A World War II (WWII) veteran arriving at Honolulu International Airport is greeted by service members and Sailors assigned to various commands throughout Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam.

HONOLULU (Dec. 03, 2016) A World War II (WWII) veteran arriving at Honolulu International Airport is greeted by service members and Sailors assigned to various commands throughout Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. More than 100 WWII veterans, including Pearl Harbor survivors, arrived in Honolulu to participate in the remembrance events throughout the week to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who served during Dec. 7, 1941, and throughout the Pacific Theater. Dec. 7, 2016, marks the 75th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Oahu. As a Pacific nation, the U.S. is committed to continue its responsibility of protecting the Pacific sea-lanes, advancing international ideals and relationships, well as delivering security, influence, and responsiveness in the region. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nardel Gervacio) File# 161203-N-ZK021-038