Every year, three nations gather for exercise Cope North as trilateral partners to sharpen interoperability, and warfighting excellence.

Gab Gab Beach, or Fab Gab as we like to call it, is truly a hidden gem and easily our family’s regular go-to place for no-frills low-cost weekend fun.

U.S. Air Force 36th Medical Group airmen gather around the B-1B Lancer during their emersion tour at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 10, 2025.

Senior Airman Johnny Trail, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron avionics journeyman, has been recognized by leadership for his hard work and dedication during Bomber Task Force 25-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

Students form into a line during NEXUS FORGE 2025 training exercise at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 11, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jason Koch, weapon systems officer, 34th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron, shows the Andersen Air Force Base Girl Scouts the underside of a B-1 Lancer on Andersen AFB, Guam, Feb. 8, 2025.

The best thing about being on Guam is all the opportunities there are for fun in the sun on the beach and beyond.

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jonathan Legan, 168th Air Refueling Squadron boom operator assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, performs preflight aircraft controls during Cope North 2025 (CN25) at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 29, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Michael Joel Pacheco, commander’s support staff, 624th Regional Support Group Operating Location-Alpha, poses in front of a B-1 Lancer on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Jan. 31, 2025.

36th Force Support Squadron members pose for a photo with American comedian and actor, Jo Koy, at the Sunrise Conference Center on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 1, 2025.