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  • AFGSC commander gets close-up look at deployed bomber operations

    Lt. Gen. Frank Klotz, Air Force Global Strike Command commander, visited here May 13-16 to assess ongoing bomber operations and meet with deployed Airmen.Although bombers have rotated through Guam continuously since March 2004, the nation's B-2s and B-52s have been aligned under Air Force Global

  • South runway reopened, ready for operations

    Senior leaders here held a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 17 to commemorate the completion of the south runway repair project after roughly 18 months of construction.Brig. Gen. Phil Ruhlman, 36th Wing commander, wielded the ceremonial scissors, snipping the ribbon and certifying the runway is ready to

  • Photo Essay: Security forces squadrons host Subject Matter Expert Exchange

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Senior security forces personnel from the Pacific Air Forces and 13th Air Force co-hosted the Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) May 10-13 here. The SMEE is a multinational military information sharing event that provides a forum for mid-level officers from

  • Andersen congratulates newest ALS graduates

    Class 10-D from the Andersen Airman Leadership School graduated on March 25. Members of this graduating class are:Staff Sgt.:Brittany LoveBryant, 36th Civil Engineer SquadronSenior Airman:Vivian Aguon, 724th Aeromedical Staging FlightAdrian Alonzo, 36th Medical GroupIrwin Ayala Marin, 36th Security

  • Biggest Loser competition promotes fitness, healthy living

    More than 30 two-person teams readied themselves to embark on 12-week journey to shed pounds as part of the Biggest Loser competition hosted by the Coral Reef Fitness Center here May 17.The competition was open for all Active Duty, Department of Defense civilians, spouses and dependants above 16

  • U.S., Vietnam building great relations says U.S. Counsul General

    Counsul General Kenneth J. Fairfax, from the United States Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, expressed his thanks to the U.S. and Vietnam for expanding their relationship through Operation Pacific Angel after touring the hosting facility here May 10.The Tan Thoi Village Elementary School is

  • Mrs. Martratt recognized for meritorious service

    Mrs. Joyce Martratt, the 36th Wing Commander's administrative assistant, was awarded the Meritorious Civilian Service medal in a local ceremony May 7.The Air Force Meritorious Civilian Service medal is the second highest award for civilian employees of the Department of Defense, only surpassed by

  • Air traffic controllers clear air for arrivals and departures

    For pilots of military aircraft to successfully complete missions, they must rely on several units on base, including Airmen from maintenance, munitions and weather career fields.But for the pilots to receive the final green light, the airspace must be controlled and ready for aircraft entry. That's

  • 554th RHS ‘Top Performer’ gets hands dirty

    A 'dirt boy' from the 554th RED HORSE Squadron recently earned 'Top Performer' honors for his work ethic and dedication.Staff Sgt. Derrick Ross, 554th RHS pavements and construction equipment craftsman, works as a construction crew leader at the Pacific Air Forces Regional Training Center."He was

  • Team Andersen celebrates National Nurses Week

    May 6 marked the start of National Nurses Week, a weeklong recognition period designed to celebrate nurses' and medical technicians' contributions to their patients' medical care needs nationwide.Team Andersen senior leaders from the 36th Medical Group clinic showed their appreciation by purchasing