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Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group Provides Air Support to CNMI Recovery Efforts

Personnel with the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and U.S. service members from the Coast Guard and Navy depart. Personnel from FEMA were surveying damage caused by Typhoon Mangkhut and a contingent of U.S. military personnel remained on the island to clear debris. Service members from Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to FEMA and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands' civil and local officials for typhoon recovery efforts.

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Coast Guard assessing storm damage in Guam, CNMI following Typhoon Mangkhut

The crew of a Coast Guard Station Apra Harbor 29-foot Response Boat-Small conducts a port assessment in Guam Sept. 11, 2018, following Typhoon Mangkhut. The Coast Guard assesses all ports for safety and pollution before reopening the ports.

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Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group Begins DSCA Operations in Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands

Cpl. Joseph Apodaca, a radio operator with Combat Logistics Battalion 31, carries gear onto a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.) at Andersen Air Force Base as part of typhoon relief efforts in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, Sept. 11, 2018. Apodaca, a native of Casa Grande, Arizona, graduated Vista Grande High School May 2013; he enlisted in the Marine Corps Aug. the same year. Service members from the Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas civil and local officials for Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

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Wasp Expeditionary Strike Group Begins DSCA Operations in Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands

Marines with Combat Logistics Battalion 31 carry gear onto a CH-53E Super Stallion with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 262 (Rein.) at Andersen Air Force Base as part of typhoon relief efforts in Rota, Northern Mariana Islands, Sept. 11, 2018. Service members from the Indo-Pacific Command are providing Department of Defense support to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and working with Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas civil and local officials for Typhoon Mangkhut recovery efforts. The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Marine Corps’ only continuously forward-deployed MEU, provides a flexible force ready to perform a wide-range of military operations.

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Shadow Patrol

Staff Sgt. Robert Blackburn, 36th Security Forces Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of the Jungle Enforcement Team, explains the process of the Jungle Patrol qualifying test Aug. 26, 2018, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The test lasted roughly 14 hours and included a number of disciplines such as jungle navigation and managaging cognitive and psychiological resilinecy under stress.

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No longer forgotten: U.S. service members, Japanese dignitaries, Chamorros observe Chaguian Massacre Memorial in Yigo

The Chaguian Massacre Memorial is observed every year on August 8 in Yigo, Guam. The names on the wall are displayed to honor the history of the 45 Chamorro men who were executed at this site in on August 8, 1944, in Yigo, Guam. (

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Sequenced bomber missions to Australia showcase alliance

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on a higher headquarters-directed Continuous Bomber Presence mission in support of exercise Pitch Black 18 in Australia's Northern Territory Aug. 6, 2018 (HST). Bilateral training between the United States and allies like Australia increases interoperability and strengthens our long-standing military-to-military partnerships.

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B-52s conduct operations in vicinity of South China Sea

A U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bomber takes off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on a higher headquarters-directed Continuous Bomber Presence mission in support of exercise Pitch Black 18 in Australia's Northern Territory Aug. 6, 2018 (HST). Bilateral training between the United States and allies like Australia increases interoperability and strengthens our long-standing military-to-military partnerships

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36th Contingency Response Group, Indian Air Force strengthen partnership and Interoperability

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Corey Bryant, 736th Security Forces Squadron, speaks with India Air Force Subject Matter Experts during a Security Forces SMEE July 23, 2018, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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U.S.-India Meeting Seeks to Deepen Cooperation

U.S. Air Force 36th Contingency Response Group Airmen speak with India Air Force Subject Matter Experts during a Security Forces SMEE July 23, 2018, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

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Andersen bids farewell to 20th EBS, 96th assumes CBP mission

A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber, assigned to the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, lands on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 13, 2018. The 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La., assumed responsibility of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Continuous Bomber Presence mission from the 20th EBS.

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30th Naval Construction Regiment relocates to Guam

The 30th Naval Construction Regiment (NCR) command flag flies above its new headquarters, officially marking its relocation to Guam from Port Hueneme, California. This move streamlines operational effectiveness and establishes the regiment as a forward-deployed operational staff capable of commanding and controlling Naval Construction Force units deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

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170629-N-PK553-043

The Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returns to its homeport of Apra Harbor, Guam. Oklahoma City is one of four forward-deployed submarines assigned to Submarine Squadron 15.

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180625-F-TG070-005

Six passengers aboard a canoe were located in a joint search and rescue mission June 25, 2018, in the Pacific Ocean Southwest of Guam. Crew members flying a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron (EBS), stationed at Barksdale Air Force Base (AFB), La., and deployed to Andersen AFB, Guam, successfully located six passengers who had been missing for six days and relayed their location to the U.S. Coast Guard.

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RQ-4 Global Hawks arrive at Misawa AB

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 69th Reconnaissance Group, Detachment 1, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, lands at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 1, 2018, for a temporary intra-theater deployment. The movement increases operations for Global Hawks during months of inclement weather endured at Andersen, such as typhoons and other scenarios which have the potential to hinder readiness.The Andersen-based RQ-4s were deployed to Yokota AB, Japan, in 2017 and to Misawa AB in 2014 and 2015 for similar reasons. The United States continues to deploy its most advanced capabilities to Japan, including the Global Hawk, as part of the commitment to the security and stability of Japan.

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Air Force civic leaders visit Andersen Airmen, receive introduction to mission

More than 20 select civic leaders accompanied Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force Gen. Stephen Wilson for an exclusive behind-the-scences look at Air Force operations on Guam. As liaisons, they serve connect the Air Force with its surrounding communities by explaining and interpreting Air Force programs to other key local influencers and to the general public through various outreach efforts.

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AF surgeon general, medical enlisted chief visit Andersen

Leadership from the 36th Medical Group squadron briefs U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen Mark A. Ediger, Surgeon General of the Air Force, during his visit April 17, 2018, to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Leadership discuss some of the unique aspects of running a medical squadron on an island distant away.

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HSC-25 Rescues Stranded Hikers Near Cetti Bay

Naval Aircrewmen Helicopter 1st Class Eric Veditz lowers a hoist down to distressed hikers near the Cetti Bay waterfall in Guam. Aircrew from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25, in partnership with the Guam Fire Department, rescued five hikers who had become stranded when severe rains and flooding impeded the trail they had been hiking on.

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New pipeline revitalizes Guam fuel infrastructure

The Guam fuel pipeline upgrade is one of many DLA Energy projects that recapitalize and reinvest in energy infrastructure. The pipeline manifold system on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, is where Navy responsibility transfers to the Air Force

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Air Force Chief of Staff meets with Andersen Airmen, shares vision during Indo-Pacific region visit

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein speaks to uniformed and civilian Airmen during an all call at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 8, 2018. Goldfein shared his thoughts about the future of the Air Force and how Team Andersen's work plays a strategic role.

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