Moulton and Brig. Gen. Thomas Palenske, commander of the 36th Wing at Andersen, said the base is working to support Santos' family and members of the base's community who are grieving.

Thirty-five airmen belonging to the same unit, which deployed to Guam on May 25, have tested positive for COVID-19 at Anderson Air Force Base in the last week, according to 36th Wing officials.