15 OSS gears up for RIMPAC

With more than 850 Airmen arriving at Hickam for the Rim of the Pacific military exercise and the bed-down of aircraft on the 15th Wing flightline, it's likely to be a busy few weeks for the 15th Operations Support Squadron.On a normal day, approximately 30 sorties are flown in and out of Hickam,

Roscoe ready to give 100-percent to 15th Wing

The 15th Wing guidon was passed to Col. Johnny Roscoe, 15th Wing Commander, today symbolizing the formal transfer of leadership of the wing from Col. Sam Barrett during a ceremony at the Missing Man Formation here.While addressing his new Airmen, Roscoe promised to give 100-percent towards ensuring

96th Air Refueling Squadron inducts newest pilot

As entertainer Bill Cosby would likely testify, kids can say some unexpected things. That's why it surprised some in the flight deck of the KC-135 Stratotanker simulator at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam that Rosco Rebibis, a cancer patient at Kapi'olani Medical Center, decided to forego the usual

Motorcycle track day helps riders get ahead of the curve

Motorcyclists from every branch of the U.S. military gathered at Wheeler Army Airfield June 27 and 28 to participate in the "Advanced Rider Track Day," a training event designed to help servicemembers practice maneuvers in a controlled environment. Mario di Prete, traffic safety program manager at

Commentary: Passing the Playbook

Saying farewell to this beautiful island and remarkable Wing is hard to do and has been looming in the back of my mind for quite some time. Saying farewell to each of you is difficult beyond words; however, the time has come. As tough as it will be for Kelly and I, and our children; Sydney, Phoebe,

Commentary: PACAF commander sends July 4th message

Independence Day provides us an opportunity to reflect on our nations' rich history while also celebrating our 236th birthday. While we enjoy the holiday with our loved ones, or on far away shores and separated due to military duties, we should also reflect on the debt we owe to the Soldiers,

15 WG commander completes fini-flight at JBPHH

U.S., Vietnamese militaries collaborate on clinic restoration

Airmen and Soldiers from the 647th and 154th Civil Engineering Squadron, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and the 84th Engineer Battalion, Schofield Barracks, have been making leaps and bounds of progress restoring the Xuan Lam Medical Clinic in Nghe An Province, Vietnam, since the start of Operation

Total Force Airmen ready for deployed medical support

Sixty-seven Pacific Air Forces Airmen and Air National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighter medical support capabilities at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska, May 7-13.The medical personnel concluded Expeditionary Medical Support training, a mandatory pre-deployment

Technical Sergeant promotion release features 140 from Hickam

More than 8,500 non-commissioned officers were selected for promotion to the rank of technical sergeant, Air Force Personnel Center officials announced June 21. The boards selected 22.77 percent of the 37,402 eligible staff sergeants.To see the selection list, go to