Sailors on Michael Murphy lead the way into 2013
Story and photo by CT3 (Collection) Ryan Harris Five Sailors aboard the USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) are setting the tone for the success of the ship's first full year of commissioned service. The...
View ArticlePearl Harbor welcomes USS Buffalo
Story and photos by MC2 Steven Khor Commander Submarine Force U.S. Pacific Fleet Public Affairs Office It was a clear sunny day at Pearl Harbor, with performers from the Polynesian Cultural Center...
View ArticlePro Bowl players visit Arizona Memorial
Andrew Luck, Indianapolis Colts quarterback, views the remains of the USS Arizona during a tour of the USS Arizona Memorial on Jan. 25. Luck was in Honolulu for the 2013 Pro Bowl. U.S. Air Force photo...
View ArticleF-22 Raptors ‘fly high’ in first Red Flag deployment
A total force team comprised of F-22 Raptors, active duty and Hawaii Air National Guard personnel successfully completed the Hawaiian Raptors first over-water deployment when they returned Feb. 2 from...
View ArticleHawaii welcomes USS Halsey
Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific Public Affairs The guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) arrived Feb 14 at its new home port of Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam after a successful "hull swap"...
View ArticleLeaders confront challenge of possible DoD furloughs
Brandon Bosworth Staff Writer On Feb. 20, Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta notified Congress that the Department of Defense (DOD) is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response...
View ArticleBoots on the Ground: Navy League honors IAs
Story and photos by MC2 Nardel Gervacio Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs HONOLULU - Ninety-one Hawaii-based Sailors and Marines from 26 commands were recognized for their service as individual...
View ArticleAirmen jump at the opportunity
Maj. Aaron Lawson, Special Operations Command, Pacific jumper and special tactics officer, jumps from a C-17 Globemaster III near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on Feb. 26. The jump was filmed by...
View ArticleNavyʼs first littoral combat ship visits Pearl Harbor
MC2 Daniel Barker Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Det Hawaii The Navy's first littoral combat ship USS Freedom (LCS 1) arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on March 11. The ultra-modern...
View ArticleJBPHH child care facilities earn national accreditation
Lauressa M. Reese Morale, Welfare and Recreation Seven Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) child and youth programs at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) have received accreditation from the...
View ArticleState legislature honors Hawaii Medal of Honor heroes
Story and photo by MC2 Jon Dasbach Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii HONOLULU - Nineteen fallen service members posthumously received the Hawaii State Medal of Honor (HMOH)...
View ArticleUSS Chung-Hoon heads to western Pacific
MC2 Dustin W. Sisco Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii The guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) departed Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on April 2 for an...
View ArticleHirono, Gabbard, Schatz visit joint base
Sen. Mazie Hirono visited Center Drive Child Development Center and JBPHH Fitness Center as part of her visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on April 2. Hirono was accompanied by Capt. Jeffrey...
View ArticleCelebrate the environment at JBPHH Earth Day events this weekend
JBPHH Public Affairs A series of events and activities around Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam this weekend will commemorate Earth Day and environmental awareness. For starters Hickam Harbor Marina on...
View ArticleStennis Strike Group makes stop in Hawaii
MCSN Daniel Schumacher USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group (JCSCSG) (CVN 74) made its first stop in the U.S. at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam on April 21 following...
View ArticleUSS Reuben James makes final return today
Ensign Travis Dickerson USS Reuben James Public Affairs (FFG 57) The Oliver Hazard Perry-class, guided-missile frigate USS Reuben James (FFG 57) returns today to its homeport at Joint Base Pearl...
View ArticleSolar initiative launches for Navy, Marine homes
Becker Communications Karen S. Spangler Managing Editor, Ho`okele Representatives from Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Kaneohe, Forest City Military Communities and SolarCity celebrated the beginning of a...
View ArticleService members honored at recognition luncheon
Story and photo by MC3 Diana Quinlan Navy Public Affairs Support Element West, Detachment Hawaii The month of May is recognized as Hawaii Military Appreciation Month. As part of that tradition, the...
View ArticleNavy commemorates 69th anniversary of West Loch Disaster
MC2 Sean Furey Navy Public Affairs Support Element West Det. Hawaii Service members, members of the African American Diversity Cultural Center Hawaii, and guests attended the Fourth Celebration of...
View ArticleHagel talks to troops during stop in Hawaii
Karen Parrish American Forces Press Service MC2 Nardel Gervacio Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs The tight integration in Hawaii between active duty service members, civilian defense employees and...
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