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  • Keep rodents away

    The climate in Hawaii is perfect for people, for plants, and unfortunately pests. One of the most significant pest problems here particularly in Hawaii and on Hickam is rats and mice. Hawaii's tropical climate favors the development of rodent problems throughout the year. Construction, weather, poor sanitation, food and water sources are just some
  • Hawaii Lt. Gov. James Aiona Jr., Dr. Chiyome L. Fukino and Col. John Torres display the proclamation Oct. 26 announcing "Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws Program" Day at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Hickam was selected to receive a grant from the Department of Justice which will allow the base and the state to share $950 thousand over the next three years with the goal of reducing drinking by underage Airmen. Dr. Fukino is the director of the Hawaii State Department of Health. Colonel Torres is the 15th Airlift Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    State helps promote CoRC

    Hickam Air Force Base has been selected to receive a grant from the Department of Justice which will allow the base and the state to share $950 thousand over the next three years to reduce drinking by underage Airmen. Lt. Gov. James R. Aiona Jr.; Dr. Chiyome L. Fukino, director of the Hawaii State Department of Health; and Col. John J. Torres, 15th

  • Hawaii Guard to airlift supplies to earthquake victims

    The Hawaii National Guard is planning to airlift supplies to isolated residents on Maui as soon as their needs are ascertained, a military official said from the state's capital Nov. 1. A magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck the Hawaiian Islands Oct. 15. No deaths were reported. Besides some broken bones, no one was seriously injured,said Maj. Chuck
  • The HydraFLX System is brought up to the back end of a C-17 Globemaster III to demonstrate its mobile capability at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii Oct. 18, 2006. The HydraFLX System is being tested by the Air Force as an alternate energy source. It will generate ultra-pure H2 (hydrogen) from water in a flexible pressure management process for fueling buses, tow-tractors, vans, sedans and ground support equipment. The system can also be deployed anywhere and operate in hostile theaters without infrastructure or pipelines. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo)

    Hickam testing new deployable hydrogen refueling station

    As the Air Force continues to look for ways to reduce energy consumption in its facilities, vehicles and aircraft operations the 15th Airlift Wing will be doing its part by serving as a test bed for a new modular deployable hydrogen refueling station. Awarded the contract two years ago, HydraFLX Systems LLC is providing their system as a research

  • SVS fees increase

    Several fee increases and operational adjustments will take place in 15th Services Squadron facilities Sunday. Increasing prices will help the 15th SVS provide quality programs despite fiscal year 2007 appropriated funding shortfalls. "In order to provide quality services, facilities and to capitally reinvest in our future, Services must make

  • Hickam Airmen train with Indian Air Force

    After several weeks of impromptu training with their Indian counter parts, Airmen from the 15th Airlift Wing got the chance to reverse the rolls and fly with the Indian Air Force on their IL-76 medium range cargo jet. The India aircrew's primary mission was to deliver members of the Indian Army to Hawaii for a joint training exercise. While not

  • Sec. Wynne speaks at AF ball

    With the theme "Pacific Airmen honor our heritage ... shape our horizons," Pacific Air Forces hosted the 59th Air Force birthday ball Saturday. Keynote speaker for the event was Secretary of the Air Force Michael W. Wynne. Pacific Air Forces commander Gen. Paul V. Hester hosted the sold out event. "This is one of the largest gatherings I have seen

  • Fallout money funds Hickam runway

    After Fiscal Year 2006 closed out Saturday, The 15th Airlift Wing had extra cash to spend on things like improvements to the fitness center, locks in the dormitories and equipment for the 15th Security Forces Squadron. Pacific Air Forces also gave $27.6 million to the wing to help alleviate the costs of mission-essential assets at Hickam. This

  • How to be prepared in case of disaster

    Disasters and emergencies can happen anytime. Whether it's as severe as a tsunami or as simple as losing the electricity, people should be prepared for any situation that comes their way. For most, something as minor as losing electricity leaves them vulnerable. One way to help prepare for these situations is to make a disaster supply kit. With the

  • NSPS organizes workforce

    Four hundred of Hickam's Department of Defense employees switch to the National Security Personnel System, Jan. 21. NSPS is a new management organization that is designed with tools to simplify the process for DOD promotions, rewards and compensation to employees. In the old system, raises and bonuses occurred because of seniority. Under the new
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