25th STB movement

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Five buses wait for 25th Infantry Division troops stationed out of Schofield Barracks to unboard a plane after a long flight home Oct. 23. More than 143 troops flew into Hickam's flightline and 735th Air Mobility Squadron passenger terminal here upon return from Iraq, where they were deployed for more than 12 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The 735th AMS is an Air Mobility Command tenant unit here, supporting airlift movement of people and passengers around the world. In the last year, the 735th AMS has assisted in transporting 11,077 personnel on 72 missions for the Army's 25th ID; 2,518 personnel on 16 missions from the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, Hawaii; and 5,720 other personnel on 50 missions in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

Telephoto tango

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Al Cofran, of Kailua, Hawaii, photograph the Thunderbirds during the during the "Wings Over the Pacific," Open House Sept. 20. Shutter bugs from around the world came to Hickam to watch the Thunderbirds take to the air and capture their best imagery. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Star status

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Maj. Sean Gustafson, Thunderbird #4 slot pilot, signs autographs for fans after their final performance Sept. 20 at Hickam's 2009 "Wings Over the Pacific" Open House. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

Star status

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Fans clamored for position against a fence seeking autographs from The Thunderbirds after their final performance Sept. 20 at Hickam's 2009 "Wings Over the Pacific" Open House. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

COMPACAF thanks Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Gen. Gary North, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, presents a Kekoa statue as a token of thanks for their support to Hickam?s 2009 ?Wings Over the Pacific? Open House. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

COMPACAF thanks Thunderbirds

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Gen. Gary North, Commander, Pacific Air Forces, presents a Kekoa statue as a token of thanks for their support to Hickam?s 2009 ?Wings Over the Pacific? Open House. The Thunderbirds demonstrate the capabilities the F-16 Fighting Falcon by performing combat maneuvers during their aerial demonstration. This is Hickam's first open house since 2003, and a crowd of nearly 100,000 paid a visit during the weekend. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)