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

Navy Sailor runs 24 hours for POW/MIA

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Cierra Presentado
  • 36th Wing Public Affairs
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --  Can you imagine running and walking 24 hours straight through extensive heat conditions and pouring cold rain, only stopping for bathroom breaks and an occasional stretch?  A Petty Officer 2nd Class from Naval Computer Telecommunications Station did just that.

Petty Officer 2nd Class Beau Korbe, NCTS information systems technician, accomplished this feat Sept. 19th, 2014, during the POW/MIA 24-hr vigilance run in which units around Andersen volunteered to run in one hour increments. Most units took turns running throughout their scheduled hour, but Korbe decided to take it to another level.

"I made the decision to do the full 24 hours because this really means something to me," Korbe said. "I could've come out and done an hour like everyone else, but I want to go beyond that. So much was done for me to be able to even participate in this run so I wanted to give back to those who risked and gave their lives for me."

As squadrons came and went, Korbe continued running. When asked if there was a point when he wanted to give up, he replied with honesty.

"It started raining really hard; the rain was cold and my clothes were soaked," he said. My first instinct was to call my wife and go home, but I didn't give up. I just kept reminding myself that I came too far to just give up," he said. "My forefathers never gave up on me, so I'm not going to give up on them. Quitting is not an option for me."

Throughout the run, Korbes wife and children came to accompany him and bring him snacks and water. His fellow co-workers from NCTS also came out to cheer him on and to run as well.

"I got to spend time with my family and learn about my co-workers," he said. "I had a lot of time to think and this run has definitely helped me to get over a few personal hurdles I have been struggling with; it's a character builder."

Korbe is the first in his family other than his great grandfather to join the military. He is hoping to complete a full service commitment and retire at 20 years.

"I strongly believe every American should dedicate at least two years of their life to serving in the military," he said. It doesn't matter what branch, but everyone should be selfless at some point in their life and just give back."

Korbe started the run at 4:15 p.m. Sept. 18th and finished at 4:15 p.m. the next day totaling 58.29 miles.

"I'm a little sore, but it was all worth it; this run made me a better person.

"I supported my country and our prisoners of war and I gave back; at the end of the day that's all that matters," he said. "I will definitely be doing this again next year and hopefully start a new tradition for my family."

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.