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Andersen participates in Talisman Sabre 2011

An F-18 "Super Hornet" falls into formation as an escort for a B-52 Stratofortress from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, as part of Talisman Sabre, July 25. Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 involves 30,000 Defense personnel from Australia and U.S. air, land and maritime forces. The Exercise took place at a range of Defense training areas predominantly in Queensland and the Northern Territory. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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Andersen participates in Talisman Sabre 2011

The boom of a KC-35 from the 190th Air Refueling Wing, Topeka, Kansas, is seen through the pilots over-head window as a B-52 Stratofortress from the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron lines up to receive fuel, July 25. When the two jets connect, the KC-135 will transfer 80,000 pounds of fuel to the B-52. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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36 CRG train during Talisman Sabre 2011

Master Sgt. Justin Papalia, from Tampa, Fla., deployed with the 36th Contingency Response Group here explains static line procedures during Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre 2011 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. (Photo by Sara Csurilla)
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36 CRG train during Talisman Sabre 2011

Members from the 36th Contingency Response Group here particpate in airborne sustainment training prior to a jump during Talisman Sabre 2011. Talisman Sabre 2011 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. (Photo by Sara Csurilla)
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36 CRG train during Talisman Sabre 2011

Members from the 36th Contingency Response Group here practice parachute landing postions prior to a jump during Talisman Sabre 2011. All jumpers must conduct pre-jump training prior to any jump. Talisman Sabre 2011 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. (Photo by Sara Csurilla)
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36 CRG train during Talisman Sabre 2011

Staff Sgt. Daisy Salas briefs fellow members of the 36th Contingency Response Group here, prior to a jump during Talisman Sabre 2011. All jumpers must conduct pre-jump training before to any jump. Talisman Sabre 2011 is an exercise designed to train U.S. and Australian forces to plan and conduct combined task force operations to improve combat readiness and interoperability on a variety of missions from conventional conflict to peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts. (Photo by Sara Csurilla)
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96 EBS; NA'LA' BONITA

Since their arrival in April, members of the 96th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron began to improve the quality and safety of surrounding beaches by cleaning up garbage, debris and goods discarded after barbecues. Here, the unit poses with the day's collection. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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UXO DETONATION; NORTHWEST FIELD

After the discovery of two World War II era bombs at Northwest Field here the protection of the island's last known mature Serianthes Nelsonii tree became an immediate concern. Members of the 36th Wing and local agencies took action to safely detonate the explosives while ensuring the endangered species remain intact. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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LAST RIDE; PHILIP AMBARD

Students and staff memebers at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs line the street as the funeral procession for Maj. Philip Ambard, an academy foreign language professor, passes by. Maj. Ambard, a father of five, lost his life while deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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KAPISA PRT

Capt. Brandon Rocker instructs local contractors how to properly submit bid packages for U.S. construction contracts. (Photo by Mr. Derrick Pace, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representative for PRT Kapisa)
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KAPISA PRT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Brandon Rocker provides feedback regarding the construction of a perimeter wall to local construction workers in Kapisa, Afghanistan. ( U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Jonathan Estrada)
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Legacy of the Linebacker II

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The Arch Light Memorial honors those Airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Linebacker II, Dec. 18, 1972 to Dec. 29, 1972. Linebacker II began after peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam broke down. Though the operation was a success, 15 B-52s and 33 crewmembers were lost as they flew more than 700 sorties, carrying 15,000 tons of bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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Legacy of the Linebacker II

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The Arch Light Memorial honors those Airmen who made the ultimate sacrifice during Operation Linebacker II, Dec. 18, 1972 to Dec. 29, 1972. Linebacker II began after peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam broke down. Though the operation was a success, 15 B-52s and 33 crewmembers were lost as they flew more than 700 sorties, carrying 15,000 tons of bombs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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Legacy of the Linebacker II

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - The ?Old 100? relic located in the woods by HSC-25 here is a reminder of the Vietnam War and the sacrifices that were made Dec. 18, 1972 to Dec. 29, 1972. More than 700 sorties were flown out of Andersen and 15,000 tons of bombs were dropped during the Linebacker II campaign. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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SERVICE BEFORE SELF

Members of Team Andersen, including a doctor, a nurse, a housewife, a chaplain, an engineer, a student, two teens and an aircraft ground equipment mechanic, spent 17 Feb. to 27 Feb. in Cambodia during a humanitarian mission. The team brought a medical crew that provided a clinic to 1,039 patients in seven days, as well as brought two orphanages up to United Nations Children’s Fund standards by building a fence, painting, funding additions, wells and volleyball pits. (U.S. Air Force Courtesy Photo)
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Andersen conducts ORE

An Airman from the 36th Security Forces Squadron, acting as a robbery suspect, flees the scene of the crime at the 36th Comptroller Squadron March 1, as part of an Operational Readiness Exercise. The ORE scenario evaluated security forces personnel’s response in the event of an armed robbery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Schultze)
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Andersen conducts ORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda, 736th Security Forces Squadron prepares to simulate a robbery at the 36th Comptroller Squadron March 1. The robbery was part of an Operational Readiness Exercise, evaluating security forces personnel’s response in the event of an armed robbery. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Carlin Leslie)
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Andersen conducts ORE

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Members of the Andersen Fire Department participate in Operational Readiness Exercise here Mar. 2. The fire department practiced egress skills that are needed in the event of a fire onboard an aircraft. (U.S Air Force photo/Airman Julian North)
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Remembering Linebacker II

Brig. Gen. John Doucette, 36th Wing commander, speaks during an Operation Linebacker II memorial ceremony at Arc Light Memorial Park, Dec. 17, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Operation Linebacker II went underway when, on Dec. 18, 1972, 87 B-52s were launched from Andersen in one hour and 43 minutes. Throughout the 11-day operation, Andersen-based B-52s flew 379 of the 729 sorties. Often called the "11-day war," Linebacker II led to the renewal of the Paris Peace Talks and, on January 28, 1973, the signing of a cease-fire agreement with the government of North Vietnam. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jamie Powell)
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Remembering Linebacker II

Aircrew members from the 36th Expeditionary Refueling Squadron, representing Airmen that lost their lives during Operation Linebacker ll, stand in formation during the memorial ceremony on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 17. Operation Linebacker II was conducted from Dec. 18, 1972, to Dec. 29, 1972, after peace talks between the U.S. and North Vietnam broke down. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Jamie Powell)
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