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Command Chiefs of the Hawaiʻi Air National

April 24, 2026
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Hawai‘i Air National Guard State Command Chief Mey Martin presented her Command Chief coin to Bang Nguyen, left, and Tommy Ah Sam. U.S. Air National Guard photos by retired Master Sgt. Darrell Bactad
Hawai‘i Air National Guard State Command Chief Mey Martin presented her Command Chief coin to Bang Nguyen, left, and Tommy Ah Sam. U.S. Air National Guard photos by retired Master Sgt. Darrell Bactad

Chief Master Sgt. Mey Martin

Mar 2023 – Present

Hawaii Air National Guard Command Chief

Command Chief / State Command Chief

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Chief Master Sgt. Zandra Fox

Oct 2021 – Jan 2023

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Command Chief

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LOGISTICS MISSION – Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel are recognized at the annual Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board awards lunch held at the Sheraton Waikiki, April 13, 2012. Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, joins the Logistics personnel, Senior Airman Uyen T.Tran, Senior Master Sgt. Margaret B. Soon, Lt. Col. Taison Tanaka, Staff Sgt. Jantzen A. Fernandez, First Sgt. Darrell Bactad, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin J. Fritz cerebrate their recognition. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo
LOGISTICS MISSION – Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron personnel are recognized at the annual Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board awards lunch held at the Sheraton Waikiki, April 13, 2012. Maj. Gen. Darryll D.M. Wong, the adjutant general, joins the Logistics personnel, Senior Airman Uyen T. Tran, Senior Master Sgt. Margaret B. Soon, Lt. Col. Taison Tanaka, Staff Sgt. Jantzen A. Fernandez, First Sgt. Darrell Bactad, and Chief Master Sgt. Alvin J. Fritz cerebrate their recognition. Master Sgt. (R) Stephen M. Lum photo

Chief Master Sgt. Alvin Fritz

2019 – Oct 2021

Chief Master Sgt. Alvin J. Fritz Jr.

Chief Master Sergeant Alvin J. Fritz Jr. servers as the Command Chief for the Hawaii Air National Guard. He serves as the principal adviser to the commander and staff on enlisted issues. His responsibilities include advising the commander on all matters affecting the health, morale, and welfare of 2,400 assigned personnel. Additionally he serves as the commander’s representative for numerous councils, committees, boards and military and civilian functions. Lastly, he disseminates the commander’s policies to all levels of senior officer and enlisted leadership.

Chief Fritz began his military career by enlisting in the Air Force in 1986. After graduating from basic military training and technical school, he served as a Fuels Specialist while assigned to Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Chief Fritz joined the Hawaii Air National Guard in 1993 as a Fuels Specialist Craftsman where he served in a variety of logistics positions supporting training and combat readiness. His career includes numerous leadership roles at the flight, squadron, group, and wing levels serving as Fuels Flight Chief, Squadron Superintendent, Group Superintendent, and Command Chief. Chief Fritz has supported and deployed in support of OPERATION DESERT SHIELD, OPERATION DESERT STORM, OPERATION SOUTHERN WATCH and TANKER TASK FORCE.

EDUCATION

  • 1989 Non-commissioned Officer Preparatory Military Course, Eielson AFB, Alaska 1990 DCAS Contract Quality Assurance Course, Eielson AFB, Alaska
  • 1994 Fuels Quality Control Journeyman Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas
  • 1999 Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
  • 2005 Petroleum Logistics Management Course, Sheppard AFB, Texas 2005 Inventory Management Accounting Course, Norcross, Georgia
  • 2005 Defense Fuel Automated Management System, Pearl Harbor, Hawaii 2007 USAF Senior NCO Academy Course, By Correspondence
  • 2008 BSM-E Responsible Officer / Terminal Manager, Honolulu, Hawaii 2011 Materiel Management Apprentice Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
  • 2012 LOG399, Strategic Logistics Management, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii 2013 ANG Chiefs Executive Course, Joint Base Andrews, Maryland
  • 2016 NGB Fiscal Law Course, Kapolei, Hawaii
  • 2017 Command Chief Orientation Course, Lackland AFB, Texas
  • 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education I, By Correspondence
  • 2018 Senior Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II, By Correspondence

ASSIGNMENTS

  1. July 1986 – August 1986, Student, Basic Military Training, Lackland AFB, Texas
  2. August 1986 – October 1986, Student, Technical Training School, Chanute AFB, Illinois
  3. October 1986 – January 1993, Fuels Specialist, 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Eielson AFB, Alaska
  4. January 1993 – July 1995, Fuels Supervisor, 203rd Maintenance Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
  5. July 1995 – January 2008, Fuels Operations Supervisor, 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
  6. January 2008 – October 2010, Fuels Superintendent, 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Hickam AFB, Hawaii
  7. October 2010 – June 2020, Logistics Readiness, 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron, JBPH-H, Hawaii
  8. October 2013 – October 2016, Mission Support Group Superintendent, 154th MSG, JBPH-H, Hawaii
  9. April 2017- Present, State Command Chief, Hawaii Air National Guard, Fort Ruger, Hawaii

MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

  • Meritorious Service Medal
  • Air Force Commendation Medal
  • Air Force Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with Valor Device
  • Air Force Good Conduct Medal
  • Air Reserve Forces Meritorious Service Medal National Defense Service Medal
  • Global War on Terrorism Service Medal Air Force Overseas Ribbon Long
  • Air Force Longevity Service with three oak leaf clusters
  • Armed Forces Reserve Medal with ‘M’ Device
  • PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ASSOCIATIONS
  • Hawaii National Guard Enlisted Association (HNGEA) Air Force Sergeants’ Association

EFFECTIVE DATES OF PROMOTION

  • Command Chief Master Sergeant, 3 Apr 2017
  • Chief Master Sergeant, 1 Mar 2012
  • Senior Master Sergeant, 1 Mar 2008
  • Master Sergeant, 6 Aug 2000
  • Technical Sergeant, 16 Feb 1996
  • Staff Sergeant, 1 Oct 1993
  • Senior Airmen, 8 Jul 1989
  • Airman First Class, 8 Nov 1987

Last updated September 2020

Command Chief / State Command Chief

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Chief Master Sgt. William A. Parker

Mar 2015 – 2019

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Staff Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee
Staff Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee

Chief Master Sgt. Robert S.K. Lee III

Feb 2010 – Mar 2015

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FEATHER IN HER CAP-Newly appointed command chief for the 154th Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, receives her stripes from her new commander, Col. Peter Pawling, and her former commander, Col. Robert Maglasang, 201st Combat Communication Group. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Higgins
FEATHER IN HER CAP-Newly appointed command chief for the 154th Wing, Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, receives her stripes from her new commander, Col. Peter Pawling, and her former commander, Col. Robert Maglasang, 201st Combat Communication Group. Photo by Staff Sgt. Kristen Higgins

Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall

Dec 2006 – Feb 2010

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Command Chief

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Chief Master Sgt. Kent Billings

Dec 2003 – Dec 2006

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Chief Master Sgt. Stan Gomes

Jun 2000 – Dec 2003

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Dandurant, Airman of the Year
Dandurant, Airman of the Year

Chief Master Sgt. Delbert Dandurant

1990s – Jun 2000

Dandurant, Airman of the Year

Dandurant, Airman of the Year
Dandurant, Airman of the Year
(Picture from the 1973 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman)

MSGT DELBERT 0. DANDURANT of the HANG Data Processing Section was awarded the Outstanding HANG Airman of the Year Award, for his demonstration of outstanding ability and performance during Fiscal Year 1973. The award was presented to him by Colonel Robert B. Maguire, Commander HANG, at the 154FIG formation Sunday morning 6 May 1973.

MSgt Dandurant distinguished himself from his contemporaries in HANG by contributing a very significant amount of his own personal time and effort to the Comptroller Section

In civilian life, he is a flight steward for United Air Lines and has been flying since May 1963.

– 1973 Summer The Hawaii Guardsman pp. 14

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Chief Master Sgt. George Sato

Early–mid 1990s

Senior Enlisted Advisor

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THE 154TH CAMRON has established an Editorial Board to consider squadron's submission of news to THE HAWAII GUARDSMAN magazine. Result of board is better quality material which increases CAMRON coverage in each issue. (L to R) MSgt Hiroshi Go, Major Harold Mottos, Commander; TSgt Arthur Lee, MSgt Anthony Kim, representing TSgt Jose Aquino who was on leave and SSgt James Yamamoto. Board meets once each quarter.
THE 154TH CAMRON has established an Editorial Board to consider squadron’s submission of news to THE HAWAII GUARDSMAN magazine. Result of board is better quality material which increases CAMRON coverage in each issue. (L to R) MSgt Hiroshi Go, Major Harold Mottos, Commander; TSgt Arthur Lee, MSgt Anthony Kim, representing TSgt Jose Aquino who was on leave and SSgt James Yamamoto. Board
meets once each quarter.

Chief Master Sgt. Arthur Lee

Late 1980s

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The ABC Bowling League which conducts the 1965-66 championship tournament awards the championship trophy to the HANG Air Technician (Hickam) team which was the winning trio. Pictured is trophy which was turned over to Principal Broker Kenneth Kiyabu (right) by George Ginoza in behalf of Harry T. Matsuda Associates which sponsored the winning team, The bowlers on the Matsudo Championship team were Donald Kim, team captain; frank Montizor and George Ginoza.
The ABC Bowling League which conducts the 1965-66 championship tournament awards the championship trophy to the HANG Air Technician (Hickam) team which was the winning trio. Pictured is trophy which was turned over to Principal Broker Kenneth Kiyabu (right) by George Ginoza in behalf of Harry T. Matsuda Associates which sponsored the winning team, The bowlers on the Matsudo Championship team were Donald Kim, team captain; frank Montizor and George Ginoza.

Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth Kiyabu

Mid 1980s

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Air Guardsman, MSgt George Ah Chong, a corporal in the Royal Guard, shows his son Edward the longjohns he wore while parading in the chilly Washington air for President Johnson. Ah Chong, who resides at 45-528 Nakuluai St., is a jet engine supervisor for the Fighter Group.
Air Guardsman, MSgt George Ah Chong, a corporal in the Royal Guard, shows his son Edward the longjohns he wore while parading in the chilly Washington air for Air Guardsman, MSgt George Ah Chong, a corporal in the Royal Guard, shows his son Edward the longjohns he wore while parading in the chilly Washington air for President Johnson. Ah Chong, who resides at 45-528 Nakuluai St., is a jet engine supervisor for the Fighter Group.

Senior Master Sgt. George Ah Chong

1980s

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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 .
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.

Chief Master Sgt. Harry Awana

Jan 1979 – early 1980s

Predecessors

Based on available historical publications, Hawaiʻi Air National Guard newsletters, retiree news periodicals, and State of Hawaii Department of Defense annual reports, the first formally identified Senior Enlisted Advisor was appointed in January 1979. Earlier Chief Master Sergeants served within the Hawaiʻi Air National Guard but are not confirmed to have served in the headquarters advisory role.

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.
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.

Chief Master Sgt. Clifford M.S. Chee

1970s

Chief Master Sergeant assigned to Headquarters Hawaiʻi Air National Guard but not confirmed Senior Enlisted Advisor

HANG's FIRST CHIEF SUPER SERGEANT. Col. James R. Ashford, 154th Ftr. Gp. Cmdr., presents chevrons to new CMSgt. Robert D.W. Choi.
HANG’s FIRST CHIEF SUPER SERGEANT. Col. James R. Ashford, 154th Ftr. Gp. Cmdr., presents chevrons to new CMSgt. Robert D.W. Choi.

Chief Master Sgt. Robert D.W. Choi

1963

First Chief Master Sgt. in Hawaiʻi Air National Guard (Not Headquarters Senior Enlisted Advisor)

CMSgt Robert D. W. Choi of the 154th Fighter Group has the distinction of being the first airman in the HANG to attain his present E-9 grade. Promoted in April, CMSgt Choi is a veteran of more than 16 years service with the HANG. An Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor of the 154th Materiel Squadron, he is one of the six remaining HANG-men who were on the original rolls in 1946.

– 1963 September The Hawaii Guardsman pp. 26-27