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Feb. 7, 2017
Air Force deploys first complete Block 16 B-1s to Pacific

More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 7th Bomb Wing deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to execute the first-ever Block 16 deployment for the B-1B Lancer Jan. 31. Aircrew, maintenance and support personnel will generate B-1 sorties to demonstrate the continuing U.S. commitment to stability and
Feb. 6, 2017
Andersen to assess emergency readiness during exercise

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Andersen Air Force Base is scheduled to conduct an emergency management exercise here, Feb. 8 and Feb. 9.There will be increased noise and activity to include sirens, messages from loud speakers and alert vehicles that will respond to various emergency simulations.
Feb. 6, 2017
Pacific Allies gear up for multilateral training in COPE NORTH 17

The United States and two ally nations in the Indo-Asia Pacific region are scheduled to participate in exercise COPE NORTH 2017 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 15 through March 3, 2017.
Feb. 5, 2017
PACAF commander visits Andersen, asserts importance of warfighting capability in Pacific

The Pacific Air Forces commander and command chief visited Airmen and families here Jan. 31-Feb. 1, to discuss current operations, share the commander’s vision and thank members of Team Andersen and local community leaders.During their visit, Gen. Terrence O’Shaughnessy and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony
Feb. 3, 2017
Island Knights Aid in Rescue off Coast of Guam

The "Island Knights" of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 25 assisted during their first rescue operation in 2017 where two small fishing boats were in distress off the coast of Guam, Jan. 23.HSC-25 aircrew members first spotted a distress flare while exercising routine training. Shortly after
Jan. 30, 2017
B-2 Spirits complete deployment, joint and combined training missions with B-1s, F-22s and Australian allies

Three B-2 Spirits recently returned to Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, following a three-week deployment to Andersen AFB, Guam, where they conducted joint, integrated operations with various U.S. military assets and completed long-range training with Australian partners.
Jan. 30, 2017
Firefighter lands smooth re-enlistment at Andersen, takes off into four more years of service

In celebration of his re-enlistment, Staff Sgt. Michael Clayton, a fire inspector with the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron and licensed private pilot, was authorized to land a private sport aircraft on the tarmac here -- just in time for his ceremony Jan. 24.
Dec. 28, 2016
Guam Navy Commands Win 2016 Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award

ASAN, Guam (NNS) -- Naval Munitions Command East Asia Division (NMCEAD) Unit Guam and the submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), homeported in Guam, were named the 2016 Environmental Stewardship Flagship Award winners for small overseas and large sea categories, respectively.The award is part of
Dec. 21, 2016
B-52s complete joint, combined missions in Indo-Asia-Pacific region

Three U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortresses returned to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Dec. 21, 2016, after executing 15 sorties near Australia and in the South China Sea in conjunction with forces from U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. European Command and Australia in support of U.S. Strategic
Dec. 19, 2016
Honoring the past: Linebacker II remembrance ceremony

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Team Andersen honored the memory of those who served in Operation Linebacker II with a remembrance ceremony Dec. 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The operation was carried out 44 years ago on Dec. 18-29, 1972. The strategic bombing over North Vietnam lasted 11