June is Men’s Health Month

June is Men's Health Month, a congressional health education program designed to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems in men and boys.Men's Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, and other health education and outreach activities to encouraging

15th OG changes hands

The 15th Operations Group is under new management after a change of command ceremony June 18.Col. Charles Velino assumed command from Col. Michael Merritt ceremony in Hangar 19 here.During the ceremony, Merritt was presented the Legion of Merit for his outstanding service and accomplishments as

647th CES NCO first Diamond Sharp Award recipient

Hickam first sergeants have created a new way to recognize hard working Airmen at JBPHH.Initiated as an additional way to spotlight exceptional Airmen, the Diamond Sharp Award recognizes Airmen for a job well done."We recognize those who are doing an outstanding job, no matter on base or off base,

Operational mission complete for the Screaming Eagles

Members of the 96th Air Refueling Squadron launched four KC-135 Stratotankers to conduct their final mission or "Fini" flight, here June 11.According to Lt Col. Jason Work, 96th ARS commander, due to the upcoming deactivation of the 96th ARS, this was the last operational mission for the squadron.To

Hawaiian Raptors surge to a new record

A record breaking number of F-22 raptor sorties were successfully launched from the runway at JBPHH, June 6.Pilots of the F-22 from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron and the 19th Fighter Squadron teamed up with maintenance Airmen from the 154th Wing and 15th Maintenance Group to

16th Annual Friends of Hickam Keiki Fishing Tournament

The 16th Annual Friends of Hickam Keiki Fishing Tournament took place June 5, 2015.More than 100 members from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and their children participated in the free fishing tournament hosted by "Friends of Hickam," an organization seeking to support, promote, and foster strong

Joint Base,15th Wing commanders sign Integrated Defense Antiterrorism Plan

The Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Integrated Defense Antiterrorism Plan was signed by Navy Capt. Stanley Keeve Jr, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam commander (JBC) and Col. Randall Huiss,15th Wing commander, June 4 here.According to Lt. Col Juan Silva, 647th Security Forces Squadron commander, the

Military Working Dog Handlers take a bite for training

Military Working Dog handlers from the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines attend MWD handler decoy training, June 3 at Ke Kula Maka'i Police Academy, Hawaii.The training is a four-day course designed to improve the MWD handlers decoy skills and increase their proficiencies as trainers of MWD.The

Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of Hickam Field’s Dedication

80th anniversary of Hickam Field dedication

On May 21, 1935, the War Department in Washington D.C. issued General Orders No. 4 designating the Hawaiian Department flying field as "Hickam Field" in honor of Lt Col. Horace Meek Hickam. The location of the new airfield was to be adjacent to Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Territory of