Pacific Defender 17-1 held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Service members from eight different countries pose for a group photo near the 36th Contingency Response Group after completion of Pacific Defender 17-1, April 14, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Pacific Defender is a Pacific Air Forces led exercise that focuses on subject-matter expert exchanges designed to increase partner capabilities. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis/Released)

Pacific Defender 17-1 held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

A Mongolian Air Force service member aims a M9 Beretta during the firing portion of Pacific Defender 17-1, April 11, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Pacific Defender, is designed to establish integrated defensive cooperation with Indo-Asia-Pacific nations, while promoting regional stability and military relations. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis/Released)

Pacific Defender 17-1 held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam

Subject-matter experts from eight different countries examine a mock improvised explosive device during exercise Pacific Defender 17-1, April 11, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Pacific Defender focuses on tactics, techniques and procedures designed to increase partnerships between participating countries. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis/Released)

Pacific Defender 17-1 held at Andersen Air Force Base

Published April 25, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Gerald R. Willis
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --