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  • 36th Wing provides consistent evac support in Asia-Pacific

    With tsunami threats recently pervading the Asia-Pacific region, the 36th Wing here has been actively exercising its capabilities of providing evacuation support to neighboring bases while simultaneously accommodating some of the largest joint and coalition exercises in the region."This year the

  • 36th EAMXS award honors legendary "Nine-O-Nine"

    The leadership waits silently on Andersen's flightline ramp, in an area where the crew chiefs can't see them. With certificates in hand, the leaders get ready to congratulate the winners of the "Nine-O-Nine" award the moment the B-52 Stratofortress breaks ground for its 20th straight sortie without

  • Andersen's Best

    Kristine Dizon, 36th Force Support Squadron lodging reservationist, was awarded Team Andersen's Best Sept. 13."Ms. Dizon is responsible for coordinating reservations for 832 bed spaces on Andersen AFB as well maintaining the relationship with 14 contracted hotels in the Tumon district," said John

  • Andersen hosts 5th National Drug Take Back

    Andersen will be participating in the drug enforcement association's 5th National Drug Take -back Sept. 29, with a drop-off location at the Andersen Base Exchange."This is an opportunity for people to turn in their old or unused prescription medications without question or scrutiny," said Lt. Col.

  • MSG Corner: Detachment 1, Diego Garcia

    Detachment 1 is strategically located on the small island of Diego Garcia in British Indian Ocean Territory. Det 1 consists of 28 personnel who make up four flights and a three person Command cell. Each of the four flights in Det 1 has specific responsibilities and capabilities to support a variety

  • Andersen flightline’s unsung heroes

    With exercises like Valiant Shield 2012 conducted here on island, the 74 members of the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels flight are always on their feet, fueling some of the United States largest joint and coalition exercises in the Asia-Pacific region."We store 66 million gallons of fuel,

  • Andersen’s Best

    Staff Sgt. Dustin Castle, 734th Air Mobility Squadron command and control training noncommissioned officer in charge, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here, Sept. 6. "When operating out of the alternate command post, Sergeant Castle repaired the ultra high-frequency radio used to coordinate with

  • Andersen Airmen join elementary school in remembering 9-11

    Team Andersen Airmen volunteered to represent the Air Force and participated in a 9-11 remembrance day ceremony at Liguan Elementary School here, Sept. 11. Liguan Elementary School students held the ceremony to remember those who lost their lives and were affected by the 9-11 attack. (U.S. Air Force

  • Vigil run pays tribute to POW and MIA

    Team Andersen is scheduled to honor prisoners of war and those missing in action with a 24-hour vigil run and retreat ceremony here, Sept. 20 to 21."The run recognizes the sacrifices and contributions made by all veterans who have served our nation," said Master Sgt. Calvin Mason, 36th Medical Group

  • Andersen's Olympians

    Though geographically separated from most of the units on Andersen, it was no surprise to hear the letters "A-M-M-O!" reverberate through the air as the 36th Munitions Squadron kicked-off their annual Ammo Olympics with a squadron battle cry here, Aug. 30. The Ammo Olympics is an event where the

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