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  • Officials from the Department of Defense, Commonwealth Port Authority, and the government of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands signed a $21.9 lease agreement May 3, 2019, at Tinian Airport, CNMI. The $21.9 million lease deal is intended to allow the U.S. Air Force to divert aircraft to Tinian for training and operations, while also spurring economic growth on the island of Tinian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jake Barreiro)

    CNMI signs $21.9M 40 year lease with US DOD

    The Commonwealth Ports Authority, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands government and the U.S. Department of Defense finalized and signed a 40-year lease agreement worth $21.9 million for the U.S. Air Force’s divert airfield May 3, 2019.

  • Around the Air Force: Bobsled Airmen / Operation Christmas Drop

    On this look Around the Air Force F-35 Lighting IIs may move to Tyndall Air Force Base, Airmen deliver supplies during Operation Christmas Drop, and two Airmen compete for spots on the USA bobsled team. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
  • Airmen from the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron monitor the instrument readings while communicating with the flying crew chief via radio during an aircraft refueling process at Operation Christmas Drop 2018 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2018.

    374th AMXS, The Airmen Behind OCD

    Twenty-five tons of critical supplies airdropped to 56 Micronesian islands impacting more than 20,000 people. A tall task taken on by the servicemembers who take part in Operation Christmas Drop.While OCD continues on as the longest running airdrop training mission, serving as a platform to better prepare the U.S. Air Force and its allies, the
  • Vice President of the United States Michael Pence speaks to service members and their families Nov. 18, 2018, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Vice President and his wife Karen visited the base to meet with Airmen and their families before the holidays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

    Vice President Pence visits Andersen AFB

    Vice President of the United States Michael Pence and his wife Karen visited service members and their families Nov. 18, 2018, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
  • Airman 1st Class Skyler Harding, a 36th Mobility Response Squadron aerial transportation technician, chalks Air Force One at Paya Lebar Air Base, Singapore, June 11, 2018. Harding got a surprise boost in May of 2018 when he was selected for a mission to assist at the historic meeting between the United States and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo by Airman 1st Class Skyler Harding)

    Historic Summit Revitalizes Airman

    Several Airmen across the world were selected to assist in the historical moment of the first ever meeting between President Donald J. Trump and Kim Jong-un at Singapore June 12, 2018, including two Airmen from the 36th Mobility Response Squadron (MRS) here at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam. For Airman 1st Class Skyler Harding, a 36th Mobility Response Squadron aerial transportation technician, from small town Grants Pass, Oregon, the summit revitalized his decision on joining the United States Air Force (USAF).
  • The Chaguian Massacre Memorial is held Aug. 8, 2018, in Yigo, Guam. The ceremony honored the lives of Chamorro men who were slain at the site in the wake of World War II. U.S. service members, Japanese dignitaries, local Chamorros, and descendants of the victims all attended to pay their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jake M. Barreiro)

    No longer forgotten: U.S. service members, Japanese dignitaries, Chamorros observe Chaguian Massacre Memorial in Yigo

    Military members around Guam took part in the Chaguian massacre memorial August 8, 2018, in Yigo.
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    Andersen bids farewell to 20th EBS, 96th assumes CBP mission

    The 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS) from Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., assumed responsibility of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's (INDOPACOM) Continuous Bomber Presence (CBP) missions from the 20th EBS, July 19, here.After a six-month deployment in the Indo-Pacific theater, the 20th EBS has returned home to Barksdale AFB. While in Guam,

  • Around the Air Force: July 3

    On this look around the Air Force, A B-52 crew assists in a search and rescue operation off the coast of Guam, an Afghan pilot class graduates in the Czech Republic, the Air Force is using innovative approaches to training pilots to make the process faster and more efficient. Hosted by Senior Airman Jasmine Vanderheyden.
  • Six passengers aboard a canoe were located in a joint search and rescue mission June 25, 2018, in the Pacific Ocean Southwest of Guam. Crew members flying a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomber Squadron (EBS), stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., and deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, successfully located six passengers who had been missing for six days and relayed their location to the U.S. Coast Guard. (courtesy photo)

    20th EBS Aid in Rescue off Coast of Guam

    The B-52 is world-famous for its long-range capabilities, but during a routine flight near Guam June 25, 2018, crew members with the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., and deployed to Andersen AFB here were tasked with a unique situation: to use their aircraft’s versatility in the search and rescue of a lost local vessel with six passengers onboard.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Cortez, Air Force Reserve’s 624th Aerospace Medicine Flight immunizations backup technician, discusses immunization processing with Brig. Gen. Johnny Lizama, Guam National Guard assistant adjutant general – Air, and Col. Timothy Puzan, Air National Guard’s 254th Air Base commander, where Air National Guard Airmen are completing individual medical readiness requirements during a unit training assembly at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, June 3, 2018.

    Reservists ensure Guard Airmen medically ready

    Total force integration was put into practice here recently when Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 624th Aerospace Medicine Flight helped Air National Guard Airmen from the 254th Air Base Group meet medical requirements. Guardsmen and Reservists in Guam have built a successful relationship by working together when other resources aren’t available during weekend duty to meet Airmen’s needs.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-18 Apr
Congratulations to A1C Blade Jones, an airfield and weather systems apprentice and our newest "Team Andersen's Best" winner! When Jones is not creating improved processes he's marching in the base honor guard.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-16 Apr
https://www.andersen.af.mil/News/Features/Article/1813931/dod-official-updated-transgender-policy-based-on-treating-all-with-dignity/ Updates to the Defense Department’s transgender policy took effect April 12, and defense officials stressed the policy is anchored in the core value of treating all service members with dignity and respect.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-16 Apr
Make a difference and take the Living Pattern Survey! Maximum participation is encouraged and critical to the COLA (cost of living allowance) determination process for Guam. This is your opportunity for your voice to be heard! The survey is available until May 14. Visit https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/colaSurvey.cfm… and let your voice be heard.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-16 Apr
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-15 Apr
Congratulations to Capt. Anne Freeby, chief of contracts and fiscal law with the 36th Wing Judge Advocate, for winning "Team Andersen's Best." Freeby also serves as the government's representative in courts-martial and administrative boards.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-14 Apr
A little courtesy for the hard-working GOT fans on Guam please.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-10 Apr
Breaking: Andersen AFB is extending its grace period for enforcement of the REAL ID act until July 15. Personnel desiring to sign guests onto base will still need to get a pass from the Pass & ID building at the North Gate during business hours only: M-F: 6 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. https://www.dhs.gov/real-id?fbclid=IwAR3a1sEp17BOD5OaUWLZP7OVGKslfC3LIRbSTcUkJ46y0iUjJ_mEGyalNOM
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-10 Apr
April is Sexual Assault Prevention Response awareness month. Yesterday, Team Andersen made the morning's blue skies even bluer during a color run: one of many events being put on to raise awareness and promote the complete eradication of sexual assault and sexual harassment in the force. For more information on SAPR services and its importance see links below: https://www.andersen.af.mil/Units/Wing-Staff-Agencies/Andersen-Support-Agencies/SARC/ https://www.dvidshub.net/video/591806/andersen-afb-sexual-assault-and-prevention-response-program
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-09 Apr
A big congratulations to our four newest Chiefs! Your determination and excellence has brought here. We look forward to seeing what you do.
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-08 Apr
36th Force Support Squadron conducted a quarterly Top Chef cooking competition Friday, April 5, to showcase the talent and skills of our Airmen. The event was held for friendly competition as well as practice for future Air Force wide cooking competitions. Congratulations to our winning team from the 36th Communications Squadron, TSgt Pacheo Morales & Mr. Robert Arellano!
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-06 Apr
Andersen AFB's drinking water continues to be safe to drink. Both the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and the 36th Wing found the water on North West Field to be safe, despite the Guam EPA's notice to stop using Pool Time chlorination tablets to sanitize a water tank on North West Field. For more information follow the link below. https://www.andersen.af.mil/News/Features/Article/1807602/andersen-air-force-base-drinking-water-continues-to-be-safe/
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-04 Apr
Leading Change from the Front
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-03 Apr
Minot Air Force Base Thanks for lending us your B-52s. We're sure the crew and maintainers are appreciating this beautiful tropical paradise during your second Winter. #WhynotMinot
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-02 Apr
National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Team Andersen is playing its part by raising awareness and promoting education on how to prevent the abuse and neglect of the most vulnerable and innocent members of our family. #NCAPM2019
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-02 Apr
Sailors from the #TeamAndersen's Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 "Island Knights" lent a hand to the firefighting effort on Nimitz hill, March 28th. “Those homes are still standing today because of the strength of the interagency partnerships and the hard work of HSC-25's Sailors to ensure our aircraft are always ready. I couldn’t be prouder of the whole team.” - HSC-25 Commanding Officer, Cmdr. Frank Loforti. read more at: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/316346/hsc-25-evacuates-cruise-passenger-fights-fire-nimitz-hill
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-02 Apr
Congratulations to Team Andersen's newest promotees! -March 29, 2019
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-01 Apr
Andersen hosted Resiliency Day Friday, Mar 29, as a team and resiliency building event. The day consisted of a 5-mile team run with obstacles, the Alpha Warrior challenge rig, a cookout, and resiliency training for the Airmen. Thank you to all the volunteers and participants who made this day a huge success! Also congratulations to the winners of the 5-mile team run, the MDG!
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-31 Mar
An update has been made to AFI 36-2903 - Service members are now authorized to have beards in uniform! The official updates and regulations can be found in AFI 36-2903.3.1.2.3. Beards (as of April 1, 2019) More information on the matter can be found in the article below! https://www.latlmes.com/breaking/air-force-permits-beards-in-uniform-1
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U.S. Air Force
36WGPA-28 Mar
It's National Doctor's Day on Saturday and we'd like to give a big thank you to all of Team Andersen's physicians for everything that they do to ensure we're healthy! (Top left to right: Maj. Jason Garner; Capt. Konstantine Dietrich; Bottom left to right: LT. Jessica Tedford; LT. Erik Kumetz; Capt. Casie Leightner)
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U.S. Air Force
@-22 Jan
(2/2) We alerted @mpdmontgomery and have been working with them on this incident. The base went into lockdown for t… https://t.co/nwRRVGWLTW
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@-22 Jan
(1/2) At approx. 12:30 a.m., Airmen from 42nd Security Forces Squadron responded to suspicious activity near the fo… https://t.co/KZLGaUG2Sh
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U.S. Air Force
@-08 Nov
The upcoming gate schedule during the holidays: Maxwell AFB: Day Street and Kelly Street gates will be closed Nov.… https://t.co/pt2FZrIshK
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@-06 Nov
Team Maxwell, Flu shots are being offered today (November 6) to Active Duty, dependents (to include children), and… https://t.co/lSjfG0yDtp
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@-24 Oct
The City of Montgomery has done a lot of work to improve downtown and the city as a whole. This award is well-deser… https://t.co/yFoBc5VUfY
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U.S. Air Force
@-18 Oct
Some exciting things happening over in the Barnes Center at Gunter, as the First Sergeant Academy revamps curriculu… https://t.co/0Y5pRPfnZH
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U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct
The Kelly St Gate will be restricted to FEMA and commercial truck traffic only, at 6 p.m. tonight and lasting throu… https://t.co/UoIvqHBCLf
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U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct
Winds expected throughout the evening across central Alabama. Nothing like they've seen in Florida and the Gulf Coa… https://t.co/Wiw7vAVTBn
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U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct
Tropical Storm and Hurricane warnings for counties south of Montgomery. Stay safe as #HurricaneMichael comes ashore. https://t.co/ZUfiger1pg
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@-10 Oct
RT @NWSMobile: 750am - Potentially CATASTROPHIC Hurricane #Michael heading toward the Florida Panhandle this morning. This is the GOES-East…
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U.S. Air Force
@-10 Oct
Another @RedCross shelter is open in Alabama, this time in Troy for those with medical needs. #hurricanemicheal https://t.co/K57hlmQX6A
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
A new @RedCross shelter is open in Alabama for anyone displaced by #HurricaneMichael. https://t.co/uswIePOULo
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
We're expecting more than 800 first responders to stage out of Maxwell before moving south and support… https://t.co/YQRfek1EUu
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
A local Evacuee Shelter is open in Montgomery for anyone getting away from #HurricaneMichael. https://t.co/dxPoXWnHt8
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@-09 Oct
Some good information on local county items in advance of #HurricaneMichael https://t.co/bxDI1dSP5u
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
The Maxwell Fitness Center will be housing teams supporting FEMA efforts in response to #HurricaneMichael. The Maxw… https://t.co/hPqVs3d0tK
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
@MaxGunFitness center will be housing teams supporting FEMA efforts in Florida and South Alabama. Today at 1500 the… https://t.co/6LXQhZYWes
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U.S. Air Force
@-09 Oct
Maxwell and Gunter are not in the path, but Alabama will experience some impacts. Stay safe and informed as the sto… https://t.co/GIxNpePh5E
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U.S. Air Force
@-22 May
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/L6qxWeTonG 2018 GOE LtCol(ret) Bill Schwertfeger (USAF) Introduction Video
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U.S. Air Force
@-22 May
I added a video to a @YouTube playlist https://t.co/D12k6pue6C 2018 GOE LtCol(ret) Kelly Latimer (USAF) Introduction Video