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Command Chiefs of the Hawaiʻi Air National

April 24, 2026
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HING History, People

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STARBASE Hawai‘i coaches (in green) Heather Leite, left, Ken Smith and Aly Clark sat with Deputy Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Phillip Mallory, top left, and Hawai‘i Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Mey Martin, second from front left, and family at the Hawaii VEX IQ State Championships at Pearl City High School in February. (Marlise Ahuna photo)

STARBASE Hawai‘i coaches (in green) Heather Leite, left, Ken Smith and Aly Clark sat with Deputy Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Phillip Mallory, top left, and Hawai‘i Air National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader Chief Master Sgt. Mey Martin, second from front left, and family at the Hawaii VEX IQ State Championships at Pearl City High School in February. (Marlise Ahuna photo)

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

Chief Master Sergeant Zandra O. Fox Biography

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

Command Chief / State Command Chief

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Chief Master Sgt. William A. Parker

Mar 2015 – 2019

Chief Master Sergeant William A. Parker

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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

Chief Master Sergeant Robert S.K. Lee III

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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

Chief Master Sergeant Denise M. Jelinski-Hall

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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Chief Master Sgt. Delbert Dandurant

1990s – Jun 2000

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Chief Master Sgt. George Sato

Early–mid 1990s

Senior Enlisted Advisor

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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)