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Congressional Delegation Visit

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Congressman Ike Skelton (D-MO), Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, is escorted through Tinian Hall by Master Sgt. Kelly R. Halferty, 36th Force Support Squadron first sergeant and Airman 1st Class Jacqueline J. Lee of the 36th Comptroller Squadron Feb. 17. Since they are from Missouri, Sergeant Halferty and Airman Lee were selected to give the Congressman Skelton tour through a dorm room. Twelve members of Congress toured Andersen as part of their Asia-Pacific itinerary that includes stops in Guam, Hawaii, South Korea, Okinawa, Japan and Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette)

Congressional Delegation visit

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Mr. Stephen Wolborsky, 36th Wing Development Office chief, gives a brief overview of future mission-essential facilities on Andersen to members of the Congressional Delegation that visited here Feb. 17. The missio- essential facilities will include a Joint/Air Mobility Command and Multi-Purpose Aircraft Hangers. Twelve members of Congress toured Andersen as part of their Asia-Pacific itinerary that includes stops in Hawaii, South Korea, Okinawa, Japan and Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Congressional Delegation visit

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Mr. Roscoe Bartlett, U.S. Senator from Maryland, visits Senior Airman Brandon Gordon, 36th Communication Squadron, dormitory during the Congressional Delegation visit of Tinian Hall here Feb. 17. The Senators were briefed on future plans of the building before a walkthrough of the dorm. Twelve members of Congress toured Andersen as part of their Asia-Pacific itinerary that includes stops in Hawaii, South Korea, Okinawa, Japan and Iwo Jima. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)

Japan's Senior Vice Minister of Defense visits Andersen

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Lt. Col. Orlando "Slider" Sanchez, 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, explains the F-22A Raptor’s capabilities to Seigo Kitamura, Japan’s Senior Vice Minister of Defense, during a site visit to here Feb. 14. During his tour, Mr. Kitamura received a mission briefing about the 36th Wing and the annual Cope North exercise. U.S. and Japanese forces completed the annual two-week bilateral exercise Feb. 13. The exercise was designed to increase interoperability between the two nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)

Senior Vice Minister of Defense, Japan visits Andersen

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Lt. Col. Orlando "Slider" Sanchez, 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, explains the F-22A Raptor’s capabilities to Seigo Kitamura, Senior Vice Minister of Defense for the Prime Minister of Japan, during a site visit here Feb. 14. During his tour, Mr. Kitamura received a mission briefing about the 36th Wing and the annual Cope North exercise. Cope North 09-1 is a Pacific Command-sponsored exercise designed and developed by 13th Air Force, Detachment 1, to increase combat readiness and interoperability between the U.S. Air Force, Navy, and the Japan Air Self Defense Force in defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)

Welcome

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Brig. Gen. Phil Ruhlman 36th Wing commander, greets Maj. Gen. Hideo Wakabayashi, Japan Air Self Defense Force Command Defense Plans and Operations Chief, who arrived here Feb. 12 for a two-day site visit of Andersen AFB. General Wakabayashi visited the base to learn about the 36th Wing’s mission and to visit with participants of the Cope North exercise that ended Feb. 13. Cope North is an annual bilateral exercise where U.S. and Japanese forces train to improve interoperability. More than 400 U.S. and JASDF members, and more than 20 aircraft, including JASDF F-2's, JASDF E-2C Hawkeyes, U.S. Navy EA-6B Prowlers, U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortresses and F-16 Falcons flew in the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Griffiths)

Guam Chamber of Commerce learn capabilities of the 23rd EBS

Lt. Col Gordon Geissler, 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron commander, presents Mr. Steve Ruder and other members of the Guam Chamber of Commerce with a portrait of members of the 23rd EBS during an orientation visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 10. Members of the the 23rd EBS, deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D., in support of Andersens Global Deterrence mission, briefed members of the Chamber of Commerce on the capabilities that the 23rd EBS brings to the Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 2nd Class Daniel Farnham salutes Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright after exiting an MH-60 Knighthawk here Feb. 7. Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Two Five ?Island Knights? gave General Cartwright a bird?s-eye view of the island during his visit here. The vice chairman visited Andersen to receive an operational update on the military forces based on Guam and the status of plans for moving Marines from Okinawa, Japan, to Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - U.S. Navy Aviation Warfare Systems Operator 1st Class Joshua Beltramo gives Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright and other members a safety briefing at Andersen?s base operations before an MH-60 Knighthawk helicopter tour around the island Feb. 7. General Cartwright visited Andersen to receive an operational update on the military forces based on Guam and the status of plans for moving Marines from Okinawa, Japan, to Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)(released)

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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Congressional Delegation Visit

Congressional Delegation visit

Congressional Delegation visit

Patios receive facelift through housing patio project

Senior Vice Minister of Defense, Japan visits Andersen

Japan's Senior Vice Minister of Defense visits Andersen

Senior Vice Minister of Defense, Japan visits Andersen

Gift Exchange

Welcome

Salute

Team Andersen volunteers tear down safety hazard to protect base community

Guam Chamber of Commerce learn capabilities of the 23rd EBS

Guam Chamber of Commerce learn capabilities of the 23rd EBS

San Diego Charger Cheerleaders visit Team Andersen

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff U.S. Marine Gen. James E. Cartwright visits Andersen AFB

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