Warrior Challenge

Members of the 36th Communications Squadron run across Tarague Beach to their next checkpoint during Warrior Day Jan. 26. Warrior Day is an annual competition on Andersen to enhance Airmen's war-fighting skills. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Michael Boquette)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Vice president praises troops during Guam stopover

Vice President Dick Cheney addresses servicemembers and their families at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam Feb. 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Tech. Sgt. James Glickman (right), 36th Mobility Response Squadron, and other members of the 36th Contingency Response Group exercise confrontation management techniques during the 36th CRG training at Andersen South Feb. 27. The three-day exercise also conducted nighttime operations, improvised explosive devices, tactical vehicle deployment, individual movements reacting to fire, reacting to indirect or mortar fire, and self-aid and buddy care. (US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Owens)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Opening of new runway

As Brig. Gen. Douglas Owens, 36th Wing commander, flies over in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, Lt. Col. Peter Ridilla, 36th Civil Engineering Squadron commander; Col. Mark Talley, 36th Mission Group commander; Col. Joel Westa, former 36th Wing vice commander; Col. Damien McCarthy, 36th Operations Group commander; and Lt. Col. Dave Hornyak, 36th Operations Support Squadron commander cut the ribbon marking the official opening of the new runway June 18. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
CRG FTX 06/07

Airman 1st Class Victor DeJesus (foreground) along with Airman 1st Class James Blackwell (background), 36th Civil Engineering Squadron, shoot blanks in the jungles of Andersen South to get the attention of members of the 36th Contingency Response Group during field exercise training June 19. The week long exercise is being held to meet 36th CRG End of Quarter Performance Objectives that include mission analysis and exercising the deployment process. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
36th Security Forces Squadron

A flightline ground crew secures the Global Hawk for towing to a secure hanger on Andersen July 19. The aircraft has a wing span of 116 feet and is designed to cruise at extremely high altitudes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Valiant Shield gas station

An F-15 Eagle flies alongside a KC-135 Stratotanker during Exercise Valiant Shield Aug. 9 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The F-15 is from the 44th Fighter Squadron at Kadena Air Base, Japan, and the KC-135 is from the New Hampshire Air National Guard. During the exercise, Air Force aircraft and Airmen from stateside bases and Kadena AB will comprise part of an expeditionary air wing based at Andersen AFB. These forces will participate in integrated joint training with Navy and Coast Guard forces. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Airman 1st Class Christopher David, 554th RED HORSE Squadron, stacks pieces of rebar at Northwest Field, Aug. 22. The 554th RED HORSE Squadron is currently building new infastructure on Northwest Field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Keeping Spirits up

A KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a B-2 Spirit Nov. 20 over the Pacific Ocean. The B-2 and KC-135 are deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to support U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence and theater security package operations. The KC-135 is assigned to the from the 121st Refueling Squadron from Rickenbacker International Airport at Columbus, Ohio. The B-2 is assigned to the 509th Bomb Wing from Whiteman AFB, Mo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Cope North

Military members and units from the Air Force and Japan Air Self Defense Force participated in the annual Cope North exercise June 11 to 22 at Andersen. Cope North is a regularly scheduled joint/bilateral exercise held by the U.S. and Japan. The purpose of the exercise is to provide a venue for bilateral cooperation and to improve capabilities for the defense of Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Miranda Moorer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Air Force aid arrives in Bangladesh

Airmen offload cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III Nov. 26 at Zia International Airport in Dhaka, Bangladesh. A 37-person team from the 36th Contingency Response Group from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, will establish relief supply transload operations in the wake of a Nov. 15 tropical cyclone that devastated much of the southern part of the country. The C-17 and crew are from the 535th Airlift Squadron at Hickam AFB, Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/1st Lt. Michael Boyer)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Operation Christmas Drop

In support of Operation Christmas Drop, three C-130 Hercules flew over islands in the Western Pacific and Micronesia area Dec. 14 through 18 to deliver pallets containing several pounds of toys, holiday decorations and other donated items to help spread the holiday spirit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Brian Kimball)

Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Andersen's 2007 Year in Review

Published Dec. 16, 2007

Feature Search

Warrior Challenge

Vice president praises troops during Guam stopover

Opening of new runway

CRG FTX 06/07

36th Security Forces Squadron

Valiant Shield gas station

Keeping Spirits up

Cope North

Air Force aid arrives in Bangladesh

Operation Christmas Drop