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Aug. 27, 2019
Sky Warriors feed Hawaii’s needy

As a 647th Logistics Readiness Squadron Traffic Management cargo handler, Senior Airman Matthew Harney is responsible for sending and receiving more than 1,100 pieces of cargo across the globe monthly.No stranger to logistical challenges, Harney also led more than 400 Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
Aug. 15, 2019
Sky Warriors host CSAF at Hickam Airfield

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein and his wife Dawn Goldfein, visited the Sky Warrior team, during their first visit here, Aug. 13-14.
Aug. 5, 2019
Improving how the AF makes the mission happen

Executing the Air Force mission never stops, but there is always room for improvement. Two iterations of the U.S. Air Force Continuous Process Improvement Senior Leaders Course were held hereJuly 30 through August 2 to find more efficient and effective ways to meet to the mission. “The
July 25, 2019
18th AES performs first joint intratheater air evacuation training on island

In order to execute this training and hone their mission-essential skills, the 18th AE crew teamed up with the 172nd Airlift Squadron and 183rd AES from the Mississippi Air National Guard, the 3rd Battalion, 25th Regiment from Wheeler Army Airfield, and the 15th Medical Group from Joint Base Pearl
June 25, 2019
Sky Warrior spouses can receive up to $500 for occupational license transfer

The Air Force announced the spouse relicensure reimbursement program, May 15, which provides financial relief up to $500 to Airmen whose spouses must obtain state occupational relicensures or recertifications during a permanent change of station or assignment across state lines.Any Regular Air
June 24, 2019
Col. Berndt takes over history making Ops Group

The 15th Wing Operations Group welcomed their new commander during an assumption of command ceremony here June 18, 2019. Col. Scott Berndt’s assumption of command was presided over by Col. Halsey Burks, 15th Wing commander.
May 31, 2019
49th TES demonstrates capabilities from the fulcrum of the Pacific

Hickam Sky Warriors took notice of a visiting aircraft this week as a B-52 Stratofortress and aircrew, assigned to the 49th Test and Evaluation Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, performed operations here, May 22 – 31.
May 3, 2019
Operation Restore Paradise enhances readiness through adaptive basing

Airmen deploy all the time, leaving their work centers behind. But what if the Airman stayed and their work centers deployed?The Air Force has two deployable Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratories (PMEL) called a Rapid Assistance Support for Calibration (RASCAL) unit. And Mountain Home Air
May 2, 2019
Medics on a mission: 911th AES personnel conduct training in Hawaii

Airmen from the 911th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron took the opportunity to go to Honolulu, Hawaii for some hands-on training both on the ground as well as in the air, April 22-26, 2019.The 911th AES flyers went through on-the-ground training to practice in-air procedures in Honolulu while the
April 26, 2019
Overcoming injuries, heading to Wounded Warrior Games

Three Airmen attended the Pacific Air Forces Wounded Warrior CARE Event in January, not knowing it would lead to each of them attending the Wounded Warrior Games this summer. Beginning in June, retired Chief Master Sgt. Garrett Kuwada and Master Sgt. Roger Hopkins will compete at the games held in