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Oct. 14, 2018
Base Exercise November 5-8

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise from Nov. 5th to the 8th. This exercise satisfies an annual requirement in accordance with Air Force Installation Mission Assurance Exercise Requirements to maintain operational
Oct. 13, 2018
U.S. and Japan Self Defense Force Kick off Exercise Keen Sword

Units from the U.S. military and Japan Self Defense Force (JSDF) will conduct exercise Keen Sword beginning Oct. 29, 2018. The biennial exercise is the latest in a series of joint/bilateral field training exercises since 1986 designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability of U.S. forces
Oct. 9, 2018
U.S. and Indonesian relief efforts provide hope, future

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command sent three C-130J Super Hercules and aircrew from Yokota Air Base, Japan, and nearly 30 members from the 36th Contingency Response Group, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support USAID’s humanitarian assistance efforts in Indonesia Oct 5.
Oct. 5, 2018
36th Contingency Response Group provides humanitarian aid to Indonesian earthquake victims
Oct. 5, 2018
Guam’s HSC-25 Island Knights Welcome New Commanding Officer

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (Oct. 5, 2018) – Cmdr. Frank Loforti relieved Cmdr. William “Easy” Eastham as commanding officer of Guam-based Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two-Five, during a change of command ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base Oct. 5.
Oct. 4, 2018
Joint Task Force Introduces New Shallow-water Mine Capability during Valiant Shield

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Valiant Shield kicked off its seventh field training exercise, Sept. 17, and returned with the third demonstration of a joint-force series, coined “Quickstrike,” but this time with updated capability postured to improve precision and warfighter welfare across
Sept. 27, 2018
B-52 conducts mission with Koku Jieitai, showcases interoperability

A B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft integrated with the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force) while conducting a routine training mission in the East China Sea and Sea of Japan Sep. 26, 2018 (HST).
Sept. 26, 2018
B-52 conduct missions over the South China Sea, Indian Ocean

B-52H Stratofortress bomber aircraft conducted operations in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean on Sept. 23 and Sept. 25, 2018 (HST).
Sept. 24, 2018
Indo-Pacom Wraps Up Valiant Shield 2018

U.S. military forces from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command wrapped up exercise Valiant Shield (VS) 2018, Sept. 23rd, around the Marianas Island Range Complex as well as on Guam.
Sept. 20, 2018
Marine Aircraft Group 12 cleans Agat beach where Marines landed 74 years ago

U.S. Marines and Sailors with Marine Aircraft Group (MAG) 12 cleaned up Agat beach during exercise Valiant Shield 18 September 17.

Installation Access Facilities
North Gate Visitor Control Center:
- Services: DBIDS pass pick-up for contractors, guests, landowners, visitors, & Veteran’s Health Information Card (VHIC) registration/pass issue
- Location: Building 14615, Off Route 9, North Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) [Closed on Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5477
- Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Pass & ID Office:
- Services: Agent Letters/Base Access Request endorsements/processing (in-person/organizational box), Government Foreign Visitor Request (FVRs), tracking number issuing for all contracts/foreign visitor requests, & Restricted Area Badge (RAB) issue/turn-in
- Location: Building 2403, Off Route 9, Arc Light Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Passes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) [Closed on Family Days/Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5650
Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area Information
**All Contractors, Busses, Commercial Vehicles MUST go through the North Gate per 36 Wing Installation Defense Plan**

North Gate CVIA:
- Location: Building 14625 after entering North Gate
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Closed on Weekends & Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-2910
DBIDS Pre-Enrollment, Unescorted Access & Escorted Access Procedures
**Person(s) not in possession of a Military ID, DoD Civilian/Contractor ID, or active Base Access Pass MUST enter Andersen AFB through the North Gate Visitor Control Center (VCC)**

DBIDS Pre-Enrollments:
- Members and visitors can pre-enroll by following the following link https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page or scanning the QR Code below
- PROs: Timesaver, Provides scannable QR Code, Transfers Guest Information to DBIDS Systems
- CONs: Still require guest biometrics/picture
Unescorted/Escorted Methods:
- In-Person with Guest with appropriate items
- Email 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil via government account
**Processing takes between 5-7 business days upon receipt and is vetted in the order we receive requests**

**The sponsor will receive tracking numbers via email OR after the processing time has elapsed call 671-366-5650**
Guest Must Haves, Sponsorship, & Installation Access Forms/Information
**All emailed forms must be typed out if sent digitally and all IDs must be clear/free of obstructions**

**All handwritten forms must be legible if sent digitally or brought to the Pass & ID Office**

Guests Must Have One (01) of the Following Options:
- Enhanced/Real ID
- U.S. Passports, Federal States of Micronesia, Marshal Islands, or Palau Passports OR Foreign Passports (for guests/visitors)
- Drivers License with Copy of Birth Certificate
- Green Card
- Naturalization Certificate
Sponsorship:
- U.S. Military/Dependents (16 & older), CAC Holders, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, & Real Landowners/Verified Family Members: Up to seven (07) guests
- Active Civilian Employees/Civilian Retirees, Veterans Health Information Card (VHIC): Unable to sponsor guests
Installation Access Forms/Information:
- Agent/Assistant Letters:
  - Limit: One (01) assigned per member
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Assistant: Assisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
  - Agent: For unassisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
- Base Access Requests (BARs)/Base Access Lists (BALs):
  - BAR: Requested by off-base Company/Contractors
  - BAL: Requested by a Unit or Squadron
  - Length: Up to 1-year
- Foreign Visitor Requests (FVRs):
  - FVR Contractor: For visitors requesting access for work purposes
  - FVR Leisure: For visitors visiting for leisurely purposes
- Landowners (LOs):
  - Registered Landowners (RLs)
  - Verified Family Members (VFMs)
  - Recurring Guests (RGs)
  - Escorted Visitors (EVs)
  - Length: Up to 3-years for RLs/VFMs, 1-year for RGs, 72-hours for EVs
- Special Event Pass (SPE):
  - Purpose: For events/occasions with many guests (i.e., birthday parties, sporting events, etc.)
  - Length: Singular or Multiple-Days
- Special Purpose Pass (SPP)/ Chauffer’s Pass:
  - SPP: To assist members during family visits
  - Chauffer’s Pass: To assist members experiencing military hardship/difficulties (i.e., deployments, divorce arrangements for child drop-off/pick-up, vehicle constraints, etc.)
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Limit: Two (02) assigned per member
- Weekend Work Requests (WWRs)
  - WWRs: To assist companies condense multiple tracking numbers into one document allowing afterhours access to accomplish work
  - Length: Up to 1-year
**If applicable, sponsor is responsible for filling out FVR information & must attach FVR to their package**
Expired ID Cards
What if my Military ID Card is expired or going to expire?
- Provide Visitor Control Center (VCC) staff with Confiscated ID Card Memorandum
- Schedule appointment through the https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ link and present proof to VCC staff to obtain temporary pass
- Visit the https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login to print off a family roster or DD Form 1172
- Bring two (02) forms of ID & Confiscated ID Card Memorandum to the scheduled appointment
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) – ID/CAC Card Processing
- Location: Consolidated Support Center, Building 22026, O’Malley Avenue, Yigo, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch from 13:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. [Closed on Weekends, Training Days, & Federal Holidays]
Phone Number: 671-366-2276/4812

Articles

Base Exercise November 5-8

U.S. and Japan Self Defense Force Kick off Exercise Keen Sword

U.S. and Indonesian relief efforts provide hope, future

36th Contingency Response Group provides humanitarian aid to Indonesian earthquake victims

Guam’s HSC-25 Island Knights Welcome New Commanding Officer

Joint Task Force Introduces New Shallow-water Mine Capability during Valiant Shield

B-52 conducts mission with Koku Jieitai, showcases interoperability

B-52 conduct missions over the South China Sea, Indian Ocean

Indo-Pacom Wraps Up Valiant Shield 2018

Marine Aircraft Group 12 cleans Agat beach where Marines landed 74 years ago

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