Special proclamation
Maj. Gen. Loyd S. "Chip" Utterback (left), Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. James LeVack, 15th Airlift Wing command chief master sergeant, watch as Hawaii Governor Linda Lingle signs a proclamation designating Sept. 18, 2006, to Sept. 18, 2007, as "United States Air Force Year in Hawaii." The proclamation honors the traditions, heritage and Airmen of the U.S. Air Force. There are more than 10,000 active duty, guardsmen, reservists and Air Force civilians working in Hawaii. (U.S. Air Force photo/Oscar A. Hernandez)