C-37A arrives at Hickam AFB

The Navy moved their Executive Transport Detachment here from Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, Saturday. The Navy C-37A business jet, replaces the DV-modified P-3 aircraft the unit used to fly and was greeted here by a formation of Air Force and Navy service members, helping show the integration of

USFJ, 5th Air Force commander visits Kadena

The importance of the 18th Wing's mission in fighting the Global War on Terrorism and its peace-keeping efforts in the Pacific region were the key topics discussed by the U.S. Forces Japan and 5th Air Force commander here Nov. 15. Lt. Gen. Bruce Wright, visited the base for an in-depth orientation

Balad “Port Dawgs” help limit ground convoys

With each push of a pallet onto an aircraft flying out of Balad Air Base, another dangerous convoy mission is avoided and lives are potentially saved. The 'Port Dawgs' assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Aerial Port Flight, ensure assets are delivered to forward

Airman awarded Bronze Star

A security forces airman who spent a yearlong deployment training Iraqi troops was awarded the Bronze Star for meritorious service recently. Capt. Russell Waight, the 18th Security Forces Squadron officer in charge of plans and programs at Kadena Air Base, Japan, led a six-person team at Al Kasik

PACAF commander serves Thanksgiving meals

Gen. Paul V. Hester, Pacific Air Forces commander, began his Thanksgiving Day serving the holiday's meal to numerous Airmen in Osan and Kunsan Air Bases, Republic of Korea Nov. 23. Along with Maj. Gen. Edward Rice, PACAF vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief,

Fighting Samurai build winning deployment team

The 14th Fighter Squadron is preparing to meet the challenges of their Air Expeditionary Force deployment this winter and they're "fired up" to contribute to the Global War on Terrorism. The Samurai of the 14th FS will deploy F-16CJ aircraft, pilots and support personnel to Operation Iraqi Freedom

President Bush wraps up Pacific economic tour

President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush touched down here Nov. 20 after completing the last leg of the president's Pacific economic tour. The president's visit to Hawaii capped off eight days traveling in the Pacific Theater, with the president meeting with leaders in Russia, Singapore,

President joins Airmen for breakfast

President George W. Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice had breakfast here with 50 Airmen during a trip back to Washington D.C. after meetings in Singapore and Indonesia, and attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Hanoi, Vietnam. Along with the

President Bush visits Hickam AFB

President Bush arrives in Hawaii

President George Bush, First Lady Laura Bush and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, the night of November 20 after completing the last leg of the president's Pacific Economic Tour. The President's visit to Hawaii caps off eight days of travel in the Pacific