Wednesday, August 06, 2014

B-2 Spirits Conduct Routine Deployment to Andersen AFB

Release Number: 140806

8/6/2014 - JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii  -- Three B-2 Spirit aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Aug. 6, 2014, to conduct familiarization training activities in the Pacific region.  
 
This training deployment demonstrates continuing U.S. commitment to regular, global strategic bomber operations throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
 
The bombers will be accompanied by 220 Airmen from Whiteman AFB.
 
Air Force Global Strike Command continues routine deployment of bombers to Andersen AFB, providing U.S. Pacific Air Forces and U.S. Pacific Command commanders global strike capability and extended deterrence against potential adversaries.
 
For more information, contact the PACAF Public Affairs office at 808-448-3291.

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