December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Friends and family of survivors of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field gather during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Service members from past and present came together to remember the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field that claimed the lives of 189 service members, wounded 303 others, and rendered nearly all aircraft stationed on Hickam useless as the result of the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Attendees watch the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony inside Hangar 19 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The event brought together Airmen, Guardians, survivor family members, and more to honor those who gave their lives 80 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

A C-17 Globemaster III static serves as the backdrop to the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The event brought together Airmen, Guardians, survivor family members, and more to honor those who gave their lives 80 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Col. Daniel Dobbels, 15th Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Sheronne King, 15 WG command chief, salute a wreath presented at the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. This year marked the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Hickam Field and Pearl Harbor. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

The Honor Guard practices performing a three-volley salute before the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Historically, three volleys of rifle fire were fired to indicate that the casualties had been cared for in a combat environment, and that the fighting could resume. As time passed, these volleys became an official military custom that survives to this day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

A series of wreaths are ready to be placed during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Multiple organizations from across Hawaii donated a wreath in honor of those who lost their lives during the attacks on Hickam Field 80 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Tech Sgt. Nicholas Ciardelli, Band of the Pacific, regional band craftsman, trumpet, plays Taps during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The 80th Remembrance Ceremony honors those who survived and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hickam Field. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

An Airman from the Base Honor Guard honors and salutes a wreath during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The attacks on seven bases around the island of Oahu precipitated America’s entry into World War II. The annual December 7th Remembrance Ceremony fostered reflection and commemoration for those affected by the attacks 80 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Attendees gather to watch the December 7 Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The attacks on seven bases around the island of Oahu precipitated America’s entry into World War II; the annual December 7th Remembrance Ceremony fostered reflection and commemoration for those affected by the attacks 80 years ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

A photo of Atterbury Circle taken during the attack on Hickam Field on Dec. 7, 1941, is compared to the current state of the traffic circle at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 10, 2021. On a Sunday morning 80 years ago, the largest airborne attack force ever assembled by the Imperial Japanese Navy struck Oahu's military installations. In all, 189 men died, 303 were wounded and nearly half of the aircraft stationed on Hickam were rendered useless. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

A photo of a hangar taken during the attack on Hickam Field on Dec. 7, 1941, is compared to the current state of the hangar at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Nov. 10, 2021. On a Sunday morning 80 years ago, the largest airborne attack force ever assembled by the Imperial Japanese Navy struck Oahu's military installations. In all, 189 men died, 303 were wounded and nearly half of the aircraft stationed on Hickam were rendered useless. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alan Ricker)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

This is a graphic illustration of Lt. Annie Fox. Lt. Fox assembled a team of nurses and volunteers to help the wounded during the attacks on Dec. 7, 1941. Her actions led her to being the first female to be awarded the Purple Heart. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, speaks at the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The 80th Remembrance Ceremony honors those who survived and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hickam Field. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, serves as the keynote speaker during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Service members from past and present came together to remember the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field that claimed the lives of 189 service members, wounded 303 others, and rendered nearly all aircraft stationed on Hickam useless as the result of the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, Cindy Wilsbach, First Lady of PACAF, Col. Daniel Dobbels, 15th Wing commander, Lisa Dobbels, spouse, and Chief Master Sgt. Sheronne King, 15 WG command chief, bow their heads during the invocation during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Service members from past and present came together to remember the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field that claimed the lives of 189 service members, wounded 303 others, and rendered nearly all aircraft stationed on Hickam useless as the result of the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin Aronson)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Gen. Ken Wilsbach, PACAF commander, speaks at the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. The 80th Remembrance Ceremony honors those who survived and those who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the attack on Hickam Field. (U.S Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)

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December 7th Remembrance Ceremony

Published Dec. 8, 2021

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- Friends and family of survivors of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field gather during the December 7th Remembrance Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Dec. 7, 2021. Service members from past and present came together to remember the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Field that claimed the lives of 189 service members, wounded 303 others, and rendered nearly all aircraft stationed on Hickam useless as the result of the attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper)