Community Engagement

 

Andersen Air Force Base's community engagement programs are designed to enhance morale, public trust, support and demonstrate that the Air Force is a community partner and a responsible steward of natural resources. We hope to increase public awareness and understanding of the Air Force's mission. Our goal is to foster positive relations and maintain a reputation as a good neighbor as well as a respected, professional organization charged with responsibility for national security.

Community News

HSC-25 Honored with Meritious Achievement for SAR Support

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  • By Amphibious Force 7th Fleet Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Guam-based Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 was recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard for exemplary search and rescue support over a three-year span in a ceremony held on May 23.

Capt. Christopher M. Chase, commander, U.S. Coast Guard Sector Guam presented a Meritorious Unit Award to HSC-25’s commanding officer, Cmdr. William Eastham.

The award covered the period from August 2013 to November 2016, HSC-25 flew 321 dedicated life-saving missions and performed 51 rescues and 59 emergency medical evacuations. The award specifically highlighted HSC 25’s rescue of a sinking Japanese vessel which struck the reef in Apra Harbor and also several evacuations of lost and injured personnel.

"This award represents the complete and total dedication HSC-25 has to the SAR mission here on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands, said Chase. “The air crews are always ready to respond and have saved numerous lives because of their professionalism. We owe them all a debt of gratitude."

HSC-25 provides a multi-mission expeditionary capability to U.S. 7th Fleet by deploying two rotating detachments to Atsugi year-round, one of which deploys with the Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group.

The unit undergoes an intensive training and upkeep regiment while in Guam but remains committed to the search and rescue mission. 

The squadron has been active in support already this year and most recently rescued hikers who were stranded in Cetti Bay, a historic nature preserve on Guam.

"The Island Knight team trains diligently to be ready for any call, either in the defense of our nation or for life-saving missions in the Marianas," said Eastham. "The ability to rapidly respond with our aircraft on scene, at any time of day or night, requires the full effort of a team of professionals and is absolutely vital to saving lives. I could not be more proud of this distinguished squadron and we are honored to be recognized by our invaluable mission partners at United States Coast Guard Sector Guam."

HSC-25 is based in Guam, where aircrews train for upcoming deployments and maintain a 24-hour search-and-rescue and medical evacuation alert posture.

General Information

Flyover Requests

The Community Engagement office helps facilitate flyovers and static display requests; however, the process does not start at Andersen Air Force Base. To start a flyover request, a DD Form 2535 must be completed and emailed to 36wg.pa2@us.af.mil and 36wg.pa.comrel@us.af.mil. Public Affairs will submit request for approval from the Air Force Aerial Events office at the Pentagon. Andersen AFB can only consider the request after it has approval from the Pentagon.

Flyovers are considered for aviation-related events and patriotic observances held in conjunction with Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, POW/MIA Day, or Veterans Day (event must be within seven days of the actual holiday dates to be considered). There are some exceptions to policies; those not meeting the criteria can possibly be approved one-time only as an Exception-to-Policy event, provided there is sufficient rationale for support.

Coordination with the Federal Aviation Administration is required for completion of the DD Form 2535. To reach the Pacific area FAA representative, please call (808) 837-8300. The flyover request process can take approximately 60 days to complete. Please plan to start this process 90-120 days prior to date of the event.

Base tours

The 36th Wing offers organized group tours to educate people about the U.S. Air Force, Andersen Air Force Base and its missions. While we try to accommodate specific requests to visit a particular unit or learn about a specific mission, please understand that our mission must come first. Tours are only provided to organized groups such as civic organizations, schools, businesses, and reunion groups. Unfortunately we cannot accommodate individuals or non-organized groups. Certain conditions and restrictions apply to all base tours. Tour groups must meet the following requirements:

Size:
Tours are limited to a minimum of 20 participants and a maximum of 45 (or the passenger capability of one commercial bus).

Transportation:
Organizations must provide their own transportation. Tours are limited to one bus. Requests to use multiple vehicles cannot be accommodated.

Dates:
Tours are only offered on weekdays. Tours will not exceed five hours to include a lunch break, if requested.

Meals:
Meal options on base is limited and only granted upon approval of the Base Commander. The Magellan Dining Inn is a dining option only for ROTC and JROTC detachments.

Mobility:
Modified tours may be granted to those with limited mobility; however, this must be stated on the request form. If not stated, it is assumed that walking and stair climbing is not an issue. 

Base Access:
Any group members over the age of 18 will have to provide personal information, such as driver's license number, date of birth, and social security number, for an Entry Access List, which is required for base access.

To request a base tour, a "Tour Request Form" must be completed and e-mailed to 36wg.pa.comrel@us.af.mil no later than 3 weeks from event date. If your organization has any questions, please contact our Community Engagement office at (671) 366-4202/2228.

 

36th Wing

Phone: 671-366-2228

Location:
Bldg. 23003 Chicago Ave.
Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Mailing Address:
Andersen AFB, 36 WG/PA COMREL
Unit 14003, APO AP 96543-4003
Email: 36wg.pa2@us.af.mil

Customer Service Hours:
Monday to Friday
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Public Affairs

Flightline Photo Authorization Requests

Security an Policy Review

Social Media

 

Command Information

Camera Purchase Request

Photo Studio Support

Photo/ Video Support

Trademark Licensing

 

Community Engagement
Sister Village Sister Squadron Program
Base Tours
Aerial Event Requests
Flyover Requests
Environmental Public Affairs

Media Operations

FOIA Requests

Hometown News Release

Media Training

Media Credentials

Engaging The Media Training - Powerpoint

 

Sister Squadron Villages

Community Support

If you would like to request support from Andersen AFB for an upcoming event, go to the following linked information on how and where to make that request:

Flyover Request
Andersen Honor Guard

For activities not included on the list, contact the Community Engagement section one month prior to the event. Provide the basic information for the event (who, what, when, where, purpose of event). It is our policy to support as many requests as possible, but we are not always able to accommodate every request received.

For more information on the Community Engagement program, check out chapter 4 of AFI 35-105, Public Affairs Operations.

Our goal is to foster positive relations with the surrounding communities. Participation in community events by Air Force personnel is desirable and highly encouraged; however, limitations of time, money and mission requirements may make it impossible to grant all requests.