Articles

  • Base pharmacy has the remedy for Airmen, families

    When Team Andersen members are feeling the effects of an illness or the pain of an injury, they are placed in the trusted care of the Airmen working in the clinic's pharmacy.The technicians working in the clinic's pharmacy distribute medications intended to relieve the pain and help improve the

  • New leave policy changes in effect

    As the peak of the holiday season draws near, many Airmen consider taking a breather to spend time with their friends and family.With the recent changes to Air Force Instruction 36-3003 regarding the Military Leave Program, the importance of knowing leave entitlements and rules becomes paramount.The

  • Boy, Cub Scouts conduct food drive

    Ten adult leaders, Boy Scouts from Troop 20 and Cub Scouts from Pack 20 collected more than 1,700 assorted food items during their annual Scouting for Food drive held Nov. 14 at the commissary here. The scouts donated the food items to the local Salvation Army where they will be used to help feed

  • The history of Andersen's Rota Walk

    On Dec. 19, Andersenites will make the annual Yuletide pilgrimage known as Rota Walk, one of our base's most beloved traditions. This evening stroll is not just good for the heart, but for the spirit as well, since the denizens of Rota Drive will be going all out to provide a Christmas illumination

  • First Four shares holiday spirit with local community

    The holiday season is typically a joyous, festive time of year. Airmen celebrate these times with family, friends, good food and presents abound, sometimes forgetting that not everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the 'most wonderful time of the year.'Members of the Andersen First Four Council

  • ORE Round 2: 36th Wing gears up for December exercise

    Airmen, civilians and contractors from the 36th Wing will participate in an operational readiness exercise Dec. 8-11 in order to assess the wing's capabilities and mission preparedness.This exercise marks the second ORE in three months. Lesson learned from each exercise will be applied in subsequent

  • NORAD is ready to track Santa's flight

    It's that time of the year again and the North American Aerospace Defense Command is getting ready to track Santa! The NORAD Tracks Santa Web site, www.noradsanta.org, is now live and features fun holiday games and activities that change daily. The Web site is available in seven languages: English,

  • Power production Airman a hard charger

    An Airman from the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron's power production flight is leading the charge when it comes to on-duty performance, education, volunteerism and exemplifying the Air Force standard.Airman 1st Class Derrick Bolhofner, 36th CES power production apprentice, was selected by Master Sgt.

  • Andersen AFB men’s basketball team excels in Yokota AFB tournament

    Team Andersen's men's varsity basketball team dominated the competition at the Yokota Far East Warrior Basketball Classic held at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 6-12.The tournament was the first of three tournaments to be held in the Pacific region. The team will play in the Osan Christmas Tournament