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  • Valiant Shield exercise begins Sunday at Joint Region Marianas

    Air Force bombers, fighters, tankers and support aircraft from the Pacific theater are arriving and making preparations for Valiant Shield 2010. The U.S. Pacific Command exercise, which runs September 12 to 21 and is the third iteration of the Valiant Shield exercises begun in 2006, will be

  • Andersen Dog Handler awarded Combat Action Medal

    The Combat Action Medal is an award for Airmen who have been involved in direct fighting situations where they risked their lives in an enemy engagement. It is an award not easily earned and given only to those who have experienced all aspects of military service: the good, the bad and the

  • 36th Wing hosts 8AF commander

    Airmen from the 36th Wing took an opportunity recently to show the Commander of 8th Air Force, Maj. Gen. Floyd Carpenter, a bit of hospitality and an in-depth view of the mission here.The mission of the Mighty Eighth is to safeguard America's interests through strategic deterrence and global combat

  • Andersen hunters prep for upcoming season

    With hunting season just around the corner, many members of Team Andersen are stocking up on camouflage and bright orange vests in anticipation of a good romp in the surrounding woods.Dozens of hunting enthusiasts attended the Hunter's Safety Briefing hosted by the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Sept.

  • Andersen celebrates Labor Day with annual Bash

    Team Andersen kicked off the recent four-day weekend with the annual Labor Day Bash Sept. 3 at Arc Light Memorial Park here.The event, hosted by members of the 36th Force Support Squadron, featured food, beverages, horseback riding, face painting, a bouncy castle, and an autograph session by the

  • Airmen up the ante with Combat Aikido

    Whether you are a member of the 36th Comptroller Squadron, the 554th Red Horse Squadron or the 36th Force Support Squadron, being able to defend yourself efficiently and effectively is vital to the success of the Air Force mission.Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Thomas M. Tomasiak, a member of the Guam

  • Air Force officials urge OPSEC vigilance

    According to the FBI, fraudsters continue to hijack accounts on social networking sites and spread malicious software. One technique entices users to download an application or view a video that appears to be sent from users' "friends", giving the perception of being legitimate. Once the user

  • WWII's 'Last Mission' started, ended on Guam

    Guam's history is one of bloodshed and celebration, hardship and prosperity. It's also one of significant events that would later alter the course of history.Sixty-five years ago, on August 14, 1945, Northwest Field saw the launch of 143 B-29 Superfortress aircraft assigned to the 315th Bombardment