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  • 36th Wing celebrates Independence Day with Freedom Fest

    Residents and military families from the 36th Wing celebrated Independence Day during Freedom Fest at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, July 4, 2024. Freedom Fest celebrates the day when the Declaration of Independence was approved by the Continental Congress July 4, 1776. Musical bands such as Cold

  • 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Change of Command

    On June 28, 2024, the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron performed their change of command ceremony. This ceremony is a tradition that represents a formal transfer of authority and responsibility from one commander to a new commander. The new commander of the 36th CES is Lt. Col. Adam Burwinkle received

  • Advance Combat Skills Assessment (Video)

    This video features Security Forces Defenders from Pacific Air Forces and allied nations showcasing their physical and mental prowess to the test during the Advance Combat Skills Assessment at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 19-24, 2024. There were four challenges to complete and 15 competing

  • 36th Maintenance Squadron undergoes Change of Command ceremony

    The 36th Maintenance Squadron underwent their change of command ceremony, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 17, 2024. The outgoing commander Maj. Michael Parrish is replaced by Maj. Christopher Smith, the present 36th MXS commander. The current mission of the 36th MXS is to provide safe,

  • U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II jets land on Andersen AFB

    On May 8th and 9th U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 214, Marine Aircraft Group 13, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing landed on a flightline at Andersen Air Force Base. The event occurred during a Trans-Pacific flight route to Royal Australian Air Force

  • 36th Security Forces Squadron engage in the Police Week Opening Ceremony

    On May 13, 2024, the 36th Security Forces Squadron, conducted the opening ceremony of Police Week. From May 13 to 17th the 36th Security Forces Squadron will be conducting activities such as: the Defender’s Olympics, Memorial Flag Movement, 24 hour flag movement and more. In 1962, President John F.

  • PACAF leadership visits Andersen AFB

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Kevin Schneider, Pacific Air Forces commander, Chief Master Sgt. Kathleen McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, along with their spouses and PACAF team visited Andersen Air Force Base, Guam April 10, 2024. During their visit, the PACAF leadership learned and observed various

  • U.S. Navy and Air Force perform Joint Service Hot Refueling Operation

    A Joint Service Hot Refueling Operation between the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy on Mar. 20, 2024, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The goals were to increase the cooperation between the services, reduce ground time and to increase the reliability of the U.S. Navy E-2D Hawkeye.

  • 36th Wing trains to prepare to execute the Pacing Oplan

    The 36th Wing has revamped its mission statement to align with pacing OPLAN preparation. While the U.S. Air Force is mission ready, deterrence is not assured and actions must be taken to be prepared for conflict. To strengthen deterrence and ensure preparation to fight and win should deterrence