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May 1, 2021
BTF-21 Warrior of the Week: Airman Jarret Hostler

The Bomber Task Force Warrior of the Week for April 18-24 is Airman Jarret Hostler, 2nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron instrument flight control systems journeyman, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.
April 28, 2021
36th CES replaces jet landing “safety net”

The 36th Civil Engineer Squadron replaced two Barrier Arresting Kits on the flight line at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, April 26, 2021. The BAK-12 is an Aircraft Arresting System that acts as a mechanical barrier capable of rapidly decelerating a landing aircraft. The BAK-12 feeds a cable across
April 17, 2021
B-52 Bombers deploy to Guam for Bomber Task Force Deployment

In correlation with a Bomber Task Force (BTF) deployment, four U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber aircraft recently returned to Andersen Air Base, Guam, to conduct operations in the Indo-Pacific region.
March 14, 2021
Andersen AFB community celebrates native CHamoru people, Guam culture

Friends and members of the Andersen Air Force Base community came together to celebrate Guam’s native people and culture during the annual Tåotåo Guåhan event held in honor of CHamoru Month at Arc Light Memorial Park at Andersen AFB, March 13, 2021.
Nov. 16, 2020
1st Fighter Wing Raptors deploy to support WestPac

A contingent of 94th Fighter Squadron Airmen and F-22 Raptors assigned to the 1st Fighter Wing, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to conduct missions in the Western Pacific. By working alongside allied and joint partner air forces, WestPac aims to
Oct. 21, 2020
Silver Flag promotes multiservice interoperability

For the first time ever, Silver Flag’s training team recently mobilized to Osan Air Base to challenge Airmen and Sailors from across the globe during expeditionary training.
Sept. 26, 2020
28th Bomb Wing Airmen, B-1s Support Valiant Shield

Approximately 150 Airmen and four B-1B Lancers assigned to the 28th Bomb Wing, Ellsworth AFB, S.D., participated in Valiant Shield 2020 (VS20), a biennial, U.S.-only, joint field training exercise with a focus on integration between U.S. forces in relation to current operational plans.
May 31, 2020
Global Hawks return to Yokota to provide continuous support to joint partners, allies

Pacific Air Forces will conduct a rotation of RQ-4 Global Hawks to Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 30, from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to ensure continuous operations in support of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command’s reconnaissance requirements.The rotation of Global Hawks, owned by the 319th Reconnaissance
May 15, 2020
Around the Air Force: The Global Mission Continues

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights continuing strategic deterrence and training operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 9, 2020
815th Flying Jennies deliver airlift ops in Cope North 20

Broken bones, shards of glass and internal bleeding. When a school bus with no seatbelts rolls over, dozens are left injured, some with life-threatening injuries. The local hospital on a remote Pacific island isn’t equipped to handle the influx of critical patients this unforeseen tragedy has