Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
Attendees of the Operation Linebacker II 50th Anniversary Ceremony inspect a display of historic photos, gear and other memorabilia at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. Operation Linebacker II was a historic mission executed in the final months of the Vietnam War. On Dec. 18, 1972, 129 B-52 bombers embarked on a 11 day bombing campaign in North Vietnam. Of those 129 B-52s, 87 were......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
A conversation between a B-52 gunner and pilot during Operation Linebacker II. Operation Linebacker II was a historic bombing campaign that led to North Vietnam negotiating peace. The campaign saw 129 B-52 bombers strike targets in North Vietnam over 11 days. 87 of those bombers were launched from Andersen AFB. The campaign actually took plae over a 12 day period, but the crews took a break on......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
Attendees of the Operation Linebacker II 50th Anniversary Ceremony inspect a display of historic photos, gear and other memorabilia at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. Operation Linebacker II was a historic mission executed in the final months of the Vietnam War. On Dec. 18, 1972, 129 B-52 bombers embarked on a 11 day bombing campaign in North Vietnam. Of those 129 B-52s, 87 were......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Russell, 36th Operations Group resource advisor, lights candles for each member who was lost during Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Air Force, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. During the ceremony the names of each crew member that was lost during the 11 day bombing campaign was read out and Russell would light a candle for that service member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
The Andersen Air Force Base Honor Guard play taps during the 50th Anniversary ceremony for Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. Operation Linebacker II consisted of 129 B-52 bombers. Their mission, to strike enough targets in North Vietnam and bring them to the negotiating table. Of those 129 B-52s, 15 were shot down by North Vietnamese missiles. 11 days......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
Brig. Gen. Paul Birch, 36th Wing commander, and Col. Larry Fenner Jr., 36th Wing vice commander, salute a wreath placed in honor of those lost in Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. Operation Linebacker II began on Dec. 18, 1972 and lasted 11 days. This operation was critical to bringing the North Vietnam government to peace talks. A month later on Jan. 27,......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
The 36th Wing hosts a ceremony for the 50th Anniversary of Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. In addition to local community leaders, family members of those who participated in Operation Linebacker II flew out from the continental United States to show their respects. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Pedro Tenorio | 36th Wing | 12.16.2022
An Andersen Air Force Base Honor Guard salutes a flag placed on the table of candles lit for those lost in Operation Linebacker II at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 16, 2022. A 50th Anniversary ceremony was held at Andersen AFB and Airmen from across the base attended to learn of the significance of Operation Linebacker II and to honor those who lost their lives during the 11 day bombing......
