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  • Typhoon threat sends birds to hangars

    With the potential of winds hitting near 50 knots over the weekend, the decision was made to secure all fighter-sized aircraft in hardened structures on the flightline here, Oct. 5. "The winds got close to our magic number of 50 knots, which is the wind speed where we are required to secure most of

  • MSG Corner: airfield systems

    This week, the 36th Mission Support Group highlights the 36th Communications Squadron's airfield systems section.Airfield systems section provides premier communications, information and airfield systems services to enable decisive airpower across the entire spectrum of engagement.The Airmen of

  • Team Andersen's Best

    Staff Sgt. Alexandria Jones, 734th Air Mobility Squadron aircraft electrical and environmental system specialist, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here Oct. 18."Sergeant Jones provided critical maintenance support for 18 aircraft during Exercise Valiant Shield 2012," said Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth

  • TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Santa Rosa Gate open 24/7 temporarily

    Effective immediately, the Santa Rosa gate is open to all inbound and outbound traffic on a 24/7 basis until further notice. The disabled gate that was damaged in the accident has been removed for repairs. We anticipate 24/7 operations at this gate until approximately Nov. 2. At such time the

  • MilPDS migration could affect Airmen's Pay

    MilPDS is currently the primary records database for personnel data and actions that occur throughout every Airman's career, however, the data is being migrated to a new system, the Defense Information Systems Agency's Defense Enterprise Computing Center.MilPDS is also used to initiate Airman pay

  • Marines, sailors visit Okkodo High School JROTC cadets, students

    Sixteen Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 224 (VMFA -224), VMFA -225, and Marine Aircraft Group 12 Marines and sailors visited Okkodo High School Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer’s Training Corps cadets and students during a community relations event at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam,

  • Flight medicine: a flight of their own

    -- Personnel from the 36th Wing Medical Group and flight medicine clinic had a chance to see their patients immersed in their work environment during an incentive flight Oct.11 here."One of flight and operations medicines many responsibilities include ensuring our deployers' medical needs are met,"

  • International infection prevention week

    The 36th Wing Medical Group will be advocating International Infection Prevention Week, Oct. 14 to Oct. 20, here."Hand washing is the number one way to prevent the spread of infection," said Maj. Dana Baker, 36th Medical Group aerospace medicine flight commander and infection preventionist. The 36th

  • Open House showcases Andersen's mission

    More than 4,000 servicemembers and civilians came together for the 2012 Andersen Air Force Base Open House here Oct. 13.Events like the Open House are an opportunity for residents of Guam and other islands in the region to get a broader understanding of the Pacific region mission for the Air Force,