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Andersen AFB hosts PACAF ACSA K9 competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Gray, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, looks at the surrounding area during the dismounted detection portion of a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 21, 2025. Contestants from Republic of Korea, Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, and Japan, to include Japan Air Self-Defense Force, competed for four days to take the crown for PACAF’s best military working dog team. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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Andersen AFB hosts PACAF ACSA K9 competition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Ingram, 8th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler assigned to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, evacuates a simulated casualty during a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 19, 2025. This year’s competition challenged contestants in various events to include dog carry, casualty evacuation, controlled aggression, stress fire and more. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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Andersen AFB hosts PACAF ACSA K9 competition

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Russell Postmus, 647th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler and Baro, 647 SFS military working dog assigned to Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, ruck Tarague Beach during a Pacific Air Forces Advanced Combat Skills Assessment K9 competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 19, 2025. The annual competition challenges military working dog teams across PACAF in agility, patrol and detection, and combat events. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Senior Airman Arline Iturriaga, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Stockpile Management Crew Chief, operates a forklift at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 17, 2025. “The most rewarding aspect of my job is getting to create close bonds with the people I work with,” said Iturriaga. “Being able to work with munitions hands on is very cool.” “My favorite part about being here is when Edmonson and I go on our fishing trips, catching grouper, snappers, and sweet lips.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Tech. Sgt. Johnathan Kounlavong, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Section Chief, secures munitions to a truck at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 17, 2025. “It is nice to dispatch the AGE and see it in action,” said Kounlavong. “It’s a bit cliché to say this but there is no air power without ground power.” “It’s close knit here. We have about 30 individuals and on any other base you wouldn’t interact with them the way you do here.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Staff Sgt. Natalie Camacho, 36th Mission Support Group Det.1 Material Management NCOIC, moves wooden planks out of a warehouse at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 16, 2025. “Not a lot of people get to experience this place and you get to experience a lot more with AFSCs you wouldn’t have worked with in a different base,” said Camacho. “My time here has been unreal. I’ve never been able to be with such a close unit before and everyone makes the short tour seem easy."
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Master Sgt. Lisa Shurling, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Logistics Flight Chief, moves supply in a warehouse at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 16, 2025. “In supply, we get to deal with so many challenges, travel the world, experience new things, work for really great units and learning what the Air Force has to offer in logistics support,” said Shurling. “We are such a small unit and we all get to work with each other. I’ve learned so much about other jobs here because we are always doing tasks outside of our own career fields.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Senior Airman Camden Black, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Stockpile Maintenance Crew Chief, draws a map of the placement of ammunition at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 15, 2025. “We make sure that assets are in good condition and that the buildings that hold them are in good condition to store them,” said Black. “Seeing the ammunition leave us and not have to come back is very rewarding.” “I love the Detachment. It’s amazing how you can be close to 30 other people you have never met before. We take care of each other; you have too.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Senior Airman Lux Edmonson, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Munitions Inspector, replaces a description tag for munitions at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 15, 2025. “My favorite part about my job is that I get to handle the munitions and see the bombs get taken to the aircraft,” said Edmonson. “I love to fish and I go fishing all the time! You can catch a variety of species out here and there are a lot of people I can fish with as well.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Senior Airman Erick Sanchez, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 Munitions Inspector, inspects ammunition at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 15, 2025. “At my last assignment I was learning under certified inspectors, but here I am actually inspecting the munitions and seeing another side of ammo that I only got to see a glimpse of before,” said Sanchez. “Honestly, I enjoy the time I have to improve my strength. I’ve been going to the gym six days a week trying to get stronger and I love to improve my fitness.”
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Meet the Airmen of Diego Garcia

Tech. Sgt. Joseph Cochenour, 36th Mission Support Group Det. 1 CSS Section Chief, briefs deployed Airmen on declared items when leaving the island at Diego Garcia, British Indian Ocean Territory, May 14, 2025. “I’m very grateful to be able to learn more about the 13 other AFSCs while being here on Diego Garcia and since we are such a small team, I get to work closely with them and be apart of the mission in ways that I don’t usually get to see in my career field,” said Cochenour. “My favorite part about the island is definitely being able to work with the contractors. We work with about 50 contractors that help the Air Force here and they sometimes work here up to 20 years so it is nice to work with them and hear about their families.”
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36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, relinquishes command during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The passing of the guidon during the ceremony symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Bowman, 36th Operations Group commander, left, and Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, outgoing 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, right, clap for Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36 OSS commander during a change of command ceremony. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of power from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Micah McCracken, 36th Operations Support Squadron Commander, assumes command during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The passing of the guidon during the ceremony symbolizes the transfer of responsibilities from the outgoing commander to the incoming commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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36 OSS welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Edwin Pratt, 36th Operations Support Squadron commander, receives a meritorious service medal during a change of command ceremony May 16, 2025, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. A change of command ceremony signifies the transfer of power from one commander to the next. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jasmine M. Barnes)
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INDOPACOM Technical Rescue Course - Andersen AFB, 2025

Master Sgt. Francisco Bolanos, an instructor from the Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, teaches students the importance of hooking the carabiner onto the victim at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 7, 2025. This pick off rescue is performed in high angle environments, such as a cliff or a steep rock face.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
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INDOPACOM Technical Rescue Course - Andersen AFB, 2025

A1C Steven Fleuriot, 36th Security Force Squadron, secures the tagline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 6, 2025. He mans the tagline to protect the patient and the basket. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
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INDOPACOM Technical Rescue Course - Andersen AFB, 2025

The instructors and students from the 36th Wing discuss the patient basket operations at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 7, 2025. This method helps victims, that may be unresponsive or immobile. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
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INDOPACOM Technical Rescue Course - Andersen AFB, 2025

Master Sgt. Sean Cantrell, an instructor for the Rapid Enginner Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron, assists the students with their first lesson at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2025. The lesson involves understanding and practicing with the compound mechanical advantage systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
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INDOPACOM Technical Rescue Course - Andersen AFB, 2025

Students from the 36th Wing practice repelling and ascending from the building at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2025. Scaling the wall helps the students understand the fundamental mechanics of the systems and objects they are using. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Maye)
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