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Kim Adkins and Lt. Col. Bryan Weber

USACE Transatlantic Division supports Typhoon Mawar disaster relief

A staff member assigned to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division was activated and sent to Guam from June until July to assist FEMA, federal partners and territorial officials’ response to the typhoon which caused significant impacts to essential services throughout portions of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam, including water, energy and transportation.

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie
Lt. Col. Christopher D. Driscoll and Lt. Gen. James Glynn

Deputy Commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs visits Camp Blaz

U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Christopher D. Driscoll, executive officer for Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Blaz, left, and Lt. Gen. James Glynn, deputy commandant for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, right, pose for a photo during Lt. Gen. Glynn’s visit to MCB Camp Blaz, Guam, Sept. 21, 2023.

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Fleming Denham, 734th Air Mobility Squadron passenger service agent, loads luggage for transport at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 17, 2023. The 734th Air Mobility Squadron created a makeshift passenger terminal, using portable office systems to support the freedom of movement for military personnel and their families after Typhoon Mawar. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Suzie Plotnikov
Airman 1st Class Fleming Denham

734th AMS overcomes obstacles to keep the mission going

Following the landfall of Typhoon Mawar, the devastating destruction could be seen by all. Roofs were destroyed, vegetation and the once green trees were bare of leaves and many buildings were flooded, including the passenger terminal on Andersen Air Force Base.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Salvador Rodriguez, the group training manager assigned to the 36th Medical Group, demonstrates during a training day at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 13, 2023. The Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week recognizes outstanding enlisted, officer, civilian and total force personnel who have had an impact on achieving Team Andersen’s mission, vision and priorities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Saxton)
Staff Sgt. Salvador Rodriguez

Andersen Linebacker of the Week: Staff Sgt. Salvador Rodriguez

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Salvador Rodriguez, the group training manager assigned to the 36th Medical Group, was recognized as the 36th Wing’s Team Andersen Linebacker of the Week, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Sept. 13, 2023.

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