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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

Kahu Kordell Kekoa blesses an F-22 Raptor with ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-22 Raptor Arrival Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The arrival of the F-22 Raptor marks the beginning of a new associate unit between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

Kahu Kordell Kekoa explains the Hawaiian traditional blessing he will be performing on the F-22 Raptors with ti leaves and Hawaiian water during the F-22 Raptor Arrival Ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The arrival of the F-22 Raptor marks the beginning of a new associate unit between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye speaks at the F-22 Arrival Ceremony July 9, 2010, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Senator Inouye was on hand to help usher in a new era between the Hawaii Air National Guard and Active Duty Air Force. The arrival of the F-22 Raptor marks the beginning of a new associate unit between the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard, and the 15th Wing, active duty Air Force. This is the first time an F-22 Raptor associate unit will be led by the Guard. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

A Hawaiian dancer, welcomes the arrival of the first two F-22 Raptors Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 9, 2010. The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's newest fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, maneuverability, and integrated avionics, coupled with improved supportability, represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The ceremony marks the beginning of the partnership between the Hawaii Air National Guard and the active duty Air Force flying the fifth generation fighter at Hickam. The F-22 Raptors are assigned to the 199th Fighter Squadron,154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard and the 19th Fighter Squadron, 15th Wing. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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A Hawaiian Aloha for F-22 Raptors

A Hawaiian conch shell blower, blowing the 'Pu' (pronounced 'poo'), which is the Hawaiian name for conch shell, marks these days very often the official beginning of a ceremony. Traditionally, blowing of the Pu, is a deep part of the Hawaiian culture, has various meanings. Today the "Pu" is used to announce the opening of the ceremony for the arrival of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, arrival of its first F-22 Raptors. The Raptor represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities for U.S. forces in the Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Tech Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - The U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii, also known as "Hana Hou" performs in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - Tech Sgt Johnny Kukan of the U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii, also known as "Hana Hou" performs in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii members, also known as "Hana Hou" perform in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - Tech Sgt Tamiko Boone (left), Master Sgt. Ryan Carson, Tech Sgt. Terry Grace and Tech Sgt. Johnny Kukan of the U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii, also known as "Hana Hou" perform in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. Sergeant Carson is assigned to the U.S. Air Force Band in Washing, D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii members, also known as "Hana Hou" enlist the help of a little girl from the audience to sing part of the chorus with them in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Battle of the Bands in Hawaii

HONOLULU - Tech Sgt Greg Lacy of the U. S. Air Force Band of the Pacific - Hawaii, also known as "Hana Hou" performs in front of more than 400 onlookers during a Military Band Melee event at Ft DeRussy Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 29 as part of Military Appreciation Month and a prelude to Memorial Day events. The U.S. Army's 25th Infantry Division Band, the U. S. Navy Pacific Fleet Band, the Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, the U.S. Air Force of the Band of the Pacific-Hawaii and the U.S. Coast Guard were all represented at the free concert. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Hawaii Military Appreciation Day

HONOLULU - Air Force Tech Sgt. Tamiko Boone, a vocalist for the Band of the Pacific-Hana Hou performs during Military Appreciation Day activities at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 22. Active duty, guard and reserve military members participated in a Welcome Home Parade, which was followed up with entertainment at the Waikiki Shell with performances by four local Hawaii bands and a military joint jazz ensemble. The event was organized by the USO, the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council and BAE Systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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Hawaii Military Appreciation Day

HONOLULU - Airmen from 15th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii march in a Welcome Home Parade during Military Appreciation Day in Honolulu on May 22. Active duty, guard and reserve personnel from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard participated in the parade, which was followed up with entertainment at the Waikiki Shell with performances by four local Hawaii bands and a military joint jazz ensemble. The event was organized by the USO, the Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Council and BAE Systems. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young)
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COMPACAF and PACAF?s OAY honor Fallen

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, and PACAF, Command Chief Master Sergeant Brooke McLean, welcome PACAF?s outstanding Airmen to Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2010, after a wreath laying ceremony at the Courtyard of Heroes, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, The group presided over the ceremony honoring those who died at Hickam Air Field, Dec. 7, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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COMPACAF and PACAF?s OAY honor Fallen

Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, PACAF, Command Chief Master Sergeant Brooke McLean, and PACAF?s outstanding Airmen of the year pose for a group photo after a wreath laying ceremony at the Courtyard of Heroes, Headquarters Pacific Air Forces, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, April 26, 2010. The group presided over the ceremony honoring those who died at Hickam Air Field, Dec. 7, 1941. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Cope Tiger 2010

Maj. (Dr.) Nishiguchi, a dentist from an Air Force Reserve unit at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii, discusses the supply situation with a dentist from the Republic of Singapore Air Force prior to a humanitarian mission in Nakhon Ratchasima Province, Thailand, March 4, 2010. Dr. Nishiguchi and approximately 500 other U.S. Air Force members are participating in Cope Tiger 2010, an annual multilateral training exercise with the Royal Thai Air Force and Army and the Republic of Singapore Air Force that includes humanitarian assistance. Exercises such as Cope Tiger build strong relationships with nations in the region and enhance interoperability as the U.S. trains side-by-side with regional military forces. Dr. Nishiguchi has a private practice in Honolulu and joined the Air Force Reserve so he could go on humanitarian missions. (U. S. Air Force photo/Capt. Christy Stravolo)
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Dynamic Duo

Trombone player, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hornbuckle, practicing during band warm ups, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2010. Sergeant Michael?s identical twin brother, trumpet player, Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornbuckle, recently joined as a member of the Band of the Pacific. This is the twins second time being assigned together since leaving home and joining the Air Force together. Sergeant Brian?s arrival makes them the only pair of identical twins to performing in an Air Force band together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Dynamic Duo

Trumpet player, Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornbuckle, practicing during band warm ups, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Feb. 23, 2010. Sergeant Brian recently joined his identical twin brother, trombone player, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hornbuckle, as a member of the Band of the Pacific. This is the twins second time being assigned together since leaving home and joining the Air Force together. Sergeant Brian?s arrival makes them the only pair of identical twins to performing in an Air Force band together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Dynamic Duo

Band of the Pacific, as known as ?Hana Hou? thirteen member team, at Foster Point, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2010. The Band of the Pacific is the only military band that performs Hawaiian and island music along with a wide breadth of pop, rock and jazz combos. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)
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Dynamic Duo

Trumpet player, Tech. Sgt. Brian Hornbuckle, joined his identical twin brother, trombone player, Tech. Sgt. Michael Hornbuckle, as a member of the Band of the Pacific, Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Feb. 17, 2010. This is the twins second time being assigned together since leaving home and joining the Air Force together. Sergeant Brian?s arrival makes them the only pair of identical twins to performing in an Air Force band together. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt Jerome S. Tayborn)
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