Pacific refueling operations take on Raptor

Compassion earns Misawa captain Bronze Star

Stories are often told of servicemembers whose heroism distinguishes them above the rest, but there are some whose sacrifice leaves prospects of hope in places where there once was none. Capt. Timothy Harrelson, 35th Medical Operations Squadron family practice physician assistant, recently received

JASDF F-2 fighters arrive at Andersen

AMC commander underscores airlift's importance to the Pacific theater

Enroute to New Zealand where he will embed in Operation DEEP FREEZE missions, Air Mobility Command's commander visited Andersen to reinforce the importance of the AMC's mission in the region. His flight across the Pacific underscores Guam's strategic value and AMC's contributions within the Pacific

31st Rescue Squadron deploys to Operation Iraqi Freedom

Nine members of the 18th Wing's 31st Rescue Squadron deployed to Iraq this month to join the 41st Expeditionary Rescue Squadron in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 41st ERQS maintains 24-hour alert and conducts combat search and rescue missions to retrieve any U.S., Coalition, and host nation

Largest deployment of F-22 Raptors to the Pacific is underway

The U.S. Air Force has deployed two squadrons of F-22 Raptors to the Pacific as part of on-going rotations of forces to ensure security and stability throughout the region. Twelve Raptors deployed from Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, arrived at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 18. The week

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Japanese firefighters team with Yokota to dowse DFAS fire

A fire occurred at about 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 in an administrative building on base that houses the Defense Finance and Accounting Service Japan. DFAS Japan is responsible for preparing payments for U.S. forces in the Western Pacific. About 120 people work in the building. Firefighters from the Tokyo

Andersen Red Horse units build PACAF training center

Combat skills training facility opens on Andersen

Sixty-three years has passed since Northwest Field first opened on Guam. On Jan. 20, Andersen celebrated the beginning of a new generation on Northwest Field with the opening of the Commando Warrior Technical Training Facility. With the opening of the facility, the 736th Security Forces Squadron