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  • 24th AF becomes AFCYBER

    Air Force officials announced that 24th Air Force changed from Air Forces Strategic to Air Forces Cyber Dec. 8.The change better reflects the mission the numbered Air Force performs for the Air Force and the Department of Defense."The name change will not impact the 24th Air Force's mission," said

  • Yuletide joy found on Rota Drive

    Frost on the windshield, hot cocoa, and the sound of ringing bells at the mall would often usher in the holiday spirit for many servicemembers. However, in this tropical paradise, the Yuletide joy can often be lost. But on Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Team Andersen hosted Rota Walk, an annual

  • Command Chief recalls successful career

    Only two percent of Air Force enlisted personnel achieve the rank of chief master sergeant. Fewer earn the privilege to hold the position of command chief. For one Andersen Airman, achieving both by the pinnacle of his career is second only to his opportunity to serve both his country and fellow

  • Officials unveil new government travel cards

    The Air Force is primed for servicewide distribution of new Citibank controlled spend account government travel cards now through spring 2011, officials said here Dec. 1. Issuance of the CSA card for use in conjunction with temporary-duty assignments, permanent change of station or deployment orders

  • REMEMBERING LINEBACKER II: It's about the heroes, not the missions

    A ceremony to honor the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in support of Operation Linebacker II took place at Arc Light Memorial Park here Dec. 17.Often referred to as the 11-day war, Operation Linebacker II was conducted from Dec. 18, 1972, to Dec. 29, 1972, after peace talks between the U.S.

  • Historic swap out secures CBP

    More than 200 Airmen and two B-52H Stratofortress aircraft with the 69th Bomb Squadron, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., arrived here recently to replace the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron in support of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence. "Our number one priority is to support theater

  • Andersen's Best- Staff Sgt. Mike Lewis, 734th Air Mobility Squadron

    Staff Sgt. Mike Lewis an Aerial Port Capability Forecaster with the 734th Air Mobility Squadron, was awarded Andersen's Best here Dec. 3.As aerial port capability forecaster, Sergeant Lewis coordinates cargo and passenger airlift requirements with the Tactical Air Control Center as well as

  • Andersen’s Best – Senior Airman David Martinez, 36th Operations Group

    Senior Airman David Martinez, 36th Operations Group control tower air traffic controller, was awarded Andersen's Best, here Nov. 23.As a control tower air traffic controller, Airman Martinez is responsible for coordinating the takeoff and landing of aircraft on Andersen's flight line. While at