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  • Team Andersen observes Earth Week

    After Gov. Felix Camacho proclaimed April 19-26 Earth Week on Guam, Team Andersen members came together to kick off the environmental observance on April 19. The event began with a fun run at Tarague Beach, and later in the morning, Col. Gregory Cain, 36th Wing vice commander, read an Arbor Day

  • VA Announces SGLI and VGLI Premium Reductions

    Veterans and military personnel with life insurance policies managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will see a reduction in their premiums, thanks to improved investment earnings and a reduction in non-combat claims. The premium cuts affect military personnel covered by Servicemembers'

  • Be aware of excess baggage fees for official travel

    Official government travelers need to be aware that some airlines have changed their baggage policies and make sure excess baggage reimbursements are authorized under Defense Travel System rules. In the past airlines allowed two checked bags that weighed 50 pounds or less. Now many are changing that

  • AFAF campaign continues through April 28

    Both active duty and retired Airmen can contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations during the Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign, which began March 18 and will run through April 28. People can contribute through cash, check, money order or payroll deduction to any of

  • 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