Cnic // Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam

CIty transfers buses to Pearl Harbor Navy ExchangeCapt. Jeffrey James, commander of Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, and Honolulu Mayor Peter Carlisle met May 11 to exchange a symbolic bus wheel adorned with eight oversized keys. The keys symbolized the no-cost transfer of eight city buses to the Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange (NEX) shuttle bus program. Sante Campanile, Navy Exchange vice president for the Hawaii district, also participated in the ceremony.

HURREX is set for May 14-18 to prepare for hurricanesNavy Region Hawaii will gear up for hurricane season by conducting the annual hurricane preparedness exercise, HURREX 2012, set for May 14-18.

Security is on alert for drug use, thefts involving juvenilesAlthough Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) remains safe and relatively crime-free, as with any large community, incidents involving illegal activity do occur at times. Oftentimes, these incidents involve, or are suspected of involving, juveniles and young adults who live on and frequent various areas of the base. Two activities in particular that are of recent concern are drug use and theft incidents.

Door-to-door operation targets on-base crimeIn response to a rash of crimes ranging from petty theft and vandalism to grand larceny on base, officials engaged residents in a door-to-door, anti-crime campaign.

Sailors learn about War of 1812 battlesCommodore Oliver Hazard Perry led nine U.S. Navy ships that defeated and captured six British Royal Navy ships during a battle considered to be a turning point in the War of 1812.

JPAC hosts arrival ceremony at JBPHH for fallen military personnelFour transfer cases were escorted from the back of a C-17 Globemaster April 27 during an arrival ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam to honor fallen U.S. personnel whose identities remain unknown.

Hawaii Navy career counselors host trainingThe Hawaii Chapter of the Navy Career Counselor Association and Navy Region Hawaii hosted monthly training April 25 for all area and visiting career counselors at Sharkey Theater at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

NAVFAC Hawaii turns over new JBPHH Fitness CenterNaval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Hawaii handed the keys for the new Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Fitness Center to officials from Navy Region Hawaii’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) office April 25. The project was completed on time and within scope.

Drive-in submarine facility opens at JBPHHThe Navy held a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 27 to dedicate the new drive-in submarine magnetic silencing facility (MSF) at Beckoning Point at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

Victim advocacy program empowers AirmenApril is Sexual Assault awareness Month and is an important opportunity to raise awareness about preventing sexual violence and the impact on its victims.

Airmen receive medals for bravery, valorFour medals were presented to three Airmen for their actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a ceremony April 20 at the Hickam Memorial Theater.

Schoeler relieves Hathaway at NAMRU-2 change of commandCapt. George B. Schoeler relieved Capt. Gail L. Hathaway as commanding officer of Naval Medical Research Unit No. 2 (NAMRU 2) during a change of command ceremony April 20 alongside the Battleship Missouri Memorial at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH).

Joint base MFSC hosts National Volunteer Week appreciation eventThe Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) Military and Family Support Center (MFSC) hosted JBPHH’s second annual Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 18 at the Tradewinds Enlisted Club. The ceremony took place during National Volunteer Week 2012.

Hawaii service members volunteer at Special OlympicsMore than 20 service members volunteered April 21 to assist in the Special Olympics Hawaii swim meet at the Henry J. Kaiser High School in Hawaii Kai.

American Idols make a stopover at joint base April 15Seven former American Idols visited the USS Arizona Memorial and USS Lake Erie (CG 70) on April 15 during a layover on their way back from touring Australia and performing for U.S. troops overseas.

Team Hickam maintainers put total force integration on display in GuamWhat’s the difference between an active duty flying crew chief from the 15th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and a flying crew chief from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron?

535th Airlift Squadron conducts airlift operations, fosters joint servicesThe 15th Wing’s own 535th Airlift Squadron from Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, Hawaii took to the skies April 5 on a five-day mission on Guam to fly, execute airdrops, and foster joint service and international inter-operability in the Pacific theater.

Pledge signing highlights awareness of child-abuse preventionRear Adm. Frank Ponds, commander of Navy Region Hawaii and Naval Surface Group Middle Pacific, signed a declaration at the Springfest on April 7 at Ward Field at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) to rededicate the Navy’s support and awareness of the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect.

Air Force Assistance Fund drive continuesWhen a tsunami destroys an Airman’s home or an Airman needs to purchase an expensive plane ticket to attend the funeral of a loved one, is there a loan that an Airman can qualify for that does not have a staggering interest rate? Airmen are pleasantly surprised that in a time of need, the Air Force takes care of its own.

Children feel 'egg-stra' special at SpringfestChildren and their families gathered at Ward Field for Springfest April 7, starting off the Easter weekend at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

Hickam bowlers fly past competition to repeat titleThe All-Hickam bowling team is quickly building a legacy of dynastic proportions after the squad rolled on to its third title in four years at the 15th Annual Hawaii All-Military Championships. The event wrapped up at Naval Station Bowling Center, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, following four days of competition held throughout base bowling centers April 3-6.

Joint Easter sunrise service held aboard Missouri MemorialEaster sunrise service took place April 8, aboard the historic Battleship Missouri Memorial located at Ford Island on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

DoD volunteers 'bag' sexual assault at Pearl Harbor Commissary eventHawaii-based Department of Defense (DoD) service members and civilians volunteered to bag groceries April 7 at the Pearl Harbor Commissary while handing out information on sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) policies and programs.

Radford High School students get 'hands-on' experience at JBPHH career dayStudents from Adm. Arthur W. Radford High School spent the morning of March 22 on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam getting an up-close and personal look at various career fields the students are interested pursuing.

Remain vigilant for signs of suspicious activityJoint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam officials are reminding all personnel to exercise prudent security measures following two recent incidents involving school children. The youth were reportedly spoken to by strangers who were driving in the vicinity of their schools.