36th Wing
The United States Air Force's 36th Wing is the host wing for Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. It is part of Pacific Air Forces' Eleventh Air Force. The 36th Wing provides day-to-day mission support to more than 9,000 military, civilian, dependent and retired personnel and 15 associate units on the base.
| 36th Wing | |
|---|---|
A Boeing B-52 Stratofortress deployed to Andersen AFB leads a formation of Japanese Mitsubishi F-2s, USAF F-16s and Navy EA-6B Prowlers | |
| Active | 1948–1994; 1994–present |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Type | Combat support |
| Part of | Pacific Air Forces |
| Garrison/HQ | Andersen Air Force Base |
| Nickname(s) | The Fightin' 36th |
| Motto(s) | Prepared to Prevail |
| Decorations | Air Force Outstanding Unit Award |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Brig Gen Thomas B. Palenske |
| Notable commanders | Ronald Keys |
| Insignia | |
| 36th Wing emblem (approved 17 July 1952) | |
The 36th Wing has three major missions: operate Andersen Air Force Base via its subordinate 36th Mission Support and 36th Medical Groups; Provide power projection through an attached, rotational bomber force via its subordinate 36th Operations and 36th Maintenance Groups; and provide rapid air base opening and initial air base operation ability via its subordinate 36th Contingency Response Group. The 734th Air Mobility Squadron assists the 36th Wing in accomplishing this mission by operating Andersen's air cargo terminal on behalf of Air Mobility Command.