All Entries in the "Diverse Views" Category
What is the best “cheap eats” place on the island?
Master-At-Arms Chief Petty Officer Talia Woods ATG (Afloat Training Group) San Diego “Cholo’s Mexican Restaurant on the North Shore. The shrimp with garlic dish is delicious.” Petty Officer 2nd Class Jaquan Taylor CSS2 JBPHH “Von’s Chicken. I always order the Crispy Fried Chicken, extra crispy.” Yeoman 2nd Class Harley Britt JBPHH Admin “W & M […]
What is your favorite non-human Star Wars character and why?
Senior Airman Jason Ligon 692nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group “The monkey creature in Jabba’s palace that laughs maniacally, because it’s funny.” Newton Hau PACAF “R2D2, the unsung hero who significantly contributes to the cause but rarely gets any credit. Most underrated hero in movie history. (He) carried the Death Star plans for the rebels […]
What is the best aircraft you’ve ever flown or flown in?
Airman 1st Class Kiara Reid 535th Airlift Squadron “The C-17 — it’s been around for decades, being used to support aircrew and transportation of goods to combat zones. It can hold a maximum of 500,000-plus pounds per jet, so why wouldn’t it be the best?” Master Sgt. Dane Kaneshiro 154th Operations Support Squadron “The C-130 […]
What do you wish you had known before you came to Hawaii?
Staff Sgt. Brandon Ortiz 735th Air Mobility Squadron “I wish I would have known how bad the traffic is.” Airman 1st Class Jasmine Blunt 56th Air and Space Communications Squadron “I wish I would have known how expensive household goods are off base and bad traffic.” Senior Airman Jay O’Neill 324th Intelligence Squadron “I wish […]
Approaching the anniversary of Sept. 11, how has this day impacted your life?
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr. and Ensign Heather Hill Staff Sgt. Scott Nishiki 154th Maintenance Squadron “I would say that the event that occurred on Sept. 11 gave me a greater sense of purpose and dedication towards the country I’m serving.” McLane Nguyen Veteran and Air Force spouse “Sept. 11 was a tragic event […]
Sen. John McCain was well known for his character and integrity. What’s the most important character trait of a leader?
Submitted by David D. Underwood Jr., MC2 Charles Oki & Ensign Heather Hill Sonar Technician -Submarine 2nd Class Kien Ta USS Hawaii “Someone who shows respect to those who support and go against them. Accepting someone else’s opinion and respecting that is what showing your true colors is all about.” Information Technology Specialist 1st Class […]
