Articles

  • 36th Civil Engineer Squadron welcomes new commander

    A Change of Command for the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron was held in the Andersen Fire Station June 30. Incoming commander, Lt. Col. Richard Mathews was previously stationed at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. During his tour at Kunsan AB, he served as the commander of the 8th Civil Engineer

  • 36th Mobility Response Squadron welcomes new commander

    An Assumption of Command for the 36th Mobility Response Squadron was held here June 27. The new 36th MRS commander Lt. Col. Joe Hayslett was selected last year by the Pacific Air Forces as Chief of Safety for Andersen; he has served in this capacity until now. He has also served as the operations

  • I can save my own life: Safety

    "I can save my own life" are words by which Staff Sgt. Peter Demkow of the 734th Air Mobility Squadron lives. As an information controller in the Air Terminal Operations Center, he follows the motto of the 734th AMS which states "Safely by the book, then on time." "It means taking the necessary

  • Andersen Airman receives Bronze Star

    Recently an Andersen Airman received a Bronze Star Medal for completing hundreds of critical missions throughout northern Iraq and enduring hundreds of rocket attacks and improvised explosive devices. Lt. Col. Pete Ridilla, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, served as the commander of the 736th

  • 36th Medical Operations Squadron welcomes new commander

    The Change of Command for the 36th Medical Operations Squadron was held in the 36th Medical Group atrium June 20. Incoming commander, Lt. Col. Margaret Carey was previously stationed at Patrick AFB, Fla., as flight commander of the family practice clinic and deputy squadron commander for the 45th

  • Leadership changes as Airmen continue the course

    In times of change, we must make a renewed focus to execute our mission with excellence and professionalism at every level. In recent visits to three Air Force bases, Secretary of Defense Gates recognized the efforts of Airmen around the world in the war on terrorism. "Without your contributions in

  • Magellan Inn Dining Facility under construction

    The air conditioning units in the Magellan Inn Dining Facility are being updated. Three air handling units will be installed. Two AHUs will be installed into the main dining facility and one AHU will be installed into the flight kitchen. "We have a responsibility to provide the right cooling comfort

  • Freedom Fest is right around the corner

    Andersen's annual Freedom Fest is scheduled for July 3 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Arc Light Park. This year Team Andersen's pre-Independence Day festivities will include free hamburgers and hot dogs, live entertainment, kids' activities such as horseback rides, a water slide, a bouncy castle and more.

  • On-base shopping, child care are benefits for Airmen

    A sense of duty, commitment to service and pride in the mission are some reasons Airmen join the Air Force; the benefits the Air Force provides are a significant reason many Airmen and their families can continue to serve. Among the many benefits the Air Force offers, the convenience of on-base

  • Andersen’s EOD team responds to World War II era ordnance

    Members of the 36th Wing explosive ordnance disposal team responded to an unexploded ordnance near Potts Junction June 10. Guam Police Department and 36th Security Forces Squadron personnel cordoned off the area to ensure the safety of the public while Andersen Air Force Base emergency and fire