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  • Fight to survive: Exercise examines operational, life-saving skills

    The 36th Contingeny Response Group participated in a three-day exercise, which began Monday and ended Wednesday. The training tests and reinforces CRG members' reaction when defending an air base. On day one they reviewed improvised explosive devices, tactical vehicle deployment, individual

  • National Patient Safety Awareness Week

    The 36th Medical Group will celebrate Patient Safety Awareness Week March 4 through 10. This is a national education and awareness-building campaign for improving patient safety in United States military and civilian hospitals. As part of an on-going effort, staff will focus on communication and

  • Don't walk by the broken window

    Have you ever wondered why a slum is a slum? I once heard an interesting story of how a slum became a slum. I obviously know the slum wasn't built as a slum, but over time it became one. Why? Before I give you that answer, you are probably wondering why do I care about slums? Well, the answer to the

  • MPF customer support: your first customer service stop

    Where can friendly smiles and helpful service be found? Look no further than customer support! The customer support section is the first stop for most customers visiting the military personnel flight. The customer service area is responsible for directing customers to the right office within the MPF

  • Diary of a 'Loser' – Feb. 15-20

    The 36th Wing Health and Wellness Center is currently conducting "The Biggest Loser" contest. This is an incentive program for people to not only to lose the most weight in a set period of time, but also to obtain fitness. Please join Maj. Richelle Dowdell, 36th Wing Public Affairs office, as she

  • 506th EARS show love to local schools in Guam, Florida on Valentine’s Day

    Each year elementary school students across the country send Valentine's Day greetings to U.S. service members throughout the world. This year the 506 Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron reversed the tradition. Instead of receiving Valentine's greetings, the men and women of the 506th EARS sent the

  • 554th RHS celebrates a year on Andersen

    One year ago, Tuesday, marked the day which the first Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer permanent party arrived on Andersen. In celebration, RED HORSE conducted a unit physical training session at the 36th Wing headquarters grounds Tuesday morning and hosted a

  • Marriages celebrated week before Valentine’s Day

    Feb. 7 through 14 marked the annual recognition of Marriage Week USA. Marriage Week USA celebrates the importance of marriage to communities. Strong marriages are associated with increased work productivity, decreased substance abuse, positive physical health, and improved quality of life. Dr.

  • Andersen's AFAF campaign to begin March 4

    Both active duty and retired Airmen at Andersen can contribute to any of the four official Air Force charitable organizations during the Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign. Andersen's AFAF campaign will run from March 4 through April 14. According to Capt. Richell Martinez, Andersen Air Force

  • FDA warns not to eat certain jars of peanut butter

    The Food and Drug Administration is warning consumers not to eat certain jars of Peter Pan peanut butter or Great Value peanut butter due to risk of contamination with Salmonella tennessee (a bacterium that causes foodborne illness). The affected jars of Peter Pan and Great Value peanut butter have