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Dec. 26, 2017
36th Communications Squadron Airman drowns on Guam

An active-duty Airman from the 36th Communications Squadron here drowned at Tanguisson Beach Dec. 25, near Dedeo, Guam. Senior Airman Paul Jacob T. Jose, 23, from San Jose, California, lost his life in the tragedy.
Dec. 24, 2017
Air Force seeks public input for Interpretive Plan

The U.S. Air Force is seeking public input regarding the preparation of an Interpretive Plan for the World War II historic features of West Field, located on the island of Tinian, north of the Tinian airport.
Dec. 1, 2017
GHS/OCD, NBG, and AAFB to Conduct Routine Testing of Advanced Warning Systems Dec. 5

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG), and Andersen Air Force Base (AAFB) will conduct routine testing of the vital communication and advance warning system sirens, respectively, on Tuesday, December 5 starting at 3 p.m.
Nov. 30, 2017
Andersen AFB to host 66th Annual Operation Christmas Drop

The 66th iteration of Operation Christmas Drop is set to take to the Pacific skies here Dec. 11.
Nov. 28, 2017
North Korea launches ballistic missile; No immediate threat to Guam

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD), in conjunction with the Mariana Regional Fusion Center (MRFC), and federal and military partners, continue to monitor the events surrounding North Korea including recent reports of an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) launch.
Nov. 2, 2017
Demolition Team to conduct explosive training Nov. 15

The 554th RED HORSE Squadron Demolition Team will be conducting explosive training from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. Nov. 15, 2017, here at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Oct. 20, 2017
Andersen Air Force Base to conduct Operational Readiness Exercise Oct. 26 through 28th

Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an Operational Readiness Exercise from Oct. 26 to the 28th. This exercise satisfies an annual requirement in accordance with Air Force Installation Mission Assurance Exercise Requirements to maintain operational readiness and is not focused on any
Oct. 18, 2017
Explosive demolition team performs controlled detonation at Northwest Field

The 554 REDHORSE Squadron demolition team performed a controlled detonation at Northwest Field, near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 19, 2017 at approximately 11:00 a.m. The routine training enhances the proficiency of our Airmen and improves readiness. No other training detonations are
Oct. 11, 2017
Results of Unregulated Water Contaminants Testing

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATERResults of Monitoring Data for Unregulated Contaminantsof the Andersen Air Force Base Water System Our water system has been sampled for the unregulated contaminants PFOS (Perfluorooctane sulfonate) and PFOA (Perfluorooctanoic acid). Unregulated
Oct. 2, 2017
Testing of AHAWS Sirens Completed

The Offices of Guam Homeland Security and Civil Defense (GHS/OCD) tested the All Hazards Alert Warning System (AHAWS) from fifteen (15) locations today, October 2, 2017 at 3 p.m. The pre-scheduled quarterly test for GHS/OCD was held in conjunction with the U.S. Naval Base Guam (NBG) and Andersen Air

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