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U.S. continues CBP operations in Indo-Asia-Pacific region

A B-1B Lancer assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Pacific Ocean March 10, 2017. The B-1B's are deployed to Andersen AFB as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Christopher E. Quail)

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U.S. continues CBP operations in Indo-Asia-Pacific region

A B-1B Lancer, assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, takes off March 10, 2017, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The B-1B's are deployed to Andersen AFB as part of U.S. Pacific Command's continuous bomber presence operations. This forward deployed presence demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Most importantly, the bomber rotations provide Pacific Air Forces and PACOM commanders an extended deterrence capability. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jacob Skovo)

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Combat airpower dominates the skies during Cope North 17

An F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, prepare to take off during exercise Cope North 2017 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 16, 2017. The exercise is designed to increase combat readiness between the United States, Australia and Japan. Cope North includes fighter versus fighter air combat tactics training and air-to-ground strike mission training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Quail)

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Dyess B-1s deploy to Andersen, take over Continuous Bomber Presence operations

Four B-1B Lancers assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, deployed from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, arrive Feb. 6, 2017, at Andersen AFB, Guam. The 9th EBS is taking over U.S. Pacific Command’s continuous bomber presence operations from the 34th EBS, assigned to Ellsworth AFB, S.D. The B-1B’s speed and superior handling characteristics allow it to seamlessly integrate in mixed force packages. While deployed at Guam the B-1Bs will continue conducting flight operations where international law permit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Richard P. Ebensberger)

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Emergency Evacuation Hoist

Airmen, Sailors and Soldiers perform an emergency evacuation hoist during a jungle training course June 15, 2016, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Conducted by the Army’s 25th Infantry Division's Lightning Academy Jungle Operations Training Center from Oahu, Hawaii, and supported by 736th Security Forces Squadron Commando Warrior cadre, students prepared a simulated patient for medical evacuation. During the course, service members also learned survival skills, including land navigation and evasion techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Joshua Smoot)

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Cope North 2016

Senior Airman Justin Mattoni and Staff Sgt. Devon Childress, weapons load technicians assigned to the 112th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, conduct a cross-load Feb. 22, 2016, during exercise Cope North 16 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Cope North 16 included 22 flying units and nearly 3,000 personnel from six countries and continued the growth of strong, interoperable and beneficial relationships within the Indo-Asia-Pacific region through integration of airborne and land-based command and control assets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo/Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes)

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ALS: Rediscovering the profession of arms

Airman Leadership School Class 15-F students participate in a drill exercise Aug. 18, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. ALS, a 192-hour course, spread across 24 days and is divided into three major academic curriculum areas that focus on developing leadership abilities, building effective communication and the profession of arms. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Falling for it: Airborne Airmen conduct proficiency parachute training

Members of the 736th Security Forces Squadron board an MH-60 Sierra, assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, July 3, 2015, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. HSC-25 provides vital airlift support to the 736th SFS, assisting with their quarterly static line parachute operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Nepalese army, Joint Task Force 505 treat victims after second quake rattles Nepal

Airmen, Marines and Nepalese army soldiers transport an earthquake patient from an MV-22 Osprey for medical care at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12, 2015. The Joint Task Force-505 members worked with the Nepalese army to triage, treat and transport patients after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the region, following a 7.8-magnitude quake that devastated the nation April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Nepalese Army, Joint Task Force 505 treat victims after second quake rattles Nepal

Tech Sgt. Honorata Fernandez, a 36th Contingency Response Group independent duty medical technician, helps Nepalese army soldiers splint an earthquake victim's leg at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 12, 2015. Joint Task Force-505 members worked with the Nepalese army to triage, treat and transport patients after a 7.3-magnitude earthquake struck the region, following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated the nation April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Capt. Clark Morgan, the 36th Mobility Response Squadron’s Contingency Engineer Flight commander with Joint Task Force-505, talks with members of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal while they repair the runway at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 10, 2015. Nepalese officials and Airmen teamed up to conduct necessary repairs to the airfield after it sustained damage following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the nation April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Capt. Clark Morgan, the 36th Mobility Response Squadron’s Contingency Engineer Flight commander with Joint Task Force-505, along with members of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal work together to repair the runway at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 10, 2015. Nepalese officials and Airmen teamed up to conduct necessary repairs to the airfield after it sustained damage following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the nation April 25. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Members of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal, along with the 36th Contingency Response Group Airmen who are attached to Joint Task Force-505, work together to repair the runway at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, Nepal, May 10, 2015. Nepalese officials and Airmen teamed up to conduct necessary repairs to the airfield after it sustained damage following a magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck the nation April 25. In response to the Nepal earthquake, the U.S. military sent Airmen, Marines, Soldiers and Sailors, as part of JTF-505, to support the humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission in Nepal at the direction of U.S. Agency for International Development. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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736th Security Forces Members perform night operations

A member from the 736th Security Forces Squadron prepares to land during a static line jump Oct. 8, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The 736th perform jumps to maintain mission standards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Katrina M. Brisbin)

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Save the sea turtles! Andersen teams with local university to conserve species

Marylou Staman begins a survey of beaches in the Tarague Basin Aug. 13, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Staman and a scientific research team have monitored 14 nests in the basin since they started the surveys in March 2014 and have recorded a total of 984 hatchlings thus far. Staman is a University of Guam Sea Turtle Monitoring, Protection and Educational Outreach on Guam project manager. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Save the sea turtles! Andersen teams with local university to conserve species

Turtle-safe lamps light the Tarague Beach recreational area Aug. 17, 2014, on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The bulbs were replaced in March 2014 and are designed to emit light in lower wavelengths, which sea turtles are unable to see, giving hatchlings a better chance at survival by following the natural moonlight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Melissa B. White)

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Operation Christmas Drop

A low-cost, low-altitude bundle exits the ramp of a C-130 Hercules Dec. 13, 2013, during an airdrop mission over the Federated States of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop. This year marks the 62nd year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest-running airdrop mission. Every December, C-130 crews from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, partner with the 36th Wing Airmen at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, to airlift food, supplies and toys to islanders throughout Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

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Operation Christmas Drop

A C-130 Hercules airdrops supplies to Micronesian islanders during Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 16, 2013, near Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This year marks the 62nd year of Operation Christmas Drop, which began in 1952, making it the world's longest-running airdrop mission. Every December, C-130 crews from the 374th Airlift Wing at Yokota Air Base, Japan, partner with the 36th Wing Airmen at Andersen AFB to airlift food, supplies and toys to islanders throughout Micronesia. (U.S. Air Force photo/2nd Lt. Jake Bailey)

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