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Exercise Jungle Lightning

(L-R) Staff Sgt. Luke Vetter, Senior Airman Matias Castro and Staff Sgt. Steve Nehls load an AIM-9 (CATM) captive air training missile March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during exercise Jungle Shield. The surveillance and control of U.S. airspace in the Pacific Commands Area of Responsibility remains a prime mission focus for the men and women of the 13th Air Force. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to Guam as the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

(L-R) Airman's 1st Class Colin Meyer and Joel Doucet inventory ammunition March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during exercise Jungle Shield. The exercise will help ensure our forces are well prepared to conduct important homeland defense missions. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to Guam for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. As part of the continuing force posture adjustments to address worldwide requirements, the United States continues to deploy additional forces like the F-22 throughout the Western Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

Airman 1st Class Michael Biggs, Raptor crew chief reviews aircraft data under the wing of an F-22 March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during exercise Jungle Shield. The exercise will help ensure our forces are well prepared to conduct important homeland defense missions. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to Guam for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel, comprise the 90th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

An F-22 Raptor maintainer performs a post flight visual inspection March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during exercise Jungle Shield. The exercise will help ensure our forces are well prepared to conduct important homeland defense missions The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to Guam for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel, comprise the 90th Fighter Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

Airman 1st Class Colin Meyer, munitions specialist straps down a flare trailer March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam during exercise Jungle Shield. The exercise will help ensure U.S. forces are well prepared to conduct important homeland defense missions. The F-22 Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to Guam for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

Senior Airman Peter Johnson, crew chief performs an F-22 Raptor post flight visual inspection March 19 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, during exercise Jungle Shield. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to Guam for three months as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel, comprise the 90th Fighter Squadron and will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. SergeantJohnson is assigned to the 36th expeditionary maintenance squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Jungle Lightning

Two F-22 Raptors fly over the Pacific Ocean after a refueling mission during a training exercise March 18. The Raptors are deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska to the 90th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Fourteen of the $140 million dollar aircraft, and more than 250 Airmen have been here since January for a three month deployment as the Pacific's Theater Security Package. The stealth-fighters, along with associated maintenance and support personnel will participate in various exercises that provide routine training in an environment different from their home station. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Polar Lightning

Airman 1st Class Joshua Silva launches a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 13, during a Polar Lightning exercise originating at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Polar Lightning missions are flown to showcase the global reach and power of the U.S. bomber force and at the same time the sorties give aircrews an incredible opportunity to hone their skills. The long-range, strategic bombers are part of the continuous rotating bomber presence deployed to Andersen. The rotating bomber units promote security and stability in the region as well as provide unique aircrew training opportunities. Airman Silva is deployed to Andersen and assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Polar Lightning

(left) Airman 1st Class?s Joshua Silva and Aaron Goodloe prepare to launch a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 13, during a Polar Lightning exercise originating at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Polar Lightning missions are flown to showcase the global reach and power of the U.S. bomber force and at the same time the sorties give aircrews an incredible opportunity to hone their skills. The long-range, strategic bombers are part of the continuous rotating bomber presence deployed to Andersen. The bomber rotation is aimed at enhancing regional security, demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. Both Airmen are deployed and assigned to 36th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Polar Lightning

Airman 1st Class, Joshua Silva prepares to launch a B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., March 13, during a Polar Lightning exercise originating at Andersen AFB, Guam. The Polar Lightning missions are flown to showcase the global reach and power of U.S. bomber force and at the same time the sorties give aircrews an incredible opportunity to hone their skills. Strategic bombers are part of the continuous rotating bomber presence deployed to Andersen. The bomber rotation is aimed at enhancing regional security, demonstrating U.S. commitment to the Pacific region. The Air Force will continue to rotate bombers and fighters on a regular basis to ensure regional stability. Airman Silva is deployed to Andersen and assigned to the 36th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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13th Bomb Squadron continues Global Deterrence mission

Airman 1st Class Aaron Goodloe, 36th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to launch a B-2 Spirit after an engine running crew swap March 12 during exercise Polar Lightning. Polar Lightning, flown out of Andersen Air Force Base,Guam, was designed to provide Bomber pilots experience in long duration missions. B-2 Spirits are deployed here from Whiteman AFB, Mo. as part of a regularly scheduled Air Expeditionary Force rotation to the pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)
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13th EBS completes Polar Lightning exercise

Airman 1st Class Joshua Silva, 36th Expeditionary Maintnenance Squadron crew chief, escorts a B-2 pilot during an engine running crew swap March 12 during exercise Polar Lightning. Polar Lightning, flown out of Andersen Air Force Base, Guam,was designed to provide Bomber pilots experience in long duration missions. B-2 Spirits are deployed here from Whiteman AFB, Mo. as part of a regularly scheduled Air Expeditionary Force rotation to the pacific.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ryan Whitney)
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Exercise Polar Lightning

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., flies over the Pacific Ocean during a mission exercise. The long-range, strategic bombers are part of the continuous rotating bomber presence deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The rotating bomber units promote security and stability in the region as well as provide unique aircrew training opportunities. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Exercise Polar Lightning

A B-2 Spirit from the 509th Bomb Wing, 13th Bomb Squadron Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., positions to refuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean March 10. More than 270 Airmen and four B-2 Spirits are deployed to Andersen as part of a Continuous Bomber Presence in the region. Pacific theater refueling operations are being conducted by 434th Air Refueling Wing, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald) released
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Just the right fit

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Senior Master Sgt. Randall Shafer, 167th Airlift Wing load master, monitors as Sailors from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE position an MH-60S Knighthawk inside a C-5 Galaxy on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. The Air Force aircrew and the Navy sailors loaded three MH-60S and two SH-60H helicopters inside the cargo aircraft for transportation to Island Naval Air Station, San Diego. The event was the first time a C-5 aircrew has moved five of that airframe at one time. The C-5 was from the 167th AW, Martinsburg, W. Va. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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Just the right fit

ANDSERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – A C-5 Galaxy flight crew from 167th Airlift Wing, West Virginia Air National Guard, discuss the complexities it took to load five helicopters into their aircraft on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. The team loaded three MH-60H Knighthawks and two SH-60H Seahawks. Not only was it the first time ever a C-5 Galaxy has loaded five of the similar-framed helicopters, but this is the second time the 167th AW has flown a complete circle around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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Just the right fit

ANDSERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – A load team conducts a final inspecting after loading three MH-60S and two SH-60H helicopters onto a C-5 Galaxy on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. Air Force load teams from 734th Air Mobility Squadron, Air National Guardsmen from the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., and Navy sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE loaded three MH-60S and two SH-60H helicopters inside the cargo aircraft for transportation to Island Naval Air Station, San Diego. The event was the first time a C-5 aircrew has moved five of that airframe at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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Just the right fit

ANDSERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Sailors from the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE guide the last out of five helicopters into the cargo bay of a C-5 Galaxy on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. Air Force load teams from 734th Air Mobility Squadron, Air National Guardsmen from the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., and Navy sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE loaded three MH-60S and two SH-60H helicopters inside the cargo aircraft for transportation to Island Naval Air Station, San Diego. The event was the first time a C-5 aircrew has moved five of that airframe at one time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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Just the right fit

ANDSERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam – Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO FIVE, Air National Guardsmen from the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W. Va., and Airmen from the 734th Air Mobility Squadron load the fifth and final helicopter onto a C-5 Galaxy on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. It took the load team six hours to secure the five helicopters for delivery to San Diego. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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Just the right fit

ANDSERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Senior Master Sgt. Randall Shafer, 167th Airlift Wing load master, West Virginia Air National Guard, oversees Staff Sgt. Justin McDonald as he chains a MH-60S Knighthawk to the cargo bay of a C-5 Galaxy at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, March 13, 2009. A team of Airmen from the 167th AW and Andersen as well as Sailors from Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron TWO Five loaded three MH-60S and two SH-60H helicopters. It took the load team six hours to secure the five helicopters inside C-5. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Courtney Witt)
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