14 April 2022 Safety through Radio JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Operational Support Squadron (OSS) Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems (RAWS) shop technicians aid in the safety of military aircraft taking off and landing on the flightline to ensure mission success.The Hickam RAWS technicians maintain and install...
29 July 2022 15th Operational Support Squadron Airfield Management Supports RIMPAC JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- With an estimated 25,000 personnel participating in the world's largest international maritime exercise this summer, the 15th Operational Support Squadron (OSS) Airfield Management Flight’s workload surged.The 15th OSS Airfield Management Flight provides...
10 June 2022 15th Wing Paves the Way for Multi-Capable JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- The 15th Wing completed its first class of Multi-Capable Airman (MCA) Tier 1 training, effectuating Air Force Chief of Staff (AFCS) Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s “Accelerate Change or Lose” doctrine.The Air Force’s MCA initiative directly supports the...
27 May 2022 Team Hickam Delivers First Formula Flight JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --78,000 pounds of baby formula arrived in Indianapolis aboard a Hickam-based C-17 Globemaster III flying from Ramstein Air Base, Germany, completing the first flight of Operation Fly Formula.On May 19, President Joe Biden authorized Operation Fly Formula to...
11 June 2020 A little Bit Country, a Little Bit Tactical JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --A group of Airmen leap out of a C-17 Globemaster and plummet toward the earth. They deploy their parachutes to land safely and prepare to execute the perfect airstrike.Tactical Air Control Party Airmen often perform feats like this in order to accomplish...
25 June 2020 Relief from Cockpit Corrosion JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --The F-22 Raptor is known for its air dominance, but without maintenance, it wouldn’t fly.Although the F-22 entered the Air Force in 2005, Airmen from the 15th and 154th Maintenance Squadrons continue to innovate how they keep the aircraft safe."We are always...
14 August 2020 Special Warfare Gets a Level Up JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- After a 1,500-feet leap of faith to the ground, a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Airman is responsible for directing airstrikes at the right time and place.The three-day flight event was the 25th Air Support Operations Squadron's (ASOS) mid-year progress...
20 July 2020 JBPHH Supports First Indo-Pacific Aeromedical Evacuation Mission for COVID-19 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --When an active-duty service member tested positive for the coronavirus, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam stood ready to ensure the patient reached Travis Air Force Base safely.This was the first time the Transport Isolation System was employed during an...
03 August 2020 Beat the Heat JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- As summer continues and the weather gets hotter, Airmen need to be aware of the risks of outdoor work to stay cool and safe.The 15th Medical Group Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight analyzes environmental factors and distributes recommended protective...
03 April 2020 Supporting the COVID-19 Pandemic from Home JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii --As the operations chief on the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak, Chief Petty Officer Bob McCormick, is accustomed to being on the frontlines of homeland security conducting search and rescue and maritime security.However, during the global pandemic...