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  • Beat the holiday heat

    According to the National Fire Prevention Association, in 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to 362,500 home structure fires. These fires caused 12,650 civilian injuries, 2,565 civilian deaths and $7.6 billion in direct damage.The occurrence of house fires tends to spike during the holiday

  • Andersen asset: Airman's Attic

    One of the many benefits of enlisting in the armed forces is independence; the guarantee of a steady pay check, food in the refrigerator and a roof overhead. In many instances, this newfound freedom often provides more space than Airmen can fill.The staff and volunteers of Andersen Air Force Base's

  • AETC team opens doors to special duty assignments

    Have you ever been interested in becoming a Recruiter, Military Training Instructor, Military Training Leader, Technical Training Instructor, or Professional Military Education Instructor? If so, the Air Education and Training Command Special Duty Assignment Team is offering the opportunity you have

  • 36th LRS unit: a cut above the rest

    Leaving the familiar behind and embracing a new culture, mission and way of life can bring out the best, or worst in anyone. Deployment provides the ideal opportunity for servicemembers who hold themselves to the highest standards of integrity, selflessness and excellence, to prove themselves a cut

  • Taking motto to heart: 'I can save my own life'

    The holiday season is a time to celebrate and appreciate the little things: health, family and even the occasional mug of hot chocolate. However, decisions made during this season of festivity, whether good or bad, can impact lives for years to come.The months from November to January usually see a

  • REVEILLE, RETREAT, TAPS: military tradition honored

    4:59 p.m., while making the daily commute home from work, a familiar song plays on the radio so naturally you turn up the volume and continue driving. Eager to get home, you hit the gas, not noticing the cars around you have come to a stop and pedestrian servicemembers are saluting.Now imagine a war

  • 736th SFS Airmen hone combat skills

    Ten Members of the 736th Security Forces Squadron recently participated in an Army Modern Combatives class hosted by the Guam Army National Guard at Fort Juan Muna in order to increase mission readiness and improve hand-to-hand combat tactics. The MAC program is derived from Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and

  • Andersen Airmen: fit to fight

    Temporary muscle failure: the physical incapability of lifting a limb to the fully contracted position for a period of time. It is a concept more Team Andersen Airmen are becoming familiar with as they push their bodies to the limit in pursuit of physical excellence.In years past, Airmen were