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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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U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Sara Muir
Cmdr. Christopher Jasnoch, Capt. Blake Novak and Cmdr. Linden Dahlkemper

Change of command ceremony marks new chapter for USCGC Hickory (WLB 212)

U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Nolan Brewer
1st Class Petty Officer Zach Schulte

U.S. Army participates in multinational underwater repair engagement on Camp Covington Naval Base Guam

U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell
Dr. Ravi Chaudhary and Staff Sgt. Cameron Goalen

Dr. Ravi Chaudhary visits Andersen AFB

U.S. Marine Capt. Lecia Foster, exchange officer with the 36th Contingency Response Squadron, reads the wind speed and relays the message to incoming pilots on the island of Tinian, Aug. 17, 2023. Foster participated in a landing zone safety officer training course which consisted of learning airfield management functions, air traffic control functions and RAWS functions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Allison Martin)
Capt. Lecia Foster

LZSO training course accelerates change at Andersen AFB

Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Nieves, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, gives an operations order brief to Pacific Air Forces Security Forces and Munitions Airmen at the Pacific Regional Training Center – Andersen, Guam, Aug. 31, 2023. PACAF Airmen participated in the Commando Warrior program with the goal to enhance capability and interoperability in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)
Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Nieves

PACAF Security Forces and Munitions undergoes Commando Warrior training

U.S. Navy photo by Shaina O’Neal
Lt. Col. Jonathan Stafford

Staff delegates tour Task Force Talon on Guam

U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Garrett Gillespie
Col. Ernest Govea

USO Guam Advisory Council Meeting Sept. 1

Photo by Gunnery Sgt. Rubin Tan
Cpl. Jamesky Blanchard

Camp Blaz hosts graduation ceremony for first command-sponsored Corporal's Course

U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emily Saxton
Kourtney Eay

Andersen Linebacker of the Week: Kourtney Eay

U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Chelsea Kersten
Dr. Suzanne Kaneshiro and Dr. Kimberly Kaneshiro

Strength through partnership: Guam Wellness IRT Mission

U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Chelsea Kersten
Cmdr. Paul Mayo

Guam IRT provides no cost healthcare services

U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Maj. Chelsea Kersten
Maj. Shawn Countryman and Jasean Ward

Dentist assists in Guam Wellness IRT

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Thomson, a 36th Maintenance Group security manager, coordinates flight line access at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 9, 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 illustration by Senior Airman Jasmine M. Barnes)
TSgt Shawn Thomson

Andersen Linebacker of the Week: TSgt Shawn Thomson

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Kwok, the noncommissioned officer in charge of quality assurance assigned to the 36th Contracting Squadron, poses for a photo at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 16, 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. James Kwok

Andersen Linebacker of the Week: Staff Sgt. James Kwok

U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Samantha Jetzer
Captain Michael Luckett

Peruvian Navy training ship B.A.P. Unión arrives in Naval Base Guam