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  • Base exchange - one year from completion

    In approximately one year Andersen will have a new shopping complex that dwarfs the existing base exchange. Andersen's new BX has been undergoing construction since Jan. 18 and looks to be running on schedule with an estimated completion date of Aug. 25, 2008, said Flor Payton, AAFES general

  • Stratofortresses test operational skills in Koa Lightning

    Deployed B-52 bombers and aircrews demonstrated the Air Force's global reach and global power by participating in the latest Koa Lightning exercise this week Aug. 22 through 23. The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., flew 18 hours non-stop from Guam to

  • New commander joins 254th SFS

    During a change-of-command ceremony Aug.11, Capt. Joseph Pangelinan assumed command of the 254th Security Forces Squadron at the Oceanview Conference Center, Andersen Air Force Base. The outgoing 254th SFS commander, Capt. Anthony San Nicolas, was awarded an Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for

  • CDC changes hours to accommodate work schedules

    On Aug. 6, Andersen's child development center began opening its doors at 6 a.m. for a 45-day trial period designed to support the customer's needs. At a town hall meeting in March, parents who use the CDC requested that management move the center's opening from 6:30 to 6 a.m. to accommodate work

  • Sponsors are important to the military family

    As the 36th Wing's command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Bud Andree expressed the importance of sponsorship and the "Air Force family." Chief Andree said he believes that the most important key to success in the Air Force is a strong and closely net "Air Force Family." During a recent interview, I asked

  • Guam Air National Guard gets new commander

    More than 400 men and women form the Guam Air National Guard, their friends and families, members of the Family Readiness Groups, distinguished visitors and local leaders welcomed the new 254th Air Base Group commander during a change-of-command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base Saturday. Lt. Col.

  • Five Airmen receive nonjudicial punishment

    During the month of July 2007, five Andersen Airmen received nonjudicial punishment. The circumstances of the cases are as follows: A technical sergeant from 554th RED HORSE Squadron allowed another Airman, who did not have a motorcycle license or the proper safety equipment to use his motorcycle,

  • Chief, senior master sergeant program fact sheet available

    The Chief Master Sergeant/Senior Master Sergeant Promotion Program Fact Sheet for cycles 07E9/08E8 is now available for review. This fact sheet is designed as an individual handout and is furnished as part of a continuing effort to inform eligible individuals about the chief master sergeant and

  • Reserve and active duty squadrons fly together in joint exercise

    Two bomb squadrons, one active duty and one from the reserve - both assigned to Barksdale Air Force Base, La., - used Andersen as an operational staging platform during Valiant Shield to test their ability to work together as part of a joint warfighting force. The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron,