Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam at a glance
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam connects Navy waterfront support with Air Force aviation on Oahu. The harbor side provides berthing, shore services, maintenance and training support for surface ships and submarines. Hickam hosts Pacific Air Forces headquarters and the 15th Wing, whose public responsibilities include airfield operations and fighter and airlift capabilities. The installation therefore combines maritime and aviation missions within the Honolulu area.
The joint base reached full operational status in October 2010. It lies west of central Honolulu, and Hickam shares its airfield with Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. These overlapping military and civilian aviation uses distinguish the location from the separate Army and Marine Corps installations elsewhere on Oahu.
Also searched as: JBPHH, Pearl Harbor, Hickam.
Sources: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Mission and major activities
- Supports Navy ships and submarines with shore facilities.
- Supports Pacific Air Forces and 15th Wing aviation.
Sources: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
History and identity
Pearl Harbor's naval establishment dates to 1908. Hickam was dedicated in 1935 and activated in 1938; the joint base became fully operational in October 2010.
Sources: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Location and community
The joint base is on Oahu west of central Honolulu, with Hickam sharing the airport's airfield.
Sources: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Before you arrive
Identify the Pearl Harbor or Hickam component; this entry does not represent every military installation on Oahu.
Use these questions with your sponsor or gaining organization. They are a starting point for planning, including assignments, courses and training periods that differ from a routine permanent change of station.
- Confirm the organization, duration and reporting instructions shown on your orders. Ask which office handles your arrival.
- Clarify lodging and housing arrangements before booking. Ask about availability, required approvals and how to handle a late arrival.
- Before choosing a home, compare the commute, lease terms, school needs and your household budget. Ask the housing office about the options that apply to your situation.
- Coordinate household goods and personal travel with the appropriate transportation office. Keep orders, receipts and important family records together.
- Make a short list of contacts for medical care, schools, childcare and family support, where applicable to your assignment.
Official PCS planning resources Housing allowance information
Sources: Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overview
Resources for service members and families
Start with the official resources for Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam and ask which services your household can use. For a training site, rotational location or Reserve component assignment, confirm arrangements with your unit rather than assuming the services of a large residential installation are available.
Housing and family support
Find housing, relocation assistance, childcare and school liaison contacts for the correct installation or support community.
Find official contactsSpouse employment
Review federal spouse hiring guidance and ask the local family support office about employment resources.
Review spouse hiring guidanceHealth care and benefits
Locate VA facilities near the community where you plan to live after service. Confirm your eligibility and appointments with the provider.
Find VA locationsRelocation checklist
Prepare questions about paperwork, household goods and family needs with official moving resources.
Plan the moveFrom this mission to your next career
The mission at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam suggests the following areas to consider when describing your experience. These are LockLeed career suggestions based on the public mission, not a list of vacancies or qualifications held by everyone assigned here.
Write down the equipment, systems, processes and teams you personally supported. Add a specific result you can discuss publicly, then match that evidence to the civilian role you want. Keep operational details and sensitive information out of your application.
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Turn your MOS, AFSC or rating into civilian job titles and resume language. Adjust the result to reflect your actual work.
Use the MOS translatorPrepare your resume
Build a clear resume around skills, outcomes, credentials and the roles you want next.
Open Resume StudioPlan your transition
Organize your separation timeline and discuss official requirements with your transition counselor.
Open the separation plannerFind federal opportunities
Search current announcements and read the location, hiring path and qualifications in each posting.
Search USAJOBSFrequently asked questions
Where is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam?
Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is listed in this guide at Honolulu, Hawaii, United States. The map point is approximate. For arrival and reporting information, use official resources and your orders.
What is Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam known for?
Supports Navy ships and submarines with shore facilities. Supports Pacific Air Forces and 15th Wing aviation.
What should I confirm before arriving?
Identify the Pearl Harbor or Hickam component; this entry does not represent every military installation on Oahu.
How can I prepare for a civilian career from here?
Start with your own military occupation and experience. Use the MOS translator, resume builder and separation planner, and discuss your timeline with the official transition counselor. LockLeed helps candidates pursue direct-hire civilian roles at no cost to the candidate.
Sources and editorial notes
Installation facts above are drawn from the official sources below. Career suggestions and planning questions are LockLeed editorial guidance. Use official offices for current policies, eligibility and arrangements.
- Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam: MilitaryINSTALLATIONS overviewSupports: overview, mission, local context, planning note, history
Shared planning and career resources
- MilitaryINSTALLATIONS · Official installation profiles and program contacts
- Military OneSource PCS planning · Moving checklists and relocation resources
- Military OneSource overseas move planning · Overseas moving and family logistics
- USAJOBS · Official federal job announcements
- USAJOBS military spouse hiring guidance · Federal spouse hiring path information
- Transition Assistance Program · Official transition planning resources
- VA facility locator · Find VA health care and benefit offices
- Basic Allowance for Housing · Official housing allowance information
Reviewed 2026-09-30. This independent guide is not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense. Map points are approximate and are not routing or reporting instructions.