Getting Hypoxic with the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron

The dangers of hypoxia are real in the profession of aviation. That is why every Air Force flight crew member on JBPHH is provided essential hypoxia training by the 15th Aerospace Medicine Squadron's Aerospace and Operational Physiology team.Hypoxia is caused by an oxygen deficiency in the blood,

Use it or lose it: Changes to Air Force leave policy arrive this year

The warning on January's Leave and Earning Statement is clear -- "Important: Manage your leave. On 1 Oct 15, you will lose all accrued leave over 60 days unless special leave accrual applies."Air Force active duty, active guard and reserve members with more than 60 days of leave have less than eight

New leadership courses available at JBPHH

New professional development classes are now being offered by the Career Assistance Advisor to aid Airmen with self-improvement and career enhancement.The John C. Maxwell "Developing the Leader Within You" and "the 360 Degree Leader" courses rolled out at JBPHH in January.According to Master Sgt.

BHOP clinic helps JBPHH patients learn healthy behavior

Hickam's Behavioral Health Optimization Program is designed to enhance military members and their family's overall behavioral health as part of their comprehensive health care.The BHOP provides brief, solution-focused interventions to promote healthy coping strategies, communication skills and

15th Wing Amn show off ability to survive and operate in CBRNE environment

Miller relinquishes command of the 515th AMOW

Col. Albert G. Miller relinquished command of the 515th Air Mobility Operations Wing to Col. Jeffrey G. Pierce during a ceremony on Feb. 4 at the wing headquarters on JBPHH.During his seven month tenure with the 515th AMOW, Miller successfully supported three presidential missions to multiple

Local Logistics Officer Association members tour 735th AMS

The Kanaloa Chapter of the Logistics Officer Association received a tour of the 735th Air Mobility Squadron here Jan. 29.The behind-the-scenes tour of the squadron brought together logistics & maintenance officers from the 15th Wing, Pacific Air Forces and the 154th Wing for an inside look at the

Military saves week saves you money in February

The Military and Family Support Center will offer extra financial help to service members during Military Saves Week Feb. 23-27.Military Saves Week is a Department of Defense sponsored event that gives service members and their families an opportunity to receive free financial support to help them

Hickam Airmen participate in emergency management training

Airmen from the 15th Wing tested their emergency management knowledge and skills during integrated base emergency response capability training Jan. 26-30.Participants of the training from the 15th Aerospace Medical Squadron practiced their response to chemical, biological and radiological

First sergeants give back, provide relief at the pump

Hickam shoppette customers received quite the surprise Jan. 23 when they were greeted by Air Force first sergeants offering to pump their gas and giving away gift cards.The giveaway was an event organized by the Air Force Hawaii First Sergeants Association. During the holidays, the organization