Eye clinic clears Pacific Airmen's sight

Pierce takes command of the 735th AMS

Lt. Col. Jeffrey G. Pierce assumed command of the 735th Air Mobility Squadron during a change of command ceremony here July 27. Col. Jeffrey G. Mintzlaff, 715th Air Mobility Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony. Colonel Pierce came to the 735th AMS in June 2008 and served as the

Isle Guard brings luau to Iraq

Hawaii Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Lee Sonomura and Master Sgt. Kurt Kawachi spent part of this week in a Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq, kitchen cleaning green onions. They were working up a menu of favorites from home: kalua pig, lomi salmon, chicken long rice, haupia, macaroni salad, Spam and

Rare Piece of Aviation History Returning to Hawaii

In 1929, only the most intrepid adventurers were familiar with the miracle of flight. So the visionary founders of Inter-Island Airways sought out the sturdiest, most comfortable aircraft of the day to introduce Hawaii residents to air travel: the Bellanca CH-300 Pacemaker. Inter-Island Airways,

Pictorial commemoration celebrates Hawaii's 50th anniversary of statehood

Man of War, Man of Steel

Legend has it that Hercules, son of mortal woman Alcmene and Greek god Zeus, was born with the mental courage and physical strength that helped him accomplish the mythically famous twelve labors. His statuesque figure, seen in countless illustrations and storybooks, is ripped with brute muscles and

Tonight's gonna be a good night!

Survey cards mean Federal aid

Hawaii's public school students will bring home a Federal census survey card Sept. 8 to be filled out by parents and returned to school the following day. It is extremely important to complete the Federal survey cards and return them promptly to the child's school. The data collected from these

Gen. North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

The command of Pacific Air Forces, celebrating 65 years of providing American airpower in the Pacific this month, was passed today from Gen. Howie Chandler to Gen. Gary North during a ceremony here on Freedom Tower Mall. General North assumed command after completing three and a half years of

PACAF Change of Command set for Wednesday

The Pacific Air Forces Change of Command has been scheduled for Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Freedom Tower Mall. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Navy Adm. Timothy J. Keating, U.S. Pacific Command commander, will officiate as Gen. Gary L. North assumes command from Gen. Howie