ANDERSEN AFB, Guam – Two U.S Air Force C-17 Globemaster III arrive with FEMA personnel and two water tankers on ANDERSEN AFB, Guam, June 6, 2023. Joint military service members from across U.S Indo-Pacific Command are dedicated to supporting FEMA and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands’ civil and local officials to recover from the devastating impacts of Typhoon Mawar. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman Allon Lapaix)
Members of Team Andersen continue to prevail in the wake of Typhoon Mawar and persevere through the lack of services across the island; meanwhile, Brig. Gen. Paul Fast, 36th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Nicholas Taylor, 36th Wing command chief, hold a town hall to address any questions with the help of subject matter experts across this installation at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 29, 2023.
Typhoon Mawar, a category 4 storm, ravaged Guam on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, and throughout the night causing destruction on the island.
Since the passing of the typhoon, Andersen Air Force Base has been focused on recovery efforts, performing an initial damage assessment and restoring the base to mission ready status and ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of Team Andersen.
