Colonel Keith A. Young is the Vice Commander

Colonel Keith A. Young is the Vice Commander, 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. The 15th Wing provides trained and ready Airmen to the Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Commander, Pacific Air Forces to execute strategic airlift, executive airlift, and air dominance missions with C-17A, C-37A, and F-22A aircraft. The 15th Wing is also responsible for the safe and effective operation of Hickam Field. Hickam Field serves as a strategic launching pad for the projection of American airpower throughout the Indo-Pacific Area of Responsibility. The wing’s Total Force Integration relationship with the Hawaii Air National Guard is critical to the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the C-17 and F-22 missions. The 15th Wing also serves as the Air Force lead, partnering with the Commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, to provide mission support to all other Air Force entities on bas