Team Andersen Linebackers

Linebacker of the Week collage graphic created at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 14, 2025. The graphic was developed to show appreciation for service members who were recognized amid the 2025 Government Shutdown for their outstanding performance during their time at Andersen. The term Linebacker pays homage to Operation Linebacker II, which took place Dec. 18, 1972 where B-52s from Andersen flew round-the-clock bombing missions over North Vietnam to destroy major targets in Hanoi and Haiphong in an effort to bring the Democratic Republic of Vietnam back to negotiations. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Team Andersen Linebackers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nelson Roman, a base defense operations center controller for the 36th Security Forces Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 12, 2025. He expertly maintained 100% fighter aircraft availability during two Force Protection Condition changes at a remote airfield by co-authoring tailored security protocols and managing restricted access. His proactive adjustments streamlined security protocols, mitigated operational risk, and earned him recognition and a coin from the detachment commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin McCormick Jr)

Team Andersen Linebackers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sheila Smith, noncommissioned officer in charge of readiness and plans for the 36th Force Support Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 5, 2025. As a War Reserve Materiel manager, she supports president directives and real-world operations in the event of an emergency through her oversight of 3,300 cots worth $431,000. Finally, she advises base leadership on the readiness of 106 warfighters and $1.5 million in assets, strengthening operations plan execution in the Indo-Pacific theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jordan McCoy)

Team Andersen Linebackers

Airman 1st Class Ethan De Voss, a client systems technician for the 36th Communications Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 29, 2025. His work ethic has been showcased by leading 21 airmen to mobilize Resolute Force Pacific exercise cyber operations. During this time, he was crucial in engineering 108 devices in two days when it should have taken three weeks, saving $112,000 in IT assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin McCormick Jr)

Team Andersen Linebackers

Airman 1st Class David Aguayo, 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron material control technician, receives the Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 23, 2025. Aguayo procured $14,000 in chemicals for the Preventive Maintenance inspection team, enabling the return of three vehicles and increasing fleet availability. He also received and issued $2,500 parts for 100 vehicles, valued at $120,000, logged 975 parts, facilitated over 123 equipment turn-ins to the Defense Logistics Agency and served as a physical training leader, ensuring wellness and resilience across a squadron of over 300 Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)

Team Andersen Linebackers

U.S. Army Sgt. Michail Fitch, Prime Production sergeant for Task Force Talon, 38th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 17, 2025. Fitch led the tactical grid development and establishment of Site 2, Camp Blaz, Guam, which included securing over $100,000 of additional cabling, power distribution units and transformers to complete the project. He is also responsible for administering the Army Fitness Test for the nearly 90 personnel that make up the Task Force Talon and Echo Battery, 3rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Finally, he won the Task Force Solider of the Year competition in November 2024, was selected as the Joint Region Marianas Army NCO of the Year for 2025 and placed 3rd out 195 competitors during a 18.6-mile Norwegian Foot March. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sergeant Kentavist Brackin)

Team Andersen Linebackers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Davicka Sanitago, noncommissioned officer in charge of Commander Support Staff for the 36th Munitions Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 17, 2025. As the squadron’s A1 policy subject matter expert, Santiago managed personnel records for over 150 Airmen in her unit, resulting in zero discrepancies during annual audits and ensured 100% of upgrade milestones were met. Finally, she used forward-thinking initiatives and knowledge from her Business Administration studies to modernize record-keeping with digital tools, accelerate Airmen development and setting 36 MUNS up for long term success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)

Team Andersen Linebackers

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Riley Villanueva, fire team leader for the 736th Security Forces Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 11, 2025. Villanueva leads and develops a 4 to 6 member fire team, increasing their proficiency in Agile Combat Employment, aircraft protection and rapid airbase establishment. Finally, Villanueva directly supported raising $15,000 for the DoW's longest-running humanitarian airdrop mission that delivered aid across 55 remote islands in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jordan McCoy)

Team Andersen Linebackers

Published Nov. 16, 2025
By Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

This Linebacker of the Week graphic was created to show appreciation for service members who were recognized as Team Andersen's Linebackers during the 2025 Government Shutdown. In addition to the collage, each recipient has information on their accomplishments in their respective photos.