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NOTAM N OT ICE TO AIRMEN | VOL. 2 2026 | ISSUE #64

PEARL HARBOR AVIAT ION MUSEUM | FORD ISLAND, HAWAII

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CONTENTS - VOL. 2, 2026

2 CEO Column 3 PHAMily Fun Days Bring History to Life

4 Aviation Pathways:

Building the Future

5 Docents Corner:

Ford Island Historic Trail

6 Rosie the Riveter: Jeanne Gibson 7 Hangar 37: A Century of Service 9 Remember Pearl Harbor National Capital Campaign

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ON THE COVER: Ford Island Hangar 37 is featured in this photograph taken during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The image was colorized by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

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11 2026 Scholarships Awarded 13 Volunteer Spotlight: Three Stories of Service

14 What Connects You to the Museum?

A YEAR OF PROGRESS, GRATITUDE, AND PURPOSE By John P. Hiltz, Chief Executive Officer I have been honored to advance the mission of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, a place much like the museums that inspired my love of aviation and history as a boy. As I reflect on my first year, I am filled with gratitude and optimism. This place and the people who care for it make it far more than a collection of aircraft and artifacts. It is America’s WWII aviation battlefield, where history lives and our mission to Remember and Inspire Across Generations comes to life every day. OUR VISION FOR THE FUTURE That mission guides our vision for the future: a beautiful campus, an outstanding and unique visitor experience, the most PHAMily-friendly destination in Pearl Harbor, and a community-based organization that serves Hawaii and visitors from around the world. Over the past year, we have made meaningful progress toward that vision. One of our most visible achievements has been the restoration of historic Hangar 37. Following extensive repainting and rust abatement, the iconic “VISITING AIRCRAFT” lettering once again stands proudly across the front of the hangar. During World War II, Hangar 37 served as the home for transient aircraft arriving on Ford Island. Today, its renewed appearance is a powerful reminder that our guests are stepping onto sacred ground where history happened.

We are also excited to begin restoring and curating Hangar 79, one of the Museum’s most significant historic structures. Over the coming months, this long-awaited project will transform the hangar into a multi-level experience that brings the story of America’s response to the attack on Pearl Harbor to life. At the same time, we are addressing critical roof repairs, including damage caused by the historic downpours that recently impacted Oahu. OUR MISSION IN ACTION

Our educational programs continue to inspire the next generation. The first cohort of students in our Aviation Pathways A&P High School Program is now on campus each day and on track to graduate next year.

Watching these students develop the skills and discipline that are needed to become aviation maintenance professionals Museum CEO, John Hiltz, with World is one of the clearest War II U.S. Navy veteran Henry Nowicki, examples of our mission in at a recent PHAMily Fun Day. action. This issue also marks a bittersweet transition, as we say mahalo to our longtime Director and Curator, Rod Bengston. Rod’s dedication and passion have helped shape the Museum into what it is today. His contributions will continue to influence our work for years to come. To our Members, donors, volunteers, staff, and community partners: thank you. Your enduring support makes all of this possible, and the future of our mission rests in your hands. Glad to be here.

Hangar 37 stands renewed, with “VISITING AIRCRAFT” restored.

John Hiltz Chief Executive Officer Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

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PHAMILY FUN DAYS BRING HISTORY TO LIFE THROUGH VETERAN VOICES By the PHAM Visitor Experience Team Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s PHAMily Fun Days, proudly sponsored by CarWash808 Express, continues to grow as one of the Museum’s most impactful community programs, welcoming local families and military ʻohana to the Museum throughout the year. Through hands-on activities, STEM learning, history and aviation experiences, and opportunities to connect with veterans, PHAMily Fun Days transforms a historic site into a vibrant gathering place for the community. PROGRAMS THAT BRING HISTORY TO LIFE As the Museum looks ahead to a full schedule of PHAMily Fun Days through the end of the year, guests can expect engaging programs that inspire curiosity, foster connections, and bring history to life in meaningful ways. These events provide families with opportunities to explore aviation, discover Hawaii’s unique military history, and participate in interactive activities designed for all ages. One of the featured elements of our PHAMily Fun Days is the Hawaii Veteran Voices: America250 Community Arts Program, supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Hawaii’s America250 initiative. Hawaii Veteran Voices is woven throughout multiple PHAMily Fun Day events, creating ongoing opportunities for families and veterans to connect through storytelling and shared experiences. Since spring, veterans have engaged with guests through personal stories, creative activities, and informal conversations that help bridge generations and strengthen their civic understanding. The program has benefited from the participation of contributors such as Dr. Mark Brouker, a retired Navy Captain and leadership expert whose work connects military service with leadership and civic responsibility. In the coming months, additional Families dive into hands-on fun veteran guest speakers are and discovery inside Hangar 79. scheduled to speak at the Page 3 | NOTAM Vol. 2, 2026 – Issue #64

PHAMily Fun Days bring generations together. Museum, including our very own Museum CEO, John Hiltz. AN IMPORTANT MILESTONE This summer’s July 4 America250 commemoration marked an important milestone in the program, as Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum serves as the State of Hawaii’s official America250 Commemoration Partner. The event brought together community members, military participants, cultural performers, and families for a day of reflection, learning, and celebration. During this event, guests also had the rare opportunity to meet World War II veteran and B-17 pilot Dick Nelms whose firsthand experiences bring history into sharp focus and underscore the importance of preserving these stories for future generations. PHAMily Fun Days are creating memorable experiences that connect generations, strengthen community bonds, and ensure that the stories of service, sacrifice, and resilience continue to inspire future generations. We are grateful to CarWash808 Express, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the State of Hawaii for their partnership in making these programs possible. Visit https://www. pearlharboraviationmuseum.org/events/ public-events/ to learn more about upcoming PHAMily Fun Days.

AVIATION PATHWAYS: BUILDING THE FUTURE By Rojo Herrera, Aviation Pathways Program Director

Hawaii’s first high school A&P cohort will be the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals. Learning from the nose to the tail, students combine classroom instruction with hands-on training as they work toward FAA Airframe & Powerplant certification. Just nine short months ago, the Museum started Hawaii’s firstever high school Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) program. If you have been watching the local news lately, you’ve seen that this program is more than just a story of successful collaboration between the Museum and its donors, the Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC), Hawaii’s Department of Education, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The true measure of success is the way this program has changed the lives of the nine students who make up the cohort! A SPECIAL GROUP OF YOUNG ADULTS In December, the cohort completed their first semester’s curriculum, known as General. These classes focused on academic theory and included some workshop projects. The math and science principles were challenging as the lessons on federal regulations were not the typical curriculum for a high school student, but their commitment was inspiring. In a recent conversation with Glen MacQueen, Cohort 1’s A&P Instructor who is also the Senior Technical Training Instructor at Alaska Airlines, he shared with me that this is a special group of young adults and that he would be proud to have every one of them on his crew when they graduate and get their license. LEARNING ABOUT AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS Since January, the students have been immersed in “all things airframe” as they learn all about aircraft systems—from the nose to the tail (aside from the powerplant which will begin this fall semester). This includes some high-tech training; for example, the students have been learning about how to inspect and repair composites which make up the body of many modern airliners. Bringing this program onto our Museum grounds is something truly special, and we’re excited to see it become an integral part

of what we do every day! The students will use the Museum’s Sprung building, now called the Si Robin Workshop, as their classroom and laboratory for their many training devices. The devices they use are state-of-the-art trainers that allow students to demonstrate their mastery of the curriculum prior to working on actual aircraft. The classroom and the laboratory will be open for tours on a non-interference basis. Members of our inaugural A&P cohort are proud to be Airplane Mechanics in training, and have adopted the following motto, “Even Pilots Need Heroes.” As a pilot who has been flying 50+ years, the work that these young people are doing is inspiring! PILOT PROGRAM UPDATE The Aviation Pathways Pilot program is operating at full throttle! The program has graduated 32 pilots (16 each in Cohorts 1 and 2), and they are continuing their aviation journey at such schools as Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, University of North Dakota, Purdue, and the USAF Academy. Eight of them have earned their Instrument Rating, four have their Commercial, and one is a Certified Flight Instructor-Instrument! And the 20 young adults in Cohort 3 are busy flying—about half have already soloed and a few are in “check prep.” A NEW GROUP OF ASPIRING PILOTS The Museum recently closed applications for Cohort 4, and we look forward to helping a new group of aspiring pilots launch their aviation careers. Learn more about the Museum’s Aviation Pathways program by scanning the QR code or visiting tinyurl.com/aviationpathways. PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org | Page 4

DOCENT’S CORNER: THE FORD ISLAND HISTORIC TRAIL By Mary Anne Panganiban, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum Volunteer The Ford Island Historic Trail is about three and a half to four miles long, looping around the island. Created in 2019, the trail features fifteen stops, located at various points along the route. Each one includes panels describing the location and its role in the history and development of Ford Island. Every story tugs at visitors, encouraging them to continue and read the next chapter further along the trail. I marveled at the sights before me as I walked. A TRANSFORMATION Everywhere I looked, there were reminders of how The USS Utah sits along the Ford Island Historic Trail. much the American military developed during the ‘30s and ‘40s, and how Ford Island evolved noticed some of the houses had shingles in the front yard with alongside it. With each stop, the landscape transformed as I two signs: the top listed who lived there on December 7th, and imagined what once was: planes taking off from and landing at the bottom gave the current family the opportunity to hang Luke Field, colossal battleships moored beside one another in their own sign below it—a small way to honor the past. Directly the harbor, and the hustle and bustle of the nearby buildings across from some of those houses stands the USS Utah, the as the servicemen and women went about their duties. ship’s wreckage rests in the shallow waters by the shore. From there, the trail loops back around to the other end of the island, HOW DIFFERENT THE HARBOR MUST HAVE BEEN just a few yards away from the first stop. My amazement shifted to reverence as I neared the USS Missouri Memorial and gazed out upon the waters facing SHAPING THE HISTORY OF THE PLACES WE GO the shipyard; so serene in the present day with routine Navy Walking the Ford Island Historic Trail changed my perspective. operations underway and the usual stream of tourists aboard Each panel, photograph, and marker is a reminder that every the USS Missouri. How different the harbor must have been place has a story, and these are intertwined with the stories during the attack, when dark smoke clouded the sky, as sirens of the people who shaped them—from the past, present, and wailed, when explosion after explosion erupted while sailors future. fought for their lives onboard their ships and in the waters below. The chaos of the past is a sharp contrast to the peace Reflecting on the history of Ford Island, I realized that we shape of the present. the history of the places we go and the people we meet, often in ways we don’t realize. The Ford Island Historic Trail doesn’t From there, the trail passes through other parts of Ford just commemorate the history of Ford Island; it reminds us that Island before leading to the USS Utah Memorial. As I walked, I we, too, will be a part of history one day. Page 5 | NOTAM Vol. 2, 2026 – Issue #64

ROSIE THE RIVETER TURNS 100: THE STORY OF JEANNE GIBSON By Tammy Brumley, Volunteer for the Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park “Rosie” Jeanne Gibson is a living testament to the "We Can Do It!" spirit. She recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and her journey continues to inspire visitors at the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park and beyond. When I first saw her walk into the National Rosie the Riveter Jeanne Gibson is Park Service Visitor pictured with Tammy Brumley. Center, I saw a petite, quiet elderly woman but Jeanne’s quiet exterior masks a powerhouse. Her life is full of moments where she advocated for herself against societal expectations.

invitations to write a children’s science book and audition as a Television Science teacher. A WHIRLWIND ROSIE AMBASSADOR Never one to sit still, Jeanne earned her pilot’s license in her 40s and pursued hobbies such as weaving and farming. Today, she is a whirlwind Rosie Ambassador, sharing her stories at the Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park, traveling to the National WWII Museum, the Rosie Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony, Pearl Harbor commemorations, and the shores of Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. She was honored as a "Community Impact Warrior" by the Golden State Warriors. On Fridays, she urges young women who visit the Park to advocate for themselves and seize educational opportunities. In an era that demanded submission, Jeanne chose selfadvocacy. Each time she “quit,” she declared her own value. She might have looked like a quiet elderly lady at first glance, but through her stories of welding warships, defying biased bosses, and flying aircraft, she proved her quiet exterior was entirely misleading.

JOINING THE WAR EFFORT AS A WELDER In 1943, realizing she wasn't meant to be a Cadet Nurse, Jeanne ignored her father’s demand to finish the course and borrowed money elsewhere to pay off the loan. She then joined the war effort as a welder in Seattle, Washington, where she built Through the generosity of the Price family, I was able to continue pursuing the career I’ve always destroyers. Later, she worked for the Army Transportation Corps in Juneau, Alaska, preparing manifests and hatch lists for ships sailing to the Pacific. From her apartment window, she watched the V-J Day celebrations on the street below. POWERFUL ACTS OF SELF-ADVOCACY When she arrived in California in 1946, Jeanne confronted gender discrimination. At her first job, she discovered her male file clerk earned $5 more per month. She quit rather than accepting unequal pay. At her next job, after advancing in rank, her boss suggested she would soon leave to marry and have children. Recognizing the glass ceiling, she quit again. To the outside world, these were resignations; in reality, they were powerful acts of self-advocacy.

Jeanne valued her worth over a steady paycheck, earning her Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Educational Psychology from UC Berkeley while teaching graduate students and working in poultry husbandry. She enjoyed a 30-year career in Berkeley Jeanne at her 100th birthday party on board the Red Oak Victory In the air, putting my simulator to the test. CAFlying in the simulator with my CFII, Tayla Funes. Learning developed how to fly ana ILS approach. shipskills in Richmond, schools, national science curriculum, and received PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org | Page 6

HANGAR 37: A CENTURY OF SERVICE By McKinley Seaver, Collections Manager & Special Projects

Work commences on the roof of Hangar 37 in December 1925. National Archives, 71CA-153B-PH14196

Workers disassemble the roof, hangar doors, and facade of Hangar 37 as the hangar is prepared for storage. National Archives, 71CA-153B-12872.

As the sun shone down on the sparkling waters of Puʻuloa (commonly known as Pearl Harbor), a mass of steel, sheet metal, and glass arose from the southern shores of Ford Island. Known as Mokuʻumeʻume in ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian language), the island was originally used by Kānaka Maoli (full-blooded Hawaiians) for fertility games. By 1926, the eastern end of the island now had a burgeoning naval air station on its shores.

harsh sunlight for aircraft and maintenance crews alike. Yet despite its benefits, the necessity to not obstruct the jointflying field, which effectively split the island down the center, led to the awkward placement of the hangar, hampering access to the seaplane ramp (Ramp B) located between Hangar 6 and Hangar 37.

NAVAL AIR STATION PEARL HARBOR GROWS Since its establishment only seven years prior, Naval Air Station Pearl Harbor had grown considerably from its temporary base at the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard. After completion of Hangar 6, a seaplane ramp, and other accompanying support facilities, the Pacific Air Detachment was transferred to Ford Island in January 1923. By mid-October 1925, site preparation had begun on a new seaplane hangar, Hangar 37. Over the next few months, the hangar’s superstructure would emerge from the island’s sharp volcanic rock as workers scrambled up the thin steel beams to rivet them together, while carpenters worked diligently on the roof, and others completed multiple concrete pours to complete the hangar floor and surrounding apron. By March 1926, Hangar 37 had officially entered operation, augmenting the naval air station’s limited facilities. The cavernous hangar provided much-needed refuge from the

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INCREASE IN AIR OPERATIONS Although congested by the joint Army-Navy use of Ford Island, the 1930s brought about a steady increase in air operations from NAS Pearl Harbor. The limited space became problematic with the acquisition of larger, more capable patrol bombers. Despite the signing of Executive Order 7215 in 1936, which gave the Navy sole use of Ford Island, the U.S. Army Air Corps was still many years away from the restructuring, construction, and transfer of the Hawaiian Department to Hickam Field. In order to relieve congestion by Hangar 6 and Hangar 54, the decision was made to dismantle Hangar 37 in 1938. REPOSITIONING HANGAR 37 It would be months before work began to reconstruct the hangar in 1939. Relocated, Hangar 37 was repositioned more centrally on Ford Island, northeast of the future Assembly and Maintenance Hangar (Hangar 79) and southeast of the future Operations Building (OPS 84).

Looking southwest from Hangar 176, the newly reconstructed Hangar 37 can be seen across the runway on 5 November 1941. National Archives, 71CA-153E-14822.,

Crews work to reconstruct Hangar 37, finishing initial carpentry on the roof and installing hangar door windows, National Archives, 71CA-153B-PH312856.

A few months earlier, on 27 December 1938, the Hepburn Board submitted a report to Congress recommending the establishment of new naval air bases on both coasts of the continental United States, the Canal Zone, and on U.S. possessions across the Pacific.

TARGETING UTILITY SQUADRONS Upon completing their dives, the unit targeted the utility squadrons on both sides of the island, with VJ-1’s distinctly painted Sikorsky JRS-1s and Grumman J2F Ducks under coming strafing fire from Lt. Kunikiyo Hira and Lt. Takahashi.

LARGEST EXPANSION OF NAVAL AIR BASES On 7 August 1939, the Navy awarded Contract NOy-3550 to the Hawaiian Dredging Company, Raymond Concrete Pile Company, and Turner Construction Company, which together established Contractors Pacific Naval Air Bases (CPNAB), officially marking the beginning of the Navy’s largest expansion of naval air bases in its history. The completion of Hangar 37 in April 1940 marked a first step in this mighty endeavor.

Suffering little damage, Hangar 37 would provide refuge for wounded sailors as pharmacists' mates set up a first aid station in the hangar. As the attack subsided, crews, yard tugs, and auxiliary craft worked to extinguish roaring fires across Battleship Row.

Reconstructed, Hangar 37 embarked on a new role, housing one of the base's utility squadrons, Utility Squadron 1 (VJ-1). After completing its transfer to Pearl Harbor in June 1940, VJ-1 continued its long service of fulfilling various important roles for the U.S. Pacific Fleet, including but not limited to conducting rescues, live fire spotting, and radar testing. THE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR It was under this new purpose that the Shōkaku dive-bombing unit, under the command of Lt. Cdr. Kakuichi Takahashi, found the hangar as the Chūtai deployed over the harbor on 7 December 1941.

HANGAR 37 DID NOT SIT IDLE Only a few hundred yards from the epicenter of the attack, Hangar 37 did not sit idle; the vast hangar quartered much of the crew from the USS California in the weeks that followed. With this small glimpse into Hangar 37’s long and storied history, this extraordinary hangar now enters its hundredth year of service. The hangar now open to the public, serves as the primary gallery for Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. A TESTAMENT TO HEROISM AND SACRIFICE A historic artifact in its own right, Hangar 37 stands as a testament to the heroism and sacrifice made by all those present on 7 December 1941 and to America’s resolve in the months that followed.

If you would like to support us in preserving Separating at even intervals, the nine Aichi D3A1 “Val” dive- this historic hangar, please consider making a bombers cut across Ford Island and descended in a steep dive donation by scanning the QR code or visiting towards the seaplane hangars on the southern end of the island. tinyurl.com/rememberpearlharbor37. “These images are computer generated and subject to change.” PearlHarborAviationMuseum.org | Page 8

DISTINGUISHED LEADERS JOIN THE MISSION TO REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR

By General Richard “Dick” and Mrs. Mary Jo Myers, Co-Chairpersons for Remember Pearl Harbor Campaign As we consider our commitment to lead the Remember Pearl Harbor campaign, we are focused on raising both the awareness and the funding needed to transform the local, national and worldwide impact of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. As CoChairpersons of this initiative, we realize that this is not a task that we can champion on our own. It is a vision that can only be achieved with the collective support of a team of leaders who recognize the importance of this national imperative to honor those who served, and to inspire future generations to take flight, both literally and figuratively. Bringing the history of Pearl Harbor to life and advancing programs that prepare our young people for the challenges of their future have never been more important. We are pleased to share that we have formed a National Leadership Committee to support the Museum’s mission and vision and advance the Remember Pearl Harbor campaign. This committee will drive two critical initiatives: the preservation, redesign, and expansion of collections and artifacts directly tied to the unique history of America’s WWII Aviation Battlefield, and the advancement of educational and workforce development programs that strengthen the future for youth in Hawaii and beyond. With celebrations taking place across our country in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, it is critical that we remember and honor the valor and resilience of our WWII heroes, military and civilian, who stepped forward when the freedom of our nation and the world was threatened. Our nation’s response to December 7th serves as a reminder across our 250 years of independence that there is no greater service to country than defending our rights to be free. It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that we introduce the full team of civic, military, corporate, and government leaders in support of the Remember Pearl Harbor campaign: REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE GEN. RICHARD B. MYERS, USAF (RET.) National Leadership Committee Co-Chairperson Retired USAF; Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff in 2001 under Bush; Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under Clinton; Recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005; Combat pilot flying 600 combat hours during the Vietnam War; Former Commander of U.S. forces in Japan and Fifth Air Force; Assistant to the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff; Commander, Pacific Air Forces; Commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Space Command; President Emeritus, Kansas State University. Page 9 | NOTAM Vol. 2, 2026 – Issue #64

MRS. MARY JO MYERS National Leadership Committee Co- Chairperson Educator and military family advocate; Board member of Fisher House and helped initiate the “Hero Miles Program”; Founding Board member of Aschiana Foundation supporting working street children in Afghanistan; Appointed to the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation in 2006 and later served on the Women’s Initiative Advisory Council at the Bush Center. MRS. MARY BASS Member of the Board and Private Equity practices at Spencer Stuart, active in the Energy, Financial Officer, Financial Services, Industrial and Healthcare practices; Leader of a broad-based search practice focusing on assignments for board directors, CEOs, chief operating officers, chief human resources officers and chief financial officers for growth companies nationwide; Served on and Chaired the firm's global partner nominations committee and is a recipient of the Lou Rieger Quality Award for client service. VADM DANIEL L. CHEEVER, USN (RET.) Former Commander, Naval Air Forces U.S. Pacific Fleet Command with over three decades of Naval aviation service and multiple command assignments including Commander, Naval Aviation Warfighting Development Center; Former Chief of Staff to Commander, Naval Air Forces; Former Department Head for TOPGUN and Strike at the Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center; Former Chief of Staff, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command. MR. GREGORY F. COLEMAN Head of Integrated Marketing at Amazon MGM Studios, leading Franchise Marketing, Promotional Partnerships, Product Integration, Synergy, and International Marketing; Former Vice President of Worldwide Marketing and Franchise Management at Walt Disney Animation Studios. MR. RICHARD "DICK" W. COOK Chairman and CEO of Dick Cook Studios; Former Chairman of the Walt Disney Studios overseeing development, production, distribution and marketing for live-action and animated motion pictures from Disney, Pixar, and Touchstone Films; Executive Producer of “42,” the life story of famed baseball player Jackie Robinson; 40-year industry leader and recipient of numerous awards; Current Board Chairman, Rose Hills Foundation; Former Board Chairman, PBS of SoCal; Elected to the Board of Governors for the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, serving as treasurer for 3 years.

THE HONORABLE EDWARD “NED” POWELL Former President and CEO of the USO World Headquarters; Former member, Defense Business Board, and Chair of the Board Study leading to legislation accepting military training for US Government certification; Former Assistant Secretary for Management (CFO) and Deputy Secretary (Acting), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA); Board Member, Telluride Arts Foundation and the Patient Advisory Board, Telluride Medical Clinic; Current consultant on healthcare, nonprofit management, CEO coaching, and veteran related matters with extensive list of affiliations, awards and honors.

Sailor on Ford Island watches USS Shaw explode on Dec. 7, 1941. ADM THOMAS B. FARGO, USN (RET.) Former Commander in Chief U.S. Pacific Fleet and the 20th Commander in Chief, Pacific Command; Current Chairman Greenbrier Companies; Former Chairman of Huntington Ingalls Industries and USAA; Former Chairman of the 75th Commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor; Recently retired Chairman of Hawaiian Electric Industries. MR. ERIC FRANKENBERGER President of Breeze Autocare - operator of Oil Changers and The Wash Shop in the automotive services industry. MR. THOMAS “TOM” H. JONES Corporate Vice President and President of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems Sector, a premier provider of military aircraft, autonomous systems, aerospace structures and next-generation solutions with major operations throughout the United States, including California, Florida, Mississippi, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma and Utah. GEN. LLOYD "FIG" W. NEWTON, USAF (RET.) Former Combat pilot flying 269 missions in Vietnam; Commander, Air Education and Training; Former member of the USAF Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds; Former Executive Vice President of Pratt & Whitney Military Engines; Current President L&E Enterprise Solutions.

MRS. LORI VREEKE Executive Director of the Si Robin Foundation (founding supporters of Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum), working alongside her father, Si Robin, to design and execute innovative philanthropic investments that advance the aviation industry through education, scholarship, and practice. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE GEN. JOSEPH W. RALSTON, USAF (RET.) Former Commander, U.S. European Command and Supreme Allied Commander Europe; European diplomat. GEN. JOHN JUMPER, USAF (RET.) Former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force; Former Command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, including 1,400 combat hours. PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM: BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO LEADERSHIP GEN. RAYMOND E. JOHNS JR., USAF (RET.) Chairman, Board of Directors Retired USAF; Former Commander of Air Mobility Command; Test pilot – 83 aircraft flown; Former EVP/Co-CEO FlightSafety International; Former Chairman Soldiers’, Sailors’, Marines’, Coast Guard, and Airmen's Club in New York; Boy Scouts of America Director; Current President, Pacific Air Services; Aechelon Technology Director; Chairman of the Board Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. MR. BRAD BALL Campaign Director, Board of Directors Former Ad agency principal of Davis, Ball and Colombatto Advertising; CMO, and McDonald’s USA; former President, Warner Brothers Motion Pictures; Chief Entertainment Marketing Officer with NASCAR; and Current member, Board of Director and Executive Committee with Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum.

GEN. GARY NORTH, USAF (RET.) Former Commander, Pacific Air Forces and Joint Force Air Component Commander for U.S. Pacific Command; Former Commander of U.S. Air Forces Central; Former Combined Forces Air Component Commander for U.S. Central Command (combat ops MR. JOHN HILTZ in Iraq and Afghanistan); Former command pilot with more than CEO, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum 4,700 flying hours primarily in the F-4G, F-15C and F-16; Graduate of Retired Naval Aviator and F/A-18 Combat Pilot with more than Air Force F-16 Fighter Weapons School, flying 83 combat missions 3300 hours of total flight time. Former Right Wing Pilot (#2) of in Operations Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Iraqi Freedom the US Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. and Enduring President for79Customer Commanded US Navy recruiting efforts makes in the Pacific Northwest. Lori Vreeke a matching gift Guest raise theirFreedom; glasses forCurrent a toast Vice in historic Hangar as they celebrate during Pearl Harbor Requirements for Lockheed Company. Current CEO, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. challenge from Si Robin Foundation. Aviation Museum's 2025 ForMartin Love ofAeronautics Country Gala.

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2026 AVIATION SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED By Col Brandon Casey, USAF (Ret.), Scholarship Selection Task-Force Chair

Each year, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum proudly awards scholarships to aspiring aviators and aviation professionals, helping talented individuals pursue their dreams and strengthening the future of the aviation industry. As we celebrate our 2026 scholarship recipients, we extend our deepest gratitude to all who make this program possible, including our generous donors and dedicated scholarship selection committee. Their commitment continues to open doors for aspiring aviation professionals and inspire future generations to reach new heights. SPECIAL THANKS TO RICK AND TERESA PRICE We also specifically thank Rick and Teresa Price, who announced a $100,000 Matching Gift Challenge at the 2025 Scholarship Award Ceremony. The Price’s Matching Gift Challenge generated nearly $20,000 in contributions that went directly to this year’s For Love of Country Scholarship recipients, while their $100,000 gift strengthened the For Love of Country Scholarship Endowment for the future. Together, these gifts are making both an immediate and long-term impact by expanding scholarship opportunities today and strengthening the endowment for generations to come. We are proud to recognize this year’s recipients and look forward to following their journeys as they pursue careers in aviation and aerospace. Meet our 2026 scholarship recipients on the page to the right!

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum's scholarships are generously funded by our donors, with the aim of educating and inspiring future generations to reach their aviation goals. This year, 17 individuals were awarded scholarships.

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MEET OUR 2026 AVIATION SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS! For Love of Country Scholarship

For Love of Country Scholarship

Rachel Huff-Wagenborg $10,000 | Kailua, HI

Benjamin M Steel $7,500 | Bixby, OK

Jay Smith $7,500 | San Diego, CA

Andressa Johnson $7,500 | Honolulu, HI

Laura Ivanova $7,500| Honolulu, HI

For Love of Country Scholarship

Alex Goetsch $10,000 | Grand Forks, ND

Shaniya N. Marshall $5,000 | Atlanta, GA

Haley Haley-Sellers $5,000 | Detroit, MI

Frederick Sacco $5,000 | Denville, NJ

Allison Perrine $5,000 | Spokane, WA

For Love of Country Scholarship

Frank Der Yuen Aviation Scholarship

Col. Robert P. Moore Scholarship—Initial Pilot Training

Col. Robert P. Moore Scholarship—FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI

Elliott (Ellie) Cheek $5,000 | Eagle, ID

Mikayla "Mele" Kuahiwinui $5,000 | Mililani, HI

Ashley Asing $4,000 | Ewa Beach, HI

Mickela Anderson $10,000 | Cincinnati, OH

Taesha DuBoise $10,000 | Stockbridge, GA

Admiral Ronald J. Hays Scholarship

Brig Gen Robert B. and Judith Maguire Scholarship

Brody Wall $3,500 | King City, MO

Amanda Fox $2,000 | Punta Gorda, FL

Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s Aviation Scholarship Program provides essential support for individuals across America who are passionate about pursuing careers in aviation and aerospace. Over the years, this initiative has grown into a national program that connects driven individuals with the resources to reach new heights. Our 2026 application cycle highlighted this growth, drawing applicants from nearly every state and awarding scholarships across a record 13 states. These awards reflect both the exceptional caliber of our recipients and the expanding reach of our mission. To discover more about our scholarship opportunities, meet this year’s awardees, and see how your support changes lives, please visit our blog at bit.ly/2026scholarshiprecipients.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: THREE STORIES OF SERVICE By Nick Kann, Manager of Concierges, Public Programs, & Volunteer Services It is certainly not hyperbole when we say that volunteers are the heart of our Museum. Our dedicated volunteers range in age from teenagers just entering high school to centenarians, and with such diverse life experience comes a wide range of motivations. This month, I would like to highlight three of our volunteers: one who has been here for many years, one who has just begun serving with us, and one who is stepping into a bright future after volunteering throughout her high school career.

Though Nick Eyre is one of our newest volunteers, he’s already made a strong impact on both the Museum and our guests. A personal friend of the late John Gleeson, Nick was inspired by John’s World War II service and his own pride as a U.S. Air Force veteran. Upon his first steps into our hangars, Nick knew immediately: “I am volunteering here!”

Scott Mensen has been volunteering with Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum since December 2020 and has contributed more than 5,170 volunteer hours. After two careers in aviation (including flying P-3s in the U.S. Navy), Scott was introduced to volunteering here by a neighbor who was also a long-time PHAM volunteer.

Nick is a true jack-of-all-trades, helping wherever he is needed. You might see him at the F-111 Open Cockpit sharing stories with guests, or greeting Nick Eyre visitors at the main entrance, one of his favorite roles. Like many volunteers, Nick values the personal anecdotes shared by guests and encourages anyone interested in volunteering to visit the Museum and speak with staff and volunteers. He believes one visit is all it takes. REPRESENTING SUCCESS STORIES WE CHERISH Kalea Maglidt has volunteered at PHAM for nearly two years, primarily on weekends and special events. Now, a graduating senior at Kalani High School, Kalea represents the success stories we cherish. While we will miss her greatly, we are thrilled to congratulate her on her acceptance to Princeton University this fall. Kalea was drawn to PHAM through her love of aviation and her goal of becoming a pilot: “The perfect place would be to volunteer at a museum where ‘aviation’ is in the name.”

Scott Mensen SHARING STORIES WITH OUR GUESTS Some of Scott’s most impactful moments come from listening to guests’ stories. Visitors frequently share personal or family connections to the exhibits or to the events of December 7, 1941. Many speak of relatives who served in the battles or missions Scott discusses, and he once even met a woman whose family member flew on a B-17 that departed Hickam Field alongside the crew of our own Swamp Ghost. When asked what he would say to someone considering volunteering, Scott shared, “I find it very rewarding to share stories with our guests, and I am always learning something new.”

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As a docent, Kalea gives Tower Tours and answers guests’ questions, sharing knowledge with visitors from around the world, which has helped her confidence, knowledge, and realworld skills that she will carry forward. It has been an honor watching Kalea grow from high school sophomore to Ivy League, and I’m proud to know that the experiences gained volunteering at PHAM have helped Kalea reach her current altitude – and she’s only still Kalea Maglidt climbing. If you are interested in volunteering for Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum, please email me at Nick.Kann@ pearlharboraviationmuseum.com.

WHAT CONNECTS YOU TO THE MUSEUM? Behind every exhibit, event, and aircraa at Pearl Harbor Aviacon Museum are the people who make our mission possible. In What Connects You to the Museum?, we share stories from our community—volunteers, staﬀ, donors, members, and friends—united by a passion for preserving history and inspiring future generacons.

DR. LINDA K. MILLER

STEVE SCOTT

MUSEUM FRIEND, MEMBER AND DONOR

MUSEUM VOLUNTEER AND DONOR

What connects me to the Pearl Harbor Aviaion Museum is my deep connecion to the USS Nevada and the people who served on her. I ﬁrst visited with veterans from the Nevada and members of the Daughters of the American Revolucon (DAR) for the 75th anniversary of the Pearl Harbor aaack. It was unforgeaable to meet supporters like Gary Sinise, Jim Nabors, and Linda Hope. I returned on June 6, 2019, for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, and later aaended the Museum’s For Love of Country Gala for the 80th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. December 7, 2021, was especially meaningful—I watched the Naconal Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony from the Museum theater in Hangar 37 and saw my Seat of Honor, marked with a plaque honoring USS Nevada veterans. I’m also connected through the next generacon, helping bring students from Molokai to the Museum and visicng their school in 2018. Being part of preserving the legacy of the USS Nevada and supporcng a Museum that keeps history alive for future generacons is what truly ces me to this place.

I iniially joined the Pearl Harbor Aviaion Museum in 2019 as a part ime employee. I was pleased to support employee safety and security programs as well as funccon as the weekend MOD (Manager on Duty). Unfortunately, COVID came along and I volunteered to accept an early layoﬀ. In all the posicons I held through my 45+ plus year career, I have never enjoyed a posicon as much or been more proud of my employer. In 2022, I had an opportunity to return as a volunteer and I “jumped “ at the chance. The professionalism of the team (employees and volunteers), the commitment to our guests to keep this important period in our history alive and relevant is amazing and humbling. Out of the variety of my Museum assignments, my favorite was the Bob Hope WWII Years Exhibit. Growing up in the 50s and 60s, Bob Hope was a big part of our lives. My Dad, a WWII Navy vet that served in the South Paciﬁc was always moved to see Bob on TV. Being able to parccipate in the Museum blog documencng Bob’s life and our Museum exhibit celebracng him was one of the greatest privileges of my life. If you would like to submit your story and conneccon to Pearl Harbor Aviacon Museum, please scan the QR code or reach out to us at Development@PearlHarborAviaconMuseum.com

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