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  • Andersen conducts active-shooter exercise

    Exercise evaluators looked on as the sound of gunfire ripped through the halls and the casualty count climbed during an active-shooter scenario at the 36th Medical Group here Jan. 12.The ability of Andersen Airmen to subdue an assailant, care for injured personnel and transport them to a secure

  • Andersen to host Retiree Appreciation Day

    Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to host its annual Retiree Appreciation Day at 8 a.m. Jan 22 at the Sunrise Conference Center here.The day's festivities are open to all retired military servicemembers and their families, and will feature a complimentary Continental breakfast courtesy of the

  • Survey to assess Andersen quality of life

    In an Air Force with more than 350,000 active-duty members alone, it may seem the opinions of one person are inconsequential. However, in an ongoing attempt to improve well-being, leadership has implemented a solution.The Integrated Delivery System Working Group is sponsoring the 2011 Community

  • Andersen's Best: Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Yeargin, 736th Security Forces Squadron

    Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Yeargin, 736th Security Forces Squadron, was awarded Andersen's Best here Dec. 28.Sergeant Yeargin was nominated for superior performance as NCO in charge of Operations. He supervises 24 expeditionary Airmen, ensuring all are properly equipped and trained for United States Pacific

  • Chairman calls for military self-examination

    As the military enjoys tremendous support from the American people, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said now is the time to step back, assess the impact of 10 years of war and ensure the institution remains on course.Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, opening a leadership conference Jan. 10 at the

  • Defense Department officials to prune senior ranks, freeze staffing

    Defense Department officials will reduce senior ranks and freeze civilian staffing levels, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said Jan. 6."The monetary savings from ... reductions in senior personnel will be relatively modest, and mostly consist of the extra staff and amenities that, by tradition,

  • Secretary Gates outlines 'Don't Ask' repeal process

    Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates Jan. 6 described the Pentagon's three-step process for preparing to allow gays to serve openly in the military services.At a Pentagon news conference with Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Secretary Gates updated reporters on the

  • Andersen Airmen selected for STEP promotion

    The Stripes for Exceptional Performers recognizes Airmen who act as role models to those around them, demonstrate leadership, comprehension and above-and-beyond dedication to the mission; two Andersen Airmen fit this description. Master Sgt. Ralph Oliver, 36th Judge Advocate Office noncommissioned

  • Andersen Airman awarded Bronze Star Medal

    Chief Master Sgt. Bud Sharpe, 36 CES superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Dec. 29 here for his courage and commitment to mission accomplishment in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances.Chief Sharpe returned to Andersen Air Force Base in November after a seven-month