Wearing protection is only part of the safety plan

A hundred class "M" license holders, from 13-month veterans of the saddle to 13-year seasoned riders, had the chance to finesse their techniques during an Advanced Motorcycle Safety course here Sept. 15 and 16, 2010. This optional upgrade from the required Motorcycle Safety Foundations class all

'Passing gas'

Stretching its wings

535th C-17s deliver armored vehicles to Bagram

Aircrews from 535th airlift squadron operates out of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam in Hawaii fly the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft throughout the world - including missions supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.It's a prime example of how 535th crews use the long legs of the C-17 to

Hickam keiki remember

More than 750 children paraded around the Freedom Tower at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Sept. 10 as a way to remember those that were killed as a result of several terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001.The students of Hickam Elementary School, the parents and teachers gathered together to pay

COMPACAF speaks to Team Hickam during Patriots Day formation

More than 1,200 Airmen from around Team Hickam stood in formation as Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, honored the Americans lost on Sept. 11, 2001, and the servicemembers sacrifice.At the end of his speech, a C-17 Globemaster III from the 15th Wing flew overhead as a tribute to

It rained on their parade, but nothing dampened their spirits

The horrors of Sept. 11, 2001, are etched into the minds of every man and woman who was alive that day, their eyes glued to the television to witness the chaos of Ground Zero in New York City. We all watched the live broadcast of the second plane crashing into the Twin Towers that morning. And many

C-17s supports Pakistan relief

The U.S. government is committed to the welfare of the people of Pakistan and will continue to provide assistances during their period of terrible suffering. The 535th Airlift Squadron aircrew from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam is lending a helping hand. This short notice tasking to Pakistan, is

PME crossing international borders

Master Sgt. Clete Toensing, 15th Wing Professional Military Education Center director of operations, received a unique professional development opportunity when he was selected as part of the 13th Air Force's professional development initiative to forge relationships with partner nations and build

Locked door? Small explosion may be the key

The 647th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight hosted a week-long joint-service training event here beginning Aug. 30. The 40-hours of training focused on breaching and entering techniques and included Sailors, Marines, and Soldiers from EOD units throughout