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The Stripes for Exceptional Performers recognizes Airmen who act as role models to those around them, demonstrate leadership, comprehension and above-and-beyond dedication to the mission; two Andersen Airmen fit this description.

Master Sgt. Ralph Oliver, 36th Judge Advocate Office noncommissioned officer in charge of military justice, and Tech. Sgt. Tyrone Yeargin, 736th Security Forces Operations NCO in charge, were recently promoted under the STEP program.

"They set it up as if I was going to give a brief on a past health and wellness inspection," Sergeant Oliver said. "I was wondering what was going on when the general began speaking about my performance and prior career experience. Then he pulled stripes from a folder and told me I deserved to be a master sergeant."
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Chief Master Sgt. Bud Sharpe, 36 CES superintendent, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal Dec. 29 here for his courage and commitment to mission accomplishment in a combat zone, under the most extreme of circumstances.

Chief Sharpe returned to Andersen Air Force Base in November after a seven-month deployment to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, where he served as superintendent of the 955th Air Expeditionary Squadron. According to his Bronze Star Medal certificate, Chief Sharpe's leadership was pivotal in integrating more than 1,200 Joint Expeditionary Tasked Airmen at more than 37 austere operating locations into a cohesive organization supporting the joint fight.
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'Be R.E.A.L.' and 'Keep it R.E.A.L.' are phrases which could have several meanings to different people. But to the new 36th Wing Command Chief, it is a mindset every Airman can apply to their mission and everyday life.

Chief Master Sgt. Margarita Overton uses the acronym R.E.A.L., to convey her philosophy of being a Responsible, Energized, Airman Leader. She hopes this philosophy will spread throughout Team Andersen as she takes the reigns as the highest ranking enlisted member on base.
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"You may or may not need glasses, but are your eyes healthy," asked Maj. Carl Cembrano, 36th Medical Operations Squadron optometrist.

Putting a sensitive and important body part such as one's eyes in the hands of a stranger isn't easy for many people. Having seen close to 60,000 eyes over the course of his 12-year career, Major Cembrano, along with his staff of trained eye-care technicians, use their experience to provide Team Andersen with clear vision.

The clinic performs full-scope primary eye care for all active duty members, their dependents and retirees. The process includes prescribing glasses as well as screening and treating ocular disease and injuries.
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Airman 1st Class Andrew Leo, 36th Munitions Squadron, was awarded Andersen's Best here Dec. 27.

Airman Leo was recognized for his superb job performance in which he has managed 2,000 job orders, the status of 40 personnel, and 15 vehicles.

"I nominated Airman Leo for Andersen's Best for his accomplishments, dedication to duty, sharp communication skills and keen understanding of AMMO processes," said his supervisor, Tech. Sgt. Mathew Moy, 36th Munitions Squadron, noncommissioned officer in charge of Conventional Maintenance.
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In this region of the Pacific, Santa doesn't fly with 12 reindeer or climb down the chimney to deliver gifts. He drops them from hundreds of feet in the air from the back of a C-130 Hercules.

The Air Force plans to deliver 60 pallets of gifts to about 50 islands to help support Guam's neighbors during Operation Christmas Drop, a four-day airdrop mission which delivers donated supplies and gifts to those in need. Christmas Drop donation boxes stayed in place until Dec. 8 with flights scheduled to run from Dec. 13 to 17.
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Lt. Gen. Hawk Carlisle relinquished command of 13th Air Force to Lt. Gen. Ted Kresge during a ceremony presided over by Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander here Dec. 10.

During the ceremony, General Kresege echoed the thoughts of other senior leaders about the 13th Air Force Jungle Warriors.

"I'm thrilled to be joining the superb Airmen of 13th Air Force," said Lt. Gen. Kresge, commander 13th Air Force. "You've built an impressive reputation. Before I arrived, various Air Force senior mentors told me that 13th Air Force truly knows its business. That was echoed by senior officers across your MAJCOM staff, and from my brief interaction with you, it's clear I'm joining the A-Team."
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 80 percent of reported motorcycle crashes result in injury or death, compared to just 20 percent for automobiles.

Because of this increased danger, the Army and Air Force Exchange Service (the Exchange) is supporting the military's mission to reduce motorcycle-related injuries and deaths among service members by offering a one-time, 20 percent discount off of one Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) item to cyclists who successfully complete their locally required motorcycle safety riding course.
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Senior Airman Britney Hammergren, 36th Wing Command Post senior controller,  was awarded Andersen's Best here Dec. 9.

Airman Hammergren was recognized as one of the top controllers and certified as a senior controller, a position normally held by Non-commissioned officers, but occasionally filled by the most trusted and experienced senior airman.

"I nominated Senior Airman Hammergren for Andersen's Best, because she has made vast improvements in the past several months and I wanted to let her know that it's recognized," explained her supervisor, Staff Sgt. Bryan Rodvold.
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Air Force officials announced that 24th Air Force changed from Air Forces Strategic to Air Forces Cyber Dec. 8.

The change better reflects the mission the numbered Air Force performs for the Air Force and the Department of Defense.

"The name change will not impact the 24th Air Force's mission," said Col. Mark Ware, the 24th Air Force's director of cyberspace plans and operations. "What the change does is maintain the Air Force naming convention of aligning the numbered Air Forces with the combatant commands they support. The mission of 24th Air Force has always been grounded in the cyberspace domain."
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Frost on the windshield, hot cocoa, and the sound of ringing bells at the mall would often usher in the holiday spirit for many servicemembers. However, in this tropical paradise, the Yuletide joy can often be lost.

But on Dec. 18, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Team Andersen hosted Rota Walk, an annual pilgrimage down Rota Drive, and one of the base's most beloved traditions.

"This was an opportunity for Andersen's senior leadership to give back to the Airmen and their families during the holidays," said Capt. Jason Brown, 644th Combat Communications Squadron. "For the Airmen who are thousands of miles away from family, friends and loved ones back home, this event gives them a taste of their traditional childhood holidays."
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