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  • Andersen's Best

    Tech. Sgt. Elizabeth Scheid, 36th Wing Operations Support Squadron noncomissioned officer in charge of airfield management training, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here Aug. 30. Sergeant Scheid maximized efficiency of Andersen's taxiways and runways as an airfield manager by meticulously balancing

  • MSG corner: keeping the "profession of arms" compliant and ready

    This week, the 36th Mission Support Group highlights the 36th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training and Maintenance section.The CATM mission is to ensure that all weapons utilized by 36th Wing personnel are functional, maintained and ready when the Airmen are called to duty. Additionally,

  • Andersen and Australian EOD work together in Tri-Crab 2012

    Team Andersen's Explosive Ordnance Disposal participated in the biennial multinational EOD exercise Tri-Crab 2012 from Aug. 20-31 on and around Guam.Tri-Crab is a combined engagement that focuses on strengthening relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through training and information

  • Rolling with the 736th SFS

    Security Forces members from Andersen Air Force Base participate in an Air Force combative course, Aug. 30. During the class, participants were taught the proper way to strike and grapple during hand-to-hand combat situations.

  • Avoiding potential risks keeps drivers safe

    Driving hazards are often avoidable and the 36th Wing safety office, along with the Air Force as a whole, are sharing their safety concerns."Our goal here at Andersen is to prevent future mishaps by arming Airmen and their families with the knowledge of all the possible driving risks, allowing them

  • New DOD policy for TDY and PCS cancellations

    Beginning October 1, 2012, any travel authorization that includes air travel must be approved and ticketed at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled flight departure to avoid airline reservations from being cancelled. This is due to a new policy being instituted by the airlines under the FY13

  • AF senior leaders stress safety over Labor Day weekend

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to all Air Force personnel:As our Nation pays tribute to American workers during Labor Day weekend, we thank all Airmen for your

  • Andersen exercises for success

    Team Andersen participated in Beverly Palm 12-04, an Operational Readiness Exercise, here Aug. 17-24. The exercise prepares Team Andersen for future inspections. "These exercises are used to take positive steps toward improving the base and preparing for upcoming inspections," said Master Sgt.

  • HSC-25 rescue swimmers: practice makes perfect

    Navy search and rescue swimmers from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE here have taken on a job, and it is not for the faint of heart. The HSC-25 supports the Seventh Fleet units in the Western Pacific and assists the U.S. Coast Guard by providing SAR units. HSC-25 is the only helicopter

  • B-52s bring persistent airpower to Exercise Pitch Black 12

    The 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., took to the skies of Australia's Northern Territory Aug. 2 to 18 as the lone U.S. Air Force unit flying in Exercise Pitch Black 12.With more than 2,200 personnel and up to 100 participating military aircraft, Exercise Pitch Black 12

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