Hickam takes off for Cope Tiger

Hickam physician awarded Bronze Star

It made sense to Capt. Eric Baroni that someone who'd been trained in combat trauma would be selected for such a dangerous assignment, not a family practice physician who primarily checked breathing patterns and treated ankle sprains.It's a good thing he's a quick learner.Captain Baroni, 15th

Mahalo Fest completes customer appreciation week

Officials announce E-8 selection stats

Air Force officials here selected 1,269 of 13,741 eligible master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant for a selection rate of 9.24 percent, and the list will be released publicly at 8 a.m. CST March 4.The average score for those selected was 665.85, with an average time in grade of

New policy for responsible, effective use of Internet-based capabilities

Department of Defense officials released a policy memorandum Feb. 26 regarding the safe and effective use of Internet-based capabilities, including social networking services and other interactive Web 2.0 applications. The memorandum makes it policy that the DOD non-classified network be configured

Tsunami warning cancelled for Hawaii

The National Weather Service has cancelled the tsunami warning for the Hawaiian Islands effective 1:38 p.m. This is the all clear. Evacuated personnel may return to their homes at this time. Currently the following activities will remain closed; Auto and Wood Hobby Shop, Arts and Crafts Center,

HAWAII ON ALERT FOR TSUNAMI

A tsunami from an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile, South America, may cause damage along coastlines of all islands in the state of Hawaii. The primary evacuation zone for Hickam includes the area along the beach and coastline from Bishop's Point to the Mamala Bay Golf Course. As a precautionary

Airmen run through the mud at 'Swamp Romp'

Airmen, Cadets participate in Great Aloha Run

H1N1 shot available for all, active duty required

Hickam Air Force Base has been stamping out the swine flu since its original outbreak. That effort continues today as the 15th Medical Group pursues its goal to vaccinate 100 percent of Air Force active duty members.Lt. Col. Kai-Wood Ma, 15 MDG Senior Chief of Aerospace Medicine, said 72 percent of