Guam is a beautiful island with some of the most breathtaking beaches in the world.

The government-chartered Patriot Express that connects Andersen Air Force Base with Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, flies that route every other week throughout the year.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Iosaia Lavata’i, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules loadmaster, poses for a photo after arriving at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

In May 2026, the next edition of our annual Stars and Stripes Welcome to the Pacific magazine will hit the streets, and we’re looking for you, our readers, to help make it the best ever!

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 554th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers participate in a 5K Run/Ruck on Andersen Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Robert Belcher, 554th Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer Squadron structural supervisor, right, instructs a Republic of Singapore Air Force servicemember on how to operate machinery during the Pacific Engineer Readiness Challenge at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. John Drum, 644th Combat Communications Squadron training noncommissioned officer in charge, gives remarks during the Expeditionary Communications Course Graduation at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam/

Participants of the 2025 Fire Prevention Week muster gather for a photo before completing an obstacle course at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Oct. 9, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nelson Roman, a base defense operations center controller for the 36th Security Forces Squadron, receives Linebacker of the Week recognition by the 36th Wing Command Team on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Nov. 12, 2025.

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Audree Campbell, 36th Wing Public Affairs, shows the process and rules for getting SCUBA certified as an Airman while stationed at Andersen Air Force Base.