10/16/2012 - Gen. Herbert J. “Hawk” Carlisle, Pacific Air Forces commander, thanks PACAF Airmen and their families for their service and hard work throughout this year during the Mahalo Bash, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 12, 2012. Mahalo Bash is an annual event hosted by the PACAF commander to show appreciation for a job well done. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

10/16/2012 - Master Sgt. Lara Murdzia, Tech. Sgt. Richard Vasquez and Tech. Sgt. Tamiko Boone, members of the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii group “Hana Hou,” sing during the Mahalo Bash, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Oct. 12, 2012. The Mahalo Bash is an annual event hosted by the Pacific Air Forces commander to thank Airmen and their families for their service and hard work throughout the year. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

10/16/2012 - Pacific Air Forces Airmen and their families pose for a photo while relaxing and enjoying the day during the Mahalo Bash, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Oct. 12, 2012. The Mahalo Bash is an annual event hosted by the Pacific Air Forces commander which included live performances from the U.S. Air Force Band of the Pacific-Hawaii group “Hana Hou,” and food and activities for children and adults. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)