Wing leadership kicks off day with CFC donations

Former CMSAF visits Hickam

Though his retirement date states 1979, he never really left active duty, nor did his mission change. He may have given up the mandatory appointments at the Pentagon but those vacancies were quickly filled with base visits and the opportunity to offer junior Airmen words of advice, encouragement and

Embrace the 'happy you live here' moments

A rainbow made a brief appearance at the Freedom Tower just before reveille, Sept. 24. Formally known as the Water Tower when built in 1938, the tower stored 500,000 gallons of water for emergencies. The Freedom Tower was knocked out of action on Dec. 7, 1941 when bombs landing on other parts of the

Fifth CMSAF visits Hickam, offers words of encouragement, wisdom

Constitution Day

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley said, "our Airmen are stationed and deployed around the world protecting the freedoms embodied in our Constitution, and as we celebrate the anniversary of this landmark document, I hope we all take a moment to remember those currently serving our

CSAF defers heritage coat decision, focuses on current uniform issues

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz decided on Aug. 28 to defer a decision on the Air Force heritage coat until the summer of 2009 to address current uniform issues, according to a senior Air Force official. "We are going to fix, improve and upgrade uniforms in our current inventory,"

Senior leaders meet to discuss, decide way ahead for force

Senior Air Force leaders gathered for a strategic summit Aug. 27 at Bolling Air Force Base to discuss the way ahead for the Air Force as a part of the August emphasis on strategic planning. "The summit allows us to identify issues that need senior leader review and decide on matters affecting the

Hickam F-15 makes voyage to Pacific Aviation Museum

Gen. and Mrs. Chandler tour Hickam

Pacific Air Forces Commander, Gen. Howie Chandler and his wife, Eva-Marie, spent Monday with 15th Airlift Wing Airmen visiting everyplace from the flightline fire department to the Gathering Place coffee shop. The Chandler's swing through the wing was focused on one of the general's top

Hickam stresses bicycle safety

This summer's high gas prices have persuaded, or perhaps coerced, many members of Team Hickam to ride their bicycles to work as well as when taking short trips around the base. While bicycles offer a more economical means of transportation, they also present their own traffic and safety