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Andersen AFB

Andersen Air Force Base · Yigo, Guam, Guam

E-5 rent ceiling
$2,450
O-3 rent ceiling
$2,450
Avg home price
Rent reimbursed up to the ceiling
Branch
Air Force
Air Force6,000+ military and family members

Andersen Air Force Base is the northernmost installation on Guam and serves as the primary strategic bomber forward-deployment location in the Pacific, regularly hosting B-52 Stratofortress and B-1 Lancer rotational operations alongside the Pacific Command bomber taskforce. The island of Guam offers tropical beaches, warm Pacific waters, and Chamorro culture in a US territory that provides familiar comforts with an island lifestyle. Andersen is considered one of the best family assignments in the Pacific.

These are 1 October 2026 DTMO rent ceilings for members with dependents, converted at that pay period’s exchange rate. OHA reimburses the rent on the lease up to the ceiling. Unused ceiling is not paid. A separate utility allowance is paid on top, and the without-dependents ceiling is 90 percent. Dollar amounts move on the 1st and 16th. Confirm the figure on the DTMO OHA lookup before you sign a lease. How OHA differs from BAH

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Where Andersen Air Force Base Is

Approximate installation location. Hold ⌘/Ctrl and scroll to zoom.

Neighborhoods

On-Base Housing

Military Housing

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On-base housing is extensive and popular with families for access to base amenities and the beach.

Dededo and Yigo

Guamanian Suburban

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Communities near the north end of Guam surrounding the base with local Chamorro character.

Tumon Bay

Resort Area

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Guam tourist and resort district in central Guam with shopping, dining, and Pacific Ocean beaches.

Agana and Hagåtña

Capital Area

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Guam capital area with government services, Chamorro cultural sites, and central island location.

Schools

Ratings are a planning snapshot, not an official state or DoDEA accountability score. Confirm the campus, boundaries, and enrollment with the School Liaison before you sign a lease.

Andersen Elementary School (DoDEA)

Grades K-5

On-base DoDEA elementary serving the Andersen military community.

Guam public schools or Guam Adventist Academy

Grades 6-12

Local Guam schools are an option; private schools like Guam Adventist Academy are popular with military families.

Harvest Christian Academy

Grades K-12

Private school popular with military families seeking higher academic standards on the island.

Housing Intel

On-Post Housing

On-base housing is popular and provides beach access and full base amenities.

Off-Post Rental Market

Tumon is the expensive end of the market. Dededo and Yigo are the usual value areas. OHA reimburses actual rent up to the ceiling.

Commute

Andersen is in the north of Guam. Tumon Bay and Agana are 20 to 30 minutes south. Guam is a small island so nothing is very far.

Installation Highlights

  • Tropical Pacific island assignment with beaches, diving, and consistent warm weather year-round
  • Strategic bomber hub hosting B-52, B-1, and B-2 rotational deployments
  • World-class scuba diving in Tumon Bay and throughout Guam waters
  • No state income tax and access to US territory amenities with overseas adventure
  • Japan, Philippines, and Australia are within a few hours by air for travel

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