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  • 554th RHS celebrates 44th birthday

    The 554th RED HORSE Squadron celebrated its 44th birthday October 12. The 554th RHS, or Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineer, is the oldest RED HORSE squadron in the U.S. Air Force. The squadron was first activated Oct. 12, 1965, at Phan Rang Air Base,

  • National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

    Almost everyone knows someone who has had to cope with breast cancer in some way. Whether they are a family member, friend, or casual acquaintance, the diagnosis can be frightening. If you or a loved one are worried about developing breast cancer, or if you know someone who has been diagnosed with

  • Challenge to hunt carabao statues on Guam

    Five months ago, I arrived here on a deployment to assist the 36th Wing Public Affairs office in supporting the U.S. Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence and Theater Security Package by writing stories and escorting media to highlight the missions of the KC-135 Stratotankers, F-22 Raptors

  • We are guardians of freedom

    Two hundred and thirty-three years ago, our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. They were farmers, bankers, merchants and inventors -- men from all walks of life who had a common goal to stand against oppression and tyranny. They risked their lives by declaring all people have

  • Suicide prevention: A leadership challenge for all

    Every time a life is lost in Pacific Air Forces I am alerted. All are tragic in different ways, but among the most troubling is when it involves a suicide. During the course of my 35 years on active duty, I've learned that we cannot prevent every suicide attempt. More importantly, I've learned that

  • Honoring the legacy of heroes

    For all of us in uniform and those who support our great nation as part of our Air Force team, Memorial Day is a special holiday. Memorial Day observances began following the Civil War when it was known as Decoration Day. This day was dedicated to honoring those who had died during the Civil War.

  • Sexual Assault Awareness Month ends with success

    As many of you may have noticed, there was an unusual amount of the color teal seen around Andersen throughout April to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a month dedicated to promoting sexual assault awareness and prevention. Did you know that one in six women and one in 33 men will be a

  • AFSO21 a 'culture and a process'

    In December 2006, I was called into the office of Capt. Gordon Beran, Operations Officer for the 36th Maintenance Squadron. He informed me that I would be taking command of the Aerospace Ground Equipment Flight immediately. Master Sgt. Landis Pauole would be joining me as my new Flight Chief and we

  • ADAPTing a plan: drinking responsibly on Andersen

    Before going out to drink, have a good plan and always have a wingman. Also have a good understanding of what constitutes a drink. One drink can be defined as one 12-ounce beer, one shot of liquor, or four ounces of wine. This does not include specialty drinks such as "The Ammo Bowl." "The Ammo

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