hen most Americans think of Hawaii, Pearl Harbor and the December 7, 1941 attack that pulled the United States into World War II comes to mind. In less than three hours on Sunday morning, more than 2,000 Navy and Marine service people lost their lives. Currently, the Pearl Harbor Complex consists of a number of commands including Commander, Naval Base Pearl Harbor, Naval Station, Naval Shipyard/Intermediate Maintenance Facility, Fleet and Industrial Supply Center, and the Naval Medical and Dental Clinics. Just outside the base are the headquarters of the Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, Joint Intelligence Center Pacific and the Personnel Support Activity Detachment (PSD). To reach Pearl Harbor from Downtown Honolulu, take H1 West past the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) to the “Hickam/Pearl Harbor” exit. Veer right for JBPHH-Pearl Harbor and you’ll be at the Nimitz Gate. The Admiral Clarey Bridge connects Kamehameha Highway with Ford Island. W JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM THE PEARL HARBOR COMPLEX 326 Hawaii Military Guide • Summer-Fall 2026
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