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  • Pacific civic leaders take first-hand look at Andersen's mission

    Twenty-two civic leaders from Alaska, Hawaii and Guam capped a five-day tour of the 'strategic triangle' with a visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 26. The tour offered the Air Force an outlet to deliver key messages to influential regional community representatives. According to Col. Ed

  • Pacific civic leaders take first-hand look at Andersen's mission

    Twenty-two civic leaders from Alaska, Hawaii and Guam capped a five-day tour of the 'strategic triangle' with a visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 26. The tour offered the Air Force an outlet to deliver key messages to influential regional community representatives. According to Col. Ed

  • Mental health clinic clears crowded, clouded craniums

    Military members and their families can face much adversity. Just as with our civilian counterparts, that adversity can come while managing financial responsibilities, raising a family, or maintaining other personal relationships. However, the military family has the added stress of frequent

  • Physical therapy clinic aids ailing Airmen

    The rigors and tempo of military life can often be strenuous, even for the healthiest Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and their families. The wear and tear sometimes leads to nagging injuries which hamper the ability to accomplish the mission at work or at home. When a primary care manager

  • 'Sex Signals' educates, informs, challenges Airmen

    ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - More than 800 Airmen poured into the base theater during one of three showings of "Sex Signals," an improvisational comedy show here June 29. The interactive presentation educated Airmen on the common misconceptions of sexual assault and rape and how to handle

  • Andersen chapel here to help

    With eight different worship services per week, Bible study sessions catering to men, women and youth, and various monthly and seasonal activities, Andersen's Chapel has something for everyone looking for a spiritual connection. Most programs sponsored by the chapel are volunteer-driven, meaning the

  • U.S. Air Force, Navy simulate mock aerial combat in Asia-Pacific region

    The 525th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron took part in their first joint exercise to simulate mock aerial combat with Navy aircraft from the USS George Washington (CVN 73) here June 16. The training mission involved four USS George Washington F/A-18 Hornets and four F-22 Raptors from the 525th EFS,

  • Andersen protects sea turtles, helps endangered species

    Andersen Air Force Base is well known in the Pacific for its humanitarian stewardship, but the base also plays a vital role in protecting threatened species, the green sea turtle. Andersen has become a safe haven protecting the turtles from natural and manmade threats. The 36th Civil Engineer

  • Global Hawk facility opens, increases base capabilities

    In a tangible display of the Air Force's commitment to future mission growth on Guam, Andersen Air Force Base officials held a ribbon cutting ceremony June 12 commemorating the opening of Hangar 6, the future home of the RQ-4 Global Hawk. Designed to house up to six Global Hawk unmanned aircraft

  • Buccaneers cheerleaders spice up Wing Night

    A crowd of more than 250 Airmen, Sailors and their families packed the Top of the Rock for a performance by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers cheerleaders June 25. Andersen is no stranger to National Football League cheerleaders. In 2009, the base has hosted the Minnesota Vikings and San Diego Chargers