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  • Exchange scares up chance at $3,000 in winnings in Halloween contest

    The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is forgoing the tricks and going right for the treats in its latest contest as it gives away two $500 Exchange shopping sprees, ten $100 gift cards for the runners up and 20 $50 gift cards for third place.The "Halloween Treasure Hunt Sweepstakes" will send

  • Andersen ups the ante with Fire Prevention Week

    According to the National Fire Prevention Association, Fire Prevention Week was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire, the tragic 1871 conflagration that killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures and burned more than 2,000 acres. Each year,

  • Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

    According to the Centers for Disease Control, Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease is a common viral illness of infants and children. The disease is characterized by blister-like eruptions in the mouth or skin rash. Children below the age of 10 are most susceptible, but it can also occur in adults.HFMD is

  • ALS Class 11-G graduates

    The Airman Leadership School Class 11-G recently graduated at the Sunrise Conference Center, Sep. 29. There were 22 members that graduated the class.Friends, family and coworkers came out to celebrate with the graduating class and to congradulate them on a job well done. 

  • Exchange contributes to MWR impact

    The Base Exchange is considered by many as much more than a convenient shopping center for military servicemembers and their families. The Army and Air Force Exchange Services, recently renamed the Exchange, also plays a key role in the funding for Morale Welfare and Recreation Programs.According to

  • 734 AMS earns dual 'Excellent' ratings in LCAP & MCCI

    Airmen in the 734th Air Mobility Squadron scored an 'Excellent' rating in both the Mission Capability and Compliance Inspection and the Logistics Compliance Assessment Program assessment held Sept. 19 to23. A total of 36 inspectors spent the week evaluating the effectiveness of personnel and

  • 36th CES makes repairs to 60 year old pipe

    The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron spent part of their weekend repairing a busted water main  placed beneath Marine Corps. Dr., Yigo, Guam in 1951.Members of the 36th CES reported to the scene and diverted the water supply so Andersen Air Force Base could continue to have water throughout the

  • A Farewell Message From Admiral Mike Mullen

    To the men, women and families of the armed forces of the United States,It has been the greatest privilege of my life to serve as your Chairman for the last four years. Everywhere Deborah and I went to see you and your families we walked away humbled by the magnitude of the responsibility you have

  • Mullen: America can't lose its military edge

    America can ill afford to lose its military superiority, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen said Sept. 30, his last day as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.Speaking to the audience gathered at Virginia's Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall here to watch him transfer the chairmanship to Army Gen. Martin E.