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  • Environmental management system to undergo audit

    A team of 14 auditors is scheduled to conduct an environmental management system audit to evaluate how well the EMS has been implemented on Andersen, Aug. 31 through Sept. 9.The EMS emerged in the early 1990s to provide organizations with a proactive, systematic approach for managing potential

  • Shot today keeps the Flu away

    Flu season is among us and the 36th Medical Group is ready to take a shot at keeping Andersen Air Force Base healthy."Coming in now is highly encouraged to make sure everyone receives the shot," Tech. Sgt. Dannie Jamerson, 36th Medical Group aerospace medical technician.Vaccinations will be given in

  • Think safety: proven methods help avert tragedy

    From the time the Wright Brothers invented the airplane to the successful flight of the first unmanned aerial vehicle; the path to advancement has been paved with trial and error since the beginning of history. In the U.S. Air Force, the ability to learn from those mistakes and take steps to correct

  • Team Andersen receives new first line supervisors

    Airman Leadership School class 11-F graduated at the Sunrise Conference Center here Aug. 11. ALS is one of the many professional military education courses in the Air Force. Airman Leadership school prepares and trains future noncommissioned officers for increased responsibilities.

  • Andersen Airmen enhance relationships, airfield ops in Pacific

    The 36th Contingency Response Group is postured to deploy all, or part of its 481-person team of more than 30 specialties with no more than 12 hours notice. This multidisciplinary, cross-functional force has recently taken on a new mission: furthering the capabilities of U.S. allies in the

  • Andersen's Best:Staff Sgt. Robert Koon, 36th Wing Command Post

    Staff Sgt. Robert Koon, 36th Wing Command Post senior emergency action controller, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here, July 27.Sergeant Koon is the assistant training manager responsible for preparing two monthly tests, training scenarios and overall training management of 12 command post

  • 36th CPTS makes a change

    Brig. Gen. John Doucette (left), 36th Wing commander, passes the 36th Comptroller Squadron guidon to Maj. Alan Copeland, newly appointed 36 CPTS commander, during a change of command ceremony at the Sunrise Conference Center here Aug. 9.

  • Team Andersen participates in Yellow Ribbon Program

    In an effort to reach out and support members of the Guam Air Force Reserve, several 36th Wing personnel temporarily relocated to Saipan to participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program July 23.Representatives from various Andersen squadrons and organizations were on-hand to answer questions, provide

  • Andersen protects endangered species, sets conservation standard

    For centuries, the green sea turtle played an intricate historic role in Chamorro culture and diet. The consumption of turtle meat was reserved for times of ceremonial significance, shells were used to craft traditional jewelry and bones were made into tools. Today, after years of poaching and

  • Andersen's Best: Master Sgt. Jeremy Butler, 734 AMS

    Master Sgt. Jeremy P. Butler, 734th Air Mobility Squadron production superintendent, was awarded Team Andersen's Best here, August 4. Sergeant Butler was responsible for successfully blending the 734 AMS maintenance team and aircraft ground operations. He also contributed to airfield management