Articles

  • F-16 divert results in strengthened bonds

    An F-16 fighter jet assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska made an emergency landing while performing a training mission in support of Exercise Cope North 2012 in the U.S. territory of Saipan, Feb. 21.Upon landing, the aircraft slid off the end of the runway, coming to rest approximately 380

  • 36th Wing named Air Force outstanding unit

    The 36th Wing was recently named as a recipient of the prestigious Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for exceptionally meritorious service from Oct. 1, 2009 to Sept. 30, 2011.The award was created by the Department of the Air Force Jan. 6, 1954. It is awarded by the Secretary of the Air Force to

  • DATE SAFE Project coming to Andersen AFB

    The 'DATE SAFE' Project is coming to Andersen Air Force Base March 13 at the Sunrise Conference Center and there are numerous presentations happening to support this initiative. "Can I Kiss You" is at 2:30 p.m. This is a mandatory formation for single Airmen 26 and under. All other military are

  • New TRICARE features improve online capability

    TRICARE Online is the Military Health Systems internet point of entry that provides all Andersen Medical Group and Department of Defense beneficiaries access to available healthcare services and information through an enterprise-wide secure portal. TRICARE Online users who receive their care at

  • Local ROTC cadets practice 90 at 90 initiatives

    Team Andersen Airmen introduced the "90 at 90" physical fitness standard initiative to local Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets Feb. 26, allowing them to experience the active-duty expectations first-hand. The high school cadets from John F. Kennedy High School in Tumon, Guam, spent most of the

  • Andersen’s Best: Staff Sgt. Whitney Rogers

    Staff Sgt. Whitney Rogers, 36th Wing Protocol specialist, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here, Feb. 23.Sergeant Rogers was the protocol officer on the high visibility visit of Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, the Air Force Civil Engineer's visit to Andersen, where she drafted itineraries, organized 12

  • Andersen recognizes 2011s top performers

    Team Andersen recognized six Airmen and four civilians for their hard work and dedication both on, and off duty during the Annual Awards Banquet held Feb. 10 at the Sheraton Laguna Resort in Tammuning.Each year, the recognition of outstanding performers serves as a reminder that Airmen and personnel

  • Andersen concludes Asia-Pacific SMEE

    As part of U.S. Pacific Command's Theater Security Cooperation Program, a multilateral subject-matter expert exchange co-hosted by senior civil engineer and security forces personnel from Headquarters 13th Air Force concluded here Feb. 23.The exchange, called Pacific Unity and Pacific Defender,

  • Main gate to receive facelift

    Traffic calming is a set of strategies put in place to slow the speed of oncoming traffic and increase safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists alike. The concrete barriers located at Andersen's main gate are a prime example of a traffic calming device.However, upon further examination, the

  • Health care: benefit, individual responsibility

    Did you know in 2011 over 2,100 appointments resulted in no-shows for the 36th Medical Group? A missed appointment without prior notifications cost the military approximately $100 in lost opportunity, meaning over $210,000 was wasted in the past year alone. Additionally, patients who failed to