The 20th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron and the 522nd Expeditionary Fighter Squadron at Andersen AFB, Guam, just finished a search and rescue exercise with the Navy, reports TSgt. Steven Wilson. AWACS aircraft from Kadena AFB, Japan, provided rescue coordination and kept an eye on the 522nd EFS posing as “enemy” fighter jets. The F-16 unit also provided offensive counter air escorts for the Navy helicopters.
F-35As from the Vermont Air National Guard have deployed to Puerto Rico in recent days, continuing a major buildup of U.S. Air Force assets in Latin America aimed at combating drug trafficking and pressuring the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
