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  • Little hands, Big Help for Operation Christmas Drop

    Children from Andersen Elementary School painted boxes that will be filled with toys, clothing and goods for Operation Christmas Drop Nov. 15 here. Throughout the week of Nov. 14, every grade will participate in decorating these boxes. Operation Christmas Drop is a non-profit organization powered by

  • Andersen's Best Staff Sgt. Christopher McKay

    Staff Sgt. Christopher McKay, 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron intelligence analyst, was awarded Andersen's Best here, Nov.3. Sergeant McKay spearheaded higher headquarters directed missions providing critical training for the 36th Wing and Australian Air Force exceeding Pacific Commands mission

  • Multi-service office to advance air-sea battle concept

    The Department of Defense announced the creation of a new office to integrate air and naval combat capabilities in support of emerging national security requirements Nov. 9.In the 2010 Quadrennial Defense Review, former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates directed the Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps

  • Andersen's PRTC trains frontline defenders

    "Contact front!" echoes through the trees as a cadre from the 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior Flight instructs a class of defenders training for upcoming combat operations at the Pacific Air Forces Regional Training Center here, Nov. 7.Airmen from the 736 SFS Commando Warrior Flight

  • Air Force Network (AFNet) Migrations on the Way to Andersen AFB

    Andersen AFB will soon become the second Pacific Air Forces base to migrate its computer users into a central Air Force Network (AFNet). On Nov. 14, technicians will begin migrating Andersen workstations, network users and email into the AFNet. The goal of this project is to collapse all individual

  • Air Force announces civilian workforce restructuring

    Air Force officials announced several adjustments to the civilian workforce. In response to direction from the Secretary of Defense for DoD to stop civilian growth above fiscal year 2010 levels and the need to add 5900 positions against the Air Force's top priorities, the Air Force eliminated

  • Sports for Tots kicks-off the season

     Sports season is starting up again, and while teenagers are grabbing their soccer balls and footballs, so are toddlers and young children this year.Team Andersen has just kicked-off the 'Sports for Tots' soccer season and children ages 3-5 are encouraged to come join the fun Tuesdays at 5 p.m. and

  • 36 CES Haunted House - A Frightening Success

    It was a dark and eerie night, and the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron made sure it was a frightful Halloween weekend for the Andersen Air Force Base community. At the 36 CES Haunted House, located at the edge of base housing at 1960 Pacific Lane, the sounds of screaming, banging and revving chainsaws

  • General Byers visits Andersen civil engineers

    Major Gen. Timothy Byers, Air Force Civil Engineer, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, came to visit Team Andersen's civil engineers and receive updates on installation and infrastructure projects Oct. 28. The visit was also for the general to gain insight on success and challenges having to do with the

  • Andersen's Best Airman 1st Class Kendall Thompson

    Airman 1st Class Kendall Thompson, 36th Medical Group medical technician, was awarded Andersen's Best here, Oct. 28.Airman Thompson performed trauma assessment and neuro checks during a real-world incident in Tumon, Guam. Airman Thompson witnesses a young women being struck by a vehicle and aided

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