US moves nearly one million bombs, missiles to Guam

The Pentagon is adding more than 800,000 bombs and missiles to its stockpile on Guam to counter the threat from North Korea.

Bombs stored at Andersen Air Force Base. Photo: USAF

The US Air Force said on October 19 that it had just increased its ammunition stockpile on Guam Island by 10% with 816,393 bombs and missiles of various types worth $95 million brought to Andersen Air Force Base on the island, Sputnik reported.

"The new ammunition delivered to Guam ensures combat readiness in the Pacific theater and accomplishes the nation's objectives. It also enhances combat training and warfighting reserves," said Maj. Erik Schimid, commander of the 36th Air Force's logistics and engineering wing based in Guam.

General Terrence O'Shaughnessy, commander of US Pacific Air Forces, said the threat from North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs remains very serious, affirming that the US military is always ready to fight if the country chooses a military solution.

Guam is an important US outpost in the Pacific.Strategic air assets stationed at Andersen base help maintain the presence of US bombers in the Asia-Pacific region, helping to demonstrate the power of Washington and its allies against Pyongyang.

North Korea has threatened to launch more missiles into the waters around the island in response to threats from US President Donald Trump.

According to VNE