Air Force family shares story of adoption, love, duty

For Majors Brian and Amanda Evans, life is a constant balancing act with work and a family of five. At work, she's the commander of the 15th Comptroller Squadron and he's a Special Operations Command Pacific air operations planner. At home, they're parents to three energetic kids, two of whom are

Hickam officers share leadership advice with ROTC cadets

More than 35 company grade officers from Hickam's CGO council took their leadership skills to the University of Hawaii for a career day with the school's Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 175 cadets Nov. 13.About 80 UH students attended the Leadership Laboratory which provided the

JBPHH welcomes Secretary of the Air Force

JBPHH Airmen demonstrate ability to survive, operate in CBRNE environment

Members of Team Hickam participated in an inspector general's exercise here Nov. 6-8 to demonstrate mission capabilities and ensure Airmen are ready to defend the base at a moment's notice.It was a total force effort as Airmen from both the 15th and 154th Maintenance Groups, Operations Groups and

Hana Hou! rock band performs at local school for Red Ribbon Week

Hana Hou!, the rock band of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii, delivered an energetic performance to students and faculty members as part of the school's Red Ribbon Week festivities at Kapolei Elementary School in Kapolei, Hawaii, Nov. 5."The performance went very well," said Cosmo

Hickam celebrates another year as a Tree City USA

JBPHH reaffirmed its standing as a "Tree City USA" with a tree planting ceremony in Hickam Community's Hale Na Koa housing area here Nov. 7.The ceremony marks the 15th year Hickam has celebrated Hawaii's Arbor Day by recommitting itself to being a good steward of the environment.According to

Hickam Honor Guard: A rewarding, challenging mission

The image of a sharply dressed Airman knelt down in front of a fallen veteran's next of kin, gently handing them a folded U.S flag will forever be a representation of what it means to be an Honor Guard member. For them, being an Honor Guard member is a challenge and responsibility that few get to

PACAF prepares for Ebola detection and control

Ebola.  It's all over the news, litters our Facebook feeds and has become a common topic of conversation.  Healthcare workers from a variety of organizations have mobilized to Africa to help fight the disease, and now, some military members have begun to deploy to Liberia to support those

New COMPACAF shares focus, commitment to Airmen

Last month, I was presented the greatest opportunity of my Air Force career -- I became commander of Pacific Air Forces.I want to tell you how honored and humbled I feel to be here. Standing in front of our Pacific Airmen and accepting the PACAF flag from General Welsh was an incredible experience,

15th Wing leadership shadows 15th OSS Airmen

The 15th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen had some help completing their daily work of maintaining the life-saving equipment they issue to aircrew members Oct. 24. The day's mission was accomplished with the help of the 15th Wing commander and command chief.Col. Randy