2000’s Photographs

Posted on Nov 25, 2024 in 2000's
FAMILY PLANNING? -JoJo Correa (right), the adjutant general's wife, shares her commitment to the State Family Program at the Maui Island workshop. Lt. Col. Martha N. St. Louis Wong photo
ANGEL AID Maj. Terry Ganiko, Master Sgt. Darrin Morris and other 204th Airlift Squadron C-130 crew members deliver books and school supplies to Virgen De Los Remedios Elementary School, Angeles City, Philippines. Chief Master Sgt Sam Wong photo
ANGEL AID Maj. Terry Ganiko, Master Sgt. Darrin Morris and other 204th Airlift Squadron C-130 crew members deliver books and school supplies to Virgen De Los Remedios Elementary School, Angeles City, Philippines. Chief Master Sgt Sam Wong photo
LIGHTING UP THE SKIES Hawaii Air National Guard F-15 Eagle jetfighter patrols the Hawaiian skies. John A. Dibbs, The Picture Plane Co. photo
LIGHTING UP THE SKIES Hawaii Air National Guard F-15 Eagle jetfighter patrols the Hawaiian skies. John A. Dibbs, The Picture Plane Co. photo
SHARING IDEAS -Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr. and Edward T. Teixeira, the director and vice director of State Civil Defense respectively, share Hawaii State disaster plans with the State Partnership Program general offices from the Philippines and Guam at the State Civil Defense's emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HONORING OUR BEST Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Medal of Honor recipient, is escorted by Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general, at a luncheon held in August 2000, culminating a weekend celebration recognizing the Hawaii soldiers from World War II receiving the Medal of Honor. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
HAWAIIAN ARIEL GAS STATION - Hawaii Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker refuels her sister ship, the F-15 Eagle jetfighter. John A. Dibbs, The Picture Plane Co. photo
HAWAIIAN ARIEL GAS STATION – Hawaii Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker refuels her sister ship, the F-15 Eagle jetfighter. John A. Dibbs, The Picture Plane Co. photo
FIRST STEPS? - Trae Menard an ecosystem management specialist with the Hawaii Guard's environmental office, leads Hawaii National Guard youth camp hikers on an environmental awareness hike through the Waianae hills. Sgt. Wendy M. Hirasa photo
HAWAII GUARD SALUTE TO HAWAII'S MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENTS Four F-15 Eagle jetfighters, from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron, fly a missing man formation at the sunset memorial service held at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl in August. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
BURNING CONTROL-A Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter fights the fire over Waipio Gentry in June. Ken Ige, Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo
BURNING CONTROL-A Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter fights the fire over Waipio Gentry in June. Ken Ige, Honolulu Star-Bulletin photo
READINESS TRAINING Hawaii National Guard's joint emergency operating center was open for business during Exercise MAKANI PAHILI, as well as during the Y2K rollover, Dec. 31, 1999. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
BIG ISLAND AIR- Hawaii Army National Guard's upgraded Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2, at Hilo's General Lyman Field, Hawaii, now has an additional hangar, classrooms, dining facility, storage space, and office areas. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
BIG ISLAND AIR- Hawaii Army National Guard’s upgraded Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2, at Hilo’s General Lyman Field, Hawaii, now has an additional hangar, classrooms, dining facility, storage space, and office areas. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
AIR BUSTING - A California Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft transports government officials, detainees, and equipment from Kahului Airport, Maui to Oahu in support of Operation POWERBALL, a drug enforcement mission. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
AIR BUSTING – A California Air National Guard C-130 Hercules aircraft transports government officials, detainees, and equipment from Kahului Airport, Maui to Oahu in support of Operation POWERBALL, a drug enforcement mission. Capt. Charles J. Anthony photo
VISIT FROM THE TOP - Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki pays a courtesy visit to the Hawaii National Guard in December 1999. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
VISIT FROM THE TOP – Army Chief of Staff Gen. Eric K. Shinseki pays a courtesy visit to the Hawaii National Guard in December 1999. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
(Pictures from the 2000 Annual Report)
ON LOCATION UPDATE - Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general; Edward T. Teixeira, vice director of State Civil .Defense; and Col. Stanley R. Keolanui Jr., Hawaii Army National Guard plans and operations military support officer, discuss the cleanup process with a sheriff's deputy Derek lnoshita photos
ON LOCATION UPDATE – Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general; Edward T. Teixeira, vice director of State Civil .Defense; and Col. Stanley R. Keolanui Jr., Hawaii Army National Guard plans and operations military support officer, discuss the cleanup process with a sheriff’s deputy Derek lnoshita photos
MERCURY RISING. Department of Health workers (below) remove bagged and sealed Mercury contaminates from the Puuwai Momi housing complex in March 2001.
MERCURY RISING. Department of Health workers (below) remove bagged and sealed Mercury contaminates from the Puuwai Momi housing complex in March 2001.
COLOR GUARDS – Hawaii Air National Guard’s ceremonial Royal Guard (with Hawaiian Flag),
VOICES OF THE FUTURE -Kalani Souza (right, standing), son of Stanley Souza, 154th Wing, works with other youth delegates on a report to be presented to the National Guard leadership and national family support group conference attendees in August 2001. Lt. Col Martha N. Wong photo
ALL STAR BRIEFING -Lt. Gen. Russell Daivis, National Guard Bureau chief, confers with Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general, and his staff in May, 2000. Joining the TAG were Brigadier Generals Myron Dobashi: Hawaii Air National Guard commander; James S. Carpenter, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, and Albert "Putt" Richards, 154th Wing commander. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
ALL STAR BRIEFING -Lt. Gen. Russell Daivis, National Guard Bureau chief, confers with Maj. Gen. Edward L. Correa Jr., the adjutant general, and his staff in May, 2000. Joining the TAG were Brigadier Generals Myron Dobashi: Hawaii Air National Guard commander; James S. Carpenter, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, and Albert “Putt” Richards, 154th Wing commander. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
BEST FOOT FORWARD Specialists Rylan T. Ulep, YuanChyiong, and Marlo A. Cabigon, from Company B, 29th Support Battalion, practice a riot control stance at Kalaeloa. Sgt. Lance M. Kamisugi photo
BEST FOOT FORWARD Specialists Rylan T. Ulep, YuanChyiong, and Marlo A. Cabigon, from Company B, 29th Support Battalion, practice a riot control stance at Kalaeloa. Sgt. Lance M. Kamisugi photo
PROGRESSIVE TRACK - The Airway Route Surveillance Radar operated by the 169th Aircraft & Warning Squadron, replaces the multi-domed “'golf balls" at the Mount Ka 'ala tracking station. Derek Inoshita photo
READY FOR ACTION Senior Airman Nicolle Nakano, a crew chief with the 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron, works on the belly of an F-15 Eagle jetfighter. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
READY FOR ACTION Senior Airman Nicolle Nakano, a crew chief with the 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron, works on the belly of an F-15 Eagle jetfighter. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
VETERANS SUPPORTING CAST - Veterans' Day ceremonies are concluded with Hawaii Air National Guard's F-15 Eagle jetfighters flying the missing-man formation and the Hawaii Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery firing a 105mm Howitzer salute at the National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
GIVING BACK TO THE COMMUNITY Staff Sgt. Shannon Ferreira, a technician with the 154th Communications Flight, boxes refurbished computers to distribute to Hawaii schools. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
EARTH DAY RESTORATION - Boy Scouts and other volunteers help clear debris from Diamond Head's World War I era Battery Harlow. The coast artillery battery grounds are continuously being restored through the direction of the Hawaii Army National Guard environmental office. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
EARTH DAY RESTORATION – Boy Scouts and other volunteers help clear debris from Diamond Head’s World War I era Battery Harlow. The coast artillery battery grounds are continuously being restored through the direction of the Hawaii Army National Guard environmental office. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
SPECIAL INTELL -Specialists Janal Jones (standing) and Rick Ishii, from the 229th Military Intelligence Company, train on the WARLOARD notebook computer. The computer keeps the unit in sync with the Army s newer intelligence gathering systems. Staff Sgt. Curtis H. Matsushige photo
SPECIAL INTELL -Specialists Janal Jones (standing) and Rick Ishii, from the 229th Military Intelligence Company, train on the WARLOARD notebook computer. The computer keeps the unit in sync with the Army s newer intelligence gathering systems. Staff Sgt. Curtis H. Matsushige photo
BIG ISLAND BLESSING - new hanger at the Hawaii Army National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2, at Hilo 's General Lyman Field, Hawaii: was blessed, July 2001. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
BIG ISLAND BLESSING – new hanger at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility No. 2, at Hilo ‘s General Lyman Field, Hawaii: was blessed, July 2001. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2001 Annual Report)
OPERATION PIPELINE GOING DOWN Federal agents move Maui drug ring detainees from a Hawaii National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopter to unmarked vans headed for Honolulu. The suspects were arrested during Operation PIPELINE. The Chinook was flown by Company C, 193rd Aviation aircrews. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
EURO FLIGHT- The Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron trains in Europe. Tech. Sgt. Mark Denten photo
ACTIVE DUTY SUPPORT Hawaii Army National Guard's CH-47D Chinooks fly 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, on an Air/Ground Force Task mission from Schofield Barracks to Bellows Air Force Station. Company C, 193rd Aviation aircrews also sling-loaded hummers from Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Bellows AFS in April. Capt. Joseph Laurel photo
ACTIVE DUTY SUPPORT Hawaii Army National Guard’s CH-47D Chinooks fly 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marines, on an Air/Ground Force Task mission from Schofield Barracks to Bellows Air Force Station. Company C, 193rd Aviation aircrews also sling-loaded hummers from Marine Corps Base Hawaii to Bellows AFS in April. Capt. Joseph Laurel photo
HOT STUFF- Hawaii Army National Guard's new UH-60L Blackhawks rolls from the production line to over the molten fire of Hawaii's Kilauea volcano. Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. photo
EXCELLENT CHOICES- Hawaii National Guard's nominees for Excellence in Federal Government Awards were recognized at the annual June luncheon held at the Sheraton Waikiki. Nominees and winners (with plaques) are Lt. Col. Edward K. ChunFat, Warrant Officer Candidate Rolando D. Domingo, Chief Warrant Officer Oscar T. Nakamura, Joanne Yamamoto, Senior Airman Jessica Y. Yokoyama, Senior Master Sgt. Karen S. Cary, and Capt. B. Marcus Badley. The 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) represented by Lt. Col. Stanley E. Toy was also recognized. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
COMPLACENCY NOT A OPTION Senior Airman John Marker and Staff Sgt. Gilbert Lanai, 297thAir Traffic Control Squadron radar approach controllers, monitor their consoles at Kalaeloa air control tower. Maj. Charles J. Anthony photo
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard's 111th Army Band, participate in Governor's Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photo
YOUNG AND OLD REMEMBER- Sgt. James Kimoto (right), a musician with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band, participate in Governor’s Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe. Derek R. Inoshita photo
(Pictures from the 2002 Annual Report)
ROYAL HONOR - The Hawaii Air National Guard's Ceremonial Royal Guard post the State Colors at the Hawaii State Veterans' Cemetery on Veterans' Day. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
ROYAL HONOR – The Hawaii Air National Guard’s Ceremonial Royal Guard post the State Colors at the Hawaii State Veterans’ Cemetery on Veterans’ Day. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FULL TIME STAFFING- Master Sgt. Vickie Padello, 2002 Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention NCO of the Year, are some of the more than 1,300 full- time airmen and soldiers working for the Hawaii National Guard. Staff Sgt. Kristen Higgins photo
FULL TIME STAFFING- 93rd Civil Support Team (below) personnel are some of the more than 1,300 full- time airmen and soldiers working for the Hawaii National Guard. 1st Lt. Jeffrey D. Hickman photo
FULL TIME STAFFING- 93rd Civil Support Team (below) personnel are some of the more than 1,300 full- time airmen and soldiers working for the Hawaii National Guard. 1st Lt. Jeffrey D. Hickman photo
A NEW BEGINNING - Escorted by the Hawaii Air National, Guards Ceremonial, Royal, Guard, Governor-elect Linda Lingle’s procession from Iolani Palace to the State Capitol moves through an honor cordon formed by Hawaii National, Guard soldiers, airmen and Youth CHalleNGe Academy corpsmembers. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
WEEDING- The Hawaii Army National Guard ‘s 227th Engineering Company uses , a front-end scoop loader to remove salvinia molesta from ' Wahiawa's Lake Wilson. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige photo
HONORS - Hawaii National Guard airmen and soldiers serve as ceremonial honor guards for U.S. Rep. Patsy T. Mink's memorial service held at the Hawaii State Capitol rotunda in October 2002. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
BRAIN CENTER - The data processing Center's Hewlett-Packard 9000 system is housed in a secured climate controlled Room. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
BRAIN CENTER – The data processing Center’s Hewlett-Packard 9000 system is housed in a secured climate controlled Room. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
ENDLESS TASK - Sgt. James C. Lucas, a warehouse worker at the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, does the endless task of restocking supplies. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
HOUSE OF LEARNING - The 298th Regiment Multifunctional Training Brigade, Regional Training Institute's new facility at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo is dedicated in October 2002. Master Sgt. Stephen M. Lum photo
SKY RIGHTER - A U.S. Air Force F-117 Stealth Fighter Bomber is refueled by a KC-135R Stratotanker from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron in March 2003. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
(Pictures from the 2003 Annual Report)
A typical sight/or a member of the Counterdrug team: the back of an HPD pilot's head and verdant foliage
CHECK IT OUT Sgt. Aniutea Tuiolemoto and Spc. Jacquelyn Corderio, 29th Support Battalion soldiers, inspect a motorbiker entering the Hawaiian Electric Company's Kahe power plant during Exercise HO'OPALE ELUA (to defend against). Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
An F-15 with the 199th Fighter Squadron touches down safely at Hickam Airforce Base.
ONE THUMB UP- Governor Lingle flashes a smile and a big thumbs up as she sits in the "jump" seat of one of the Air National Guard's tactical aircraft.
A Hawaii National Guard solider on security detail at the NFL Pro Bowl confers with a sheriff. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
Members of the 29th SIB stand prepared to begin the day with physical training (PT). Staff Sgt. Kenneth W. Denny photo
Two Counterdrug team members are lifted back to their helicopter after a seizure.
(Pictures from the 2004 Annual Report)
I’LL TAKE YOU THERE – Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, get a ride home from relief efforts in American Samoa on board a 203rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha photo
I’LL TAKE YOU THERE – Soldiers from the 411th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, get a ride home from relief efforts in American Samoa on board a 203rd Air Refueling Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha photo
FOUR-SHIP SALUTE -- Four Hawaii Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters do a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FOUR-SHIP SALUTE — Four Hawaii Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters do a flyover during Memorial Day ceremonies held at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery in Kaneohe, Hawaii. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
SAMOAN RELIEF TEAM -- Soldiers and Airmen prepare to board the KC-135 Stratotanker to provide assistance to storm ravaged American Samoa. The Soldiers are from the 411th Engineer battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, while the aircrew is from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 203rd Air Refueling Squadron. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha photo
SAMOAN RELIEF TEAM – Soldiers and Airmen prepare to board the KC-135 Stratotanker to provide assistance to storm ravaged American Samoa. The Soldiers are from the 411th Engineer battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, while the aircrew is from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 203rd Air Refueling Squadron. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne Iha photo
COOKIES AND ALOHA --Members of the Family Readiness Group gather with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii to send care packages containing girl scout cookies to Hawaii Army National Guard troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan
COOKIES AND ALOHA – Members of the Family Readiness Group gather with the Girl Scouts of Hawaii to send care packages containing girl scout cookies to Hawaii Army National Guard troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan
ZESTFULLY CLEAN – Airmen from the CERF-P team ready the tent for patient decontamination during an exercise. 1st Lt. Regina Berry photo
ZESTFULLY CLEAN – Airmen from the CERF-P team ready the tent for patient decontamination during an exercise. 1st Lt. Regina Berry photo
(Pictures from the 2005 Annual Report)
WE SALUTE YOU – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
WE SALUTE YOU – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, pay tribute to all fallen troops during the Memorial Day ceremony at the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
CLEAN SWEEP — Airman 1st Class Asti Sorge, 204th Airlift Squadron, inspects and cleans an aircrew helmet and oxygen equipment at the life support shop. Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force photo
CLEAN SWEEP — Airman 1st Class Asti Sorge, 204th Airlift Squadron, inspects and cleans an aircrew helmet and oxygen equipment at the life support shop. Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force photo
PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING -- A Hawaii Air National Guard 203rd Air Refueling Squadron aircrew look over a map before flying an air refueling mission from Hickam Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force photo
PRE-FLIGHT PLANNING — A Hawaii Air National Guard 203rd Air Refueling Squadron aircrew look over a map before flying an air refueling mission from Hickam Air Force Base. Tech. Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force photo
The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron became the first unit in the Air Guard to complete the engine conversion of their F-15 Eagle jetfighters to newer, more powerful F100-PW-220 engines, May 10, 2005. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron became the first unit in the Air Guard to complete the engine conversion of their F-15 Eagle jetfighters to newer, more powerful F100-PW-220 engines, May 10, 2005. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
HOW WE DO BUSINESS — Maj. Gen. Vern T. Miyagi, mobilization assistant to the commander, U.S. Pacific Command, makes a point during a briefing to Republic of Korea officials visiting State Civil Defense
ANYWHERE/ ANYTIME – Sgt. Sean Cripps, a 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) survey team member, demonstrates nuclear, biological or chemical detection equipment at the 2005 Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit and Expo. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
ANYWHERE/ ANYTIME – Sgt. Sean Cripps, a 93rd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) survey team member, demonstrates nuclear, biological or chemical detection equipment at the 2005 Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit and Expo. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT WISH -- Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, invites attendees of the Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit to share their wealth of experiences for a more productive session. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
PRODUCTIVE SUMMIT WISH — Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, invites attendees of the Asia- Pacific Homeland Security Summit to share their wealth of experiences for a more productive session. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
(Pictures from the 2006 Annual Report)
MANAGING THE LAND – Environmental Office staff works with Hawaii’s youth to educate them on native plants and endangered species and clearing public lands of invasive species during National Public Lands Day and Earth Day. Environmental Office photo
MANAGING THE LAND – Environmental Office staff works with Hawaii’s youth to educate them on native plants and endangered species and clearing public lands of invasive species during National Public Lands Day and Earth Day. Environmental Office photo
YOUTHFUL INQUIRY -- F-15 Eagle jetfighter pilot 1st Lt. Curtis Yoshimoto answers questions from Hawaii National Guard Youth Camp attendees about the aircraft and equipment. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
YOUTHFUL INQUIRY – F-15 Eagle jetfighter pilot 1st Lt. Curtis Yoshimoto answers questions from Hawaii National Guard Youth Camp attendees about the aircraft and equipment. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FIRE MISSION –– A Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier spots for a CH-47D Chinook helicopter water bucket drop during the Waialua fire suppression mission in August 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FIRE MISSION – A Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier spots for a CH-47D Chinook helicopter water bucket drop during the Waialua fire suppression mission in August 2007. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
DELIVERY SERVICE -- Master Sgt. Kale Barney supervises the offload of an F-15 engine from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during his evaluation checkride. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
DELIVERY SERVICE – Master Sgt. Kale Barney supervises the offload of an F-15 engine from a C-17 Globemaster III cargo aircraft during his evaluation checkride. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
TRACKING SKY SATELLITE -- Brig. Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa and Col. Ann Greenlee watch as the space operations staff explain how they track a satellite balloon’s locations and directions. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
TRACKING SKY SATELLITE – Brig. Gen. Gary M. Ishikawa and Col. Ann Greenlee watch as the space operations staff explain how they track a satellite balloon’s locations and directions. Sgt. 1st Class Stephen M. Lum photo
(Pictures from the 2007 Annual Report)
State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y.F. Hew Senior’s daughter, Shandra, receives the American flag from retired Command Sgt Maj. James Reis at the May 16 services. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photos
State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y.F. Hew Senior’s daughter, Shandra, receives the American flag from retired Command Sgt Maj. James Reis at the May 16 services. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photos
State Command Sgt. Maj. William L. Duncan Junior’s daughter, Sylvia, receives the American flag from Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, at the June 30 service.
State Command Sgt. Maj. William L. Duncan Junior’s daughter, Sylvia, receives the American flag from Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, at the June 30 service.
Two views of contractors working on one of two firing ranges during the Diamond Head Crater restoration project. Fourteen tons of paticulate metal were removed through the soil-washing equipment. The recycled materials were turned for more project cost savings.
Two views of contractors working on one of two firing ranges during the Diamond Head Crater restoration project. Fourteen tons of paticulate metal were removed through the soil-washing equipment. The recycled materials were turned for more project cost savings.
Two views of contractors working on one of two firing ranges during the Diamond Head Crater restoration project. Fourteen tons of paticulate metal were removed through the soil-washing equipment. The recycled materials were turned for more project cost savings.
Two views of contractors working on one of two firing ranges during the Diamond Head Crater restoration project. Fourteen tons of paticulate metal were removed through the soil-washing equipment. The recycled materials were turned for more project cost savings.
SOLDIERS COMPETE– Pfc. Alfredo A. Ganigan earned the title of 2008 Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier. Ganigan is from HQ and HQ Battery, 1st Bn., 487th Field Artillery. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
SOLDIERS COMPETE– Pfc. Alfredo A. Ganigan earned the title of 2008 Hawaii Army National Guard Soldier. Ganigan is from HQ and HQ Battery, 1st Bn., 487th Field Artillery. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
JOINT OPERATIONS -- Hawaii Air National Guard headquarters serve as operations offices for the joint staffs during hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2008. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
JOINT OPERATIONS – Hawaii Air National Guard headquarters serve as operations offices for the joint staffs during hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2008. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
SOLDIERS COMPETE– Sgt. Christopher J. Harvey earned the titles of 2008 Hawaii Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Harvey is from Co. G (Forward Support), 29th Brigade Support Bn. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
SOLDIERS COMPETE – Sgt. Christopher J. Harvey earned the titles of 2008 Hawaii Army National Guard Noncommissioned Officer of the Year. Harvey is from Co. G (Forward Support), 29th Brigade Support Bn. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
HELPING HAND – A Hawaii Air National Guard Airman (right) directs a woman to a station at the Disaster Assistance Center on the Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa campus. Shelly Ichishita photo
HELPING HAND – A Hawaii Air National Guard Airman (right) directs a woman to a station at the Disaster Assistance Center on the Hawaii Pacific University Hawaii Loa campus. Shelly Ichishita photo
AERIAL HONORS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, join the Veterans Day ceremony crowd watch as Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopters do a flyover the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
AERIAL HONORS – Gov. Linda Lingle and Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, join the Veterans Day ceremony crowd watch as Hawaii Army National Guard CH-47D Chinook helicopters do a flyover the Hawaii State Veterans Cemetery. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photo
FUN, FUN, FUN FOR ALL – 154th Maintenance Group volunteers help run the Eric Carle’s “Very Hungry Caterpillar” bean toss, one of many activities available to the Help, Understanding and Group Support organization families. The event brought a day of fun for the HUGS families who have a child, ages ranging from birth to 21, and diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses or medically fragile conditions. 154th Maintenance Group photo
FUN, FUN, FUN FOR ALL – 154th Maintenance Group volunteers help run the Eric Carle’s “Very Hungry Caterpillar” bean toss, one of many activities available to the Help, Understanding and Group Support organization families. The event brought a day of fun for the HUGS families who have a child, ages ranging from birth to 21, and diagnosed with life-threatening illnesses or medically fragile conditions. 154th Maintenance Group photo
HAPPY 371ST – Pfc. Roland Parajillo, 18, and Master Sgt. John Gollero, 61, representing the youngest and oldest active Hawaii National Guard members at the 371st National Guard birthday ball are joined by Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski- Hall, the senior enlisted advisor, to cut the birthday cake at the Sheraton Waikiki on Dec. 13, 2007. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, and retired Sgt. Maj. Milton M.W. Yee look on. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
HAPPY 371ST – Pfc. Roland Parajillo, 18, and Master Sgt. John Gollero, 61, representing the youngest and oldest active Hawaii National Guard members at the 371st National Guard birthday ball are joined by Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski- Hall, the senior enlisted advisor, to cut the birthday cake at the Sheraton Waikiki on Dec. 13, 2007. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general, and retired Sgt. Maj. Milton M.W. Yee look on. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
JOINT OPERATIONS -- Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater serve as operations offices for the joint staffs during hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2008. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
JOINT OPERATIONS – Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater serve as operations offices for the joint staffs during hurricane Exercise MAKANI PAHILI in May 2008. Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha photos
CAR BILLS – Gov. Linda Lingle, with deploying Col. Bruce E. Oliveira , 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander at her side, signs HB2605 HD2 SD1 (Act 141) which provides a vehicle tax exemption for one noncommercial vehicle registered to Hawaii residents who are members of the military, including those in the National Guard, Coast Guard and reserves. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
CAR BILLS – Gov. Linda Lingle, with deploying Col. Bruce E. Oliveira , 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team commander at her side, signs HB2605 HD2 SD1 (Act 141) which provides a vehicle tax exemption for one noncommercial vehicle registered to Hawaii residents who are members of the military, including those in the National Guard, Coast Guard and reserves. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
(Pictures from the 2008 Annual Report)
Artist drawing of Armed Forces Reserve Center under construction at the Big Island of Hawaii’s Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo. Organizations being housed at the new facility will be from the Hawaii Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and the Office of Veterans Services.
Artist drawing of Armed Forces Reserve Center under construction at the Big Island of Hawaii’s Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo. Organizations being housed at the new facility will be from the Hawaii Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve and the Office of Veterans Services.
NCO goals: “Dedication . . . selfless service . . . and mission accomplishment.” – Staff Sgt. Joseph O. Alpuro Battery B, 1st Battalion, 487th Filed Artillery
NCO goals: “Dedication . . . selfless service . . . and mission accomplishment.” – Staff Sgt. Joseph O. Alpuro Battery B, 1st Battalion, 487th Filed Artillery
ON-LINE – Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Hawaii Air National Guard commander, presides over activation ceremonies of the 109th Air Operations Group and its subordinate units in November. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
ON-LINE – Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, Hawaii Air National Guard commander, presides over activation ceremonies of the 109th Air Operations Group and its subordinate units in November. Hawaii Air National Guard photo
FOOD THOUGHTS – Tech. Sgt. Greg Ramos, from the 154th Services Flight, serves holiday turkey to one of the many needy at Gateway Park on Oahu
FOOD THOUGHTS – Tech. Sgt. Greg Ramos, from the 154th Services Flight, serves holiday turkey to one of the many needy at Gateway Park on Oahu
HANDS ON TRAINING – Spc. Phuc Huyhn and Sgt. Ignacio Boroga, CH-47 Chinook helicopter repair technicians from Co. B, 777th Aviation Support Bn., secure a brake pad to a helicopter’s landing gear at Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas. Pfc. James M. Wilton photo
HANDS ON TRAINING – Spc. Phuc Huyhn and Sgt. Ignacio Boroga, CH-47 Chinook helicopter repair technicians from Co. B, 777th Aviation Support Bn., secure a brake pad to a helicopter’s landing gear at Corpus Christi Army Depot, Texas. Pfc. James M. Wilton photo
SILENT SIGNALS – Warrior Leadership Course Soldiers practice hand signals during the individual movement phase at the Waimanalo-based 298th Multi-functional Training Unit, Regional Training Institute. James Young photo
SILENT SIGNALS – Warrior Leadership Course Soldiers practice hand signals during the individual movement phase at the Waimanalo-based 298th Multi-functional Training Unit, Regional Training Institute. James Young photo
HAPPY 373RD – Retired Command Sgt. Maj. James Reis, Pfc. Amber Sevidal and Master Sgt. Francis Hapenny representing the retirees, and, the youngest and oldest active Hawaii National Guard members at the 373rd National Guard birthday ball are assisted by Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted advisor, to cut the birthday cake at the Ihilani Resort on Dec 12, 2009. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general. looks on. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige
HAPPY 373RD – Retired Command Sgt. Maj. James Reis, Pfc. Amber Sevidal and Master Sgt. Francis Hapenny representing the retirees, and, the youngest and oldest active Hawaii National Guard members at the 373rd National Guard birthday ball are assisted by Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise M. Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted advisor, to cut the birthday cake at the Ihilani Resort on Dec 12, 2009. Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee, the adjutant general. looks on. Sgt. 1st Class Curtis H. Matsushige
(Pictures from the 2009 Annual Report)