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80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication

Col. Randy Huiss, 15th Wing commander, speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2015. On May 31, 1935 ground was broken at Hickam Field after being designated by the war department in Washington D.C., on May 21 1935. Between October and December 1935, crews cleared 2,225.46 acres that would be Hickam Field. Early installation of infrastructure, initial hangars, and roads were accomplished in 1936 and 1937 as more buildings were completed including the base water tower, operations building, and a number of hangars. The first units were stationed at Hickam Field beginning in September and October 1937. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication

Col. Randy Huiss, 15th Wing commander, speaks during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2015. Lt. Col. Horace Hickam survived a mid-air collision with a student pilot by parachuting out of his aircraft in 1926. Hickam, a pioneer military aviator, died after crashing his Curtiss A-12 Shrike on November 5, 1934 while conducting a night landing on an unlighted runway at Fort Crockett, Texas. On May 31, 1935 ground was broken at Hickam Field after being designated by the war department in Washington D.C. on May 21 1935. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication

Tech. Sgt. David Diamond, a musician from the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii, stands in front of the Freedom Tower during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Hickam Field’s dedication on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 29, 2015. Lt. Col. Horace Hickam received the Silver Star for gallantry under fire in the Mexican state of Chihuahua on April 22, 1916. Hickam, a pioneer military aviator, died after crashing his Curtiss A-12 Shrike on November 5, 1934 while conducting night landings on an unlighted runway at Fort Crockett, Texas. On May 31, 1935 ground was broken at Hickam Field after being designated by the war department in Washington D.C. on May 21, 1935. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Hickam

A 1920 photograph of Lt. Col. Horace Hickam with a British Royal Aircraft Factory SE-5 biplane fighter, a World War I era aircraft, taken at Bolling Field, Washington D.C. 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 Hickam. The location of the new airfield was to be adjacent to Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. (Courtesy photo by 15th Wing Historian)
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Hickam

Aerial photograph of early Hickam Field from June 1938 showing early construction and flying operations. 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 Hawaii. (Courtesy photo provided by 15th Wing Historian)
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Hickam

Portrait photograph of Lt. Col. Horace M. Hickam taken about 1934. 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 Hickam. The location of the new airfield was to be adjacent to Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Territory of Hawaii. (Courtesy photo provided by 15th Wing Historian)
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“Aloha”

Military members and their families were treated to a traditional Hawaiian hula performance prior to the premier of the movie “Aloha” at the Memorial Base Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. The Cameron Crowe-directed movie was filmed on JBPHH in 2013. It features a host of well-known Hollywood stars portraying what life for Airmen and their families living and working on JBPHH is like. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden/RELEASED)
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“Aloha”

Military members and their families received free popcorn and soda during the premier of the movie “Aloha” at the Memorial Base Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. JBPHH provided a number of the movie's background characters and supporting roles, as well as air assets like the C-17 III Globemaster and F-22 Raptor. The production crew was also granted access to base real estate such as the Officer's Club, Fort Kameahaha housing, the flightline and the Pacific Air Forces commander's office, which also appeared in the movie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden/RELEASED)
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“Aloha”

Military members and their families attend the premier of the movie “Aloha” at the Memorial Base Theater on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. The Cameron Crowe-directed movie was filmed on JBPHH in 2013. It features a host of well-known Hollywood stars portraying what life for Airmen and their families living and working on JBPHH is like. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Terri Paden/RELEASED)
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Refuling Over Hawaii

Capt. Ryan Miller and Maj. Dan Allen, pilot evaluators for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, perform preflight checks of a KC-135R Stratotanker on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The flight was held to conduct aerial refueling operations for six F-22 Raptors from the Hawaiian Raptors. The KC-135 aerial refueling capability enhances the Air Force’s ability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Daddona/Released)
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Refuling Over Hawaii

Maj. Dan Allen, pilot evaluator for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, sits co-pilot on a KC-135R Stratotanker flight on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The flight was held to conduct aerial refueling operations for six F-22 Raptors from the Hawaiian Raptors. The KC-135 aerial refueling capability enhances the Air Force’s ability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Daddona/Released)
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Refuling Over Hawaii

Capt. Ryan Miller, pilot evaluator for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, briefs his crew before a KC-135R Stratotanker flight on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The flight was held to conduct aerial refueling operations for six F-22 Raptors from the Hawaiian Raptors. The KC-135 aerial refueling capability enhances the Air Force’s ability to accomplish its primary mission of global reach. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Daddona/Released))
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Refuling Over Hawaii

Tech Sgt. Aaron Oelrich, a photojournalist from 15th Wing public affairs, captures a picture of Capt. Ryan Miller and Maj. Dan Allen, pilot evaluators for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. Members of the public affairs office were on board the KC-135R Stratotanker flight to document aerial refueling operations for six F-22 Raptors from the Hawaiian Raptors. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kaitlin Daddona/Released)
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Touch and Go

(Left)Capt. Ryan Miller, and Maj. Dan Allen, both pilots for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, prepare the KC-135R Stratotanker for their final approach during a touch and go landing on Marine Corps Air Station at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Touch and Go

(Left)Capt. Ryan Miller, and Maj. Dan Allen, both pilots for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, turn the KC-135R Stratotanker in preparation for a touch and go landing on Marine Corps Air Station at Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Aerial Refueling Six F-22 Raptors

(Left)Capt. Ryan Miller, and Maj. Dan Allen, both pilots for the 96th Air Refueling Squadron, execute preflight checks of a KC-135R Stratotanker on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, May 19, 2015. The pilots conducted aerial refueling operations for six F-22 Raptors, from the Hawaiian Raptors. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides the core aerial refueling capability for the United States Air Force and has excelled in this role for more than 50 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony

Army Staff Sgt. Justin Godinet, Army Recruiting Company recruiter, ensures his enlistees are prepared for the Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. Our Community Salutes is a community-based initiative to recognize and honor graduating high school seniors who plan to join the Armed Forces after graduation. The OCS ceremony started in southern New Jersey in 2009 and has now spread across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony

(left) Col. John J. Riehl, commander, 692nd Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group and Chief Master Sgt. Russell Thomas, Chief of the Pacific Medical Enlisted Force, recognizes U.S Air Force Enlistees during the Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. Our Community Salutes is a community-based initiative to recognize and honor graduating high school seniors who plan to join the Armed Forces after graduation. The OCS ceremony started in southern New Jersey in 2009 and has now spread across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony

A U.S. Navy enlistee and high school graduate is recognized by Senior chief Petty Officer Enrique Acosta, senior enlisted leader Joint Typhoon Warning Center, and Capt. Ashley Evans, commanding officer of JTWC, during the Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. Our Community Salutes is a community-based initiative to recognize and honor graduating high school seniors who plan to join the Armed Forces after graduation. The OCS ceremony started in southern New Jersey in 2009 and has now spread across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony

U.S. Army command Sgt. Maj. Finis A. Dodson, 94th Army Air Missile Defense Command, talks during the Our Community Salutes Recognition Ceremony at the USS Battleship Missouri Memorial on Ford Island, Hawaii, May 17, 2015. Our Community Salutes is a community-based initiative to recognize and honor graduating high school seniors who plan to join the Armed Forces after graduation. The OCS ceremony started in southern New Jersey in 2009 and has now spread across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Aaron Oelrich/Released)
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