Twelve F-16s from the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 121st Fighter Squadron will deploy to Andersen AFB, Guam, in early November, according to a Pacific Air Forces press release. The deployment comes as participation in a theater security package, which US Pacific Command has used since 2004 to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The 121st FS is stationed as JB Andrews, Md.
President Donald Trump signed legislation reopening the federal government late Nov. 12, ending the longest shutdown in U.S. history. The move sets the stage for tens of thousands of defense civilians to return to work and guarantees troops will be paid in a few days’ time.
