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A member of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron runs in the rain during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. During the Hawaii Kona storm, Oahu recorded 19 inches of rainfall across the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A member of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron sits in the cockpit of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. The Hawaii Air National Guard member steered the C-17 so a large tow vehicle could move the aircraft without turning the engines on. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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Members of the 15th and 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a C-17 Globemaster III during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. A tow vehicle moved the C-17 to receive avionic maintenance in a hangar with a better controlled environment for C-17 maintenance. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A member of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron gives a thumbs up to signal other maintainers during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. The signals ensured no damage or injuries occurred while towing the aircraft to receive avionic maintenance in a hangar with a better controlled environment for C-17s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A member of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron rides inside of a transport truck during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. Maintainers were transported to tow a C-17 Globemaster III to a new hangar for avionics maintenance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A member of the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs routine maintenance to the wheels of a C-17 Globemaster III during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. Maintainers perform routine maintenance, including tightening bolts to a specified torque to ensure proper clamping force, and prevent failure or damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron is parked during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. During the storm, Oahu recorded 19 inches of rainfall across the island with operations at the 15th Wing continuing to ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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A C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 535th Airlift Squadron is parked during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. During the storm, Oahu recorded 19 inches of rainfall across the island with operations at the 15th Wing continuing to ensure mission success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance in the wheel well of a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. Maintainers will perform routine maintenance, including tightening bolts to a specified torque to ensure proper clamping force and prevent failure or damage. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)

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Published March 18, 2026

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- A member of the 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron runs in the rain during a Kona storm at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 13, 2026. During the Hawaii Kona storm, Oahu recorded 19 inches of rainfall across the island. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Sulaica)