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CMSAF visits Forward Edge of Indo-Pacific

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass gives an all call to Airmen assigned to the 36th Wing at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 27, 2021. Chief Bass shared her vision of what the Air Force will look like in the coming years, and heard of what 36th Wing Airmen’s thoughts were on the future force in the Indo-Pacific. Chief Bass received briefs on Andersen AFB’s unique mission sets that contribute to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers support Exercise Forager on Guam

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Daniel C. Lewis from the 62nd Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) helps to stabilize tents with sandbags during monsoon rains on Anderson Air Force Base, Guam. Lewis served as the I Corps EOD noncommissioned officer-in-charge during Exercise Forager 2021.

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U.K. Carrier Strike Group visits Guam, highlights global partnerships

The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth (R08) sits along the pier at U.S. Naval Base Guam following its arrival for a port visit as part of United Kingdom Carrier Strike Group 21's deployment to the Indo-Pacific region.

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Andersen AFB provides COVID-19 relief to Vietnam

A packaged freezer purchased by the U.S. Air Force is shown before being shipped to Vietnam Jul. 20, 2021. The 36th Contracting Squadron recently partnered with the government of Vietnam to help bring COVID-19 relief by purchasing and sending 77 ultra-low temperature freezers at a total value of $691,000. This assistance will provide one unit to each of the 63 provinces in Vietnam and 14 larger units at the national level for COVID-19 vaccine storage.

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1-174th Takes Part in Exercise Forager 21

Ohio National Guard's Spc. Kiya Marshall and Staff Sgt. Tyler Hamilton, assigned to Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, operate a man-portable air-defense system to engage an enemy aircraft during exercise Forager 21 on July 30, 2021, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Avenger is a self-propelled surface-to-air missile system which provides mobile, short-range air defense protection for ground units. Exercise Forager 21 is a U.S. Army Pacific exercise designed to test and refine the Theater Army’s ability to flow landpower forces into the theater, execute command and control of those forces, and effectively employ them in support of our allies, partners, and national security objectives in the region.

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Pacific Air Forces Commander visits Palau

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilcbach, center left, Pacific Air Forces commander, and Republic of Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. pose for a group photo at Roman Tmetuchle International Airport, Republic of Palau, July 28, 2021. Wilsbach traveled to Palau to discuss the possibilities of further strengthening the USAF and Palau’s relationship.

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Andersen Air Force Base kickoffs several joint military exercises

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to the 525th Fighter Squadron, 3rd Wing, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, arrives in support of Pacific Iron 2021 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 18, 2021. Pacific Iron 2021 is a Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.

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Andersen Air Force Base kickoffs several joint military exercises

U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptors assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron, 154th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, arrive in support of Pacific Iron 2021 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 18, 2021. Pacific Iron 2021 is a Pacific Air Forces dynamic force employment operation to project forces into the USINDOPACOM’s area of responsibility in support of the 2018 National Defense Strategy which called on the military to be a more lethal, adaptive, and resilient force.

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Supply Chain Resiliency Is Whole-of-Government Effort

The crew of U.S. Army Vessel Lt. General William B. Bunker (LSV-4), 8th Theater Sustainment Command, loaded equipment and supplies on LSV-4 in Guam July 19th for theater distribution operations in support of Defender Pacific 2021. Enabling the Theater Army's operational reach by providing the necessary logistics support required to retain freedom of action.

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412th TEC’s DCP 1 Preps for International Mission

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers and U.S. Marines, aligned with the 412th Theater Engineer Command’s Deployable Command Post 1, organize and palletize equipment and supplies on Andersen Air Force Base, Yigo, Guam, 17 July. The gathered Soldiers prepared to fly from Guam to Timor-Leste for exercise Dalan ba Dame 2021 (DbD21).

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Portable Doppler Radar weather system keeps aircraft soaring

A portable Doppler radar is being used as a temporary replacement while the permanent doppler radar is repaired. The radar has a range of approximately 60 nautical miles and will mainly be used for early weather detection for flight line procedures at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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U.S. Secretary of Defense hosts Japanese Defense Minister

U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper meets with service members at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Aug. 29 2020. While on Guam Secretary Esper visited also met with local government officials and conducted a bilateral engagement with the Japanese Defense Minister Kono Taro.

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Logistics Readiness Squadron puts up thousands

Josefa Muñoz, a Sea Turtle Biologist with the University of Guam Sea Grant releases the babies of an endangered Green Sea Turtle July 25, 2019 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The beach surveys were conducted to monitor the population of the turtles and keep them out of harms way from predators

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Andersen AFB ignites partnerships with Palau

U.S. Air Force and Palau firefighters put out a simulated aircraft fire during joint aircraft fire training at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 11, 2021. The joint training included nine Palau and 14 AAFB firefighters and afforded the opportunity to help strengthen partnerships by providing aircraft familiarization, night burning, and certification training to our regional partners.

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Sailors, Inalåhan Promote Environmental Awareness

Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Regalado (right), from New York City, and Fire Control Technician 2nd Class Patrick Trevino, from Versailles, Kentucky, both assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15, collect trash off the beach. CSS-15 and Naval Submarine Training Center Pacific, Detachment Guam, joined forces with their sister village, Inalåhan, during a volunteer event focused on environmental cleanliness to recognize Earth Day.

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U.S. Facing Increasing Nuclear, Space-Based Threats, Leaders Say

U.S. Air Airmen assigned to the 644th Combat Communications Squadron, set up a communication fly away kit during a field training exercise on Wake Island, Western Pacific, April 2, 2021. The CFK is a communication system used to communicate with satellites. Upon arrival, the 36th CRG created a security perimeter, conducted first-aid training and established communications on a bare base.

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Emergency management feels the CBRNE during training

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Maria Daneault, an emergency management apprentice assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron, instructs U.S. Air Force Senior Airman James Fink how to don his mask during Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives defense training at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 25, 2021. Readiness and resilience of our force produces multi-capable Airmen who protect the homeland, deter aggression, and ensure Pacific Air Forces’ ability to fight and win if needed.

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506th EARS crew assist in rescuing 5 missing mariners

Five U.S. Air Force Guardsmen from the 155th Air Refueling Squadron, Nebraska Air National Guard, and one guardsman from the Alaska ANG, pose for a group photo on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Mar. 18, 2021. The crew, assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Aerial Refueling Squadron, assisted in rescuing five men on board that was overdue from a fishing trip.

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36 MDG Public Health, Medical Readiness, Logistics Flights Reflect to Press On

Airmen assigned to the 36th Medical Group Public Health Flight, Medical Readiness Flight, and Logistics Flight stand at parade rest on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 12, 2021. The three flights have been the backbone of AAFB’s efforts in combating COVID-19, and have won multiple team of the year and individual awards like the Air Force Medical Service Medical Readiness TotY, the 36th Wing TotY, 36th Wing Team of the Quarter for the second quarter and the 36th Wing Company Grade Officer of the Year awards.

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AAFB serves as diplomatic hub to Indo-Pacific

A Guam Flight Services handler loads Department of State diplomatic crates and pouches on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 23, 2021. The diplomatic crates and pouches were distributed to the Indo-Pacific in support of COVID-19 relief measures.

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