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  • This Week in History

    On April 10, 2004, the Micronesian Island of Yap was devastated by Typhoon Sudal, experiencing wind speeds up to 125 miles per hour for 6 to 10 hours, knocking out the power, communications and infrastructure of the island. After the call went out for help, Yokota AB sent two C-130 aircraft, four

  • Air Force Board visits Andersen

    About 30 members of the Air Force Board visited Team Andersen April 5 for a first-hand look at Andersen's Airmen and its mission.The visit allowed Team Andersen members an opportunity to show the positive impact of the board's funding decisions and gave board members a better understanding of the

  • Air Mobility Control Center named best in AMC

    Air Mobility Command officials recently named the 734th Air Mobility Squadron's Air Mobility Control Center the best in its command for 2007. The control center, made up of 13 members, beat out 13 other en-route units vying for the award. "It's an awesome accomplishment," said Tech. Sgt. Brian

  • Air Force has new Web site for retirees

    The Air Force has a new Web site just for its retiree community that is full of news and information, plus it is easy to access and navigate. The Air Force Retiree Services site is located at www.retirees.af.mil. This public Web site offers the retiree family in-depth information on the Survivor

  • Network 5/6 breaks the ice

    Network 5/6 held an Icebreaker April 4 at Arc Light Memorial, providing food, drinks, a DJ and an opportunity for potential members to sign up for the Air Force organization. "The Icebreaker was a time for anyone to come out and see what this organization is all about," said Technical Sergeant Jason

  • Recognizing AMS students achievements

    Andersen Middle School Science Fair On April 1, Andersen Middle School hosted 63 judges from the Andersen AFB Military Community to judge the 20 top science projects in grades 6, 7, and 8. Each of the science projects that were judged by the community have qualified for the All Island Science Fair

  • Earth Day highlights need to preserve resources

    Earth Day is an international event demonstrating concern and mobilizing support for the environment. Earth Day was first celebrated on April 22, 1970, and rallied more than 20 million Americans from around the country to get involved in environmental "teachings." This event, which was the largest

  • Meet the deployed squadron commander

    Traveling all the way from Barksdale AFB, La., for his 10th deployment to Guam, Lt. Col. Patrick Mathews, 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, has high hopes for this latest tour and his fleet of B-52 Stratofortress's. Public Affairs sat down with Colonel Matthews to discuss his life out of

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