or at their home station. "This training is important because it