Military Assignment Guam
Orders to Guam? Have you received orders to Guam? Permanent change of station, temporary duty, or deployment? Forget what you have heard. You are heading
to a true Pacific Island tropical paradise with plenty of activities
to keep you busy during your days or nights. Guam offers wide beaches, snorkeling and
scuba diving, deep sea sport fishing, world class golf courses,
lush tropical jungles and a rich cultural and historical
heritage. The Commander Naval Region Marianas main base and Andersen Air Force Base each have large well stocked commissaries and exchanges, well equipped and managed Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) clubs and facilities to in clude golf courses, scuba and snorkeling training and tours, private military beaches a marina and other dedicated military recreational facilities. The island of Guam offers great beaches, some of the best scuba diving in the worls, many other outdoor and marine related activities plus great dining and varied nightlife.
 Be
sure to visit the official "Navy
Guam" WEB Site or the Andersen
AFB site for specific information about your new base, for detailed information about
Navy and Air Force units on Guam, military housing, medical and finance. The Navy
Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) site is a rich resource for military off-duty recreation opportunities.
We also recommend that you ask your  sponsor
to send you a "welcome packet" for the base to which you will be reporting. And be sure to check out
our the other Guam-OnLine web pages listed to the left for a wealth of information about Guam's history and culture, landmarks, fun things to do
and our extensive picture galleries.
Golfing and other Recreational Activities
 Guam offers seven world-class golf courses designed by famous U.S. professional golfers such as Jack Nicolas and Arnold Palmer, which are open to the public and military are welcome. Military personnel also have access to excellent courses and facilities on Andersen AFB and the Navy's Nimitz Golf course in central Guam at Barragada. Shown here is a view of the 18th hole and Pacific Ocean from the Andersen golf course clubhouse and snack bar.  Other on-base recreational facilities include outdoor swimming pools, boating and marina facilities, gyms and fitness centers, recreation centers, theaters, teen centers and singles organizations, dining and clubs, boating camping, and other recreational equipment rentals, fishing, auto craft shops and other activities you would expect to find on a large military base. Shown here is the Andersen Top of the Rock consolidated club and the Sumay Cove Marina  at the Naval Station which offers boat and equipment rentals, harbor cruises on a 40 ft sailing sloop and mooring for privately owned boats. Boonie stomping is a popular island activity with weekly stomps offered through the Government of Guam's Department of Parks and Recreation. Navy and Air Force recreational services departments can also arrange for fishing trips, horse riding and other off-base activities.
Scuba Diving
Guam is one of the best dive destinations in the world. Located just off the Marianas Trench, the deepest part of the ocean in the world, Guam offers divers exceptionally clear waters that maintain temperature between 82-86 (28C) degrees year round,  unspoiled coral reefs and sheer walls, hundreds of varieties of coral and fish, and a number of World War II airplane and ship wrecks. A number of marine preserves have been established to protect Guam's undersea life which are open to, and offer great experiences, to divers and underwater photographers. Dives can be initiated from the shore or boat, depending on the destination. Diving instruction, equipment and trip are offered by a number of commercial dive operators. Check our "Fun things to Do" page for more Guam Dive links or our photo gallery for some pictures of Guam undersea life and seascapes. Military Beaches on Guam
 Guam
is a true Pacific Island paradise with coral ringed beaches,
warm crystal clear waters for snorkeling, scuba diving
or just lounging on the clean white sand. Some of the
 best
beaches on Guam are on the military bases and restricted
for use of military personnel. The Naval station in central
Guam offers Gab Gab, popular for Snorkeling and scuba
diving, There is a small beach and club on Polaris Point.
Haputo Beach at the Naval Computer and Telecommunications
Station is popular for hiking, cave exploring and snorkeling.
Tarague and Sirena beaches on Andersen AFB look out on
the Pacific Ocean. Sirena Beach is a private beach available
by reservation only. Facilities offered, either on the
beach property or off-beach through recreation service
offices, include cabanas, canoes, fishing boats, diving
lessons, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Check with
the Navy or Air Force recreation service offices for specifics.
USO
After an a number of years absence, the United Service
Organization has opened a new facility on Guam. Located
in the Orchid Hotel in Tumon, the USO offers a number
of services for military members and their families such
as free computers and internet, complimentary coffee and
refreshments, DVD movies with large screen projection,
books, free phone home program, information about recreation
in Guam’s tourism district and discount coupons.
Navy MWR busses make scheduled stops and the Tumon trolley
also stops at the USO.
Travel Opportunities
Located approximately 3,300 miles West of Hawaii, 1,500
miles East of the Philippines and 1,550 miles South of
Japan, Guam is an ideal base for travel to many attractive
Pacific and Asian destinations. The Northern Marianas
Islands of  Saipan
and Tinian are highly desirable dive locations, are rich
with historical and cultural sites and are only 30 minutes
away by air. Japan, Korea and the Philippines are all
within 4 hours with flights available daily. Flights to
Hawaii and the U.S. Mainland also depart daily. Direct
International commercial flights to other parts of Asia
are currently limited: however, flights can be booked
through Japan, Korea and the Philippines to such locations
as Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Australia, Honk Kong and
China. Military space available travel is available to
many Pacific locations and back to the U.S. Mainland from
the Andersen Air Terminal.
 Guam
has the potential to be one of the best tours of your
career. Recreational opportunities abound. The people
of Guam are proud of their culture, proud to be a part
of the USA. The Military contribute a great deal to the
economy of Guam and the Military, and Military personnel,
are welcomed and treated extremely well on Guam. Enjoy
the great leisure and recreational opportunities, but
take time to learn some of the history and culture and
to get out and meet some of the people. Check out our
other links and get set for a great tour.
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