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Soldiers hone their craft, conduct live-fire exercise

U.S. Army Sgt. Sania Leuelu, squad leader for 1st Squad, 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, treks through high brush during a squad live-fire exercise Nov. 18, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The exercise assesses a squad’s ability to navigate, communicate and apply tactical and infantrymen skills to seize a bunker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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11th Air Force commander visits Guam

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach, 11th Air Force commander, greets a team of 736th Security Forces Squadron Airmen after they demonstrated a combat scenario Oct. 27, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The scenario included an improvised exploding device and enemy fire. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Valiant Shield: US forces participate in SINKEX

U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Keelan, a Patrol Squadron 46 pilot, operates a P-3 Orion aircraft during a sinking exercise Sept. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 2016. SINKEX provided service members the opportunity to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting, and live firing against a surface target at sea. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. -only field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher)
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Valiant Shield: US forces participate in SINKEX

U.S. Navy sailors of Patrol Squadron 46 load a P-3 Orion aircraft with AGM-65F MAVERICKS Air to Surface Missiles prior to a sinking exercise Sept. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 2016. SINKEX provided service members the opportunity to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting, and live firing against a surface target at sea. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. -only field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher)
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Valiant Shield: US forces participate in SINKEX

U.S. Navy sailors of Patrol Squadron 46 load a P-3 Orion aircraft with AGM-65F MAVERICKS Air to Surface Missiles prior to a sinking exercise Sept. 13, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during Valiant Shield 2016. SINKEX provided service members the opportunity to gain proficiency in tactics, targeting, and live firing against a surface target at sea. Valiant Shield is a biennial, U.S. -only field-training exercise with a focus on integration of joint training among U.S. forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Justin Fisher)
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Valiant Shield: US forces participate in SINKEX

A U.S. Navy pilot assigned to Patrol Squadron Eight (VP-8) provides range clearance for a Sinking Exercise during Valiant Shield 16, off the coast of Guam, Sept. 13, 2016. Units from the U.S. Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps provided live fire from ships and aircraft in order to sink the decommissioned USS Rentz (FFG 46). Conducting these types of joint training events provides service members the opportunity to improve communication while gaining proficiency in tactics, targeting, and live firing against a surface target at sea. VS16 is a biennial, U.S.–only, field-training exercise that focuses on training all services to increase interoperability and working relationships. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Quezada)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Staff Sgt. Lolita Aguon and Senior Airman William Brown, 36th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructors, demonstrate firing techniques July 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Weapons qualification is often done in preparation for deployments, for certain permanent changes of station and annually for certain career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Staff Sgt. Stephen Horton, 36th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of resource protection and physical security, fires a M4 carbine while using a mounted flashlight to illuminate his target July 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Training conducted at night consists of using flashlights, night vision sights, lasers and infrared targeting systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Staff Sgt. Stephen Horton, 36th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of resource protection and physical security, fires an M4 carbine at a target July 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Weapons qualification is often done in preparation for deployments, for certain permanent changes of station and annually for certain career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Staff Sgt. William Adkins, 36th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, calculates the adjustments Airman 1st Class Mylia Simpson, 36th SFS entry controller, needs to make on her M4 carbine’s sights to be more accurate onJuly 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The target is used to determine how sights need to be adjusted and consists of a four quadrant grid with a target in the center. If the shots fired all land in an area other than the target, the grid system indicates the variance and in which direction to adjust rear and front sights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Airman 1st Class Mylia Simpson, 36th Security Forces Squadron entry controller, adjusts the front sight of her M4 carbine July 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The target is used to determine how sights need to be adjusted and consists of a four quadrant grid with a target in the center. If the shots fired all land in an area other than the target, the grid system indicates the variance and in which direction to adjust rear and front sights. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Combat arms instructors build effective marksmen

Staff Sgt. Stephen Horton, 36th Security Forces Squadron NCO in charge of resource protection and physical security, assembles an M9 pistol during annual qualification training July 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Prior to firing, students are taught how to handle their weapon, take it apart and conduct preventative maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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To serve and protect: Andersen defenders honor fallen wingmen during Police Week

A Police Week Defender Challenge participant fires an M9 pistol May 18, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. To get people motivated for Police Week, the 36th SFS hosted the Defender Challenge, pitting Airmen against a variety of obstacles and navigational tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Smoot)
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Guam recognizes outstanding emergency responders

Emergency responders attend a proclamation signing May 16, 2016, at Adelup, Guam. Four Airmen from the 36th Medical Group and 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergencies services flight received awards in multiple categories including Emergency Medical Technician of the Year and Paramedic of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Guam recognizes outstanding emergency responders

Emergency responders stand for a group photo in front of firetrucks at the emergency medical services proclamation signing event May 16, 2016, in Adelup, Guam. Four Airmen from the 36th Medical Group and 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire and emergencies services flight received awards in multiple categories including Emergency Medical Technician of the Year and Paramedic of the Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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Proactive prevention: Andersen firefighters share tips on keeping your family safe

The fire prevention experts recommend to never leave open flames or cooking unattended, to check lint traps regularly as well as checking electrical outlets to make sure they are being used properly. In addition, family members of all ages should know and follow a shared emergency escape plan. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Tech. Sgt. William Del Castillo)
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Proactive prevention: Andersen firefighters share tips on keeping your family safe

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Miranda, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, drags a dummy across a parking lot during a firefighting obstacle course May 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. An obstacle course tested Airmen’s ability to run with firehoses, personnel rescue and climbing up and down a ladder while wearing personal protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Proactive prevention: Andersen firefighters share tips on keeping your family safe

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Miranda, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, uses a sledgehammer during a firefighting obstacle course May 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The course tested Airmen’s ability to run with firehoses, dragging a dummy and climbing up and down a ladder while wearing personal protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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Proactive prevention: Andersen firefighters share tips on keeping your family safe

Airman 1st Class Kaleb Miranda, 36th Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection apprentice, utilizes a wide water spray from a firehose during a training course May 4, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Miranda, along with his peers completed an obstacle course to test his strength and endurance using firefighting techniques while wearing personal protective equipment and a self-contained breathing apparatus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
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One last time: 36th Wing commander completes final flight on Guam

Fire trucks spray water on a B-52 Stratofortress piloted by Brig. Gen. Andrew Toth; 36th Wing commander; to celebrate his fini-flight April 26; 2016; at Andersen Air Force Base; Guam. Aircraft and pilots are traditionally doused with water to celebrate the aviator’s flying career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
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