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A U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Team F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft performs an inverted flight maneuver during a performance for the Open House Air Show, Sept. 12, 2004, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by AIRMAN 1ST Class Kristin Ruleau). (Released)

A historical marker identifying the significance of the War Dogs. Photograph was taken during the 50TH Anniversary Ceremony of the Liberation of Guam WWII

The US Navy's amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9) operating in coastal waters off the troubled African nation of Liberia. Guam and her embarked compliment of over 2000 marines assigned to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, have been participating in evacuation efforts in support of Operation ASSURED RESPONSE

A right side view of a Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14 (HM-14) RH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter towing a lightweight magnetic sweep during mine contermeasures operations. The helicopter is assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS GUAM (LPH 9). Note: First view in a series of six

Front view of a US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle aircraft on the flight line at Anderson AFB, Guam as Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Jeffery Reichel (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Jimmy West, USAF, perform a post flight inspection of the aircraft

Kurdish children excitedly look through toys upon their arrival at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, following an almost 17 hour flight from Turkey. The toys were provided for the children through donations by the Salvation Army Guam Corps, the American Red Cross, the Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society, various religious charities and military and civilian private donors. Operation PACIFIC HAVEN represents a series of airlifts designed to provide sanctuary for some 2,400 refugees fleeing Iraq. Many are considered traitors by the Iraqi Government for working with the CIA-funded Iraqi National Congress and international humanitarian agencies. The Kurds will be housed at Andersen AFB, while they...

A US Navy (USN) Sailor assigned to Naval Special Warfare Unit One (NSWU1), takes a picture of the other jumpers exiting the ramp of helicopter during a High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) jump over Orote Point, Santa Rita, Guam

Brig. GEN. D.T. Bile, commanding general, 3rd Marine Division, also the last Commanding Officer of the "Striking 9th", addresses the guest during the 50th Anniversary Ceremony for the Liberation of Guam (WWII)

U.S. Air Force 36th Communication Squadron, 36th Air Expeditionary Wing, SENIOR AIRMAN Christopher Berry races through a high step tire obstacle carrying a 5.62 mm M-16A2 rifle during Warrior Day Challenge at Arch Light Memorial Park, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, on Jan. 14, 2005. (U.S. Air Force PHOTO by STAFF SGT. Bennie J. Davis, III) (RELEASED)

Japanese civilians pause during a game to watch a B-52G Stratofortress aircraft pass overhead. The 43rd Bombardment Wing aircraft flew to Japan from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, for the annual Japanese-American Friendship Festival

US Navy (USN) Seabees began the cleanup process at Andersen Air Force Base (AB), Guam, in the aftermath of Typhoon Chata'an. The typhoon created peak wind gusts of 104 miles per hour (mph), which scattered debris and trees causing damage to buildings, houses, and vehicles

A starboard view of the fleet oiler USS CIMARRON (AO 177) underway