Loading up on the tarmac more than 30 Air National Guard troops based in East Tennessee board a flight that will take close to two days. Not long after touchdown more than 7,600 miles from Tennessee, the hands-on training kicks in for these civil engineers on a 10-day mission to the Pacific island of Guam. (Originally aired September 22, 2016) More Service and Sacrifice stories, here: https://www.wbir.com/service-and-sacrifice Subscribe to WBIR for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/c/WBIR10 WBIR Channel 10 in Knoxville, Tennessee produces award-winning, community-centered content "Straight From The Heart" of East Tennessee. We strive to be good citizens, to do what is right, and to be fair and honest. We care. Follow WBIR on Social: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WBIRChannel10 Twitter: https://twitter.com/wbir Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wbirchannel10/