A KC-135 Stratotanker flies over the flightline during
A KC-135 Stratotanker flies over the flightline during the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House Feb. 20 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. As the KC-135 flew over, the aircrew extended the boom to give attendees... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Naoki Naoki, watches
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Capt. Naoki Naoki, watches as JASDF Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita, a fire fighter, examines readings of contamination from a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detector duri... More
TF Talon welcomes Bravo-2 to defense of Guam mission
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeffery Slown, Task Force Talon Commander, addresses Delta Battery and Bravo Battery, 2nd Air Defense Artillery Regiment, Feb. 5, 2016, during a relief in place ceremony at Andersen Air Force... More
Senior Airman Kelly Berger, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Kelly Berger, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, performs a bicep curl Oct. 2, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. When Berger isn’t in the gym, she is setting animal tr... More
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof,
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, look out of the back of a C-130 Hercules during an Operation Christmas Drop flight Dec. 13... More
Senior Airman Steven Hendricks, 36th Security Forces
Senior Airman Steven Hendricks, 36th Security Forces Squadron member, salutes a fallen warrior memorial May 20, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The symbolic battle cross is composed of a replica M4 carb... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Fryer, 9th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Fryer, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, attempts to acquire a Global Positioning System signal during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen So... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita,
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita, a fire fighter, dons a self-contained breathing apparatus for a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard entry during Partner Nation Silver F... More
Senior Airman Darion Hubbard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance
Senior Airman Darion Hubbard, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for takeoff Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Ba... More
SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing
SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Saipan Aug. 9, 2015. The island was battered by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2 and Ashland arrived Aug. 7 for recovery efforts. (U.... More
Lt. Col. Michael Maginness, 69th Expeditionary Bomb
Lt. Col. Michael Maginness, 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron director of operations, prepares to board a B-52 Stratofortress March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The strategic global strike capabil... More
Two B-52 Stratofortresses taxi on the runway March
Two B-52 Stratofortresses taxi on the runway March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. military has maintained a deployed strategic bomber presence in the Pacific since March 2004, which has co... More
Staff Sgt. Joshua Collins, 36th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Joshua Collins, 36th Security Forces Squadron Emergency Communications Center controller, salutes in front of a symbolic battle cross May 20, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In honor of Polic... More
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 1 Caleb
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 1 Caleb Chia, commanding officer, performs a repair quality criteria check during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Dur... More
Senior Airman Casey Wheatley, 36th Security Forces
Senior Airman Casey Wheatley, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, interacts with students during a MWD demonstration May 17, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen from the 36th ... More
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15C Eagles
U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons, F-15C Eagles and F/A-18 Hornets sit on the flightline in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 16, Sept. 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. VS16 is a biennial U.S. o... More
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline March
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The strategic global strike capability of B-52s deters potential adversaries and provides reassurance to allies and... More
A pilot with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262
A pilot with the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, walks around an MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor prior to a training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during V... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Roland, 792nd
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Daniel Roland, 792nd Intelligence Support Squadron cyber system operator, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, translates information from 554th RED HORSE Squadron Silver Flag... More
Lt. j.g. Marc Houghton, a Patrol Squadron 26 co-tactical
Lt. j.g. Marc Houghton, a Patrol Squadron 26 co-tactical coordination officer, performs an operations check on a P-8A Poseidon during a sinking exercise Sept. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during ... More
A EA-18G Growler takes off Sept. 18, 2016, on Andersen
A EA-18G Growler takes off Sept. 18, 2016, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise held in Guam, focusi... More
Master Sgt. Sean Elliot, 36th Operations Support Squadron
Master Sgt. Sean Elliot, 36th Operations Support Squadron airfield flight equipment superintendent, shoots an M9 pistol during the Defender Challenge May 15, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Sec... More
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof,
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepare themselves for an airdrop during an Operation Christmas Drop flight Dec. 13, 2016,... More
Airmen from the 736th Security Forces Squadron prepare
Airmen from the 736th Security Forces Squadron prepare to lift a litter during the Defender Challenge May 15, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Security Forces Squadron hosted the Defender Challe... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Fryer, 9th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Capt. Matthew Fryer, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, uses a survival radio during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam. During the exercise, F... More
SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing
SAIPAN HARBOR, Saipan - The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) departs Saipan Aug. 9, 2015. The island was battered by Typhoon Soudelor Aug. 2 and Ashland arrived Aug. 7 for recovery efforts. (U.... More
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment,
A U.S. Marine with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, grabs an ammunition box prior to a training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 16, Sept. 20, 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennia... More
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Manuel Lamson, 9th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Manuel Lamson, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron weapon systems officer, applies camouflage face paint during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen South, G... More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Roni Yadlin, 9th Expeditionary
U.S. Air Force Capt. Roni Yadlin, 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron pilot, applies camouflage face paint during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam. During the exerc... More
Peter Christian, president of the Federated States
Peter Christian, president of the Federated States of Micronesia, signs a bundle of donated goods destined for the island of Saliap, Woleai Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, Dec. 13, 2015, during an Operat... More
Lance Cpl. Austin Moncrief, an riflemen in with 3rd
Lance Cpl. Austin Moncrief, an riflemen in with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, takes a moment to rest prior to a training mission at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 16, Sept. 20, 2016.... More
U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel White, 36th Operations Group
U.S. Air Force Col. Samuel White, 36th Operations Group commander, looks at an evasion map during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam. During the exercise, White a... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter
An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, takes off for a training mission Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13t... More
Soldiers and Airmen ruck to an objective point during
Soldiers and Airmen ruck to an objective point during the Jungle Training Operations Course June 16, 2016, in Barrigada, Guam. Conducted by the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division's Lightning Academy Jungle Operat... More
An R-11 fuel truck refuels a KC-130 Hercules Sept.
An R-11 fuel truck refuels a KC-130 Hercules Sept. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise hel... More
Maintainers from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance
Maintainers from the 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform a post-flight inspection on a B-52 Stratofortress March 2, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A new rotation of aircrews, maint... More
Senior Airman Joeyfel Abayon, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft
Senior Airman Joeyfel Abayon, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs a pre-flight inspection on a B-52 Stratofortress March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. Pa... More
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Yong Hwan Han,
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Yong Hwan Han, a barrier maintenance supervisor, secures contour ropes to a base frame for a small shelter system setup during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 13, 2016, ... More
A F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Maj. Peter Johnson,
A F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Maj. Peter Johnson, 36th Wing, prepares to receive fuel from a 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee ANG KC-135 Stratotanker, Feb. 2, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. The F-16 Figh... More
A F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Capt. Jared Arnes,
A F-16 Fighting Falcon, piloted by Capt. Jared Arnes, 112th Expeditionary Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard chief of training, receives fuel from a 134th Air Refueling Wing, Tennessee ANG KC-135 Stratotanke... More
A Police Week Defender Challenge participant fires
A Police Week Defender Challenge participant fires an M9 pistol May 18, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. To get people motivated for Police Week, the 36th SFS hosted the Defender Challenge, pitting Airme... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita,
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita, fire fighter, stands for a photo during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. During the first multilateral Partner... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mike English, 554th RED
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mike English, 554th RED HORSE Squadron Silver Flag instructor, explains chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards to students during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 16, ... More
An EA-18G Growler takes off Sept. 18, 2016, on Andersen
An EA-18G Growler takes off Sept. 18, 2016, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S. Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps exercise held in Guam, focus... More
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Chroniak, 36th Maintenance Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Chroniak, 36th Maintenance Squadron, assists a Special Olympics Guam athlete Oct. 3, 2015, at a bowling center in Tamuning, Guam. Service members dedicated eight weeks to coach participants ... More
F-15C Eagles with the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena
F-15C Eagles with the 44th Fighter Squadron, Kadena Air Base, Japan, sit on the flightline in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 16, Sept. 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. VS16 is a biennial U.S. on... More
A F/A-18D Hornet with the Marine All-Weather Fighter
A F/A-18D Hornet with the Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA(AW))- 242, taxiis on the flightline Sept. 18, 2016 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Valiant Shield 2016. VMFA(AW)-242’... More
Airman 1st Class Jared May, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron
Airman 1st Class Jared May, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, helps place a fire helmet on a child’s head Feb. 20 during the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. May, a... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Hyslop, Air Force Global
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Hyslop, Air Force Global Strike Command Det. 4 survival, evasion, resistance and escape specialist, applies camouflage face paint during a combat search and rescue training exerci... More
Airmen acting as downed aircrew navigate through the
Airmen acting as downed aircrew navigate through the jungle to evade enemy forces during a combat search and rescue training exercise June 5, 2017, at Andersen South, Guam. During the exercise, the aircrew were... More
Senior Airman Cody Linday, Jungle Training Operations
Senior Airman Cody Linday, Jungle Training Operations Course student from the 36th Security Forces Squadron, provides perimeter defense June 17, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. From June 15-21, instruct... More
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 6
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 6 Nagenthiran Thurairaj, 508th Engineer Squadron commanding officer, assembles a frame for a small shelter system during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 13, 2016... More
Maj. Curtis Voltz, 112th Expeditionary Fighter Wing,
Maj. Curtis Voltz, 112th Expeditionary Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard chief of weapons and tactics, pilots an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a training mission Feb. 2, 2016 over the Pacific Ocean. Deployed ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit fly over Guam after launching from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for an integrated bomber operation Aug.17, 2016. This mission marks the first ti... More
Residents of Falalp, Woleai Atoll, Federated States
Residents of Falalp, Woleai Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, leave a "Merry Christmas" message in the sand for Operation Christmas Drop participants Dec. 13, 2015. Operation Christmas Drop is a training m... More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, take off Sept. 20, 2016, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 16. Vali... More
Senior Airman Nathanial Bennett, a loadmaster with
Senior Airman Nathanial Bennett, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, looks out a C-130 Hercules during an Christmas Drop flight Dec. 13, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Operation ... More
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Kim Jung Hun,
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Kim Jung Hun, chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear responder, suits up to make his final entry into CBRN hazards during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 16, 201... More
Wing achieves ‘trifecta’ in missile maintenance
A transporter-erector from the 341st Missile Maintenance Squadron replaces a Minuteman intercontinental ballistic missile at a launch facility near Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., Feb. 4, 2015. Missile maintai... More
Senior Airman Kelly Berger, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron
Senior Airman Kelly Berger, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron pest management journeyman, performs a lat pulldown Oct. 2, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In September, Berger competed in and placed first in ... More
Marine Corps Lance Corporals Dorian Terra and Alex
Marine Corps Lance Corporals Dorian Terra and Alex Valdez and Cpl. Anthony Hamilton, landing support specialists with III Marine Expeditionary Force plan how they will offload cargo from a KC-130 Hercules using... More
An Airman from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base,
An Airman from the 374th Airlift Wing, Yokota Air Base, Japan, observes the island of Saliap, Woleai Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, from the back of a C-130 Hercules Dec. 13, 2015, during an Operation C... More
Marine Corps Corporals Connor Mohr and Devon Martin,
Marine Corps Corporals Connor Mohr and Devon Martin, aircraft crewmasters with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 load an aircraft tire onto a Millenia Military Vehicle All-Terrain Forklift Sept. 14,... More
Capt. Daniel Rowland, a flight safety officer with
Capt. Daniel Rowland, a flight safety officer with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, briefs crew members prior to takeoff Dec. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Operation Christmas Dr... More
Airmen watch as an MH-60 Seahawk takes off during a
Airmen watch as an MH-60 Seahawk takes off during a jungle training course June 15, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Conducted by the U.S. Army 25th Infantry Division's Lightning Academy Jungle Operation... More
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Gonzalez-Godoy, a landing
Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Edgar Gonzalez-Godoy, a landing support specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force operates a Millenia Military Vehicle All-Terrain Forklift to offload cargo from a KC-130 Hercules S... More
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Chroniak, 36th Maintenance Squadron,
Staff Sgt. Kimberly Chroniak, 36th Maintenance Squadron, celebrates with a Special Olympics Guam athlete Oct. 3, 2015, at a bowling center in Tamuning, Guam. Service members dedicated eight weeks to coach parti... More
A 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota
A 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, watches a bundle filled with donated goods and supplies drop onto the island of Saliap, Woleai Atoll, Federated States of Micronesia, from ... More
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th Fighter
F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, lineup on the flightline in preparation for a mission Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16 Fighting F... More
Drill members with the Guam High School Junior Reserve
Drill members with the Guam High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps finish their routine Feb. 20 during the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In addition to their... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Mohr, an aircraft crew master
Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Mohr, an aircraft crew master with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 waits to unload cargo from a KC-130 Hercules Sept. 14, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during Val... More
Capt. Philip Downing, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot
Capt. Philip Downing, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot from Misawa Air Base, Japan, taxis an F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the runway Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16s from the 13th FS are ... More
MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron
MV-22B Ospreys with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 262 (Reinforced) stand by to transport Marines from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment on North Ramp, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Exercise Va... More
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Young Nam Hwang,
Republic of Korea Air Force Master Sgt. Young Nam Hwang, electrical engineer, attaches a ground cable to a series circuit adaptor for an emergency airfield lighting system during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb... More
Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Robert Thompson, plant
Royal Australian Air Force Cpl. Robert Thompson, plant operator, and Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 1 Amas Tan, flight warrant operator, clear the edge of a crater during the final stages of cr... More
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline March
A B-52 Stratofortress sits on the flightline March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The B-52 is a long-range, heavy bomber that can fly up to 50,000 feet and has the capability to carry 70,000 pounds... More
Airman 1st Class C.J. Rastetter, 36th Expeditionary
Airman 1st Class C.J. Rastetter, 36th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, marshals a B-52 Stratofortress March 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. conducts continuous bomber... More
Drill members with the John F. Kennedy High School
Drill members with the John F. Kennedy High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps hold rifles during a routine Feb. 20 during the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. I... More
A partner nation Silver Flag student clears an edge
A partner nation Silver Flag student clears an edge of a crater during the final stages of crater repair Feb. 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Silver Flag is a U.S. Pacific Command multilateral Thea... More
Staff Sgt. Adrian Chavez, 36th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Adrian Chavez, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates how a dog apprehends a perpetrator May 17, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen from the 36th and 736... More
Capt. Travis Wilkes, a C-130 Hercules pilot with the
Capt. Travis Wilkes, a C-130 Hercules pilot with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, performs a pre-flight inspection prior to an Operation Christmas Drop flight Dec. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Fo... More
Senior Airman Nathanial Bennett, a loadmaster with
Senior Airman Nathanial Bennett, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, sports an Operation Christmas Drop patch during a flight Dec. 13, 2016, over the Pacific Ocean. Operation Ch... More
Staff Sgt. Patricia Eckles, 736th Security Forces Squadron
Staff Sgt. Patricia Eckles, 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior kennel master, interacts with students May 17, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Airmen from the 36th Security Forces Squadron, ... More
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress, B-1 Lancer and B-2 Spirit launch from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for an integrated bomber operation Aug.17, 2016. This mission marks the first time in history that all ... More
Senior Airman Anthony Schoof, a loadmaster with the
Senior Airman Anthony Schoof, a loadmaster with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, prepares to push a package out of a C-130 Hercules during Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 13, 2016, over the Paci... More
An M-9 pistol rests in the safe position after being
An M-9 pistol rests in the safe position after being used during the Defender Challenge May 15, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th Security Forces Squadron hosted the Defender Challenge, pitting ... More
Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Mohr, an aircraft crewmaster
Marine Corps Cpl. Connor Mohr, an aircraft crewmaster with Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 guides Lance Cpl. Edgar Gonzalez-Godoy, a landing support specialist with III Marine Expeditionary Force,... More
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof,
Senior Airmen Nathanial Bennett and Anthony Schoof, loadmasters with the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, look out a C-130 Hercules during an Christmas Drop flight Dec. 13, 2016, over the Pacific ... More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jaime Oliveros, 25th Infantry
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jaime Oliveros, 25th Infantry Division’s Lightning Academy Jungle Operations Training Center instructor, informs students of their mission objectives June 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Forc... More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Nichols, a 36th Airlift Squadron
Tech. Sgt. Christopher Nichols, a 36th Airlift Squadron loadmaster assigned to Yokota Air Base, Japan, wears an Operation Christmas Drop 2015 patch Dec. 13, 2015, during an Operation Christmas Drop flight. Oper... More
1st Lt. Dave Takahashi, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot
1st Lt. Dave Takahashi, a 13th Fighter Squadron pilot from Misawa Air Base, Japan, prepares for takeoff Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th FS are deploye... More
A drill member with the Okkodo High School Junior Reserve
A drill member with the Okkodo High School Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps holds a rifle for a routine Feb. 20 during the 2016 Pacific Air Partners Open House at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. In additio... More
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium
MV-22B Osprey tiltrotor aircraft from Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, taxi on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 16, Sept. ... More
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 13th
An F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron, Misawa Air Base, Japan, performs preflight checks Feb. 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Several F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 13th... More
Brig. Gen. Douglas Cox, the new 36th Wing commander,
Brig. Gen. Douglas Cox, the new 36th Wing commander, renders his first salute during a change of command ceremony May 6, 2016, at Andersen AFB, Guam. A change of command is a military tradition that represents ... More
A P-8A Poseidon from Naval Air Station Jacksonville,
A P-8A Poseidon from Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, sits on the flightline in support of Exercise Valiant Shield 16, Sept. 21, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Valiant Shield is a biennial U.S.... More
Two B-52 Stratofortresses take off March 21, 2016 at
Two B-52 Stratofortresses take off March 21, 2016 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The U.S. conducts continuous bomber presence operations as part of a routine, forward deployed, global strike capability suppo... More
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 2 Wei
Republic of Singapore Air Force Military Expert 2 Wei Han Tan, crater repair instructor, uses a pavement saw while repairing chips in an airfield during Partner Nation Silver Flag, Feb. 14, 2016, at Andersen Ai... More
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Hernandez, Jungle Training Operations
U.S. Army Spc. Matthew Hernandez, Jungle Training Operations Course student from the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command’s Task Force Talon takes a compass reading June 16, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Bas... More
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita,
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Staff Sgt. Kazuma Noshita, a fire fighter, dons a self-contained breathing apparatus for a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazard entry exercise during Partner Nation... More