Andersen AFB projects forces toward Indonesia during Exercise Garuda Shield 21 Published Aug. 11, 2021 By Airman Breanna Gossett 36 Wing Public Affairs Andersen Air Force Base, Guam -- U.S. Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster IIIs carrying U.S. Army Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division take off from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam en route to conduct a joint forcible entry operation at the Baturaja Training Area, Indonesia, during Exercise Garuda Shield 21 on Aug. 4, 2021. Garuda Shield 21 is a two-week joint-exercise between the United States Army and Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI-AD Indonesia Armed Forces). The purpose of this joint-exercise is to enhance and enrich the jungle warfare ability of both the U.S. Army and Indonesian Army. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Breanna Gossett)