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November 8, 2024
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(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1950-1951 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1951-1952 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1954 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1954 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1954 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1954 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1954 Annual Report)
Air view of the Hawaii Air National Guard area, Hickam Air Force Base, Oahu.
Air view of the Hawaii Air National Guard area, Hickam Air Force Base, Oahu.
(Pictures from the 1956 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1956 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1956 Annual Report)
199th FIS scramble at Hickam Air Force Bose, Oahu
199th FIS scramble at Hickam Air Force Bose, Oahu
Men of the newly-activated 298th AAA Gp. run through gunnery practice at Dillingham Field, Mokuleia
Men of the newly-activated 298th AAA Gp. run through gunnery practice at Dillingham Field, Mokuleia
(Pictures from the 1957 Annual Report)
VIVIAN SAU YEN CHOY
VIVIAN SAU YEN CHOY
Colors of the 299th Regimental Combat Team. Units of the 299th RCT are located on Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. Left to Right: M/Sgt Mltsuo Hasegawa, M/Sgt Kenneth K. Koizumi, SFC Shozo Taketa and M/Sgt Flordelino A. Miguel. Alt are members of Hq &. Hq Co 299th Inf.
Colors of the 299th Regimental Combat Team. Units of the 299th RCT are located on Hawaii, Maui, Kauai and Molokai. Left to Right: M/Sgt Mltsuo Hasegawa, M/Sgt Kenneth K. Koizumi, SFC Shozo Taketa and M/Sgt Flordelino A. Miguel. Alt are members of Hq &. Hq Co 299th Inf.
HNG Smallbore Team for 1957. Back row, Left: Sfc Anthony Conti, 613th Ord Co, Sgt. Tom Oda, Co B, 299th Pvt-2 Mel vin Cummings, Hq 1/ 299 Sgt. Eckley Yim, 613th Ord Co, CWO Ralph Apo, 277th Engr Bn; front row, left: Sfc Manuel Sylva, 227th Engr Bn, Sp2 Henry Yamada, 613th Ord Co, MSgt. Gabriel Moniz, Co B, 299th and Sp3 Joseph Viveiros, 613th Ora Co.
HNG Smallbore Team for 1957. Back row, Left: Sfc Anthony Conti, 613th Ord Co, Sgt. Tom Oda, Co B, 299th Pvt-2 Mel vin Cummings, Hq 1/ 299 Sgt. Eckley Yim, 613th Ord Co, CWO Ralph Apo, 277th Engr Bn; front row, left: Sfc Manuel Sylva, 227th Engr Bn, Sp2 Henry Yamada, 613th Ord Co, MSgt. Gabriel Moniz, Co B, 299th and Sp3 Joseph Viveiros, 613th Ora Co.
Col. Robert L. Stevenson, HNG Chief of Staff, congratulates McKinley ROTC sponsors upon award of the ROTC Sponsors Medal, during a review at McKinley High School honoring Col. Stevenson.
Col. Robert L. Stevenson, HNG Chief of Staff, congratulates McKinley ROTC sponsors upon award of the ROTC Sponsors Medal, during a review at McKinley High School honoring Col. Stevenson.
Commanding the 299th RCT's provisional units are, from left, front: Capt. Paul K. Nakamura, Svc. Co., Co., CWCO Andres A Baclig, Band, Capt George M. Aoki, Hqrs. Capt. Katsuki Arita Hv Mort Co. Rear row, left: 1st Lt. Robert J. Santos Med Co(-) Capt. Daniel Wela, 230th Engr Co, Lt. Col. Paul A. Schattauer, Bn CO, and Capt. Chester K. Long, Tk Co.
Commanding the 299th RCT’s provisional units are, from left, front: Capt. Paul K. Nakamura, Svc. Co., Co., CWCO Andres A Baclig, Band, Capt George M. Aoki, Hqrs. Capt. Katsuki Arita Hv Mort Co. Rear row, left: 1st Lt. Robert J. Santos Med Co(-) Capt. Daniel Wela, 230th Engr Co, Lt. Col. Paul A. Schattauer, Bn CO, and Capt. Chester K. Long, Tk Co.
Asst. Air Force Secretary David Smith (left) and Maj. Gen. Hunter Harris, (third from right) Deputy for Opns, FEAF, discussed "scramble" duties with pilots and crew chiefs of the 199th FIS.
Asst. Air Force Secretary David Smith (left) and Maj. Gen. Hunter Harris, (third from right) Deputy for Opns, FEAF, discussed “scramble” duties with pilots and crew chiefs
of the 199th FIS.
Working on the 1957 Field Training schedule are 1st Bn staff officers, from left: 1st Lt Komao Mochizuki, Asst, 53 Capt. Claro R. Capili, 54 Maj Agust M. Nascimento, Actg Bn CO, Maj Solomon Lee, 53 and CWO Peter 0. Sierra, S1.
Working on the 1957 Field Training schedule are 1st Bn staff officers, from left: 1st Lt Komao Mochizuki, Asst, 53 Capt. Claro R. Capili, 54 Maj Agust M. Nascimento, Actg Bn CO, Maj Solomon Lee, 53 and CWO Peter 0. Sierra, S1.
Third Battalion commanders are from left: 1st Lt. Yutaka Nakashima, Co L 2nd Lt Harauyuki Suzuki, Plat Ldr Co I, 1st Lt. Sam Leong, Co M, Lt. Col. George S. McEldowney, Bn CO, Capt. Donald E. Wills, Hqrs Co, Maj. Herbert Y. Miyasaki XO 2nd t. Henry Hara, Co. K (-).
Third Battalion commanders are from left: 1st Lt. Yutaka Nakashima, Co L 2nd Lt Harauyuki Suzuki, Plat Ldr Co I, 1st Lt. Sam Leong, Co M, Lt. Col. George S. McEldowney, Bn CO, Capt. Donald E. Wills, Hqrs Co, Maj. Herbert Y. Miyasaki XO 2nd t. Henry Hara, Co. K (-).
Commanding Kauai units are, from left: Capt. Minoru Takashima, co F 1st Lt Mori Ganeko, Co H, Capt. Abel Medeiros, Hqrs Co Lt Col Hartwell Blake, Bn CO, Maj. Peter Kim, Med Piat and 1st Lt. John Ilalaole, Jr, Co E.
Commanding Kauai units are, from left: Capt. Minoru Takashima, co F 1st Lt Mori Ganeko, Co H, Capt. Abel Medeiros, Hqrs Co Lt Col Hartwell Blake, Bn CO, Maj. Peter Kim, Med Piat and 1st Lt. John Ilalaole, Jr, Co E.
Discussing a training situation are staff officers of the 487th FA Bn, from Left: Lt. Col. Roy S. Replogle, Bn CO, Maj. Fred J. Koehnen, S3, CWO Clarence Ignacio, S1, 1st Lt Howard C. Abe, S2
Discussing a training situation are staff officers of the 487th FA Bn, from Left: Lt. Col. Roy S. Replogle, Bn CO, Maj. Fred J. Koehnen, S3, CWO Clarence Ignacio, S1, 1st Lt Howard C. Abe, S2
NEW MACHINE GUN - A soldier mans the M60 machine gun, a lightweight general purpose I weapon adopted to replace all three present Army .30 cal. machine guns. The weapon can be fired from the shoulder, from the hip from a bipod or from a newly developed aluminum tripod mount. It is chambered with standard 7.62mm NATO Cartridge
NEW MACHINE GUN – A soldier mans the M60 machine gun, a lightweight general purpose I weapon adopted to replace all three present Army .30 cal. machine guns. The weapon can be fired from the shoulder, from the hip from a bipod or from a newly developed aluminum tripod mount. It is chambered with standard 7.62mm NATO Cartridge
Col. Frank A. Alameda, center, commanding the 299th RCT, poses with his staff officers. From left: Major Sau Hoy Wong, S-2, Lt. Col. Rudolph Wipperman, Surg., Lt. Col. George W. Carter, Advisor, Lt. Col. Michael R. Roman, XO, Col. Alameda, Lt. Col. Paul Schattauer, Prov Bn CO, Maj. Reginald Lau, S-3, 1st Lt. Aley K. Auna, S-1 and Maj. John R. D'Araujo, S-4.
Col. Frank A. Alameda, center, commanding the 299th RCT, poses with his staff officers. From left: Major Sau Hoy Wong, S-2, Lt. Col. Rudolph Wipperman, Surg., Lt. Col. George W. Carter, Advisor, Lt. Col. Michael R. Roman, XO, Col. Alameda, Lt. Col. Paul Schattauer, Prov Bn CO, Maj. Reginald Lau, S-3, 1st Lt. Aley K. Auna, S-1 and Maj. John R. D’Araujo, S-4.
(Pictures from the 1957 March The Hawaii Guardsman)
Earns Distinguished Marksman Gold Award
Earns Distinguished Marksman Gold Award
"Mr. National Guard of 1972" is the unofficial title of young Melvin Thomas Alencastre, 17-month old son of Capt and Mrs. Melvin Alencastre of Kaneohe. Capt Alencastre is CO of "C" battery, 158th AAA Bn.
“Mr. National Guard of 1972” is the unofficial title of young Melvin Thomas Alencastre, 17-month old son of Capt and Mrs. Melvin Alencastre of Kaneohe. Capt Alencastre is CO of “C” battery, 158th AAA Bn.
HAWAII'S CHERRY BLOSSOM QUEEN - 1957
HAWAII’S CHERRY BLOSSOM QUEEN – 1957
Brig Gen Joe C. Moffitt, CO of the Colorado Air NG Wing, gets the "royal Hawaiian treatment" from island beauty upon his arrival.
Brig Gen Joe C. Moffitt, CO of the Colorado Air NG Wing, gets the “royal Hawaiian treatment” from island beauty upon his arrival.
Maintenance- Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VC1) in paper wrapping form and in powder form is now available to the Combined Field Maintenance Shops. The VCI has been used by the military and commercial
Maintenance- Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VC1) in paper wrapping form and in powder form is now available to the Combined Field Maintenance Shops. The VCI has been used by the military and commercial
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S PAGE
THE ADJUTANT GENERAL’S PAGE
The "Minute Men" aero-jet flying team of the Colorado Air National Guard, barrel roll in tight formation at less than a thousand feet. This team performed at the Hawaii Air National Guard Open House Air Show April 28th at Hickam Air Force Base.
The “Minute Men” aero-jet flying team of the Colorado Air National Guard, barrel roll in tight formation at less than a thousand feet. This team performed at the Hawaii Air National Guard Open House Air Show April 28th at Hickam Air Force Base.
297th AAA Bn., Battery Queens: L to R: Elizabeth Christansen, Btry C; Hilda Mikami, Btry A; Trinadacl' Crosco, Miss 297th AAA Bn; Joey Brezina, Hq Btry; Maxine Jackman, Btry D
297th AAA Bn., Battery Queens: L to R: Elizabeth Christansen, Btry C; Hilda Mikami, Btry A; Trinadacl’ Crosco, Miss 297th AAA Bn; Joey Brezina, Hq Btry; Maxine Jackman, Btry D
HANG • CANG = SUCCESS AND THRILLS! "MINUTE MEN" CHURN AIR OVER HICKAM
HANG • CANG = SUCCESS AND THRILLS!
“MINUTE MEN” CHURN AIR OVER HICKAM
Lt Col Walt Williams, teader, Capt John Ferrier, slot, Maj Art Curran, right wing and Capt Bob Cherry, left wing.
Lt Col Walt Williams, teader, Capt John Ferrier, slot, Maj Art Curran, right wing and Capt Bob Cherry, left wing.
HNG L-19 Hangar at Kahului, Maui, T.H.
HNG L-19 Hangar at Kahului, Maui, T.H.
109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
109th Aircraft Control &
Warning Squadron
OFFICERS CLASS
OFFICERS CLASS
WARRANT OFFICERS CLASS
WARRANT OFFICERS CLASS
Mrs. Lucille "Hana" Esposito
Mrs. Lucille “Hana” Esposito
Mrs. Jane J. Reeves
Mrs. Jane J. Reeves
(Pictures from the 1957 June The Hawaii Guardsmen)
M/sgt Manaluan
M/sgt Manaluan
199th FIS. Pilots in advance training course. L-R. Lt Marl in Little, Lt John S. Carroll, Lt Charles F. Johnston.
199th FIS. Pilots in advance training course. L-R. Lt Marl in Little, Lt John S. Carroll, Lt Charles F. Johnston.
Capt Joyo, Co. O, pins AO Tng Ribbon on SP3 A. J. Wong.
Capt Joyo, Co. O, pins AO Tng Ribbon on SP3 A. J. Wong.
Hawaii Guardsman Pin - Up Girl • December, 1957
Hawaii Guardsman Pin – Up Girl • December, 1957
SP2 Gerald Ah Mai (left background) and SP2 Robert F. Silva, both of 628th Ordnance Detachment, check equipment in M-33 Radar van.
SP2 Gerald Ah Mai (left background) and SP2 Robert F. Silva, both of 628th Ordnance Detachment, check equipment in M-33 Radar van.
HAIL THE CHAMPIONS! Pictured above is Company L, 299th from Hawaii, recently crowned softball champions of 1957. Bottom row L to R: M. Macanas, T. Matsud'a, J. Asai, J. Mattos and R. Shimizu. Top row L to R: T. Fujii, C. Carvalho, R. Carvalho, M. Oshita, J. Hanano and Z. Fujii.
HAIL THE CHAMPIONS! Pictured above is Company L, 299th from Hawaii, recently crowned softball champions of 1957. Bottom row L to R: M. Macanas, T. Matsud’a, J. Asai, J. Mattos and R. Shimizu. Top row L to R: T. Fujii, C. Carvalho, R. Carvalho, M. Oshita, J. Hanano and Z. Fujii.
SFC David Lee (left) checks repair list as SFC Frank Tabar makes the necessary adjustments.
SFC David Lee (left) checks repair list as SFC Frank Tabar makes the necessary adjustments.
TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONS-The 613th Ordnance Company is shown above after annexing their 7th consecutive HNG volleyball title. Kneeling L to R: H. Asintista, J. Keliiwaiwaiole, Lew Shea, W. Shea and H. Suganuma. Standing L to R: "Indian" Pratt, G. Malo, L. Wong and Hiram Goldstein, coach.
TERRITORIAL CHAMPIONS-The 613th Ordnance Company is shown above after annexing their 7th consecutive HNG volleyball title. Kneeling L to R: H. Asintista, J. Keliiwaiwaiole, Lew Shea, W. Shea and H. Suganuma. Standing L to R: “Indian” Pratt, G. Malo, L. Wong and Hiram Goldstein, coach.
Bowl presented to General Walsh by H.N.G.A.
Bowl presented to General Walsh by H.N.G.A.
Instructors Advance Training Course. L-R. Capt Frank J. Smith, Lt Alexander Bell.
Instructors Advance Training Course. L-R. Capt Frank J. Smith, Lt Alexander Bell.
Lt Robert Cowan, recent graduate of Advance Training Course.
Lt Robert Cowan, recent graduate of Advance Training Course.
At Fort Benning Adv. NCO Course, L-R: SP3 Kalepa, Jr., Co A; Sgt Rudolph Mina, Co O; SFC Wallace Fujishiro, Co A
At Fort Benning Adv. NCO Course, L-R: SP3 Kalepa, Jr., Co A; Sgt Rudolph Mina, Co O; SFC Wallace Fujishiro, Co A
L-R: Pvt-2 James Santos, Co. B; P~ Melvin Honda, Co. D; Pvt James Kanno, Co. D.
L-R: Pvt-2 James Santos, Co. B; P~ Melvin Honda, Co. D; Pvt James Kanno, Co. D.
(Pictures from the 1957 December the Hawaii Guardsman)
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report) Air Guard
Air Guard
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report) Air Guard
Air Guard
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report) Air Guard
Air Guard
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report) Men of the Hawaii Army National Guard display their prowess at marching during Armed Forces Day Parade.
Men of the Hawaii Army National Guard display their prowess at marching during Armed Forces Day Parade.
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report) The F86-L, rocket firing, all weather Jet, of the Hawaii Air National Guard (Right), takes over as guardian of Hawaii's skies front the now obsolete F86-E (Left).
The F86-L, rocket firing, all weather Jet, of the Hawaii Air National Guard (Right), takes over as guardian of Hawaii’s skies front the now obsolete F86-E (Left).
(Pictures from the 1958 Annual Report)
1ST LT RICHARD FARUNO
1ST LT RICHARD FARUNO
Pretty Jayne Kuwata, 1958 Cherry Blossom Queen, drapes a lei around 2d Lt Walter M. Okino, tactical pilot with the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Lt Okino was the last pilot to check out with the F-86L, the all-weather jet interceptor flown by the 199th. The Squadron was scheduled to complete transition of all pilots to the "L" at the end of camp; the changeover, however, was done in nine days. (199th HAFNG photo)
Pretty Jayne Kuwata, 1958 Cherry Blossom Queen, drapes a lei around 2d Lt Walter M. Okino, tactical pilot with the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Lt Okino was the last pilot to check out with the F-86L, the all-weather jet interceptor flown by the 199th. The Squadron was scheduled to complete transition of all pilots to the “L” at the end of camp; the changeover, however, was done in nine days. (199th HAFNG photo)
Major Donald A. Butler, new advisor to the 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry. Maj Butler succeeds Lt Col James R. Reed Jr., who left Kauai for Texas. (HNG photo)
Major Donald A. Butler, new advisor to the 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry. Maj Butler succeeds Lt Col James R. Reed Jr., who left Kauai for Texas. (HNG photo)
MAJ ROBERT HITE
MAJ ROBERT HITE
LT COL MASATO SUGIHARA
LT COL MASATO SUGIHARA
LT CoL GEORGES. McELDoWNEY
LT CoL GEORGES. McELDoWNEY
GEORGIETT A PARKER MISS HAWAII- 1958
GEORGIETT A PARKER MISS HAWAII- 1958
Colonel Gilbert N. Adams
Colonel Gilbert N. Adams
Ho (right) assists Halbuna with adjustments to his diving equipment. Both Guardsmen are veteran divers. Sharks don't bother them.
Ho (right) assists Halbuna with adjustments to his diving equipment. Both Guardsmen are veteran divers. Sharks don’t bother them.
Shown receiving the Eisenhower Trophy from Acting Governor of Hawaii Farrant Turner during the Governor's Day review is the Commanding Officer of Co. D, 299th Inf., HARNG, Capt. lsao Joyo from Kahului, Maui. (HARNG photo)
Shown receiving the Eisenhower Trophy from Acting Governor of Hawaii Farrant Turner during the Governor’s Day review is the Commanding Officer of Co. D, 299th Inf., HARNG, Capt. lsao Joyo from Kahului, Maui. (HARNG photo)
111 TH HARNG BAND
111 TH HARNG BAND
Maj Gen F. W. Makinney, T.H. Adjutant General presents best unit award to 1st Lt A. Thoene, commanding company "B", 277th Engr Bn.
Maj Gen F. W. Makinney, T.H. Adjutant General presents best unit award to 1st Lt A. Thoene, commanding company “B”, 277th Engr Bn.
Looking like a man from space, A2C Clifford Murakami, 169th AC&W squadron, stalks his next meal. (Smith Hawaii Photo)
Looking like a man from space, A2C Clifford Murakami, 169th AC&W squadron, stalks his next meal. (Smith Hawaii Photo)
Mr. Dan Wallace, pictured with 66 pound Ulua, is one of the leaders in the SCUBA diving art. Mr. Wallace was highly instrumental in the early promotion of Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus in Hawaii and has done much to promote underwater photography in the islands. This cover picture was supplied through the courtesy of Mr. Wallace.
Mr. Dan Wallace, pictured with 66 pound Ulua, is one of the leaders in the SCUBA diving art. Mr. Wallace was highly instrumental in the early promotion of Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus in Hawaii and has done much to promote underwater photography in the islands. This cover picture was supplied through the courtesy of Mr. Wallace.
2nd Lt Charles (Chuck) Johnston had a decision to make
2nd Lt Charles (Chuck) Johnston had a decision to make
Before construction was begun at Fort Barrette, this is what the old World War II gun emplacement looked like.
Before construction was begun at Fort Barrette, this is what the old World War II gun emplacement looked like.
This is what it looks like today, after Hawaii Guardsmen renovated the site.
This is what it looks like today, after Hawaii Guardsmen renovated the site.
The Queen of the Military Ball and her court. (left to right) Miss Alicia Amadeo (Co "D") Miss Elaine Gibson (Co "C"), "Queen" Sue;ilen Apana (Co "B"), Miss Linda Andrade (Hq Co) and Miss Martha Tam Lung (Co "A").
The Queen of the Military Ball and her court. (left to right) Miss Alicia Amadeo (Co “D”) Miss Elaine Gibson (Co “C”), “Queen” Sue;ilen Apana (Co “B”), Miss Linda Andrade (Hq Co) and Miss Martha Tam Lung (Co “A”).
(Pictures from the 1958 September The Hawaii Guardsman)
(Pictures from the 1959 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1959 Annual Report)
Col Jack D. Blanchard
Col Jack D. Blanchard
HAWAII GUARDSMAN PIN-IJP GIRL-MARCH-1959
HAWAII GUARDSMAN PIN-IJP GIRL-MARCH-1959
This cover photo, taken in early evening by Mr. Herbert Smith of Portraits Hawaii, tells the story of our heritage. Soldier is 2nd Lt Ralph Faufata and the warrior Is 1st Lt Ed Hara, both of the 120th Mllitary Police company.
This cover photo, taken in early evening by Mr. Herbert Smith of Portraits Hawaii, tells the story of our heritage. Soldier is 2nd Lt Ralph Faufata and the warrior Is 1st Lt Ed Hara, both of the 120th Mllitary Police company.
S/Sgt Heu is pinned by Squadron Commander Ashford.
S/Sgt Heu is pinned by Squadron Commander Ashford.
In the expert hands of PFC Walter Morriera, the big "Cat" knocks 'em down.
In the expert hands of PFC Walter Morriera, the big “Cat” knocks ’em down.
Guardsman SP2 David K. Keamo operates National Guard clam shell equipped crane.
Guardsman SP2 David K. Keamo operates National Guard clam shell equipped crane.
Race Driver Lyons
Race Driver Lyons
Pictured are members of the HNG Winter League Baseball team, currently playing at Molli iii Field each Sunday. Back Row, (left to right): Bill Tam, Sol Kaulukukui, Don Manalli, Merle Kelai, Ben Almadova and manager Sammy Akau. Middie Row: Manager John Rodriques, Bill Perry, Jim Smith, Sid Lindo, Conrad Panas, Skippy Cruz and Manager Bobby Baptiste. Kneeling: Larry Fuller, Joe Ahue, Earl Iwata, Don Demello, and Lefty Higuchi. Sitting are batboys Larry Fuller, Jr. and Baptiste. (HNG photo)
Pictured are members of the HNG Winter League Baseball team, currently playing at Molli iii Field each Sunday. Back Row, (left to right): Bill Tam, Sol Kaulukukui, Don Manalli, Merle Kelai, Ben Almadova and manager Sammy Akau. Middie Row: Manager John Rodriques, Bill Perry, Jim Smith, Sid Lindo, Conrad Panas, Skippy Cruz and Manager Bobby Baptiste. Kneeling: Larry Fuller, Joe Ahue, Earl Iwata, Don Demello, and Lefty Higuchi. Sitting are batboys Larry Fuller, Jr. and Baptiste. (HNG photo)
Lt Col William M. Blatt (left), who for four years served as National Guard Bureau legal advisor, receives the Army Commendation Ribbon from Maj Gen Edgar C. Erickson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Colonel Blatt, a Hawaii Army National Guardsman, makes his permanent home in Honolulu. Among the accomplishment for which Colonel Blatt was cited were his establishments of a school for National Guard lawyers at the Army's Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, Virginia, and his efforts to standardize state codes of military justice.
Lt Col William M. Blatt (left), who for four years served as National Guard Bureau legal advisor, receives the Army Commendation Ribbon from Maj Gen Edgar C. Erickson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau. Colonel Blatt, a Hawaii Army National Guardsman, makes his permanent home in Honolulu. Among the accomplishment for which Colonel Blatt was cited were his establishments of a school for National Guard lawyers at the Army’s Judge Advocate General School, Charlottesville, Virginia, and his efforts to standardize state codes of military justice.
Before the Guardsmen came, the Crusaders had a problem
Before the Guardsmen came, the Crusaders had a problem
The Unkown
The Unkown
(Pictures from the 1959 March The Hawaii Guardsman)
Meet Amoa the mule, mascot of Company D, 2nd BG, 299th lnfantry, pictured with Capt Donald E. Wills, Company Commander and M/SGT Shoniro Yano, (Amos is the one in the middle.) Amos belongs to SFC John K, Auna of the Advisor Detachment and is a well known "mule" about town. Amos knows the working hours of the Honokaa armory AST's and appears at the gate of the Honokaa armory a few minutes after they have started work. At "pau hana" time, Amos heads back to John's house after a hard day supporting the grass cutting crew around the armory
Meet Amoa the mule, mascot of Company D, 2nd BG, 299th lnfantry, pictured with Capt Donald E. Wills, Company Commander and M/SGT Shoniro Yano, (Amos is the one in the middle.) Amos belongs to SFC John K, Auna of the Advisor Detachment and is a well known “mule” about town. Amos knows the working hours of the Honokaa armory AST’s and appears at the gate of the Honokaa armory a few minutes after they have started work. At “pau hana” time, Amos heads back to John’s house after a hard day supporting the grass cutting crew around the armory
HAWAII GUARDSMAN PIN-UP GIRL-SEPT.-1959
HAWAII GUARDSMAN PIN-UP GIRL-SEPT.-1959
Lt Col George S. McEldowney
Lt Col George S. McEldowney
Lt Col Walter F. Judd
Lt Col Walter F. Judd
Capt Charles M. Wills, Jr.
Capt Charles M. Wills, Jr.
Capt Richard Furuno
Capt Richard Furuno
Brig Gen Frederick A. Schaefer
Brig Gen Frederick A. Schaefer
SP/S Jonah Hema (left), 613th Ord Co team captain, receives the Adjutant General's Trophy from Col David P. Sliva, Executive Officer, Hawaii National Guard,
SP/S Jonah Hema (left), 613th Ord Co team captain, receives the Adjutant General’s Trophy from Col David P. Sliva, Executive Officer, Hawaii National Guard,
Deadly rockets are loaded
Deadly rockets are loaded
These photographs represent the various units which make up the Hawaii National Guard. NI KE-Hercules represents the missile units while the BAR man and the troops crossing the river represent the Infantry and Special Troops.
These photographs represent the various units which make up the Hawaii National Guard. NI KE-Hercules represents the missile units while the BAR man and the troops crossing the river represent the Infantry and Special Troops.
These photographs represent the various units which make up the Hawaii National Guard. NI KE-Hercules represents the missile units while the BAR man and the troops crossing the river represent the Infantry and Special Troops.
These photographs represent the various units which make up the Hawaii National Guard. NIKE-Hercules represents the missile units while the BAR man and the troops crossing the river represent the Infantry and Special Troops.
Everybody moves, nobody stands still during the OR I. Rockets and fuel have to be replaced within minutes ... or ... you've had it!
Everybody moves, nobody stands still during the ORI. Rockets and fuel have to be replaced within minutes … or … you’ve had it!
The Scramble shot represents the units of the Air National Guard
The Scramble shot represents the units of the Air National Guard
(Pictures from the 1959 September The Hawaii Guardsman)
M/SGT Melvin Kua
M/SGT Melvin Kua
Miss Leimomi Buchanan-"Miss Kauai Guardsman"
Miss Leimomi Buchanan-“Miss Kauai Guardsman”
Brigadier General Frank A. Alameda
Brigadier General Frank A. Alameda
Kamehameha, greatest of all Hawaiian Kings (1758-1819) was the first King to mold spear-and-club wielding Hawaiians into organized militia schooled in the use of firearms and fundamentals of drill. The Hawaii National Guard traces its history back to the days of Kamehameha. Airman Andrew Berard, 199th FIS (left) and PFC Joseph Pacada, Battery "C" 1st Missile Bn gaze upon their heritage.-(Photo by Ignacio Gabriel.)
Kamehameha, greatest of all Hawaiian Kings (1758-1819) was the first King to mold spear-and-club wielding Hawaiians into organized militia schooled in the use of firearms and fundamentals of drill. The Hawaii National Guard traces its history back to the days of Kamehameha. Airman Andrew Berard, 199th FIS (left) and PFC Joseph Pacada, Battery “C” 1st Missile Bn gaze upon their heritage.-(Photo by Ignacio Gabriel.)
Gen Schaefer presents awards to (I. to r.) Capt George Makaea, Hq &Hq Company, 2nd BG and to Capt Katsukl Arita, 284th Transportation Company.
Gen Schaefer presents awards to (I. to r.) Capt George Makaea, Hq &Hq Company, 2nd BG and to Capt Katsukl Arita, 284th Transportation Company.
They climbed over, in and under the Sabres on display
They climbed over, in and under the Sabres on display
Captain Beloberk
Captain Beloberk
1st Lt Alexander Bell decided to save his plane.
1st Lt Alexander Bell decided to save his plane.
(Pictures from the 1959 December The Hawaii Guardsman)