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Andersen AFB, GuamYigo, GU Guam 96543 | Base Operator: DSN 366-8136 or 671-366-8136 Andersen AFB: OverviewDuring World War II, Anderson Air Force Base (AFB) was known as North Field. Following fierce fighting by United States Marines, the island was recaptured in 1944 and was used as a staging area for our B-29 force to strike strategic targets in the Pacific Theater. The island was large enough to support multiple airstrips and allowed for the bombing of the Japanese mainland, which severely damaged Japan’s infrastructure and limited its ability to wage war. The namesake of the installation is Brigadier General James R. Andersen, who was the former Chief of Staff for the Army Air Force in the Pacific. General Anderson was lost at sea while returning to Honolulu in 1945. Andersen AFB: EducationBeing stationed overseas, this is the perfect time to being earning your college degree. Online schools are your best option for several reasons. First, they are most likely your only option. Second, you can take classes no matter where you are. And finally, you can complete your assignments at your convenience. You may want to request information from a number of these schools. Start by clicking the "Find A School" button below: Andersen AFB: LocationAnderson AFB is located on the island of Guam. Specifically, it occupies the north end of the island and lies approximately 15 miles from the capital, which is Agana. The base is actually positioned within the village of Yigo. Guam is the southernmost island in the Marianas Island chain, with the islands of Rota, Tinian, and Saipan being the closest to Guam’s coastline. The island is at a point in the Pacific Ocean where a line drawn south from Tokyo and one drawn east from Manila would intersect at Guam. Through the air, Guam is approximately three hours from Tokyo and Manila, about four hours from Seoul and Hong Kong, five hours from Saigon and Singapore, and six hours from Bangkok and Sydney. In seven hours aboard a plane, one can reach Honolulu. Andersen AFB: Interesting Facts
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