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Pacific Air Forces advises Airmen on H1N1 flu outbreak

Pacific Air Forces officials are urging Airmen, civilian personnel and family members to practice good health habits to help prevent the spread of H1N1. "The key to avoiding this is to practice good hand washing and basic public health measures," said Col. Sean Murphy, PACAF command surgeon general.

Hickam C-17 stage crews at Manas ramp up support for OEF

Over the past five weeks, three Pacific Air Forces C-17 Globemaster IIIs have been flying round-the-clock missions from Manas to Afghanistan delivering special cargo in support of the Operation Enduring Freedom surge. The "stage" operation set up at Manas included aircraft and personnel from 535th

Military officials monitor swine flu

Defense Department officials are monitoring the swine flu situation closely, with their primary focus on protecting the military population, a senior Pentagon official said April 27. As officials with the Department of Health and Human Services lead the U.S. effort, the military is posturing itself

Military Working Dogs demonstrate training

Make fire prevention an ongoing priority

While the recent Out of Cycle Fire Prevention Week has sparked attention to possible hazards, the need for vigilance is not over, said Hickam Fire Emergency Services officials. Assistant Chief George Crowder emphasizes that the effort is called "Fire Prevention is an All Year Awareness Program: Plug

Serving with honor and dignity

Hickam's exemplary Airmen who render honor with dignity were recently recognized at a special ceremony April 16. The Hickam Base Honor Guard held a luncheon last week Thursday to also thank the supervisors who allow them to serve on the respected team. "They bring dignity to our Air Force and our

Who speaks for men?

'No guests allowed' policy to take effect at commissary

Effective May 1, there will be a "no guests or visitors" policy at the Hickam AFB Commissary in an effort to ensure military privileges are truly reserved for military members and their dependents.During the past few months, the Hickam Commissary has experienced a sharp growth in customers and

AFRC event benefits those left behind