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Hawaii Honors Fallen Heroes

U.S. Marines stand at attention to pay respects as the names of their fellow fallen service members are called during a special Hawaii Medal of Honor ceremony, at the State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23, 2010. In all, 28 recipients were posthumously awarded the Hawaii Medal of Honor. United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, First Lieutenant Roslyn L. Schulte was among the service members who were posthumously awarded the prestigious medal. The Hawaii Medal of Honor was created in 2005 to recognize the heroism of those members of the U.S. armed forces with links to Hawaii who are killed in action while serving our country as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. The presentation of the Hawaii Medal of Honor was the first of its kind in the nation, and has become the model for similar ceremonies in other states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Hawaii Honors Fallen Heroes

Governor of Hawaii, Linda Lingle, offers words of encouragement to family members, friends and coworkers of 28 service members who posthumously presented the Hawaii Medal of Honor during her governor?s message remarks at a special ceremony at the State Capitol, Honolulu, Hawaii, March 23, 2010. United States Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, First Lieutenant Roslyn L. Schulte was among the service members who were posthumously awarded the prestigious Hawaii Medal of Honor. The Hawaii Medal of Honor was created in 2005 to recognize the heroism of those members of the U.S. armed forces with links to Hawaii who are killed in action while serving our country as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Iraq and Afghanistan. The presentation of the Hawaii Medal of Honor was the first of its kind in the nation, and has become the model for similar ceremonies in other states. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii,speaks to survivors, Hickam airmen, friends and family members of the victims of the Dec. 7, 1941 attacks on Hickam Air Field, during a remembrance ceremony Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Airmen listen to guest speaker James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii, during a remembrance ceremony commemorating the Dec. 7,1941 attacks on Hickam Air Field, now known as Hickam Air Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Survivors, family members and friends of the victims of the Dec. 7, 1941 attacks on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, pray during the invocation in a remembrance ceremony Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field, and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked and died on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Lt. Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, 13th Air Force commander, James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii, and Col. Giovanni Tuck, 15th Air Wing commander, participate in an invocation during a remembrance Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Airmen remember attack on Pearl Harbor, Hickam Field

Lt. Gen. “Hawk” Carlisle, 13th Air Force commander, James Aiona, Lt. Governor of Hawaii, and Col. Giovanni Tuck, 15th Air Wing commander, salute and render respect during the singing of the national anthem in a remembrance Dec. 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The ceremony marked the 68th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Hickam Air Field and paid tribute the Airmen who were attacked on that tragic day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jerome S. Tayborn)

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Gen. Gary North assumes command of PACAF

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns a salute during a pass and review of troops during his change of command ceremony here Aug. 19. . Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of United States Pacific Command, presided over the ceremony. Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief, assisted with the passing of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Gen. North assumes command of PACAF

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of United States Pacific Command, passes the PACOM air component flag to Gen. Gary North, as he assumes command as the air component commander of PACOM Aug. 19 here. Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, also presided over the change of command ceremony. Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief, assisted with the passing of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Vanessa Forloine)

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Gen. North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, accepts the PACAF flag from Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, during a change of command ceremony here Aug. 19. Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, Commander of United States Pacific Command, also presided over the change of command ceremony by passing the PACOM Air Component flag to General North, as he also assumes command as the air component commander of PACOM. The outgoing commander, Gen. Howie Chandler, is on his way to Washington D.C., to report to his new assignment as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief, assisted with the passing of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Mike Meares)

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Gen. North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii – Gen. Gary North, Pacific Air Forces commander, returns a salute during a pass and review of troops during his change of command ceremony here Aug. 19. . Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, and Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of United States Pacific Command, presided over the ceremony. The outgoing commander, Gen. Howie Chandler, is on his way to Washington D.C., to report to his new assignment as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief, assisted with the passing of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez)

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Gen. North assumes command of Pacific Air Forces

HICKAM AIR FORCE BASE, Hawaii -- Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, commander of United States Pacific Command, passes the PACOM Air Component flag to Gen. Gary L. North, as he assumes command as the air component commander of PACOM Aug. 19 here. The outgoing commander, Gen. Howie Chandler, is on his way to Washington D.C., to report to his new assignment as the Air Force Vice Chief of Staff. Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, also presided over the change of command ceremony. Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Bishop, PACAF command chief, assisted with the passing of the flags. (U.S. Air Force photo/Vanessa Forloine)

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Air Mobility Rodeo 2009

Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command, commander (far right), stands with military members of the Republic of Korea as they win the Best International Team Award during the closing ceremonies July 24 at the Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. The biennial Rodeo, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is the Mobility Air Force's readiness competition. This competition focuses on improving worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities. This year, the Rodeo ran from July 19 to 25, and more than 100 teams and 2,500 people from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and allied nations participated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carolyn Viss)

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Air Mobilitry Rodeo 2009

MCCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- Gen. Arthur J. Lichte, Air Mobility Command, commander (second from left), stands with members of the 374th Airlift Wing from Yokota Air Base, Japan, as they win the Knucklebuster Award during the closing ceremonies July 24 at the Air Mobility Rodeo 2009 here. The biennial Rodeo, sponsored by the Air Mobility Command, is the Mobility Air Force's readiness competition. This competition focuses on improving worldwide air mobility forces' professional core abilities. This year the Rodeo ran from July 19 to 25, and more than 100 teams and 2,500 people from the Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and allied nations participated. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Carolyn Viss)

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Air Force pays tribute to 9/11 with City of Honolulu

Chaplain (Col.) Jeffrey Guild performs the invocation at the Mayor's 9/11 remembrance ceremony held at Tamirand Park, Honolulu, Hawaii. “Honor selfless men and women who serve today in our armed forces …. May this day serve to honor the brave citizens to put down their lives daily for our protection.” said Chaplain Guild. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Allison Farabaugh)

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Air Force pays tribute to 9/11 with City of Honolulu

Master Sgt. Judy Westfall performs patriotic music at a ceremony held at Tamirand Park commemorating Sept. 11. “Members of our armed forces continue to do what they can to keep our nation free. Today is a day to remember and never forget and continue our efforts towards world peace “Mufi Hannemann, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Allison Farabaugh)

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Air Force pays tribute to 9/11with City of Honolulu

Members of the Pacific Air Forces Band - Alaska, "Top Cover" perform patriotic music at a ceremony for Sept. 11. “Members of our armed forces continue to do what they can to keep our nation free. Today is a day to remember and never forget and continue our efforts towards world peace “ Mufi Hannemann, Mayor of the City and County of Honolulu. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Allison Farabaugh)

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Andersen Air Force Base commemorates the 60th Anniversary of AFOSI

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Members of the Andersen Honor Guard and Air Force Office of Special Investigation, Detachment 602, conduct reveille in front of Arc Light Memorial park on Andersen Air Force Base commemorating the 60th Anniversary of AFOSI. Situated across the Pacific dateline, Det 602 is the first AFOSI detachment to raise the flag during the year-long celebration. (Graphic by Maj R.A. Dowdell)

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Hawaii honors military

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Members from each branch of service were presented a Community Service Award for Excellence in Community Outreach here by the Honolulu Chamber of Commerce, at this year's 22nd annual Military Appreciation Month Luncheon. Members are (left to right) Hawaii National Guard Senior Airman Ryan Young, U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Thomas Yaron, U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sergeant Crystal Havey, U.S. Coast Guard Marine Science Technician First Class Elizabeth Yeager, U.S. Navy Petty Officer Diem Ngo, and U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Sharlinda Warner. (Air Force photo by Angela Elbern)

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Hawaii honors military

HONOLULU, Hawaii -- Pacific Air Forces commander, General Paul V. Hester addresses members from each branch of service and local community, during the 22nd annual Military Recognition Luncheon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, Honolulu. General Hester stressed the great impact local community support has on mission sucess, and the importance of observing Memorial Day. (Air Force photo by Angela Elbern)

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