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  • 36th MUNS, Navy Ordnance work together for RIMPAC

    Airmen from the 36th Munitions Squadron worked hand-in-hand with Naval Base Guam's ordnance unit to support the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron's participation in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise July 11 to 31.The RIMPAC exercise, which started in 1971, is a biennial exercise in and around the

  • Chamoru cultural experience

    The Chamoru Cultural festival, a cultural experience for all involved, took place at the Hot Spot here July 28.The event was open to Team Andersen personnel and their family members. Activities included weaving, traditional dancing, Talaya fish net throwing and basic Chamoru language lessons. "More

  • Remembering RAIDR21

    The 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, currently deployed to Andersen from Minot AFB, N.D., participated in Guam's 68th Liberation Day celebration July 21 by kicking off the annual parade with a B-52 flyover.As Americans celebrated the anniversary of the day in 1944 when U.S. forces liberated the

  • Simulator keeps Andersen ATC at top of their game

    What once was a static board made up of a map, little stands and toy airplanes, is now an electronic panel with six large LCD screens that provide a 270 degree realistic view of Andersen's airfield.The simulator is a training tool that is comparable to a video game.Air Traffic Control Airmen use the

  • Andersen’s Best

    Airman 1st Class Priscilla Olivio, 36th Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels distribution operator, was awarded Team Andersen's Best July 26.As a fuels distribution operator, Airman Olivo is an important component for the Fuels Management Flight."Airman Olivio directly contributes to the flight,

  • Grand Opening : ServMart

    The grand opening for the United States Air Force ServMart was held here July 26.The ServMart carries more than 800 products including more than 485 environmentally-friendly products, making it easy for government organizations to meet their mandatory purchasing requirements. ServMart carries many

  • IEU helps Andersen gear up to deploy

    Getting out the door quickly with the proper equipment is a top priority for any servicemember with a short-notice deployment tasking. The Individual Equipment Unit is the behind the scenes shop supplying Team Andersen and Naval Base Guam members with the equipment they need for deployments,

  • USDA rounds up brown tree snakes

    Last year, 10 to 12 thousand brown tree snakes were captured by the USDA on Guam, with approximately 4,000 on Andersen.Many of these captures can be attributed to the Jack Russell terriers that are trained specifically to locate and capture the snakes.There are approximately 24 trained terriers with

  • 36 EAMXS breaks records

    The 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron have maintained an outstanding maintenance scheduling effectiveness rate of 99 percent, surpassing the standard of 95, on Andersen since their arrival in April.The 36 EAMXS, which is currently comprised of members from the 69th Expeditionary

  • Optometry keeps Andersen's eyes on the mission

    It is common knowledge that flying a plane requires near perfect eyesight. A common misconception for those looking to join the Air Force is that a person is required to have 20/20 vision. Before entering the Air Force, routine tests are conducted to qualify individuals for various career fields.

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