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(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


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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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Clapp, 36th Munitions Squadron, inspection team member, reviews inspection documents Jan. 26, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th MUNS recently opened their new precision-guided munitions shop in early January 2017, where Airmen test, inspect and update missiles to make sure they are mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)
From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Richard Melton, Senior Airman Rand McCrady and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Davies, assigned to the 36th Munitions Squadron, inspect an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) Jan. 26, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 36th MUNS recently opened their new precision-guided munitions shop in early January 2017, where Airmen test, inspect and update missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Davies, 36th Munitions Squadron, Precision Guided Munitions production supervisor, tests an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) Jan. 26, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The AGM-88 can detect, attack and destroy a target with minimum aircrew input. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)
From left, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Davies, Airman 1st Class Richard Melton and Staff Sgt. Stephanie Dahl, 36th Munitions Squadron, test an AGM-88 high-speed anti-radiation missile (HARM) in Andersen’s new Precision Guided Munitions building Jan. 26, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Andersen AFB, with its strategic location and Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence, has the largest stockpile of munitions in the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexa Ann Henderson)
Maj. James Silva (left) and Lt. Col. Steven Myers complete a flight in the first newly-upgraded operational B-1B Lancer Jan. 21, 2014, at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. The B-1B was recently upgraded with an Integrated Battle Station, which is a combination of three different upgrades, including a Fully Integrated Data Link, Vertical Situation Display upgrade and Central Integrated System upgrade. Silva and Myers are B-1B pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Richard Ebensberger)
Staff Sgt. Nicholas Douglas, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load team chief, inserts a securing bar into a munition casket base during a munitions loading exercise Sept. 29, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. LOADEX is a weapons loading exercise where Airmen fine-tune their loading capabilities monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
A 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit loading crew guides a training AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile into the weapons bay of a B-1 Lancer as evaluators monitor the exercise during a loading exercise Sept. 29, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Airmen loaded 12 training AGM-158 JASSMs into a B-1 as part of an exercise to test their ability to quickly and safely load the aircraft with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
A 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit loading crew transfers a training AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile into the weapons bay during a loading exercise Sept. 29, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. LOADEX is a weapons loading exercise where munitions Airmen fine-tune their loading capabilities monthly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
Senior Airman Daniel Sorters, 34th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit load crew member, prepares to load a training AGM-158 Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile in a B-1B Lancer during a loading exercise held Sept. 29, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Airmen loaded 12 training AGM-158 JASSMs into a B-1 as part of an exercise to test their ability to quickly and safely load the aircraft with munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Shaver, 36th Wing weapons manager, briefs load crews before a loading exercise Sept. 29, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. LOADEX is a weapons loading exercise where Airmen fine-tune their loading capabilities monthly. The B-1B Lancer aircrews are currently deployed here in support of the Pacific Command’s Continuous Bomber Presence mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexa Ann Henderson)
Senior Airman Hannah Stewart, 734th Air Mobility Squadron aircraft services technician, directs a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader as it approaches a Boeing 747 Sept. 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.The 734th AMS provides the capability to move cargo, personnel and equipment at a high velocity, ensuring Andersen AFB is prepared to meet mission requirements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)
Staff Sgt. Vincent Lim, 734th Aircraft Mobility Squadron load team chief, and Airman Zachary Puerner, left, 734th AMS aircraft services technician, tie down cargo on a Tunner 60K aircraft cargo loader Sept. 7, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 734th AMS provides the capability to move cargo, personnel and equipment at a high velocity, ensuring Andersen AFB is prepared to meet mission requirements.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)