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June 8, 2018
Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days

In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
June 8, 2018
Gear up for food safety

Summer is here and it’s time to bring out the grill. Although this time of year provides our families with a break from work and school, it doesn’t mean we should take a break from being smart about food safety and sanitation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “An
June 1, 2018
515th AMOW welcomes new commander

Col. Craig Harmon assumed command of the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing during a change of command ceremony here June 1. Maj. Gen. Christopher Bence, U.S. Air Force Expeditionary Center commander, presided over the ceremony in which Col. Scott Zippwald relinquished command of the 515th AMOW to
May 31, 2018
Number of promotion opportunities for exceptional performers to increase

Air Force officials have announced changes to the Stripes for Exceptional Performers program, a program designed to promote enlisted Airmen early who demonstrate exceptional potential. The changes will take effect immediately.
May 22, 2018
Port Dawgs hosts Run for the Fallen

The 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing hosted the 5th Annual Port Dawg Memorial Run here, May 18. The run remembers and honors those lost in the air transportation career field. “In 2011 the Port Dawg Community experienced the tragic murder of one of our members, TSgt Eccleston,” said Senior Master
May 14, 2018
Air Force transitions to a single combat uniform

Air Force leaders announced the service will move to a single combat utility uniform, adopting the Operational Camouflage Pattern, or OCP, already in use by the Army and Airmen in combat zones and in certain jobs across the Air Force.
May 11, 2018
PLA Air Force Command College visits Headquarters PACAF during annual visit

Headquarters Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) hosted 12 People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Command College officers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, to share perspectives and develop lines of communication, April 26, 2018.
May 10, 2018
Celebrating Mothers

Capt. Cari Piha, Maj. Toni Merhar, and Maj. Jamilee Gunnels, 535th Airlift Squadron C-17 Globemaster III pilots, perform an in-flight refueling mission, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 25, 2018. The aircrew featured mothers to celebrate mothers who serve in the military and to
May 8, 2018
Hickam Field Hangar Gets an Upgrade

Col. Kevin Gordon, 15th Wing commander, cuts a ribbon to open Hangar 35 with Roman Orkrasinski, 15th Maintenance Group maintenance operations officer, Lt. Col. John Drain, 15th Maintenance Squadron commander, and Col. Robert Copes, 15th MXG commander, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May
May 7, 2018
Inaugural Diamond Mudder

Col. Kevin Gordon, 15th Wing commander, gives the opening remarks during the Inaugural Diamond Mudder, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 4, 2018. The Diamond Mudder was a seven-mile team race, consisting of eight obstacles ranging from buddy drags to marksmanship. (U.S. Air Force photo by