Commander William Mager, Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve commanding officer, returns a salute to Navy aircraft maintenance workers before preparing for take-off during the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program Feb. 12 on Andersen AFB, Guam. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Lindsey)

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A Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve F/A-18 Hornet taxis past Andersen's air traffic control tower during the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program Feb. 12. This intense three week training exercise allows Strike Fighter aircrew to hone their war fighting skills against a creditable adversary prior to deploying in face of real threats. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Lindsey)

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Approximately 150 Navy personnel from Yotsugi, Japan, and Oceana, Va., deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, for the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program. A vital element in ensuring combat readiness to deploying squadrons, VFC-12 maintains its vigilance as the "Threat Experts" by providing graduate level threat air simulations. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Lindsey)

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During the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program, approximately 250 sorties were flown by members of Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve on Andersen, including transpacking from Oceana, Va., with tanker support. (U.S. Navy photo by Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Jesse Lindsey)

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VFC-12 flies 250 sorties during SFARP on Andersen

Published Feb. 12, 2008
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Approximately 150 Navy personnel from Carrier Air Wing FIVE in Atsugi, Japan, and Fighter Squadron Composite Twelve from Naval Air Station Oceana, Va., met on Andersen AFB, Guam, for the Strike Fighter Advanced Readiness Program Jan. 21 through Feb. 14.

This intense three week training exercise allows Strike Fighter aircrew to hone their war fighting skills against a creditable adversary prior to deploying in face of real threats.

Approximately 250 sorties were flown while here, including tanker support received from NAS Oceana, Va.

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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
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- 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
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- Location: Building 14625 after entering North Gate
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- 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:
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Guests Must Have One (01) of the Following Options:
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- U.S. Military/Dependents (16 & older), CAC Holders, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, & Real Landowners/Verified Family Members: Up to seven (07) guests
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- Agent/Assistant Letters:
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  - FVR Leisure: For visitors visiting for leisurely purposes
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  - Verified Family Members (VFMs)
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  - Escorted Visitors (EVs)
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- 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
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