Articles

  • KC-135 incentive flights bring renewed Air Force perspective

    Are you a pilot? Do you fly planes? These are questions that new Air Force members get bombarded with from nonmilitary family members and friends. It's a common misconception that everyone in the Air Force flies planes. Though not every Airman is a pilot, members of Team Andersen now have the

  • RED HORSE frames for future

    A master sergeant once said, "I think it's important these guys learn to build." At the time he was referring to Iraqi citizens learning vocational skills to rebuild their city. The same noncommissioned officer, now a chief master sergeant, repeated the same words, but this time in reference to the

  • Heat safety a top priority year-round at Andersen

    Heat safety precautions are easily over looked, and with the humid environment of Guam, the results can be unforgiving."Physical activity is very popular in Guam and hydrating is something that most people forget about until it is too late," said Staff Sgt. Krystal Matlock, 36th Medical Group

  • Andersen's Best

    Staff Sgt. David Popp, 554th Red Horse Squadron structural craftsman, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here Aug. 9."Sergeant Popp is an exceptional craftsman who has been phenomenal in leading two complete tilt-up concrete building projects from start to finish," said Tech. Sgt. Chris Sherrer, 554th

  • ORE exercise preperation

    Andersen will hold an Operational Readiness Exercise from Aug. 17 to 24. Servicemembers and dependents can expect increased force protection levels and unscheduled front gate closures."The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate the 36th Wing's ability during contingency operations," said Master Sgt.

  • Welsh 'humbled' to serve as Air Force chief of staff

    The Air Force chief of staff flag passed to the service's 20th chief in a ceremony here Aug. 10.Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, a 36-year Airman, stepped into the position, taking over for Gen. Norton Schwartz, who also retired from the Air Force during the ceremony."Mark is respected throughout the Air

  • 36 OG staff 360s to 90

    When one technical sergeant had a couple of days left before his permanent change of station, he received a challenge that he couldn't refuse.Before Tech. Sgt. Kenner Sagorsor, 36th Operations Group resource adviser, got his orders for his next assignment, he received a challenge from Col. Randy

  • MSG corner: Performance Assessment Flight

    This week, the 36th Mission Support Group highlights the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadrons performance assessment flight.The performance assessment flight helps improve warfighting capabilities by ensuring the Airmen have the right assets. From aircraft power washers to equipment and vehicles that

  • General Carlisle takes command of Pacific Air Forces

    Gen. Herbert "Hawk" Carlisle took command of Pacific Air Forces from Gen. Gary North Aug. 3, 2012, in a change of command ceremony here.Presiding over the ceremony, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz praised North's past accomplishments and Carlisle's future potential as the commander of

  • Andersen Career Assistance Advisor promotes 'rightsizing'

    Thinking of re-enlisting, re-training or making other significant moves in your Air Force career? If so, Andersen's Career Assistance Advisor can guide you in the right direction.The focus of the CAA is both career and professional development for Airmen."Throughout my career, mentoring and guiding