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Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Master Sgt. Jeff Stack and Tech. Sgt. Vincent Burden, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmasters, prepare to deploy an oceanic data buoy from a WC-130J. The Hurricane Hunters deployed the buoys to measure the ocean's interaction with Typhoon Hagupit Sept. 20. The Air Force Reserve Command's "Hurricane Hunters," deployed to Andersen from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Master Sgt. Jeff Stack and Tech. Sgt. Vincent Burden, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmasters, release one of 12 $40,000 oceanic data buoys from the cargo bay of a WC-130J Sept. 20. The "Hurricane Hunters" deployed the buoys to measure the ocean's interaction with the atmosphere as Typhoon Hagupit passes the buoy. The Air Force Reserve Command?s ?Hurricane Hunters,? deployed to Andersen from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Master Sgt. Jeff Stack and Tech. Sgt. Vincent Burden, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmasters, release a $40,000 oceanic data buoy from the cargo bay of a WC-130J Sept. 20. The Hurricane Hunters deployed the buoys to measure the ocean?s interaction with Typhoon Hagupit. The Air Force Reserve Command's "Hurricane Hunters," deployed to Andersen from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Hurricane Hunters facilitates meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, GUAM - National Geographic producer Hsin-Hsin Han and videographer Yuan-Hsi Niu film Master Sgt. Jeff Stack, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmaster, as he records data received from a dropsonde Sept. 20. The 53rd WRS uses dropsondes equipped with high frequency radio and other sensing devices to measure and relay a vertical atmospheric profile of the temperature, humidity and barometric pressure and wind data. The Air Force Reserve Command?s ?Hurricane Hunters?, deployed to Andersen from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific. National Geographic is filming the 53rd WRS?s role as one element of a multi-national study. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Master Sgt. Jeff Stack, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmaster, guides Airman 1st Class Joe Olsen, 734th Air Mobility Squadron air transportation apprentice, as he loads a pallet of buoys onto an Air Force Reserve WC-130J. The 53rd WRS uses the buoys to record the ocean?s interaction with the atmosphere. The 53rd WRS, deployed here from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific. The study runs through the end of September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Master Sgt. Jeff Stack, 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron weather loadmaster, demonstrates how dropsondes are deployed from the WC-130. The Air Force Reserve?s 53rd WRS uses dropsondes to record wind speed, wind direction, atmospheric pressure in typhoons. The 53rd WRS, deployed here from Keesler AFB, Miss., to conduct meteorological research on tropical cyclones in the Western Pacific . The study runs through the end of September. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

TRICRAB '08

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A MH-60S Knighthawk from the U.S. Navy Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, flies over Andersen South Sept. 17. The U.S. Navy members worked in conjunction with the Royal Australian Navy to perform a simulated fast rope scenario during TRICRAB '08. The joint-service explosive ordnance disposal training focuses on individual battle drills, reaction to direct and indirect fire, communication skills, tactical convey operations and improvised explosive devices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

TRICRAB '08

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Staff Sgt. Jonathon Young, 36th Mobility Response Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal specialist, removes a simulated suicide bombers shirt at TRICRAB '08. The 24-hour multinational, joint-service explosive ordnances disposal exercise held Sept. 14-18. Teams representing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy set up tents on a simulated forward operating base at Andersen South with perimeter and site security by the U.S. Army National Guard Guam. The joint-forces conducted scenarios on Andersen South, Northwest Field and Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

TRICRAB '08

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - A simulated field hospital was one of many places used for training scenarios during TRICRAB ‘08, a 24-hour multinational, joint-service explosive ordnance disposal exercise conducted Sept. 14-18. Teams representing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy set up tents on a simulated forward operating base at Andersen South with perimeter and site security by the U.S. Army National Guard Guam. The joint forces conducted scenarios at Andersen South, Northwest Field and Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths)

Installation Access Facilities
North Gate Visitor Control Center:
- Services: DBIDS pass pick-up for contractors, guests, landowners, visitors, & Veteran’s Health Information Card (VHIC) registration/pass issue
- Location: Building 14615, Off Route 9, North Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. & Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Lunch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.) [Closed on Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5477
- Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Pass & ID Office:
- Services: Agent Letters/Base Access Request endorsements/processing (in-person/organizational box), Government Foreign Visitor Request (FVRs), tracking number issuing for all contracts/foreign visitor requests, & Restricted Area Badge (RAB) issue/turn-in
- Location: Building 2403, Off Route 9, Arc Light Gate Road, Andersen AFB, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Visitor Passes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.) [Closed on Family Days/Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-5650
Organizational Email Box: 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil
Commercial Vehicle Inspection Area Information
**All Contractors, Busses, Commercial Vehicles MUST go through the North Gate per 36 Wing Installation Defense Plan**

North Gate CVIA:
- Location: Building 14625 after entering North Gate
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. [Closed on Weekends & Federal Holidays]
- Phone Number: 671-366-2910
DBIDS Pre-Enrollment, Unescorted Access & Escorted Access Procedures
**Person(s) not in possession of a Military ID, DoD Civilian/Contractor ID, or active Base Access Pass MUST enter Andersen AFB through the North Gate Visitor Control Center (VCC)**

DBIDS Pre-Enrollments:
- Members and visitors can pre-enroll by following the following link https://dbids-global-enroll.dmdc.mil/preenrollui/#/landing-page or scanning the QR Code below
- PROs: Timesaver, Provides scannable QR Code, Transfers Guest Information to DBIDS Systems
- CONs: Still require guest biometrics/picture
Unescorted/Escorted Methods:
- In-Person with Guest with appropriate items
- Email 36sfs.vcc@us.af.mil via government account
**Processing takes between 5-7 business days upon receipt and is vetted in the order we receive requests**

**The sponsor will receive tracking numbers via email OR after the processing time has elapsed call 671-366-5650**
Guest Must Haves, Sponsorship, & Installation Access Forms/Information
**All emailed forms must be typed out if sent digitally and all IDs must be clear/free of obstructions**

**All handwritten forms must be legible if sent digitally or brought to the Pass & ID Office**

Guests Must Have One (01) of the Following Options:
- Enhanced/Real ID
- U.S. Passports, Federal States of Micronesia, Marshal Islands, or Palau Passports OR Foreign Passports (for guests/visitors)
- Drivers License with Copy of Birth Certificate
- Green Card
- Naturalization Certificate
Sponsorship:
- U.S. Military/Dependents (16 & older), CAC Holders, DoD Civilians, Military Retirees, & Real Landowners/Verified Family Members: Up to seven (07) guests
- Active Civilian Employees/Civilian Retirees, Veterans Health Information Card (VHIC): Unable to sponsor guests
Installation Access Forms/Information:
- Agent/Assistant Letters:
  - Limit: One (01) assigned per member
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Assistant: Assisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
  - Agent: For unassisted access to shop at the Exchange/Commissary
- Base Access Requests (BARs)/Base Access Lists (BALs):
  - BAR: Requested by off-base Company/Contractors
  - BAL: Requested by a Unit or Squadron
  - Length: Up to 1-year
- Foreign Visitor Requests (FVRs):
  - FVR Contractor: For visitors requesting access for work purposes
  - FVR Leisure: For visitors visiting for leisurely purposes
- Landowners (LOs):
  - Registered Landowners (RLs)
  - Verified Family Members (VFMs)
  - Recurring Guests (RGs)
  - Escorted Visitors (EVs)
  - Length: Up to 3-years for RLs/VFMs, 1-year for RGs, 72-hours for EVs
- Special Event Pass (SPE):
  - Purpose: For events/occasions with many guests (i.e., birthday parties, sporting events, etc.)
  - Length: Singular or Multiple-Days
- Special Purpose Pass (SPP)/ Chauffer’s Pass:
  - SPP: To assist members during family visits
  - Chauffer’s Pass: To assist members experiencing military hardship/difficulties (i.e., deployments, divorce arrangements for child drop-off/pick-up, vehicle constraints, etc.)
  - Length: Up to 1-year
  - Limit: Two (02) assigned per member
- Weekend Work Requests (WWRs)
  - WWRs: To assist companies condense multiple tracking numbers into one document allowing afterhours access to accomplish work
  - Length: Up to 1-year
**If applicable, sponsor is responsible for filling out FVR information & must attach FVR to their package**
Expired ID Cards
What if my Military ID Card is expired or going to expire?
- Provide Visitor Control Center (VCC) staff with Confiscated ID Card Memorandum
- Schedule appointment through the https://idco.dmdc.osd.mil/idco/ link and present proof to VCC staff to obtain temporary pass
- Visit the https://myaccess.dmdc.osd.mil/identitymanagement/app/login to print off a family roster or DD Form 1172
- Bring two (02) forms of ID & Confiscated ID Card Memorandum to the scheduled appointment
Military Personnel Flight (MPF) – ID/CAC Card Processing
- Location: Consolidated Support Center, Building 22026, O’Malley Avenue, Yigo, GU 96929
- Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Lunch from 13:30 p.m. to 12 p.m. [Closed on Weekends, Training Days, & Federal Holidays]
Phone Number: 671-366-2276/4812

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Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitates meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

Hurricane Hunters facilitate meteorological study from Andersen AFB

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

TRICRAB '08

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