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  • 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

  • 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.