Articles

  • Airman’s water safety advice prevents local swimmer from drowning

    With white waves crashing hard against the rugged reef, and screams that can be heard in the near distance in the ocean, an Airman from the 36th Medical Support Squadron, encountered what would be one of the darkest days of his life.On Aug. 8, 2015, Staff Sgt. Carlos Rance, 36th Medical Support

  • Planning to quit, fighting to succeed: Airman earns Ranger Tab

    Stopping for a moment to catch his breath, the Airman realized he was nearing the limit of his willpower.  He placed his rucksack on the ground for a brief moment of rest and glanced toward the mountain peak ahead. He could hear the rain dripping from the tree branches above, soaking his gear and

  • Optometry clinic shines light on eye health

    Maj. John Kim, 36th Medical Operations Squadron chief of optometry services, inspects the eye of Petty Officer 2nd Class Chris Rumbaua, Fleet Air Forward Detachment Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department life support technician, Jan. 27, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Kim used a slit

  • Security forces training to keep Andersen’s roads safe

    As the number of days since the last alcohol related incident here continues to grow, so does pride on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This pride is backed by knowing that security forces members on Andersen AFB, are trained to effectively identify individuals who are driving while intoxicated.During

  • CSAF visits Guam, thanks Airmen who provide Pacific airpower

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III and wife, Betty, visited Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to thank Airmen and discuss the importance of their mission in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region.During an all call, Welsh spoke about Air Force matters and shared personal stories about himself and

  • Victim advocates strive to make a difference for Andersen Airmen

     Andersen Air Force Base is currently home to 20 victim advocates who dedicate their time to ensure no sexual assault victim has to endure the recovery process alone. The Victim Advocate program, managed by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office, ensures victim advocates provide effective

  • Volunteer spirit thrives at heritage hall museum

    Tucked in the 734th Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal is a collection of artifacts that show Andersen Air Force Base’s rich heritage. Uniformed mannequins, paintings, photographs, models of planes and glass covered panels of written history fill the museum, telling the story of Andersen AFB

  • Andersen members observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    Chief Master Sgt. Travis Owen, 734th Air Mobility Squadron aerial port superintendent, serves an Airman a piece of cake during the Martin Luther King Jr. Remembrance luncheon Jan. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The event featured several guest speakers to include students from Andersen

  • Operation Christmas Drop showcases HA/DR Training

    U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules crews from Yokota Air Base, Japan, launched the final missions of Operation Christmas Drop 2015, Dec. 15,  officially completing this year's operation with 100 percent of bundles on target.Since Dec. 8, C-130 crews from Yokota's 36th Airlift Squadron, Royal Australian