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(Pictures from the 1970 Annual Report)RETIRING SMSGT LOUIS PERRY receives the Air Guard’s thanks from Col Walter Judd, Executive Officer of HANG. NATIONAL GUARD SUPPORTS COMMUNITY TST MELVIN KAUAHI, recipient of the Hoku Alii award. The Guardsman’s pinup for this quarter is Miss Joann Machado, Miss Kauai of 1969. Men of the 227th Engineer Compony hosted 100 cub scouts and parents at their Fort Ruger headquarters lost month. The boys were oriented on the engineer equipment to meet requirements for scout badges. The 227th also demonstrated the equipment during training in Diamond Head Crater. The scouts observed the combat engineer vehicles (above), front loader, bulldozer, rough terrain crane, five ton dump truck and grader. The briefing was coordinated by Ernest King, scout leader and former Guardsman.Lynn Oshiyama of USP&FO’s data processing section, orients SSG ALBERT SUZUKI on the high speed printer. A1C GREGORY C. ING, recipient of the HANG Airman Award, his family, and BG Valentine A. Siefermann, Commander of HANG. MR. THOMAS W. SCANDLYN, a special consultant to the Secretary of Defense, is briefed on the 201st MCS’s equipment by Captain Jiro Arakaki. Men of the 227th Engineer Compony hosted 100 cub scouts and parents at their Fort Ruger headquarters lost month. The boys were oriented on the engineer equipment to meet requirements for scout badges. The 227th also demonstrated the equipment during training in Diamond Head Crater. The scouts observed the combat engineer vehicles (above), front loader, bulldozer, rough terrain crane, five ton dump truck and grader. The briefing was coordinated by Ernest King, scout leader and former Guardsman.(Pictures from the 1970 Spring The Hawaii Guardsman)Colonel Woods receives the colors. Captain Allen M. MizumotoAirman of the Year SGT Louis L. C. Chang Soldier of the Year SP4 Melvin M. Mishina“I had a tiger by the tail.”Model from Muggy’s Modeling Studio Major Young receives the outstanding unit award from MG Shiely. The Dynamic Duo HARNG’S mobile recruiter. It goes, “Where the boys are.” Three Bronze Star Winners: LT Suemori, 1SG Villaverde, SFC Oyama. SSG Francis Willingham and Sp4 Pat Ah Loo give an ACS Crusader a handNew 105’s arrive by air from Tennessee. (Pictures from the 1970 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)The Hawaii National Guard, the U.S. Army and Navy, joined forces to provide used clothing for distribution by The Reverend Thelma Simpkins. Reverend Simpkins, Guard Chaplain Orlando Chapman, and Army Specialist Frank Gugudan, inspect the clothing. The Support Battalion’s repair vans moved right along with the combat units to provide maintenance in the field. First Sergeant Makaulo does his bit for ecology. The Project. BENNY THE WHIRLWINDThe Award. Chief Warrant Officer Fred K. RobelloMiss Linda Coble of KHVH News, looked at Guard training as an honorary member of the 117th Public Information Detachment. We think it only fair that the Guard return the compliment and look at Linda, Our Fall pinup. Portraits-Hawaii photo by Harold Higashi.Lt. Col. Paul S. MoriJames Y. Sato Award Captain William D. SpillaneLieutenant Jerry M. MatsudaOutstanding Field Grade Commander Lt. Col. Tai Sung HongExperience and education in the Support Battalion. Sp6 Richard Watanabe demonstrates generator maintenance to Sp5 Ron Kuga. The 227th’s brand new crane was put right to work on construction projects at Schofield(Pictures from the 1970 Fall The Hawaii Guardsman)Carlson MunDANIEL BOONE BROWNMiss Beverly Ann Whisenant, a friend of the 169th AC&W Squadron, is our quarterly pinup this winter. Bev spends her time modeling and singing. She would like to become a stewardess or a semi-permanent member of a musical group so, if you own an airline or a combo, call her agent-our editor. Captain Richard Scott, of Miyako-Jima AFB in Okinawa, pilots the T-4 simulator. Walt gives his personal attention to LT Gerald Irish from the 623d AC & W Squadron in Okinawa.V. C. Valenzuela calls it quits at Kara Village. SFC Reyes and COL Yoshimasu, 29th Brigade Commander, congratulate Reyes’ recruits. The Hawaiian delegation at Magee Tyson. 487TH SHELL REPSTHE LEGEND OF COMPANY A (Pictures from the 1970 Winter The Hawaii Guardsman)(Pictures from the 1971 Annual Report)Community members and scouts assisted in several beautification. ROADEO WRAP UPThe finale of HARNG Week-a luau for 2,200. Our pinup for this quarter is Donna Coelho. She’s 5’10”, 16 years old, and has a very large father. Shopping center displays and band concerts were held throughout the State. Over 400 tons of bulky items were cleared away from Honolulu sidewalks by 220 men and 34 trucks of the 29th Infantry Brigade. Canoneers also assembled toys for some of the children at Leahi Hospital HARNG WEEKTrails were built leading to surfing spots.ROADEO WRAP UPGovernor Burns welcomed 42 new recruits into HARNGMSGT Miles takes the NPS’s through the instrument shop. SFC Hachiro Sato from HHC 298th Field Depot removed abandoned autos. SSGT Richard Kudo checks out a HANG pilot before “take off” in the simulator. Representative Dennis Yamada on K.P. Does Diana Hansen know about this?Bunker Hill was manicured by 150 Army Guardsmen.ROADEO WRAP UP(Pictures from the 1971 Spring The Hawaii Guardsman)Support Battalion members prepare to overhaul an automotive engine. Skilled machinists refinish aircraft assemblies. This is how the Air Guard pulls an engine. Member of the 291st Maintenance Company examines a generator prior to making repairs. With a Team Handball goal in the background, SP5 Tom Chock loosens up. The “deuce’s” power plant undergoes a complete overhaul at the engine shop. SFC Bill Shea goes all-out on a shot towards the goal. A trooper dry-fires his new M 16 rifle. A CAMRON member checks out a “deuce’s” landing gear. SP6 Dennis Fernandez “does his thing” inspecting a piston. New BG cmd Mrs. Yoshimasu being congratulated by Governor Burns. Members of the Instrument Section adjust the sights of a 105 howitzer. SP4 Ishikawa, an armorer, checks headspace on an M60 machine gun. June’s Pin-up is June Moberly. Photo by Bob Nagao, 117th PI Det.“The 291st cut-up”-SP4 Danny Lacno constructs an instructor’s stand. SATELLITE LIVE–THE 201ST The Operations Room- HANG eyes during the ORT. In 42 days, they’ll put it all together again. A CAMRON “body and fender” man. Brigade members undergo new civil disturbance training with police batons(Pictures from the 1971 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)The M79 grenade launcher is a far cry from the militiaman’s musket. Today’s Guard trains with the latest equipmentLumahai Beach is one of Kauai’s many scenic attractions. It was used as one of the primary locations for the movie “South Pacific.” Hawaii’s IslandsThe rugged Na Pali cliffs loom above Kauai’s North Shore. A trail winds up the mountain in the foreground and into the uninhabited valleys beyond. Several of Kauai’s nearly inaccessible beaches are easily reached by helicopter. Royal Guard equipment – Bob NagaoHawaii’s IslandsThe Seven Sacred Pools in the Hana area were once restricted to royalty. MauiThe Spouting Horn, a natural sea geyser, is located on the shores of Kauai. Wave active through underwater lava tubes cause the spouting action. The different hats of 1SG Clement HewThe different hats of 1SG Clement HewFleming’s Beach on Maui is one of the State’s many outstanding swimming areasToday’s Guard trains with the latest equipment – including this missile-firing Sheridan assault vehicle.Sgt David Langsi of the Royal Guard, calls the 93rd NGAUS conference together at the Sheraton Waikiki. Photo by Captain Gerry Silva. Waialae Golf Course, on the edge of Waikiki, is one of Hawaii’s many fine courses. All courses are open throughout the year. HawaiiHaleakala’s silversword plant is found only in HawaiiPorpoises, whales, and other marine animals star at Sea Life Park, Hawaii’s largest marine exhibit. The Park is located at Makapuu Point, a half-hour drive from Honolulu.The different hats of 1SG Clement HewThe different hats of 1SG Clement HewOahu MauiHawaiiHawaiiRoyal GuardTikis, idols of old Hawaii, stand at the City of Refuge near Kealakekua Bay on the island of Hawaii.Snow covered cinder cones can be seen on 13,796 foot-high Mauna Kea on Hawaii. (Pictures from the 1971 Fall The Hawaii Guardsman)Big Al Kellinui mows em down at the Susonnah Wesley Center. Major Owen D. Ota was the recipient of the HANG’s George T. Miki Memorial Trophy as the Outstanding Weapons Controller for 1971. Major Ota, an “Expert” Weapons Controller, ably served as Weapons Control/er Instructor, Standardization-Evaluation Controller, Operations Unit Training Officer, and in various other positions. Captain Rexford F. Hitchcock was selected as the 1971 Hawaii Air National Guard Outstanding Interceptor Pilot in a ceremony at Hickam. He was presented with a trophy by Brigadier General Valentine A. Siefermann, HANG Commander. Hitchcock was chosen because of his outstanding capability as a fighter pilot during 1971. More great Hawaiian trashGeorge Torn racks out in his invention, an improved rifle rack of course. Miss Nancy Monden, daughter of Platoon Sergeant Charles Monden of Detachment 1, HHC, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry received this year’s $500 scholarship from the NCO Association. Nancy is a student at the University of Hawaii. She is majoring in Education. Major General Francis s. Greenlief, former Army National Guard Director, became the new Chief of the National Guard Bureau in September. He succeeded Major General Winston P. Wilson who retired. The new Chief served i n Europe during World War II. He wears the Silver Star, Croix de Guerre, Combat Infantry Badge and Purple Heart with three Oak Leaf Clusters. The General was replaced as Army Guard Director by Major Genera/ LaVern E. Weber, former Oklahoma Adjutant General. “That tall kid is cute enough to be my brother.” The view front the editor’s deskBy Colonel James Ashford President, HNGAPretty Stephanie Woods models the official Oahu Clean-up “T” shirt emphasizing “Hawaii Isn’t Big Enough For Litter.” The shirts were sold at cost during the massive November 19-27 anti-Jitter drive. See page 20 for “The Great Hawaiian Clean Up.” Photo courtesy Alma McGoldrick, processing courtesy Lawrence Hoto. The Hawaii Air National Guard passed a milestone – its 25th anniversary. HANGmen have made the transition from prop-driven JUGS (F47s) to jet DEUCES (F-102s). The 290th goes This time she’s really dead A helping hand for the holidaysMen of the 227th Engineer Compony hosted 100 cub scouts and parents at their Fort Ruger headquarters lost month. The boys were oriented on the engineer equipment to meet requirements for scout badges. The 227th also demonstrated the equipment during training in Diamond Head Crater. The scouts observed the combat engineer vehicles (above), front loader, bulldozer, rough terrain crane, five ton dump truck and grader. The briefing was coordinated by Ernest King, scout leader and former Guardsman. Two Royal Guardsmen, Sergeant Randall Lum and Private David Keohokapu participated in a simple ceremony at the Sydney International Airport as they returned the ashes of the late Governor of South Australia, His Excellency Major General Sir James Harrison, to Australia. Sir James died on the first stage of a world trip. Eastern Command Chief of Staff Brigadier E. J. H. Howard, formally received a casket containing the ashes, which was escorted from Honolulu by the two men. In his address to the Guardsmen, Brigadier Howard said, “I would ask you to convey to the Government of the State of Hawaii and the Commander in Chief Pacific, our very deep appreciation for the very gracious act of respect that you have accorded this most distinguished Australian.”Although “ecology” was the name, “police-call” was the game, as 50 men of the 29th Support Battalion cleaned Diamond Head Road one morning. The group moved along the road from the Hawaii 5-0 set to the West Gate near the Cannon Club. At the end of an hour and a half, they had retrieved five truckloads of trash that had been liberated by motorists cruising through the area. “Diamond Head Road is clean for now,” commented the project officer, as he turned toward the armory. Behind him, a youngster in the backseat of a white ’57 Chevy tossed a Big Mac box into the for-once-clean keawe tree grove near the Hawaiian Telephone motor pool. Men of the 227th Engineer Compony hosted 100 cub scouts and parents at their Fort Ruger headquarters lost month. The boys were oriented on the engineer equipment to meet requirements for scout badges. The 227th also demonstrated the equipment during training in Diamond Head Crater. The scouts observed the combat engineer vehicles (above), front loader, bulldozer, rough terrain crane, five ton dump truck and grader. The briefing was coordinated by Ernest King, scout leader and former Guardsman.Although “ecology” was the name, “police-call” was the game, as 50 men of the 29th Support Battalion cleaned Diamond Head Road one morning. The group moved along the road from the Hawaii 5-0 set to the West Gate near the Cannon Club. At the end of an hour and a half, they had retrieved five truckloads of trash that had been liberated by motorists cruising through the area. “Diamond Head Road is clean for now,” commented the project officer, as he turned toward the armory. Behind him, a youngster in the backseat of a white ’57 Chevy tossed a Big Mac box into the for-once-clean keawe tree grove near the Hawaiian Telephone motor pool. HANG 25Nelson Mau of the 298th graded a new playground site for the Wahiawa community. Trash was everybody’s bog as 154th and 201st HANGmen picked up and carried off tons of the stuff. HANG 25HANG 25HANG 25Happy 1050-llth birthdayHANG 25Ali Kareem Soma, dazzles the 201st with the Soma Shuffle. The Hawaii Air National Guard passed a milestone – its 25th anniversary. HANGmen have made the transition from prop-driven JUGS (F47s) to jet DEUCES (F-102s). Arthur Murray, eat your heart out OR … “We’ve got to stop meeting like this, Leonard, the coach is getting suspicious.” Approximately 2,752 people (about ¼ of on acre of conferees) carpet the Sheraton Waikiki lawn at the first social event of the Conference – the aloha reception planned by Major Rudy Thomas (72d from the left in aloha shirt)The Hawaii Air National Guard passed a milestone – its 25th anniversary. HANGmen have made the transition from prop-driven JUGS (F47s) to jet DEUCES (F-102s). The 29th Brigade received two brand new UH-1H helicopters recently. The choppers are the newest in the State. The “H” models are powered by turbine engines. They each seat ten passengers plus the crew. The unit now has 10 helicopters including 7 observation copters, the 2 new “H” models, and an earlier model “Huey, the UH-1D. HANG 25High-scoring Sgt Leonard Jenkins drives for another pair of points for the 201stIntroducing one of the world’s two greatest player coaches. “Wait till I get my hands on you Snow White.” Other Depot members refurbished and installed playground equipment at Wahiawa schools. Hochiro Soto of the 298th and his trusty forklift moved dozens of abandoned cars off Wahiawa streets.Training pays off Kauai Guardsman saves two lives More great Hawaiian trashMen of the 227th Engineer Compony hosted 100 cub scouts and parents at their Fort Ruger headquarters lost month. The boys were oriented on the engineer equipment to meet requirements for scout badges. The 227th also demonstrated the equipment during training in Diamond Head Crater. The scouts observed the combat engineer vehicles (above), front loader, bulldozer, rough terrain crane, five ton dump truck and grader. The briefing was coordinated by Ernest King, scout leader and former Guardsman. (Pictures from the 1971 Winter The Hawaii Guardsman)(Pictures from the 1972 Annual Report)They give you six inches of extra room in the loading dock event. What more can you ask for. Drag parachutes for the F102s are also packed by men of the personal equipment shop. CMSGT Walter Furuyama and SSGT Roy S. Yamasaki complete the TACAN adjustments. A broken collarbone didn’t stop Jim Hughes from participating in the walk. Jim was sponsored by 8 people. A neighbor’s dog, Mele, was sponsored by 12 – but Jim’s sponsors donated more money. Major General Benjamin j. Webster SFC Bobby Fukuhara, $300 award winner, explains the operation of his hand guard remover to State Adjutant General, Major General Benjamin J. Webster. The 487th Field Artillery Battalion recently supported the Walk for Mankind, a 23-mile hike to raise money for hospitals around the world. Part of the 487th’s support included returning tired walkers to the starting point.Sp4 Dennis Wicks of the 29th Support Battalion receives an accelerated promotion to SGT from BG Frederick A. Schaefer III, HARNG CG. SGT Wicks was the honor graduate of his NCO course. SSGT Gilbert Cera, who packed the chute that saved CAPT Haruguchi, packs another of the 40 parachutes at the 154th Fighter Group.The winner in the sedan category and Grand Champion was SFC Thomas H. Kida.SFC Lawrence K. K. Mun topped everyone else in the one-half ton truck category. SFC Yukimasu Tomono placed first in the two-and-one half ton truck category. The men in the Personal Equipment Shop also patch and care for canvas equipment as well as safety gear. First Lieutenant fames K. lwamura of the 154th Supply Squadron became a captain recently. The conventional pinning procedure was amended by squadron commander, Lieutenant Colonel Daniel Au, who concluded the ceremony with what is now called a Double HANG Hickey. It was administered by two visiting Wyoming WAF captains, Virginia Healy (left) and Virginia Siegal. According to LTC Au, the ceremony will be a standard item of issue with the first set of captain’s tracks given to each supply squadron officer. SSGT Fred S. Takara helps Captain Haruguchi into another freshly packed and thoroughly inspected parachute. Other engineers laid the brick flooring for the market place area and exhibit pavilions. TSGT Howard Hironaka fits one of the students with the “Mae West” life vest. Pamela Baker, a legal secretary from Seattle, is this issue’s pinup. Pam likes to ski and sail. She was once rescued by the Coast Guard when her boat sank between the West Coast and Hawaii, and we understand the Coast Guardsmen still tell stories about the girl who got away. Now, aren’t you glad you subscribe to the Hawaii Guardsman instead of Cosmopolitan? Photo by Gerry Silva.Drive a straight lime without knocking the ping-pong balls down. Ed Clark and his front loader graded a half-mile of pathway through the exhibit area. All you have to do is get by a few obstacles. You’ve got three inches to spareLast February, a young man was severely cut by a boat’s propeller in a water skiing accident. Sergeant Obed Mansfield of HANG’s 154th Security Police heard of the blood need. He chatted with his policemen at Hickam and asked for volunteers. Every man stood up. The following Saturday, all of them appeared at the Blood Bank at Queen’s Hospital to donate 15 pints of blood to a man they had never met. TSGT Howard Hironaka, chief of the equipment shop repacks another one-man life raft and other components of the pilot’s survival equipment. SFC Francis Willingham and his lathe were one of the tourist attractions at the HARNG maintenance shops inside Diamond Head Crater. Put a two-block-long semitrailor into a one-block-long parking space. (Pictures from the 1972 Spring The Hawaii Guardsman)The most critical part of Guy’s classes is the teaching of closed chest heart massage – artificial circulation. The centers training is conducted on several levels. The final goal is vocational training that allows the students to become self supporting. Men are trained in yard work and simple carpentry. Women learn homemaking skills. The centers training is conducted on several levels. The final goal is vocational training that allows the students to become self supporting. Men are trained in yard work and simple carpentry. Women learn homemaking skills. F-100 lands at Hickam-20 years late Ike Yim, the fastest gun in Diamond HeadThis quarter’s pinup is Sharon Whitaker. Sharon is a graduate of Sears’ Modeling School and has appeared in “Vogue , “Mademoiselle” and “Cosmopolitan.” Photo by SP4 Kerry Kiyabu. A group of young Guardsmen known as the bullfighters from Battery A of the 487th artillery, took deaf youngsters to Sea Life Park. The Guard unit has the highest retention rate in Hawaii. 201st MCS acquires brand new emergency equipment The centers training is conducted on several levels. The final goal is vocational training that allows the students to become self supporting. Men are trained in yard work and simple carpentry. Women learn homemaking skills. Ben Almadova makes Hall of Famecompulsory resuscitation includes artificial respiration as well as heart massage. Guy instructs students in applying CPR to both adults and infants cultural experiences are provided as well. The staff, headed by Mrs. Susanna Cheung (above left), provides folk dancing and signing instruction. Some of the students are active in a Scout Troop. Special activities are usually planned around holidayscultural experiences are provided as well. The staff, headed by Mrs. Susanna Cheung (above left), provides folk dancing and signing instruction. Some of the students are active in a Scout Troop. Special activities are usually planned around holidayscultural experiences are provided as well. The staff, headed by Mrs. Susanna Cheung (above left), provides folk dancing and signing instruction. Some of the students are active in a Scout Troop. Special activities are usually planned around holidaysThe Waimea Senators of the Kauai little league received a new scoreboard. It was built by men of the 150th AC&W Squadron at Kokee. Guardsmen also serve as coaches of other little league teams. Rachael Oyoumick of Unalakleet, gets acquainted with a Falcon missile. Many youth and community groups tour Guard facilities throughout the year. One tour group at the 154th consisted of blind persons. They received a “touch tour” of an F-102. Youth activities Community action programs The centers training is conducted on several levels. The final goal is vocational training that allows the students to become self supporting. Men are trained in yard work and simple carpentry. Women learn homemaking skills. Airman of the Year compulsory resuscitation includes artificial respiration as well as heart massage. Guy instructs students in applying CPR to both adults and infants The 487th Artillery Community action programs (Pictures from the 1972 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)150 tops bond drive Wahiawa’s white knights Wahiawa’s white knights Crew of the yearWahiawa’s white knights Wahiawa’s white knights Kailua fourth of July paradeHNG corrals cars Kaulukukui tops Transportation Department for community service (Pictures from the 1972 Fall The Hawaii Guardsman)(Pictures from the 1973 Annual Report)BG Valentine Siefermann, HANG Commander, jogs in the early morning as part of a cardiac reconditioning program. SFC Lawrence Carvalho of Company B keeps track of the hike by radio. 298th edges 487th for HNG basketball crown Colonel James Ashford, 154th Fighter Group Commander, jogs to get points in his aerobics program. Abdul Kareem D’Araujo warms up. Cargo nets, supplied by the Air Force, were used to lift the slain cattle out. Training sessions paid off as the hunters loaded the cargo nets and directed the pilots. Our model-of-the-quarter is Janet LaBarre of Patrica Stevens Studio. Photo by SP4 Kerry J. Kiyabu487th and 298th HARNG hosts handicappedTwo lunch-hour joggers, CWJ Ducan Chang and SSC Alvin Wong jog in the 487111 Artillery Armory. On the Bright side Garden Island Goodies 487th and 298th HARNG hosts handicappedGoya gets A.F. medal“Careful now. It may look like a basketball, but I don’t like that ticking sound. ” LTC’s Irwin Cockett and Paul Phillips, coordinated airlift support with William Fernandez, deputy to the chairman. TSgt Guy Matsuguma of the 154th Fighter Group, is one of the key people in the swimming program for the blind.298th edges 487th for HNG basketball crown “Unbelievable. I’ve never seen anyone shoot craps with a basketball.” Stanley Heu and Gary Fujii are two of the HANG volunteers involved in Ho’Opono’s swimming program. Stanley Heu and Gary Fujii are two of the HANG volunteers involved in Ho’Opono’s swimming program. Mrs. Luanna Venard explains computerized chemotherapy to SSgt Harrison lga of the 154th Supply Squadron. Mrs. Vernird, a nurse in the Chemotherapy Unit of the Queen’s Medical Center, earned the title of Hawaii’s “Mana’olana” (Hope) for her professionalism and experience in working with cancer patients. As “Mana’olana,” she is an official representative of the American Cancer Society, spreading the words of hope in the cancer control program to people throughout Hawaii. SSgt lga and other Hawaii Army and Air Guardsmen will coordinate the local American Cancer Society’s residential campaign for the 14th consecutive year. “everybody needs milk – especially that center”During the first conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, MSgt Wayne Soma, last of the big time philanthropists, made his mark on metropolitan Sioux Falls. The dashing HANGman personally hosted a pineapple juice cocktail party at a local elementary school. The soiree received both radio and television coverage in the city. The old sarge – nothing, not even the aroma of champagne, could awaken him.Max Miyashiro, Hawaii’s Outstanding Young Guardsman is also a content familyman. Max Miyashiro Outstanding Young Man of the YearMOLOKAI CATTLE HUNTMansfield, Man of the YearAdventure into Kalalau ValleySeventy-eight high school students from schools all over the State visited the Department as part of a five-day tour of the State government. The Departmental tour included stops at Civil Defenses Birkhimer Tunnel, HANG’s 154th Fighter Group and HARNG’s Diamond Head maintenance shops. The wham of WillieTSgt John Bandman and his wife, Edie, first place Pa’u riders. Twenty-four men from HANG’s Royal Guard unit marched in the President’s inaugural parade on January 20. the unit, headed by SMSgt Ted Hussey, was invited to Washington, D.C. by the inaugural Committee. While they were there, the men were housed by members of Hawaii State Society.Hiloʻs medics launch their custom-built med-evac raftControllers of the 150th ACW Squadron took several Air Force controllers under their wing recently. Major Reggie Do, (center) shows AF lieutenants Kurt Feazel (left) and John Wilke the intricacies of conducting intercepts. Mr. Wallace Miyazono and Mr. Kazuto Seto of the United States Postal Service keep the Guardsman moving through the mail maze. The last leg was flown by one of the “Spirit’s” first pilots, LTC William Klopp. Master Sergeant Stanley Mederios displays some masterful instruction during the MOI class.Teams of hunters and veterinarians from the Department of Agriculture were flown into the remote Molokai hills.The sticky tongued gang at work labeling magazines. 169th AC&W refurbishes Wahiawa Hospital ON THE COVER: HARNG Huey helicopter used in “Operation Hui” on Molokai. See story on Molokai cattle hunt in this issue. All cattle hunt photos by Mr. William Thompson, deputy director, Department of Land and Natural Resources, State of Hawaii. Aloha to the Spirit of AlohaAloha to the Spirit of Aloha“No, patients don’t paddle. And furthermore, if you’re going to get me to the M*A*S*H on time, youʻd better untie this barge, Hawkeye.” 298th edges 487th for HNG basketball crown Army Guardsmen of the 487th Field Artillery Battalion set up and manned a 105mm howitzer display at the Kailua Holiday Mart shopping center. The display attracted quite a bit interest, particularly from the young. Paul Tobita, Runner-up Master instructors MSG Stanley Medeiros, SSGʻs Stanley Emmsley, John Kukaua and James Yap.It look both the State Adjutant General and 29th Brigade Commander to keep the scorekeeper, Blackjack D’Araujo, honest. (Pictures from the 1972 Winter – 1973 Spring The Hawaii Guardsman)Crater automotive contestCrater automotive contestCaptain Roy D. Mendes was awarded the Hawaii National Guard Medal for Merit for his outstanding and meritorious service of 20 years in the Guard. Mendes, a member of the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, retired from the unit in May. His achievements include: the only person ever to win the George T. Miki Memorial Trophy twice (1965, 1966) for demonstrating outstanding ability as a weapons controller; honor graduate from school (1962) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida; winner of HNG Commendation Medal (1969). HANG assists 99 handicappedHerman Aquiningoc was the recipient of the first 169th AC&W ROTC award. The trophy will be given annually to the outstanding junior member of ROTC at Leilehua High School. Aquiningoc’s name will also be put on a plaque, which will remain at Leilehua. The trophy was presented by Major Paul Sequeira. Meet the new Adjutant GeneralSOMETHING NEW ON THE RECRUITING SCENE– Mineral Well, Tex., Army recruiter SFC Dick Burns recently had the pleasant duty of escorting a group of high school graduates on a tour of the Primary Helicopter School’s Learning Center at Fort Wolters, Tex. Jody Saari (left) and Lisa Akimoto test their manual dexterity on the “cyclic” training aid. The Army aviation flight program was recently opened to qualified women.Biondine, Employee of the YearBook project You call, we haulThis guy got the bird Sergeant Ronald J. Santiago of Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th lnfantry, spent six weeks training in New Zealand. The Kauai Guardsman lives in Lawai. His feathered friend, a native kiwi bird, is the New Zealand representative for Colonel Sanders.This issue’s model of the quarter is Darlene Lee. Darlene is a senior at Radford and a model for Patricia Stevens agency.Seta is tenBook project You call, we haulMeet the new Adjutant GeneralROTC students have field day with Guard craftMaster Sergeant Edwin Nishimura, of Headquarter,, 297th Supply and Service Battalion, is one of several Battalion members who put, in a long day. He is currently enrolled at Leeward Community College and is due to receive an Associate Degree in a few month,. Ed spends most of his lunch hours and evenings studying. His future plans call for a BBA at the University of Hawaii. It just proves that if you’re willing to spend some time and make the effort, you can accomplish something. New recruit, Gail Warok (left), was sworn into the 293rd maintenance Company by old commander Lieutenant Eugene Young. Gail will be trained as a clinical specialist. That out to brighten up flight physicals.Valpoon lifts 400 lb motor 50 feet in record time and wins $25.00. ROTC students have field day with Guard craftWhat’s new in Army aviation.Former Hawaii Guardsman promoted in Connecticut Crater automotive contest154th Supply Squadron hosts Unalakleet students at Hickam for second year Book project You call, we haul14th annual Cancer Crusade Crater automotive contestColonel Maguire new HANG CommanderDandurant, Airman of the Year169th open houseAC& W anniversary Book project You call, we haulWhat’s new in Army aviation.Service in historic Kahana Valley and out in Kahuku ROTC students have field day with Guard craft(Pictures from the 1973 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)(Pictures from the 1974 Annual Report)Lt Col Paul Phillips, the first of the four masters to achieve the rating. SSGT William Niau punches out data card inputs on the universal keyboard located in the off-line van.The on-line van includes (front to rear) a card reader, dual tape reader, control console, card punch, printer and tape punch. SGT Karl Watada threads a tape reader in the off-line van. SSGT Elmer T. Looney and SGT Joseph Lindo perform some of the initial maintenance in the on-line van. The equipment is housed in two separate semi-trailer vans. Lt Col Tom T. Kimura of the Military Support to Civil Authority Section, gives a damage report during a previous HAWCOM exercise. MSGT Ignacio Gabriel Jr. (top), of the 154th Combat Support Squadron, and SPS Robert Y. Segawa of the Army Aviation Support Facility, squeeze out a quart between them. (Pictures from the 1974 Spring Pūpūkahi)MSG Val Peroff and SSG Tom Chock, of HHC, 29th Infantry Brigade, were two of the 29th Brigade’s volunteers who helped the Easter Seal Society of Hawaii dye 3,000 eggs for a hunt in Kapiolani Park on Easter Sunday. Facilities at the Organizational Maintenance Shop #5 were used. The “dye-in” is an annual community service project. State Adjutant General Valentine A. Siefermann, adds another Minuteman Mike trophy to the Department’s stock. The trophies are presented annually by the Adjutants General Association to top public affairs projects in the entire Guard. This year’s trophy was awarded to HANG for its internal information program. Previous winners were the Royal Guard for community service, and the First Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, for its project in the schools. The nationwide awards program has been in effect for five years.NEW DUTIES – Col. Thomas S. Ito is the new U.S. Property and Fiscal Officer. He assumed his new duties in April. Col. Ito is married to the former Doris Kinoshita. The couple have three children. Ricky YoungHANG gliding – Page 5Open houses – Page 5 New cobras – Page 7Disaster help – Page 3Col Judd The Hawaii Army Guard recently became the first National Guard unit in the nation to receive a Hueycobra armed tactical helicopter. The aircraft is assigned to Troop E of the 19th Cavalry, commanded by Major Candido Penario. Eventually, the Hawaii unit will have nine Hueycobras. Two more Hueycobras are now being assembled by the 293rd Maintenance Company. All of the helicopters will be maintained by Hawaii Army guardsmen. The pilot’s training program is being coordinated with the 25th Infantry Division. The gas turbine-powered Hueycobra features tandem seating to give both pilot and gunner nearly unlimited visibility. Robert M. Maguire, commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard was promoted to the federally recognized rank of brigadier general. The promotion was confirmed by the United States Senate on April 24. The single star, denoting Maguire’s new rank, was pinned on by State Adjutant General Valentine A. Siefermann. Maj Gen Siefermann’s federally recognized promotion was also confirmed by the Senate on April 24. Members of the Army Guard’s First Battalion, 299th Infantry, located on the island of Maui, were air lifted to the Kahuku training area, located on the island of Oahu, by helicopters from the Army’s 25th Infantry Division. The Maui guardsmen spent a weekend in training with Oahu elements of the 29th Brigade. At the close of training, they were flown back to Maui by the Army helicopters. Photo by Lt Bud Bowles, 29th Infantry Brigade.NCO’s from the Air Guard’s 169th AC&W Squadron sorted out kits at Fort Ruger. (Pictures from the 1974 Summer Pūpūkahi)Booths were manned by graduates of the Air National Guard’s NCO academy at Magee Tyson AFB at Alocoa Tennessee. 117th PI Det, HARNG photoReporter files – pg 3 The aircraft carries 40mm grenade launchers. photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG. HANG Carnival – pg 4The aircraft carries miniguns that fire 2,000 or 4,000 rounds per minute. photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG. CWO Wayne Blankenship briefs Ms Lum on ship’s cockpit equipment. The aircraft carries air-to-ground rockets. Photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG. Although no ordnance was carried during Ms Lum’s flight, the Cobra carries a lot of firepower. Members of Troop E and the 293d Maintenance Company loaded the aircraft later for firings at Makua. Photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG. Lou Jones, Equal Opportunity Advisor to the National Guard, (left); BrigGen. Edward Yoshimasu, deputy adjutant general of Hawaii; and MajGen. Glenn C. Ames, commander of the California National Guard, discuss the Guard’s new race relations program. BrigGen. Yoshimasu was one of 20 Army and Air Guard generals who recently participated in the Guard’s two-day seminar in race relations in Sacramento. Also attending the course was BrigGen. Frederick A. Schaefer, III. The seminar dealt with equal opportunity policy within the Guard, promotion of racial harmony and reduction of prejudices. Department of Defense Photo. The carnival was visited by Acting Governor George Ariyoshi and State Adjutant General, MajGen. Valentine A. Siefermann. Booths were manned by civilian volunteers at Magee Tyson AFB at Alocoa Tennessee. 117th PI Det, HARNG photo.(Pictures from the 1974 Fall Pūpūkahi)Al Moniz, JrFirst Sgt Marcelino SagonSgt Harvey YasudaGuard celebrates 338th birthdaySP4 Herbert MiyazakiLt Bill GrossCapt. Jay FungLt Robe Fishman298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title Airman of the Yearchurchill is outstanding pilot 298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title Col Francis A. I. Bowers, Jr., (left). commander of the 298th Field Depot, and Col John E. Aiona, Jr., 29th Infantry Brigade commander, exchanged commands during a ceremony in October at Diamond Head crater. Attending the ceremony were MG Valentine A. Siefermann, State adjutant general; MG Harry W. Brooks, Jr., 25th Infantry Division commander; BG E. M. Yoshimasu, deputy adjutant general; ,and BG Frederick A. Schaefer III, commander, HARNG.Acting Governor George R. Ariyoshi congratulates L TC (Ret) Albert W. Duval after an armory on Kauai was dedicated to Duval MG Valentine A. Siefermann, State adjutant general, looks on approvingly. (Pictures from the 1974 Winter Pūpūkahi)(Pictures from the 1975 Annual Report)The ceremonies were presided over by Major General Valentine A. Siefermann, state adjutant general, and Brigadier General Frederick A. Schaefer III, commander, HARNG. The 111th Army Band provided entertainment for guests and spectators. Retirement ceremonies were conducted at Fort Ruger to honor COL John M. Becker, LTC Conrad Tsukayama and LTC David DeCosta. Col Thomas Ito was also awarded the Army Meritorious Service Medal (First Silver Kahili) for his outstanding service with the Hawaii Army National Guard. COL Becker, L TC Tsukayama and L TC deCosta received the Hawaii Army National Guard Commendation Medal. Each has over 30 years service with the military, both active duty and NG. SSgt Barry Masuo298th Wins Crown – pg. 7298th Depot captures cage crownLieutenant Colonel Arthur U. Ishimoto, chief of staff for the Hawaii Air National Guard, has his, “Eagles” pinned on by Major General Valentine A. Siefermann, adjutant general and Brigadier General Robert B. Maguire, commander of HANG. Col. Ishimoto, a member of HANG since 1949, became only the third full colonel for the Air Guard. (Pictures from the 1975 Spring Pūpūkahi)Col. Solomon Kaulukukui gives the Hawaiian flag to Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, who later presented it to Mrs. Beatrice Burns Governor (1966-1974) Three termsPRE-FLIGHT CHECK – CMSgt. Walter Furuyama gives one of the unit’s mobile flight towers a once over. MOBILE RADIO EQUIPMENT – Ssgt Glenn Sato checks out one of the many mobile radio jeeps Sato is a ground radio operator. – 117th PIO photos. Welcoming home the 29th Brigade on deactivationFinal tribute at State Capitol Governor’s day – 1966 Reviewing the troops on deactivation of the 29th Brigade December, 1969. Both the Army and Air Guard allowed the public to climb through and examine a F -102 jet, a Huey Cobra gunship and other helicopters and also handle the variety of weapons at the Guard’s disposal. The designation of March as “Minuteman Month” by the National Bureau was intended to tie in with the national bicentennial celebration. – Photo by 117th PIO Det, HARNG. (Left to right): Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, Maj. Gen Valentine A. Sifermann, State adjutant general; Richard Sharpless, City managing director; join local citizens during a joint Army-Air Guard display at Ala Moana Park during one of March’s “Minuteman Month’s” recruiting drives. Both the Army and Air Guard allowed the public to climb through and examine a F -102 jet, a Huey Cobra gunship and other helicopters and also handle the variety of weapons at the Guard’s disposal. The designation of March as “Minuteman Month” by the National Bureau was intended to tie in with the national bicentennial celebration. – Photo by 117th PIO Det, HARNG. Two members of the Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association, CMSgt Clifford Chee (left) and SMSgt Kozen Kaneshiro, HANG, happily collect a donation from a generous shopper at Kahala Mall. The Association voluntarily manned Easter Seals collection booths at Ala Moana and Kahala. MSgt Wayne Soma, HANG, headed the project.Congratulations to Colonel Charles M. Wills, Jr. He was recently promoted to his “eagle” status. Col. Wills works fulltime for the department and is also the director for supply with the 298th Field Depot.The Army Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility is nearing completion. Costing nearly $2 million the new facility will have over 35,000 square feet. According to Major Cedric Chong, Engineering Officer, the facility should be ready for occupation sometime this fall. (Pictures from the 1975 Summer Pūpūkahi)MSgt Joseph Domingo displays award for accident prevention. Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association presented their annual scholarship awards recently. It marked the second year in a row that guardsmen won scholarships, rather than dependents. Adjutant General Valentine A. Siefermann presented the awards. From left to right: SP4 Alan Miyamura, 829th Maintenance Co.; Doreen Tabar, daughter of SFC Francisco Tabar, HHD, 159th Service Battalion; SP4 Kenneth Hibbard, HHC, 29th Infantry Brigade; MG Valentine A. Siefermann, State adjutant general; Colleen Takabayashi, daughter of MSgt Wilfred Takabayashi, HHC, 298th Field Depot; and SP4 Keith Arakaki, HHD, 159th Service Battalion. Col. Arthur Ishimoto, chief of staff, HANG, swears in the first contingent of the new Hilo based 201st Mobile Communications Squadron. This marks the beginning of the planned relocation of the 201st to Hilo. Being sworn in are (left to right): Collier Thelan, Dennis D. Tabocol, DanielJ. Easter, Larry Y. Yonashiro,JamesS. Otani, Dennis H. Umeno, Moses Henderson Jr., William C. Franklin, Richard S. Rickard, and Col. Ishimoto doing the swearing in. Also sworn in but not pictured is Norman S. Arizumi.(Left to right) SSgt Alfred De Rego, PFC Clarence Mariano, and SSgt Earl Iwata busy at work. They are members of the 293rd Maintenance Co. housed in the AASF facility at Hickam Air Force Base. They will soon be moving into newer and a more permanent facility at Wheeler. MSgt George K. Meyer III lifts an abandoned car onto flatbed truck as part of Operation Facelift. The 111th Army Band in front of the new Armed Forces Memorial. The Band has won numerous awards. (Pictures from the 1975 Autumn Pūpūkahi)Ricky DeFiestaC&E AWARD WINNER – Lt. Col. Paul Goya, 169th AC&W commander, receive the Communications and Electronics Trophy during the 97th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the U.S. in Seattle, Washington. Maj. Gen. Duam Corning, president of the 48,000-member association, presented the medal Sept. 23. This is the second time the 169th has won this coveted award. LONELY VIGIL – High atop Mt. Kaala, the highest point on Oahu, a team of dedicated men from HANG’s 169th AC&W squadron maintain three radar antennas which constantly scan the skies of Hawaii. – (Photo by 117th PIO Sp5 Dean Hoofnagle.) T-I-M-B-E-R – Hawaii Army Guardsman-Sp5 Scott Ross maneuvers his scoop loader to knock down some unwanted trees at Kaneohe Elementary School. The hillside will be terraced and replanted as a joint effort of the students and the Guard. – National Guard photo by PFC Lesley Mow (117th PID Staff). Mai. Kaahaaina LONELY VIGIL – These domes house the vital radar antennas which monitor all air traffic within the vicinity of the Islands as part of our air defense. – (Photo by 117th PIO Sp5 Dean Hoofnagle.) (Pictures from the 1975 October – November Pūpūkahi)(Pictures from the 1976 Annual Report)The 154th’s Story Page 3IN MEMORIAM MAJ GEN F. W. MAKINNEY 1899-1975 MajGen Makinney, born and raised in Honolulu, attended Punahou Academy, Columbian Preparatory School, Washington D.C. and U.S. Military Academy, West Point, N.Y. He served on active duty in the U.S. Army from 1918 to 1946. Upon retiring from the Active Army. MajGen Makinney served as Hawaii’s State Adjutant General from Aug. 4, 1946 until Dec. 2, 1962. SETTING THE PACE – MajGen. Valentine A. Siefermann, State Adjutant General, discusses managements’ problem during a recent interview with PUPUKAHI. AERIAL DEFENDERS – The Air National Guard is being modernized with F4 ‘Phantoms’ under the Total Force Policy. Hawaii will be receiving their F4-C jets in Spring of 76. HNGA Outstanding Company Grade Commander Award Cpt. Orlan L. Peterson Jr.HNGA Outstanding Field Grade Officer Award Lt. Col. Paul K. Goya. HNGA Outstanding Officer Award Capt. James K. Iwamura 487th FA hosts Diamond Head neighborsLTC Louis Perry congratulates out-going president, LTC Paul Mori, with a gavel in appreciation. Lt. Col. Paul K. GoyaWARM ALOHA – MajGen. Valentine A. Siefermann, State Adjutant General of Hawaii welcomes Capt. Frances McCann and Capt. Charles Rumsey of the S8FW, Luke AFB, Arizona, who were the pilots when Hawaii’s first F4-C arrived. VERSATILE – The UH-I, Huey, the workhorse of an Air-Cavalry unit provides transportation for Infantry units and equipment as well as aerial gun supportCHOPPER POWER – Providing support to Infantry units with aerial fire-power, the Cobra reigns supremeSSgt. Alwyn Kakuda Association Presents Awards Page 5(Pictures from the 1976 January Pūpūkahi)ACTIVATION – State Adjutant General, Major General Valentine A. Siefermann, congratulates members of the newly activated 201st Mobile Communications Group. Photos and story by 1lt Gregg Kakesako and SP 5 Dennis Fujii – 117th Staff CPT Orlan Peterson, commander, 293rd Service Co. Photos and story by 1lt Gregg Kakesako and SP 5 Dennis Fujii – 117th Staff Photos and story by 1lt Gregg Kakesako and SP 5 Dennis Fujii – 117th Staff On Oahu . . . On Kauai . . . On Maui . . . THE BACKYARD – The home of the 201st, and its backyard of equipment.PROUD AND HAPPY – SSgt. Alwyn N. Kakuda, of the 150th AC&W Squadron, traveled from Kauai to represent the Guard in the Hawaii State Jaycees “Outstanding Young Men” Contest. SSgt. Kakuda was presented the award by Major General Valentine A. Siefermann, State adjutant general.CPT Wayne Tomoyasu, commander, 227th Eng CoCOL John Aiona Jr., commander, 29th Inf BdeCOL Alexis Lum, commander, 298th Fld DptGETTING ACQUAINTED – CPT Melvin Cummings informally briefs lLT Theodore A. Daligdig III, new commander of Co B, 1st Bn, 299th Inf, as he assumes responsibilities of his command. CPT Cummings is now assigned to the 1st Rn’s S-2 position. 201st moves to Hawaii, Kauai . . . Photos and story by 1lt Gregg Kakesako and SP 5 Dennis Fujii – 117th Staff Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness Photos and story by 1lt Gregg Kakesako and SP 5 Dennis Fujii – 117th Staff Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness (Pictures from the 1976 March Pūpūkahi)Brig. Gen. Edward YoshimasuCol. Thomas Ito The old and the new Transmitter failure result in F-4 escort. Two F-4 Phantoms make a pass over Pearl HarborCapt. Ed Miyahiro (right) is briefed on the day’s mission. Capt. Mike Tice briefs pilots on weather conditions. WAILUKll, Maui – Maj. Shigeto (Mustard) Murayama, commander 1st Bn 299th Inf, congratulates Capt. Walter Pierson, newly appointed commander of Company C. Capt. Pierson, a black belt Karate instructor, replaces Capt. Glenn Perry. Maui Army Guard PhotoReady to move out. Hawaii Army guardsmen wait to board the 25th Division’s chopper. Easy does it as an Army guard jeep and trailer are loaded. A Hawaii Army guardsman directs the landing of a 25th Division helicopter. Sighting in on the target. Army Guard artillerymen watch as a 15th Division chopper delivers one of their howitzers. Successful hook-up and lift-off. Pvt. Clarence Kilaulani passes a howitzer round. INFORMAL MEETING – Maj. Gen. John J. Pesch, director of the Air National Guard Bureau at the Pentagon, (left) chats with Lt. Col. Donald M. O’Day, commander of the 169th ACW Sq. AWARDS CEREMONY – Maj. Gen. Charles C. Pattillo, vice commander-in-chief of Pacific Air Force, attaches the Air Force’s Outstanding Unit ribbon to the Hawaii Air Guard’s 169th Sq.’s flag. (Photos by Dennis Fujii ) ARTILLERY HOOK-UP – A 25th Division Chinook hovers as Hawaii Army guardsmen hook up one of their 105mm Howitzers during a recent joint airmobile exercise with their regular Army counterparts. Turn to pages 6-7 for more details. (Hawaii Army Guard photo by Sp5 Dennis Fujii). (Pictures from the 1976 July Pūpūkahi)A MEMORABLE MOMENT-Maj. Shigeto “Mustard” Maruyama (right) views the men under his command for the last time as the former commander of the 1st Battalion. Brig. Gen. Frederick Shaefer III, commander of the Hawaii Army Guard and Col. John Aiona, Jr., 29th Brigade commander, observe the change of command ceremony. 201st Tennis SuperstarHANG 30 celebration Page 2 TIME FOR A SMILE-Gov.. George Ariyoshi congratulates Yutaka Takemoto following the ceremony honoring ·outstanding State employees. SCRAMBLE-SCRAMBLE-Scramble on down to your HANG unit and pick up your tickets to be a part of the celebration-the 30th anniversary of HANG.Maj. Donald M. Oura and staff. (Pictures from the 1976 September Pūpūkahi)Capt. David Nishioka, one of the Air Guard’s WSOs, returns from a flying training mission. Maj. Gen. Duane L. Corning (left), past-president, NGAUS, presents Lt Col. Louis W. Perry, Jr., commander, 487th Field Artillery, HARNG, with the 1975 Milton A. Reckord Trophy at the NGAUS annual conference in August. This unit was selected as the 1975 outstanding battalion-sized unit in the Sixth Army Area for its achievements and progressiveness toward meeting its readiness and mobilization goals. (NGB Photo)Amn Rodney H. Wong, SSgt. Edmund K. B. Hgun and AlC Libby J. K. Kaopuiki (from left to right) operate a high frequency command control radio during field training. (Photos by TSgt. Bert Narita)PFC Jerry Nemoto, holding the guidon, is preparing to move out with his unit to the rifle range. (Photo by 1Lt. Gregg Kakesako)THEY GUARD THE PALACE ROYALLY-Royal Guardsmen participate in the colorful “Mounting of the Guard” ceremony at Iolani Palace on King Kalakaua’s birthday, Nov. 16. Members of the Air National Guard of Hawaiian ancestry took part in the annual event designed to preserve the traditions of the old Royal Hawaiian militia. Pictured from left to right are TSgt. Ronald Cozo, TSgt. Lennox R. Cockett and TSgt. Edward M. Ane. (Photo by lLt. Gail Warok.) warm wishes offered to ”General Y”Air guardsmen celebrate in style Nurse Frances Kojima prepares to take blood from Spec. 5 Vernon Watanabe at the 487th Field Artillery armory on Nov. 29, 1976. The Department of Defense joined the group blood bank with the Blood Bank of Hawaii this year and is now known as “Lifesaver Club No. 6124.” (Photo by 1Lt. Gail Warok) PCF Shirley Baltizar, 229th Medical Company, gets ready to inject the swine-flu serum into Spec. S Wayne Ogata’s arm. Ogata is a member of the 829th Maintenance Company. Members of the Hawaii National Guard received their swine-flu shots during the October and November drills. Air guardsmen celebrate in style Maj. Ernest T. Shima, commander of the 202d Combat Communications Flight, receives radio communication from his troops.Air guardsmen celebrate in style A total checkout of the F-4 aircraft and its armament made by Air Guardsmen just prior to putting the “bird” on alert. You may think this is the inside of a helicopter, but it’s not. Only the pilot is for real. CW2 Hopkins is putting in flight time on the UH-lH Synthetic Flight Simulator. (Photo by lLt Gail Warok) (Picture from the 1976 December Pūpūkahi)(Pictures from the 1977 Annual Report)Two UH-1H Huey helicopters, accompanied by 21 Guard pilots and ground crew members, recently trained at the Kanio ranges on Maui. (photo by Capt. Charles Lindsey)CSM William C. K. Mahaulu GOT THAT TANK IN SIGHT-Sp4 Calvin Grace, Det. 1, Combat Support Company from the Big Island, takes a visual sighting of his moving target. SSgt. Eugenio H. SotoSSgt: Lawrence A. Rego WAITING FOR THE BIG HOOK-UP (photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)NOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)Maj. Ronald J. SilvaNOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)REACHING OUT-Capt. Bill Jelks reaches to adjust his rear vision mirror just before a mission. QUALIFYING DOWN THE LINE-Members of Det. 1, Combat Support Company from the Big Island and Combat Support Company from the 1st Bn. trained during the week to qualify with the new TOW missile system. Lt. Col. Raymond J. Moriguchi SFC Harold K. Pukahi was the Outstanding Recruiter for the State during Fiscal Year 1976. He recruited 135 personnel. Pukahi was awarded the Chief’s 50 Award by the chief of the National Guard Bureau, Maj. Gen. La Vern E. Weber. The award ceremony was held in Washington, D.C.AIRBORNE WITH THE 105MM HOWITZER (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)Lt. Col. Kerwin R. Keys (right) recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, is congratulated by Col. Alexis Lum, commander, Headquarters Installation Command. Members of the 227th Eng. Co. pitch in to lift into place a balk. The construction M4T6 Dry Span Bridge was one of only three bridge projects which the 227th was constructing simultaneouslyMrs. Doris Ito and Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann do the honors with the pinning of Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Ito. (Pictures from the 1977 March Pūpūkahi)Will we guard tomorrow? Will we guard tomorrow? SSgt. Harold OshiroHooking Up-photo by 1stLt. Gregg K. Kakesako Gasing Up Over the Pacific Ocean at Sunset-photo by Capt. Garritt Osborne. Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe Capt. Bernard Watson, Troop E CommanderRocking the Boat Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe Easy Does ItOn His Way UpA Kaneohe Marine assists Sp5 William Miller, right, with the inflation of his water wings minutes after being dropped into the water.BrigGen. Frederick A. Schaefer Ill MajGen. LaVern E. Weber chief of National Guard Bureau, discusses training in the field with Sp4 Albert Makanani and PFC Pago Pago Saliga, both from 227th Eng. Co. (Pictures from the 1977 June Pūpūkahi)Self-defense: Air Guard commander sets high standards of physical conditioning and self-discipline Self-defense: Air Guard commander sets high standards of physical conditioning and self-discipline Self-defense: Air Guard commander sets high standards of physical conditioning and self-discipline BrigGen. Ishimoto instructs AlC Vivian Toma. WHAT A CATCH-Not only is the 201st Sq (Hilo) aware of readiness from a mission viewpoint, they also take their tasks seriously at the water’s edge. Displaying their recent catch are (from left) SSgts. Larry Miyazaki, Norman Arizumi, Mike Cole, MSgts. Mel Masuda, Clem Oshiro, Masa Mitsuda, and TSgt. Benny Pabingwit. You will be seeing some familiar faces in the national guard advertising campaign. Rosey Grier and Alex Karras will be challenging you to “Get Your Guard Up!”SSgt. Moses Henderson, Jr. Col. John E. Aiona, Jr. (Pictures from the 1977 September Pūpūkahi)Rev. Charles M. Yabui blesses HANG’s new canoeThe original Royal Guard The ceremonial Royal Guard of todayAIONA: New HARNG commander sees teamwork as essential to training AIONA: New HARNG commander sees teamwork as essential to training FUTURE PILOT-Three-year-old Brian Andrade appears quite contented to try the helmet on for size.BrigGen. Frederick A. Schaefer III, is congratulated by well-wishers during his, recent retirement ceremony held in Diamond Head crater. Col. John E. Aiona, Jr., assumed command of the Hawaii Army National Guard as BrigGen. Schaefer retired.Col. Ellsworth Bush assumed command of the 29th Infantry Brigade when Col. Aiona left the brigade to become the HARNG commander.Flying high above the Kauai countryside. Capt. Leroy Chung points out the rotor shaft to members of the Boy Scouts. Sp4 Alison Abe, HHD, 159th Svc. Bn., supply specialist.AlC Kevin Kim, HQ HANG, graphics specialistSpS Douglas Chee, 829th Maint. Co., mechanic. SFC John AfaUa (holding plaque) stands before the company formation to receive the Best Mess Award. Gov. George Ariyoshi congratulates Maj. George Koga for being selected Outstanding HANG Officer of the Year.OAHU MOUNTAINBALL CHAMPS-The Provisional Bn comprised of members from the IDIC, 29th Infantry Brigade and Troop E (Air), 19th Cav. took top honors.Sports Page 8 Interview Page 3(Picture from the 1977 December Pūpūkahi)Second Lt. Mary Ooka operates the radar scope while Staff Sgt. Paul Peahu (seated) and Lt. Col. Owen Ota look on. Staff Sgt. Iris Kabazawa, Federal women’s coordinator, d iscusses Federal policies with Sgt. Jacqueline Jakahi. Second Lt. Della Waldrop receives her gold bars from her husband. Pvt. Josephine Seipel works on an Army Guard truck. (Pictures from the 1978 Annual Report)TSgt. Lennox Cockett escorts Mrs. Jean Ariyoshi. (Photos by SSgt. Wayne Iha)1876 Royal GuardsmanOn the firing line … Army guardsmen recently underwent a series of shots administered by the 229th Medical Company. Guardsmen are required to keep their shot records up to date. Col. Paul Nakamura, Army Guard chief of staff receive their shots like real troopers. Capt. Stephen Berg crosses the finish line in the Honolulu Marathon. (Photo by Richard Wiley) Molokai guardsman sets up the aiming circle for ground surveillance radar. (Photo by Pvt. Tom Clements). SSgt. Randy TomPFC Robert GanobA1C Salvatore Putzulu A1C Leslie OnoQUESTION: WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT THE RECENT EMPHASIS ON WEIGHT CONTROL IN THE NATIONAL GUARD? Sp4 Ellie Soriana, social worker assistant, 229th Medical Co., 297th Supply and Service Bn. ”From a woman’s standpoint, slimmer men are more attractive. I feel the policy on weight control is good, but can the Guard really enforce it? I see many officers that are overweight. Will they be prevented from being promoted or not allowed to participate in annual training?Pentagon visit, Page 3Molokai troops, Page 5Scramble, Page 7 FINAL APPROACH – An AH-lG Huey Cobra gunship, gets final clearance. from range control officers to proceed up the valley to fire. (Photos by Capt. Gregg Kakesako) Manuel Nunez COMMAND VISIT – LtGen. Edward C. Meyer, Jr., Department of the Army, deputy chief of staff for operations, (with binoculars) observes Troop E (Air), 19th Cav training with the 25th Inf Div under the roundout program.On the firing line … Army guardsmen recently underwent a series of shots administered by the 229th Medical Company. Guardsmen are required to keep their shot records up to date. SP4 Milton Imada, 117th Public Affairs Detachment receive their shots like real troopers.Aiona receives BG starGuarding Hawaii’s skies FIELD BRIEFING. 2ndLt. Jeffrey Kunishige, Company C commander (right), briefs his troops prior to a tactical maneuver in Maui’s Kanaio firing range. (Photo by SSgt. Paul Imada) SIMULATING MACHINE GUN FIRE Ask the AG(Pictures from the 1978 March Pūpūkahi)1stLt. Gary Hara. Sp4 Harlan Taymen, left, and Set. Cullen Buyan. both of Pahala, set up a M-60 machine gun after disembarking from an Army Guard helicopter.Alpha Company returns to East Range. An interview with the new US ASCH commander- MajGen. Herbert Wolff. Pvt. Jerry GalbisoEMERGENCY EVACUATION – Members of the 229th Medical Co. load a patient onto a 25th Division helicopter during a recent training exercise. – Photo by SpS John Atkinson. Amn. Cody NakasoneSp5 Bob StephensPFC Aggie CamachoSSgt Ronald MauSSgt. Oscar SymondsTSgt. Charles MiresSgt. Estella Rutkowski A1C Charles PaduaMembers of the 292nd conduct periodic vehicle maintenance during annual training at Schofield Barracks. A LEARNING EXPERIENCE – SSgt. Gary Satomba and CW2 Albert Pung, both from the Big Island, took part in a week-long supply class held on Oahu. Communications was the key to a successful discussion on supply problems at a recent AST class conducted by the USPFO.BRAVING THE COLD OF KOREA – SSgts. Edward Omine and Wallace Kakemoto assemble the 201st’s TRC-97 anteMa reflector during their recent trip to Korea. – Photo by Maj. Ernest ShimaLtCol. Henry S. Hara, left, and “guardson” 1stLt. Gary Hara. – Photos by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima. Kahuku assault. – Photos by Capt. Gregg K. KakesakoHokulele skims across Hickam harbor (Pictures from the 1978 June Pūpūkahi)GUARD BRIEFING – MajGen. Herbert E. Wolff is briefed by Sp4 Aaron Okinaga, Combat Support Company, 2nd Battalion, regarding a fire mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Sp5 Merton Jeffrey.)RAPPELING EXERCISE – Members of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 227th Engineer Co. refine their rappeling techniques which enable them to be dropped into isolated or otherwise inaccessible terrain. – 117th PAD Photo by SpS John Atkinson. CW3 Jim Dykes MajGen. WolffCWJ James DooleInterview with USASCH commander See pg. 2 IT’S A LONG WAY DOWN I There’s a look of anxiety written all over the face of this Hawaii Army National Guardsman as he prepared to rappel from a 25th Division helicopter in Makua Valley. – 117th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark.HARNG Soldier of Year selected See pg. 3 201st AT; a mainland experience See pg. 8Ashford retires from Guard See pg. 8 HARNG SOLDIER OF THE YEAR – Brig. Gen. John Aiona presents the guardsman of the year trophy to SFC Russell Wong, a, petroleum platoon sergeant with the 292nd Supply and Service Co. Wong (right photo) shows the hustle which won him the coveted award. – 117th PAD Photo by SSgt. Kin Lo. FAMILY AFFAIR – Sp5 Charles Balberdi (left), mess steward for Headquarters 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, prepares another meal for Maui Army National Guardsmen with the help of his brothers, Benji and George. – 117th PAD Photo by Sp5 John Atkinson.MILITARY TAPESTRY – The late afternoon sun at Pohakuloa filters through the camouflage netting of a 487th Field Artillery battery as it prepares to fire. – Army Guard Photo by Capt. Ken Koike. CONGRATULATORY KISS – Mrs. James Nottage congratulates her father, Col. James Ashford, who recently retired after 27 years of service. – 117th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark“EMERGENCY LITTER – The men and women of the 229th Medical Co. practice an emergency medivac operation at Dillingham Air Field – 117th PAD Photo by Sp5 Stephen Lum. LETS GET ‘EM – That’s what the men of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, Co. C, say while practicing an airmobile assault at Dillingham Air Field. – 117th PAD Photo by Capt. Greig Kanesako. TRAINING SOLDIERS – The primary responsibility of NCOs is to ensure the quality of soldier skills.COMMAND VISIT. – Col. Ellsworth Bush (second from right), commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade, observes the airmobile operation of Co. A, 2nd Battalion, at Dillingham Air Field. 117th PAD Photo by Capt. Gregg Kakesako. FINAL, REVIEW – Col. James Ashford reviews his 154th Fighter Group for the last time. – 117th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark. (Pictures from the 1978 September Pūpūkahi)Spec. 4 Rogelio Sison shows where the dough is kept while it is rising in pans. Photos by Staff Sgt. Wayne Iha. HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS – Sgts. 1st Class Benjamin Almadova and Ron Fukuhara wheel Leahi Hospital patients to awaiting vans during a recent community service project.Bakers of 292nd disassemble baking equipment prior to cleaning it.Penebaker joins Guard See page 6 Sgt. 1st Class Edward V. LlanosFirst Lt. John Penebaker confers with Lt. Col. Rudolph Thomas about recruiting and retention matters. Photo by Spec. 4 Judy Lau.Chief Warrant Officer William Shea assists in the loading of a Leahi patient into a van. Photos by Dennis Fujii. A Hawaii Guard F-4C awaits vigil at Clark AB prior to a Combat Sage mission. Mt. Arayat, famous Philippine landmark, is pictured in the background. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Donald Ho. RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE – Truck drivers of the 1154th carefully steer their 2½ ton trucks between barricades during their driving Roadeo. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kin Lo . Spec. S Eugene Oyadomori, brother Spec. 4 Marcus Oyadomori and Spec. 4 Joe Penn inspect freshly baked bread. National delegates are greeted and registered by a group of spirited enlisted Hawaii Guard personnel. Photo by Dennis Fujii. Sgt. Gregg Staffelback cuts weather map off facsimile machine. Photo by Pfc Tom Clements.LIFESAVING CLASS – Capt. James 8. Wiley demonstrates CPR techniques using ResusciAndy to Tech. Sgt. Betram Narita. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lloyd Kurashima.(Pictures from the 1978 December Pūpūkahi)Airman Pearl Silva updates (from left) Sgt. Blossom Lee, Sp5 Sandra Mascoto and Miss Joan Naito on recent Equal Opportunity programs.(Pictures from the 1979 Annual Report)COMBINED STRATEGIES – New Zealand and Australian officers plot developments of exercise “ANZUS” on a map board. Photo by Lt. Col. Gerry Silva. PROUD FATHER – CW3 Howard Inoue stands over his musically talented son, David. IN THE FIELD – A Hawaii Army Guardsman from Kauai’s Company 8, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, is silhouetted against incoming Army Guard helicopters during a recent training exercise at the East Range training area next to Schofield Barracks on Oahu. Photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kurasbima. PV2 Pat Silva A1C Larnette PhillipsSp4 Dennis EspaniolaA LOOK AT PRIDE – Capt. Myron Dobashi (right) looks with satisfaction at the James Y. Sato Memorial Award for 1978 which he received. With him Is Lt. Col. Raymond Moriguchi, commander 150th AC&W. Photo by 2nd Lt. Mary Ooka.DEDICATION CEREMONY – CW4 Theodore Wong assists Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann untie the maile lei officially dedicating the new MATES facility. Photo by SSgt. Kin LoWAITING FOR THEIR TRANSPORTATION – Hawaii Army Guardsmen lie in a prone position in the open fields of the East Range training area next to Schofield Barracks waiting for incoming helicopters. Photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.HOW MUCH RAIN?-TSgts. Zoilo Mira(left) and Louis Niau of the 150th AC&W Squadron demonstrate the use of a rain gauge at Kokee Air Force Station, Kauai. Photo by 2nd Lt. Mary Ooka.NATIONAL JUDGES – Sgt. Maj. (retired) Carl Peterson and CWO Richard Kundert, Sixth Army food service section, evaluate the amount of fuel being used in the immersion heater used to wash food trays during field training exercises. Capt. James Perreira, Hawaii Army National Guard food service advisor, looks on. Photo by SFC Wayne Iha. HANDS ON TRAINING – SSgt. Dennis Cordeiro of the 201st CMBTCF of Maui, works on a TRC-97, a microwave FM radio. Photo by 2nd Lt. Kathy Berg. A BIG ISLAND WELCOME – Mayor Herbert Matayoshi welcomes HANG conferees to Kona. Distinguished speakers also attending the conference in the front row included (from left) Mr. Robert O. Ziegler, Brig. Gens. Herman 0. Thomson, John B. Marks, Jr., Col. George S. Miles, Brig. Gen. David Rippetoe, Mr. Wayne Robertson and Col. William F. H. Page. Photo by Maj. Gar Pillgrim BIRDS EYE VIEW – 487th “FIST” members locate an “enemy” position and call in for fire support. Photo by Capt. Ken Koike. (Pictures from the 1979 March Pūpūkahi)MSgt. Glendon Nunes MSgt. Thomas Hirao Capt. Mike Chow‘HANG ROUND’ – Members of Hawaii Army Guard’s 1st Bn, 299th Inf. heavy mortar platoon sharpen their marksmanship skills. Capt. Mel Matsui Sr A. Gorden Yee LIQUID SUNSHINE? – MSgt. George Kawaguchi, left; TSgt. Matt Thornley; Sgt. Donna Hara; TSgt. Moke Henderson; MSgt. Harvey Maeda; and TSgt. Mel Tominaga are so suprised by the Korean snow that one Hawaii Air Guardsman even greeted the flurries in zoris. USAF photos by TSgt. Tom Utts. LIQUID SUNSHINE? – MSgt. George Kawaguchi, left; TSgt. Matt Thornley; Sgt. Donna Hara; TSgt. Moke Henderson; MSgt. Harvey Maeda; and TSgt. Mel Tominaga are so suprised by the Korean snow that one Hawaii Air Guardsman even greeted the flurries in zoris. USAF photos by TSgt. Tom Utts.KOREA DEPLOYMENT – Amn. Gladys Rosenbush, left; Sr A. Cody Nakasone; and MSgt. Jim Roland were among the 100 members of the Hawaii Air Guard’s 201st Combat Communications Group who participated in March’s joint services exercise – “Team Spirit PADDLING RIGHT ALONG, the Air Guard canoe club will be entering more races this year. In fact, club members are looking forward to the purchase of a new SSOOO koa canoe. A highly placed mystery donor has pledged SSOO of his own money to assist the club when and if the club raises their first $1000. Anyone wishing to contribute to the HANG canoe club can forward their donation to MSgt. Wayne Soma at the 154th Combat Support Squadron at Hickam.ONE A WAY – 1st Bn’s Combat Support Company fires a live mortar round during recent training exercises at Schofield Barracks. 117th PAD photos by Sp5 John Atkinson.WORLD-WIDE DEPLOYMENT – Hawaii Air and Army National Guard Units are on the Go! Korea, Guam, Philippines and Germany are just the beginning. CONGRESSIONAL VISIT – Maj. Gen. Valentine Siefermann, left; and Brig. Gen. Thomas Ito discuss issues involving the Hawaii National Guard with U.S. Rep. Daniel K. Akaka and U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Inouye. TEMPORARY HOME – It’s not Hickam Air Force Base, but Suwon Air Force base in South Korea where the 201st CMBTCG spent nearly a month providing communication services. New look, more planes, more people for Hawaii Air National Guard (Pictures from the 1979 June Pūpūkahi)OrtonOzeki Sugiyama KimuraGAS, GAS, GAS – Be the first to identify this Army Guard member and win a quarter. Contact the Public Affairs Office at 732- 1711Choi, today. Choi, thenLEAVES OF BRASS – Top-ranked NGB and local commanders, including ANG Director Maj. Gen. John Guice and Hawaii AG, Maj. Gen. Valentine Seifermann, cut Maile Lei at entrance to new 202nd ATCF facilities during recent dedication at Barking Sands, Kauai. – HANG photo by Maj. Gar Pillgrim.(Pictures from the 1979 September Pūpūkahi)CorreaHastingsAh New Revuelto Eugenio ANNUAL TRADITION – Kapena Moku, CMSgt. Harry Awana fronts Gov. George Ariyoshi (left) and Maj. Gen. Valentine Siefermann, Adjutant General, during the “Mounting of the Royal-Guard” in front of lolanl Palace.TAKING COMMAND – Lt. Col. Richard Murakami (center) takes the colors of the 1st Bn, 487th FA, accepting command of the 487th in the traditional passing of the colors. HARNG photo by SFC Philip Canianes. SINKING THAT PUTT – CMSgt. Charles Tasaka, 169th AC&W, follows through on his putting on the 16th hole at Hickam Golf Course.SPIKING IT – Gabe Paleka of Hilo spikes the volleyball past two Maui Air Guard defenders, Don Miyamoto (left) and Ed Gorospe. HANG photo by Sgt. Glenn A. Reyes. SEA GOING TRACTOR – Member of the 227th Engr. Co., aided by a bulldozer, scrape the sand surrounding a 18-ton bunker in efforts to move the bunker. FOND ALOHA – Col. Solomon Kaulukukui, recently retiring from the Army National Guard after 29 years of service, is congratulated by Maj. Gen. Valentin Siefermann State Adjutant General. NO C-RATIONS TODAY – SSgt. Luke Octavio prepares lunch for Kauai guardsmenCHANGE OF COMMAND – Brig. Gen. John E. Aiona (left) commander of the Hawaii Army Guard; Lt. Col. Louis W. Perry; and Col. Ellsworth Bush salute the colors at Ft. Ruger. Perry replaces Bush as commander of the 1,800-member 29th Inf. Bde. HARNG photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.(Pictures from the 1979 December Pūpūkahi)
