15 OG initiates orientation and incentive flight program Published Dec. 6, 2012 By Senior Airman Lauren Main 15th Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Operations Group will kick off an orientation and incentive flight program Dec. 6 to provide flying opportunities for Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii who do not normally have the chance to fly. In an effort to establish a standardized program while minimizing the impact on required training, the 15th OG will execute quarterly flights for Joint Base units, primarily Airmen from the 15th Wing and 647th Air Base Group. "This program serves a few different purposes," said Lt. Col. Brian Deutsch, 96th Air Refueling Squadron commander. "First is the orientation side. We regularly work with command post and ground agencies, but the Airmen have never been up in the air to see what we do. The other side of it is the incentive portion. This is for commanders to pick their star performers and say, 'hey, you've done a good job' and reward them with the opportunity to fly." Airmen will be selected for the flights at their group commander's discretion. The number of seats released will vary from mission to mission, as well as the type of aircraft. C-17 Globemaster IIIs operated by the 535th Airlift Squadron and KC-135 Stratotankers operated by the 96th Air Refueling Squadron will rotate quarterly. The next flight is tentatively scheduled for March, pending mission requirements. Airmen who are interested in being recommended for the program should speak to their first line supervisors or first sergeants.