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  • Devoted defender earns 'Top Performer' honors

    An Airman assigned to the 254th Security Forces Squadron recently received the Pacific Air Forces Airman of the Year Award. Staff Sgt. Shaun Morrison, 254th Security Forces Squadron security controlman, exhibits the traits of an exceptional Airman, earning him the distinction as one of Andersen and

  • Enlisted professional organizations hold consolidated membership drive

    To promote and encourage involvement in Air Force professional organizations, Team Andersen will be holding a consolidated membership drive at the base exchange April 17. The event is a joint venture between the Top 3, Network 5/6 and First Four Airmen. Along with the membership drive, there will be

  • No exceptions: Reflective belts mandatory at night

    According to 36th Wing Instruction 91-202, Team Andersen members will wear reflective vest/belts/accessories during the hours of darkness or reduced visibility. "We receive a lot of phone calls about personnel running at night with no reflective gear," said Staff Sgt. Scott Miller, 36th Wing ground

  • A leap of faith: 36th CRG conducts jump training

    A leap of faith is all it takes for members of the 36th Contingency Response Group during their three-week Proficiency Jump Training that started April 6. Airmen from the 736th Security Forces Squadron 36th Mobility Readiness Squadron, and the 644th Combat Communications Squadron are scheduled to

  • 90th EAMU hosts tour for Machananao Elementary School students

    The 90th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, deployed from Elmendorf AFB, Alaska, hosted Machananao Elementary School on Andersen's flightline to give the students an idea of what their job as F-22 maintainers entails. Since deployed to Andersen AFB, more than a hundred airmen from the 90th

  • F-22 exchange pilot helps strengthen U.S., Australian ties

    A Royal Australian Air Force pilot assigned to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has had the opportunity to fly the United States Air Force's premier fighter, the F-22 Raptor, as part of a foreign pilot exchange program. Squadron Leader (O-4) Matthew Harper is an F-22 instructor pilot and the

  • Star student: Kindergartener has a passion for the arts

    Five year old Jarrett Mitchell likes music and art - a passion not often associated with kindergarteners. "I want to be an art teacher when I grow up," Jarrett said. "Art is fun, so by being an art teacher, I can have fun every day." Jarrett's teacher selected the Andersen Elementary School student

  • Team Andersen use week to brush up on fire safety

    Ensuring safety at all levels is one of the Air Force's highest priorities. That's why Pacific Air Forces directed an out-of-cycle fire prevention week April 6 to April 10. Electrical fires have damaged facilities at three PACAF bases over the last year. In an effort to raise awareness and prevent

  • Team Andersen holds tryouts for base volleyball teams

    Approximately 45 athletes from Team Andersen competed for positions on the men's and women's base volleyball teams April 6 through April 9 at the Coral Reef Fitness Center gym. During the four-day tryout, potential players practiced volleyball fundamentals. "We worked on the basics such as hitting,

  • Space Camp available to Andersen Youth

    Andersen's youth program is offering children an opportunity to attend Space Camp in Huntsville, Ala., from July 26 through Aug. 1 for free. The camp normally costs $900 to attend. The deadline to apply is May 4. Considering the fast approaching deadline, Daniel Aflleje, 36th Force Support Squadron