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  • Airman’s Attic: Airmen help Airmen by donating needed items

    The Air Force offers a resource where Airmen can help other Airmen, their fellow wingmen, by donating gently used items to the Airman's Attic. "The attic is a critical resource to our young families as well as single Airmen just starting out," said Senior Master Sgt. Chanda Johnston, superintendent

  • 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

  • Andersen continues AFAF drive

    Team Andersen members are continuing their push to make this year's Air Force Assistance Fund "Commitment to Caring" campaign the best ever. So far, Andersen has raised more than $24,700 in support of the AFAF campaign, which began here March 5 and will end April 15. "Team Andersen had a lot on its

  • Andersen avoids Typhoon Kong Rey

    Andersen rose to the challenge of Typhoon Kong Rey, but this time the base was spared from damage when the storm shifted course away from Guam. Even though the storm missed Andersen, it's always important to take heed to the warnings and to prepare like it was coming, said Lt. Col. Peter Ridilla,

  • Medics test new facility, casualty collection point in preparation for UCI

    The 36th Medical Group practiced setting up a casualty collection point and emergency patient care in their new building March 9. This exercise was in preparation for the upcoming Unit Compliance Inspection. "The last phase of our new building was just completed in January, so we're practicing a new

  • Units prepare for UCI excellence

    The 36th Wing commander designated March 9 as Unit Compliance Inspection Preparation Day. All base units spent the day accomplishing paperwork, reviewing checklists and making sure their Airmen performed and documented tasks according to Air Force instructions. "The UCI will evaluate the Wing's

  • What are some uses for coconuts?

    The people of Guam laud the benefits of the "Tree of Life," better known as the Coconut Tree. Throughout history, Chamorros used the wooden trunks for construction of homes; the palm leaves, midrib and coir husk for thatched roofs, baskets, hats, placemats, bedding and unique decorations and

  • Earned Income Tax Credit available for military members

    The Earned Income Tax Credit, sometimes called the Earned Income Credit, is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. When the EITC exceeds the amount of taxes owed, it results in a tax refund to those who claim and qualify for the credit. The EITC is

  • 2006 CFC donations up 35%

    Andersen's 2006 Combined Federal Campaign was a huge success and everyone in the 36th Wing played a big role in that success. The wing raised more than $137,000 for charity, while 18 units qualified for unit level awards. You can all be proud in saying that you were responsible for making our 2006

  • Andersen's flightline home to Navy's Banner Tow missions

    For fighter pilots, the goal of each and every mission is to fly, flight and win. Usually, that involves avoiding a gunfight with another aircraft. However, some aircraft flying from the flightline here at Andersen Air Force Base take to the air specifically intending to be shot at -- by their

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