Articles

  • PACAF stands up Information Protection Directorate

    As the cyberspace battlefield broadens, Pacific Air Forces leadership created the Directorate of Information Protection to effectively protect information across the enterprise. The structure is mirrored at each wing across the area of responsibility.The organization goal is to provide an

  • Air Force Services Agency officials launch family fitness Web site

    In conjunction with the start of the FitFamily initiative, Air Force Services Agency officials will launch a family fitness Web site Jan. 30 as part of the Year of the Air Force Family.FitFamily is a goal-incentive program and is open to all active duty, Reserve and Guard members, Department of

  • Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume B-52, B-2 mission

    Air Force Global Strike Command assumes responsibility for the U.S. Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber force today. This action completes the step-by-step transfer of all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable assets to the Air Force's newest major command. The nation's intercontinental ballistic

  • Andersen AFB firefighters answer call for support

    The local civilian fire department recently requested immediate firefighting support from Andersen Air Force Base firefighters to assist with a wildland fire near the base's Masada Gate. Response personnel from Andersen included 16 firefighters, two medics, three 36th Security Forces Squadron

  • Ocean safety, awareness a life preserver of knowledge

    The windy season is here again and with it comes potentially dangerous ocean conditions. With proper planning and a few safety precautions, there's no reason this season cannot remain fun and safe in 2010."The ocean does not discriminate against its victims," said Master Sgt. Jeff Oyer, 36th Wing

  • ORE Round 3: Team Andersen completes January exercise

    Airmen, civilians and contractors from the 36th Wing participated in an operational readiness exercise Jan. 25-28 in order to assess the wing's capabilities and mission preparedness.This exercise marks the third ORE in four months. Lesson learned from each exercise will be applied in subsequent

  • Contract specialist's 'Can do' attitude secures Top Performer honors

    An Airman from the 36th Contracting Squadron earned recognition from her senior leadership for her strong work ethic and positive attitude within the squadron.Airman 1st Class Jerica Morgan, 36th CONS contract specialist, was selected by Master Sgt. Thomas Smith, 36th CONS first sergeant, to

  • Air Force returns enlisted high year tenure to standards

    Air Force manpower and personnel officials announced today a return of enlisted high year of tenure limits to their pre-2003 levels."We've considered returning HYT limits to their normal levels for several years. Now that our Air Force end strength is stabilizing, it is an appropriate time to return

  • Andersen AFB civilian named AFA Outstanding Civilian of the Year

    Each year, the Air Force Association recognizes four Air Force civilian employees for outstanding achievement.On January 12, Gerard Barnes, the Coral Reef Fitness Center's athletic director, opened his email like any other day, only to be caught off guard by an e-mail congratulating him for winning