Against a backdrop of swirling dust and brisk island winds aboard Andersen Air Force Base, the inaugural Battle of the Branches combat marksmanship competition united military and civilian forces in a show of skill, discipline, and camaraderie.

Task Force Talon recently hosted its annual Soldier and NCO of the Year competition a demanding three-day event designed to highlight the unit’s most skilled soldiers and NCOs.

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gavin Warmbold, 374 Operations Group C-130J Super Hercules pilot, assist in practice flights around Guam in preparation for Operation Christmas Drop at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024.

Tarzan Pools is a place on Guam that is cool to explore. You have to go there by vehicle and then hike. It is so fun to visit with friends and family.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeff Sharoff, regional band trombone for the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Asia, Pacific Brass Quintet, plays his instrument at Okkodo High School, Dededo, Guam.

Space Available travel offers a way for Armed Services personnel, their dependents, retirees and others who support the mission to see the world on a budget… if the timing is right. Below is what you need to know about this great privilege.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Peter Nguyen, Aircrew Flight Equipment Journeyman, left, shakes hands with Chief Master Sgt. Katie McCool, Pacific Air Forces command chief, after being coined for excellent performance during Operation Christmas Drop 2024.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Martin Perez, deputy commander of the 374th Maintenance Group at Yokota Air Base, Japan, stands on the flightline at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

Leaders from across the Indo-Pacific theater push a bundle of gifts and supplies into a C-130J Super Hercules during the OCD push ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 9, 2024.

Team Andersen gathers for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 6, 2024.