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  • Ask Joyce: What's the legend about Guam's first coconut tree

    Countries around the world have legends of how certain things or events come about. Here on Guam, the story of the "tree of life" has been passed down from generation to generation The legend of the coconut tree began with a prominent Chamorro family within the Achote clan: the father (Tata), the

  • Slow Down – it’s our families at risk

    In 1986, after working a mid shift, I jumped in my 1974 Chevy Monte Carlo and headed home. Shortly after turning into the base housing area, I saw a quick glimpse of a brown patch of hair crossing in front of a vehicle, parked on the side of the road, while heading towards the street. In a split

  • Consider safety while preparing for school

    The first day of school for students in the Pacific is Aug. 27. Andersen children will be trading in their roller blades and swim suits for pencils and notebooks. Parents and children will be preparing to get back to business of school. Children and their parents often overlook one key item on the

  • Know Your Andersen History: Final WW II bomber push noteworthy feat

    Overshadowed by the Aug. 6 and Aug. 9 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, conventional bombing operations were both horribly devastating and masterpieces of logistical expertise. For example, 62 years ago this week on Aug. 1, 1945, the 20th Air Force launched six missions to Japan consisting

  • Another Reason to File Your Travel Voucher

    Every time I return from temporary duty, I am always quick to file my travel voucher. This affords me the opportunity to pay off my government travel card, offset any personal funds I may have used and hopefully have some money left over to buy something nice. Who doesn't want to get paid quickly,

  • From the Top: The Air Force and automation

    Editor's note: Technical Sgt. Patrica Helderman served as the 36th CPTS acting first sergeant at the time of submission. If it appears like members are becoming increasingly responsible for their military records, appointments and training, it's because we are. Welcome to the 21st century

  • From the Top: America's Airman and the profession of arms

    Every Airman in the Air Force took the oath to "defend our nation against all enemies, foreign and domestic." These simple words are the foundation of our commitment to answer our nation's call to service and self sacrifice.During my high school graduation, I was questioned by my classmates: "Why

  • Your choices are a reflection of your character

    Each day brings the opportunity to make personal and professional choices, and each choice is a reflection of a person's character. One ingredient of character is the capacity to assess situations or circumstances and draw sound conclusions - judgment. In other words, consider the

  • From the Top: My professional opinion

    Most Airmen, officer or enlisted, who have been around a while would tell you there are a handful of experiences they'll remember forever. Usually it's a few harrowing minutes that are forever burned into their minds. Sometimes it's something so profound, it changed their perspectives forever. I had

  • Personal responsibility campaign starts with you

    The day after Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens gave his address praising the Airmen here for achieving 39 days with out an alcohol-related incident, an Airman reset the clock. Since then, three more people from Andersen have reset the countdown by letting alcohol influence their behavior. The circumstances

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