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Feb. 19, 2019
Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen

In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
Feb. 14, 2019
B-52s lead joint training across Hawaiian Islands

Air and ground force elements came together across the Hawaiian Islands this week to jointly participate in close air support (CAS) training with U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress bombers from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.
Feb. 7, 2019
New civic leaders inducted into the Air Force

More than 40 Air Force civic leaders visited Washington, D.C., Jan. 29-31, for a civic leader conference with the Air Force’s most senior leaders.
Feb. 6, 2019
Forward Deployed: Andersen Airmen project airpower from Diego Garcia

The diverse mission of the 36th Wing can be boiled down to a single concept: Project airpower across the Indo-Pacific region.
Feb. 1, 2019
Mission complete: Spirits return to Missouri after BTF rotation

Three B-2 Spirit bombers and approximately 150 Airmen from Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, departed after completing their deployment supporting U.S. Strategic Command’s Bomber Task Force (BTF) mission here Jan. 31, 2019.
Jan. 15, 2019
B-52s rotate in the Indo-Pacific

A B-52 Stratofortress bomber from the 5th Bomb Wing at Minot Air Force Base (AFB), North Dakota, sits on the flightline at Andersen AFB, Guam, Jan. 15, 2019. The bombers from Minot will assume responsibility for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission from the 96th
Jan. 14, 2019
The 736th SFS Live, Eat and Breath “Defensor Fortis" (Defenders of the Force)

The dictionary defines the word Defender as a person who defends someone or something. No coincidence security force members throughout the Air Force use this moniker. Defender is well-suited; however, one word does not speak to their flexibility, warrior ethos or enormous responsibility.
Dec. 20, 2018
Guam’s 734th Air Mobility Squadron helps ‘Santa’

The 734th Air Mobility Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam was the center of “Santa’s” operations for two weeks in December during Operation Christmas Drop, which the world’s longest running airdrop mission.The trilateral training event, which includes the Japanese Air Self Defense Force and
Dec. 17, 2018
‘Santa’s helpers’ bring Christmas to Micronesian islands

The holiday season is upon us with the sounds of festive music, the hustle and bustle of shopping, and the wrapping of gifts to be placed under the tree. At night children dream of a visit from Santa Claus, and everything the holiday season brings. It’s a little different, however, for those living
Dec. 14, 2018
COMPACAF engages with Andersen Airmen

Brown’s visit to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, allowed him to familiarize himself with 36th Wing’s mission and role in promoting peace and stability throughout the Indo-Pacific region.