1970’s Photographs

Posted on Nov 8, 2024 in 1970's, HING History
(Pictures from the 1970 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1971 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1972 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1973 Annual Report)
(Pictures from the 1974 Annual Report)
Lt Col Paul Phillips, the first of the four masters to achieve the rating.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lt Col Tom T. Kimura of the Military Support to Civil Authority Section, gives a damage report during a previous HAWCOM exercise.
Lt Col James K. Lota of the 154th FIG, is just about to have his temperature taken with a disposable paper thermometer.
Lt Col James K. Lota of the 154th FIG, is just about to have his temperature taken with a disposable paper thermometer.
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.
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)
HANG gliding - Page 5
HANG gliding – Page 5
Open houses - Page 5
Open houses – Page 5
New cobras - Page 7
New cobras – Page 7
Disaster help - Page 3
Disaster help – Page 3
Col Judd
Col Judd
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.
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.
Ricky Young
Ricky Young
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.
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.
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.
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.
NCO's from the Air Guard's 169th AC&W Squadron sorted out kits at Fort Ruger.
NCO’s from the Air Guard’s 169th AC&W Squadron sorted out kits at Fort Ruger.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(Pictures from the 1974 Summer Pūpūkahi)
HANG Carnival - pg 4
HANG Carnival – pg 4
Reporter files - pg 3
Reporter files – pg 3
Members of the 154th FIG team practice loading a Falcon air-to-air radar guided missile. 117th Pl Det, HARNG photo.
Members of the 154th FIG team practice loading a Falcon air-to-air radar guided missile. 117th Pl Det, HARNG photo.
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.
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 aircraft carries 40mm grenade launchers. photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG.
The aircraft carries 40mm grenade launchers. photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG.
The aircraft carries miniguns that fire 2,000 or 4,000 rounds per minute. photo by the 117th Pl Det, HARNG.
The 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.
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.
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.
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.
Booths were manned by graduates of the Air National Guard's NCO academy at Magee Tyson AFB at Alocoa Tennessee. 117th PI Det, HARNG photo
Booths were manned by graduates of the Air National Guard’s NCO academy at Magee Tyson AFB at Alocoa Tennessee. 117th PI Det, HARNG 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.
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)
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.
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.
First Sgt Marcelino Sagon
First Sgt Marcelino Sagon
Lt Bill Gross
Lt Bill Gross
SP4 Herbert Miyazaki
SP4 Herbert Miyazaki
Capt. Jay Fung
Capt. Jay Fung
Sgt Harvey Yasuda
Sgt Harvey Yasuda
Lt Robe Fishman
Lt Robe Fishman
298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title
298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title
298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title
298th Field Depot Wins Oahu title
Guard celebrates 338th birthday
Guard celebrates 338th birthday
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.
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.
churchill is outstanding pilot
churchill is outstanding pilot
Airman of the Year
Airman of the Year
Al Moniz, Jr
Al Moniz, Jr
(Pictures from the 1974 Winter Pūpūkahi)
(Pictures from the 1975 Annual Report)
298th Wins Crown - pg. 7
298th Wins Crown – pg. 7
298th Depot captures cage crown
298th Depot captures cage crown
SSgt Barry Masuo
SSgt Barry Masuo
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lieutenant 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.
Lieutenant 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
Col. Solomon Kaulukukui gives the Hawaiian flag to Gov. George R. Ariyoshi, who later presented it to Mrs. Beatrice Burns
Governor (1966-1974) Three terms
Governor (1966-1974) Three terms
PRE-FLIGHT CHECK - CMSgt. Walter Furuyama gives one of the unit's mobile flight towers a once over.
PRE-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.
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 deactivation
Welcoming home the 29th Brigade on deactivation
Final tribute at State Capitol
Final tribute at State Capitol
Governor's day - 1966
Governor’s day – 1966
Reviewing the troops on deactivation of the 29th Brigade December, 1969.
Reviewing the troops on deactivation of the 29th Brigade December, 1969.
298th Depot capture Oahu volleyball crown
298th Depot capture Oahu volleyball crown
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.
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.
(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.
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.
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.
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)
(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.
(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.
MSgt George K. Meyer III lifts an abandoned car onto flatbed truck as part of Operation Facelift.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MSgt Joseph Domingo displays award for accident prevention.
MSgt Joseph Domingo displays award for accident prevention.
OCS freshmen stand at parade rest in a between classes formation at Koko Head. The troop without a regulation haircut is Specialist Gale Warrick, the first woman to enter OCS training at Hawaii Military Academy.
OCS freshmen stand at parade rest in a between classes formation at Koko Head. The troop without a regulation haircut is Specialist Gale Warrick, the first woman to enter OCS training at Hawaii Military Academy.
The 111th Army Band in front of the new Armed Forces Memorial. The Band has won numerous awards.
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 DeFiesta
Ricky DeFiesta
C&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.
C&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.)
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).
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
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.)
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 3
The 154th’s Story Page 3
IN 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.
IN 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.
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.
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 Company Grade Commander Award Cpt. Orlan L. Peterson Jr.
HNGA Outstanding Field Grade Officer Award Lt. Col. Paul K. Goya.
HNGA Outstanding Field Grade Officer Award Lt. Col. Paul K. Goya.
HNGA Outstanding Officer Award Capt. James K. Iwamura
HNGA Outstanding Officer Award Capt. James K. Iwamura
487th FA hosts Diamond Head neighbors
487th FA hosts Diamond Head neighbors
LTC Louis Perry congratulates out-going president, LTC Paul Mori, with a gavel in appreciation.
LTC Louis Perry congratulates out-going president, LTC Paul Mori, with a gavel in appreciation.
Lt. Col. Paul K. Goya
Lt. Col. Paul K. Goya
WARM 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.
WARM 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 support
VERSATILE – The UH-I, Huey, the workhorse of an Air-Cavalry unit provides transportation for Infantry units and equipment as well as aerial gun support
CHOPPER POWER - Providing support to Infantry units with aerial fire-power, the Cobra reigns supreme
CHOPPER POWER – Providing support to Infantry units with aerial fire-power, the Cobra reigns supreme
SSgt. Alwyn Kakuda
SSgt. Alwyn Kakuda
Association Presents Awards Page 5
Association Presents Awards Page 5
(Pictures from the 1976 January Pūpūkahi)
On Maui . . .
On Maui . . .
On Oahu . . .
On Oahu . . .
On Kauai . . .
On Kauai . . .
201st moves to Hawaii, Kauai . . .
201st moves to Hawaii, Kauai . . .
THE BACKYARD - The home of the 201st, and its backyard of equipment.
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.
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 Orlan Peterson, commander, 293rd Service Co.
CPT Orlan Peterson, commander, 293rd Service Co.
ACTIVATION - State Adjutant General, Major General Valentine A. Siefermann, congratulates members of the newly activated 201st Mobile Communications Group.
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
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
Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness
Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness
Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness
Maui guardsmen strive to upgrade readiness
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
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
SMILE - Men of the 154th Fighter lnteceptor Group participating in the outstandingly successful bloodmobile visit.
SMILE – Men of the 154th Fighter lnteceptor Group participating in the outstandingly successful bloodmobile visit.
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
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
CPT Wayne Tomoyasu, commander, 227th Eng Co
CPT Wayne Tomoyasu, commander, 227th Eng Co
COL Alexis Lum, commander, 298th Fld Dpt
COL Alexis Lum, commander, 298th Fld Dpt
GETTING 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.
GETTING 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.
COL John Aiona Jr., commander, 29th Inf Bde
COL John Aiona Jr., commander, 29th Inf Bde
CONGRATULATIONS - SSG Catalino Conselva, HHC 298th Field Depot, is congratulated by COL John Aiona, commander of the 29th BOE, upon graduating from NCO Class 1-76. Photo by 2Lt Bud Bowles, 117th Pl Det.
CONGRATULATIONS – SSG Catalino Conselva, HHC 298th Field Depot, is congratulated by COL John Aiona, commander of the 29th BOE, upon graduating from NCO Class 1-76. Photo by 2Lt Bud Bowles, 117th Pl Det.
(Pictures from the 1976 March Pūpūkahi)
Brig. Gen. Edward Yoshimasu
Brig. Gen. Edward Yoshimasu
Col. Thomas Ito
Col. Thomas Ito
The old and the new
The old and the new
Transmitter failure result in F-4 escort.
Transmitter failure result in F-4 escort.
Two F-4 Phantoms make a pass over Pearl Harbor
Two F-4 Phantoms make a pass over Pearl Harbor
Capt. Ed Miyahiro (right) is briefed on the day's mission.
Capt. Ed Miyahiro (right) is briefed on the day’s mission.
Capt. Mike Tice briefs pilots on weather conditions.
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 Photo
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 Photo
Ready to move out.
Ready to move out.
Hawaii Army guardsmen wait to board the 25th Division's chopper.
Hawaii Army guardsmen wait to board the 25th Division’s chopper.
Easy does it as an Army guard jeep and trailer are loaded.
Easy does it as an Army guard jeep and trailer are loaded.
A Hawaii Army guardsman directs the landing of a 25th Division helicopter.
A Hawaii Army guardsman directs the landing of a 25th Division helicopter.
Sighting in on the target.
Sighting in on the target.
Army Guard artillerymen watch as a 15th Division chopper delivers one of their howitzers.
Army Guard artillerymen watch as a 15th Division chopper delivers one of their howitzers.
Successful hook-up and lift-off.
Successful hook-up and lift-off.
Pvt. Clarence Kilaulani passes a howitzer round.
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.
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 )
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).
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)
ATTENTION-NCO class 2-76 stands at attention for the last time as class following graduation.
ATTENTION-NCO class 2-76 stands at attention for the last time as class following graduation.
HANG 30 celebration Page 2
HANG 30 celebration Page 2
154th open house Page 7
154th open house Page 7
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.
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.
Maj. Donald M. Oura and staff.
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
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.
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.
TIME FOR A SMILE-Gov.. George Ariyoshi congratulates Yutaka Takemoto following the ceremony honoring ·outstanding State employees.
TIME FOR A SMILE-Gov.. George Ariyoshi congratulates Yutaka Takemoto following the ceremony honoring ·outstanding State employees.
201st Tennis Superstar
201st Tennis Superstar
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
Families and friends of Air Guard personnel enjoy viewing Air Guard equipment.
(Pictures from the 1976 September Pūpūkahi)
Capt. David Nishioka, one of the Air Guard's WSOs, returns from a flying training mission.
Capt. David Nishioka, one of the Air Guard’s WSOs, returns from a flying training mission.
A total checkout of the F-4 aircraft and its armament made by Air Guardsmen just prior to putting the "bird" on alert.
A total checkout of the F-4 aircraft and its armament made by Air Guardsmen just prior to putting the “bird” on alert.
Maj. Ernest T. Shima, commander of the 202d Combat Communications Flight, receives radio communication from his troops.
Maj. Ernest T. Shima, commander of the 202d Combat Communications Flight, receives radio communication from his troops.
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)
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)
Charging for the mess hall ... NCO candidates reporting for chow.
Charging for the mess hall … NCO candidates reporting for chow.
"What am I doing here?'' SpS Paul Imada, from the 117th PID, contemplates the training ahead.
“What am I doing here?” SpS Paul Imada, from the 117th PID, contemplates the training ahead.
"Okole maluna" for map reading! SSG Colin Lee, Co. C, 411th Engineer Bn. Army Reserve (left), and SpS Russell Nakahara, HHC 1st Bn., 299th Infantry, during a practical exercise.
“Okole maluna” for map reading! SSG Colin Lee, Co. C, 411th Engineer Bn. Army Reserve (left), and SpS Russell Nakahara, HHC 1st Bn., 299th Infantry, during a practical exercise.
OCS and NCO candidates in company formation. Photos by SpS Lloyd Kurashima, NCO Candidate and 117th PID Staff Photo-journalist
OCS and NCO candidates in company formation. Photos by SpS Lloyd Kurashima, NCO Candidate and 117th PID Staff Photo-journalist
Intent on weapon disassembly . . . SSgt. Colin Lee, Co. C, 411th Engineer Bn. Army Reserve (right) and Sp4 Justin Pagador, 298th Engineer Detachment during M-60 machine gun class.
Intent on weapon disassembly . . . SSgt. Colin Lee, Co. C, 411th Engineer Bn. Army Reserve (right) and Sp4 Justin Pagador, 298th Engineer Detachment during M-60 machine gun class.
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
Air guardsmen celebrate in style
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)
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)
warm wishes offered to ''General Y''
warm wishes offered to ”General Y”
PFC Jerry Nemoto, holding the guidon, is preparing to move out with his unit to the rifle range. (Photo by 1Lt. Gregg Kakesako)
PFC Jerry Nemoto, holding the guidon, is preparing to move out with his unit to the rifle range. (Photo by 1Lt. Gregg Kakesako)
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)
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)
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.)
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.)
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.
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.
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)
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)
(Picture from the 1976 December Pūpūkahi)
(Pictures from the 1977 Annual Report)
Mrs. Doris Ito and Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann do the honors with the pinning of Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Ito.
Mrs. Doris Ito and Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann do the honors with the pinning of Brig. Gen. Thomas S. Ito.
Lt. Col. Raymond J. Moriguchi
Lt. Col. Raymond J. Moriguchi
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 simultaneously
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 simultaneously
NOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
NOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
NOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
NOTHING WAS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL THAT DAY (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
WAITING FOR THE BIG HOOK-UP (photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
WAITING FOR THE BIG HOOK-UP (photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
AIRBORNE WITH THE 105MM HOWITZER (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
AIRBORNE WITH THE 105MM HOWITZER (Photo by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
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.
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.
Maj. Ronald J. Silva
Maj. Ronald J. Silva
SSgt. Eugenio H. Soto
SSgt. Eugenio H. Soto
SSgt: Lawrence A. Rego
SSgt: Lawrence A. Rego
THE TOP FOUR GRADUATES PLUS ONE-(Bottom row from left) SpS Paul Imada, SpS Lloyd Kurashima, (top row from left) Sp4 Clifford Birgado, Sgt. 'Harry Miller, and SpS Alton Arakaki.
THE TOP FOUR GRADUATES PLUS ONE-(Bottom row from left) SpS Paul Imada, SpS Lloyd Kurashima, (top row from left) Sp4 Clifford Birgado, Sgt. ‘Harry Miller, and SpS Alton Arakaki.
A BIG CONGRATULATORY KISS-Sgt. Dwight Lee, 411th Eng. Bo. from the Army Reserve, receives a hug from a well wisher.
A BIG CONGRATULATORY KISS-Sgt. Dwight Lee, 411th Eng. Bo. from the Army Reserve, receives a hug from a well wisher.
Lt. Col. Kerwin R. Keys (right) recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, is congratulated by Col. Alexis Lum, commander, Headquarters Installation Command.
Lt. Col. Kerwin R. Keys (right) recipient of the Army Commendation Medal, is congratulated by Col. Alexis Lum, commander, Headquarters Installation Command.
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.
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.
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)
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
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.
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.
REACHING OUT-Capt. Bill Jelks reaches to adjust his rear vision mirror just before a mission.
REACHING OUT-Capt. Bill Jelks reaches to adjust his rear vision mirror just before a mission.
(Pictures from the 1977 March Pūpūkahi)
Will we guard tomorrow?
Will we guard tomorrow?
Will we guard tomorrow?
Will we guard tomorrow?
SSgt. Harold Oshiro
SSgt. Harold Oshiro
Hooking Up-photo by 1stLt. Gregg K. Kakesako
Hooking Up-photo by 1stLt. Gregg K. Kakesako
Gasing Up Over the Pacific Ocean at Sunset-photo by Capt. Garritt Osborne.
Gasing Up Over the Pacific Ocean at Sunset-photo by Capt. Garritt Osborne.
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Capt. Bernard Watson, Troop E Commander
Capt. Bernard Watson, Troop E Commander
Rocking the Boat
Rocking the Boat
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Aviators undergo water safety training at Kaneohe
Easy Does It
Easy Does It
On His Way Up
On His Way Up
A Kaneohe Marine assists Sp5 William Miller, right, with the inflation of his water wings minutes after being dropped into the water.
A 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
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.
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
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.
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.
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!"
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.
SSgt. Moses Henderson, Jr.
Col. John E. Aiona, Jr.
Col. John E. Aiona, Jr.
(Pictures from the 1977 September Pūpūkahi)
Rev. Charles M. Yabui blesses HANG's new canoe
Rev. Charles M. Yabui blesses HANG’s new canoe
The original Royal Guard
The original Royal Guard
The ceremonial Royal Guard of today
The ceremonial Royal Guard of today
AIONA: New HARNG commander sees teamwork as essential to training
AIONA: New HARNG commander sees teamwork
as essential to training
AIONA: 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.
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.
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. 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.
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.
Flying high above the Kauai countryside.
Capt. Leroy Chung points out the rotor shaft to members of the Boy Scouts.
Capt. Leroy Chung points out the rotor shaft to members of the Boy Scouts.
Sp4 Alison Abe, HHD, 159th Svc. Bn., supply specialist.
Sp4 Alison Abe, HHD, 159th Svc. Bn., supply
specialist.
AlC Kevin Kim, HQ HANG, graphics specialist
AlC Kevin Kim, HQ HANG, graphics specialist
SpS Douglas Chee, 829th Maint. Co., mechanic.
SpS Douglas Chee, 829th Maint. Co., mechanic.
SFC John AfaUa (holding plaque) stands before the company formation to receive the Best Mess Award.
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.
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.
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
Sports Page 8
Interview Page 3
Interview Page 3
(Picture from the 1977 December Pūpūkahi)
Second Lt. Della Waldrop receives her gold bars from her husband.
Second Lt. Della Waldrop receives her gold bars from her husband.
Staff Sgt. Iris Kabazawa, Federal women's coordinator, d iscusses Federal policies with Sgt. Jacqueline Jakahi.
Staff Sgt. Iris Kabazawa, Federal women’s coordinator, d iscusses Federal policies with Sgt. Jacqueline Jakahi.
Pvt. Josephine Seipel works on an Army Guard truck.
Pvt. Josephine Seipel works on an Army Guard truck.
Second Lt. Mary Ooka operates the radar scope while Staff Sgt. Paul Peahu (seated) and Lt. Col. Owen Ota look on.
Second Lt. Mary Ooka operates the radar scope while Staff Sgt. Paul Peahu (seated) and Lt. Col. Owen Ota look on.
(Pictures from the 1978 Annual Report)
Capt. Stephen Berg crosses the finish line in the Honolulu Marathon. (Photo by Richard Wiley)
Capt. Stephen Berg crosses the finish line in the Honolulu Marathon. (Photo by Richard Wiley)
Manuel Nunez
Manuel Nunez
Ask the AG
Ask the AG
TSgt. Lennox Cockett escorts Mrs. Jean Ariyoshi. (Photos by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
TSgt. Lennox Cockett escorts Mrs. Jean Ariyoshi. (Photos by SSgt. Wayne Iha)
1876 Royal Guardsman
1876 Royal Guardsman
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)
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)
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.
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.
NCO graduating class 1-78
NCO graduating class 1-78
SFC A1 Ramones explains vehicle safety to members of the Officer Candidate School. (Photo by Sp4 Judith Lau)
SFC A1 Ramones explains vehicle safety to members of the Officer Candidate School. (Photo by Sp4 Judith Lau)
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)
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)
Molokai guardsman sets up the aiming circle for ground surveillance radar. (Photo by Pvt. Tom Clements).
Molokai guardsman sets up the aiming circle for ground surveillance radar. (Photo by Pvt. Tom Clements).
A1C Salvatore Putzulu
A1C Salvatore Putzulu
SSgt. Randy Tom
SSgt. Randy Tom
PFC Robert Ganob
PFC Robert Ganob
A1C Leslie Ono
A1C Leslie Ono
Guarding Hawaii's skies
Guarding Hawaii’s skies
Aiona receives BG star
Aiona receives BG star
Pentagon visit, Page 3
Pentagon visit, Page 3
Molokai troops, Page 5
Molokai troops, Page 5
Scramble, Page 7
Scramble, Page 7
SIMULATING MACHINE GUN FIRE
SIMULATING MACHINE GUN FIRE
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. Col. Paul Nakamura, Army Guard chief of staff receive their shots like real troopers.
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. Col. Paul Nakamura, Army Guard chief of staff receive their shots like real troopers.
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.
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.
QUESTION: 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?
QUESTION: 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?
(Pictures from the 1978 March Pūpūkahi)
Hokulele skims across Hickam harbor
Hokulele skims across Hickam harbor
Kahuku assault. - Photos by Capt. Gregg K. Kakesako
Kahuku assault. – Photos by Capt. Gregg K. Kakesako
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 Shima
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 Shima
Pvt. Jerry Galbiso
Pvt. Jerry Galbiso
Alpha Company returns to East Range.
Alpha Company returns to East Range.
An interview with the new US ASCH commander- MajGen. Herbert Wolff.
An interview with the new US ASCH commander- MajGen. Herbert Wolff.
EMERGENCY 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.
EMERGENCY 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.
1stLt. Gary Hara.
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.
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.
TSgt. Charles Mires
TSgt. Charles Mires
LtCol. Henry S. Hara, left, and "guardson" 1stLt. Gary Hara. - Photos by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
LtCol. Henry S. Hara, left, and “guardson” 1stLt. Gary Hara. – Photos by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
A1C Charles Padua
A1C Charles Padua
Amn. Cody Nakasone
Amn. Cody Nakasone
Sp5 Bob Stephens
Sp5 Bob Stephens
SSgt. Oscar Symonds
SSgt. Oscar Symonds
Sgt. Estella Rutkowski
Sgt. Estella Rutkowski
PFC Aggie Camacho
PFC Aggie Camacho
SSgt Ronald Mau
SSgt Ronald Mau
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.
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.
Members of the 292nd conduct periodic vehicle maintenance during annual training at Schofield Barracks.
Members of the 292nd conduct periodic vehicle maintenance during annual training at Schofield Barracks.
(Pictures from the 1978 June Pūpūkahi)
CWJ James Doole
CWJ James Doole
CW3 Jim Dykes
CW3 Jim Dykes
Interview with USASCH commander See pg. 2
Interview with USASCH commander See pg. 2
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.
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.
HARNG Soldier of Year selected See pg. 3
HARNG Soldier of Year selected See pg. 3
Ashford retires from Guard See pg. 8
Ashford retires from Guard See pg. 8
201st AT; a mainland experience See pg. 8
201st AT; a mainland experience See pg. 8
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.
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.
TRAINING SOLDIERS - The primary responsibility of NCOs is to ensure the quality of soldier skills.
TRAINING SOLDIERS – The primary responsibility of NCOs is to ensure the quality of soldier skills.
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.)
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.)
MajGen. Wolff
MajGen. Wolff
CONGRATULATORY KISS - Mrs. James Nottage congratulates her father, Col. James Ashford, who recently retired after 27 years of service. - I 17th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark
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
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.
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.
FINAL, REVIEW - Col. James Ashford reviews his 154th Fighter Group for the last time. - 117th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark.
FINAL, REVIEW – Col. James Ashford reviews his 154th Fighter Group for the last time. – 117th PAD Photo by PFC Dana Clark.
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.
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.
"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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
(Pictures from the 1978 September Pūpūkahi)
LIFESAVING CLASS - Capt. James 8. Wiley demonstrates CPR techniques using ResusciAndy to Tech. Sgt. Betram Narita. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
LIFESAVING CLASS – Capt. James 8. Wiley demonstrates CPR techniques using ResusciAndy to Tech. Sgt. Betram Narita. Photo by Staff Sgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
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.
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.
154th CAMRON: an in depth look See pages 4-5
154th CAMRON: an in depth look See pages 4-5
Penebaker joins Guard See page 6
Penebaker joins Guard See page 6
National delegates are greeted and registered by a group of spirited enlisted Hawaii Guard personnel. Photo by Dennis Fujii.
National delegates are greeted and registered by a group of spirited enlisted Hawaii Guard personnel. Photo by Dennis Fujii.
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS - Sgts. 1st Class Benjamin Almadova and Ron Fukuhara wheel Leahi Hospital patients to awaiting vans during a recent community service project.
HELPING OUR NEIGHBORS – Sgts. 1st Class Benjamin Almadova and Ron Fukuhara wheel Leahi Hospital patients to awaiting vans during a
recent community service project.
Chief Warrant Officer William Shea assists in the loading of a Leahi patient into a van. Photos by Dennis Fujii.
Chief Warrant Officer William Shea assists in the loading of a Leahi patient into a van. Photos by Dennis Fujii.
Master Sgt. Benjamin Goo operates the control panel for the flight simulator.
Master Sgt. Benjamin Goo operates the control panel for the flight simulator.
F-4C Phantom being towed across the flight line.
F-4C Phantom being towed across the flight line.
Sgt. Gary Kodani checks the sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
Sgt. Gary Kodani checks the sidewinder air-to-air missiles.
Maintenance personnel on the F-4C silhouetted against Hawaii's skies.
Maintenance personnel on the F-4C silhouetted against Hawaii’s skies.
Sgt. Anthony Lendio works on the avionics system for the F-4C.
Sgt. Anthony Lendio works on the avionics system for the F-4C.
Tech. Sgt. Mel lge checks F-4C jet engine.
Tech. Sgt. Mel lge checks F-4C jet engine.
First Lt. John Penebaker confers with Lt. Col. Rudolph Thomas about recruiting and retention matters. Photo by Spec. 4 Judy Lau.
First Lt. John Penebaker confers with Lt. Col. Rudolph Thomas about recruiting and retention matters. Photo by Spec. 4 Judy Lau.
Sgt. 1st Class Edward V. Llanos
Sgt. 1st Class Edward V. Llanos
Sgt. Gregg Staffelback cuts weather map off facsimile machine. Photo by Pfc Tom Clements .
Sgt. Gregg Staffelback cuts weather map off facsimile machine. Photo by Pfc Tom Clements.
Spec. S Eugene Oyadomori, brother Spec. 4 Marcus Oyadomori and Spec. 4 Joe Penn inspect freshly baked bread.
Spec. S Eugene Oyadomori, brother Spec. 4 Marcus Oyadomori and Spec. 4 Joe Penn inspect freshly baked bread.
Spec. 4 Rogelio Sison shows where the dough is kept while it is rising in pans. Photos by Staff Sgt. Wayne Iha.
Spec. 4 Rogelio Sison shows where the dough is kept while it is rising in pans. Photos by Staff Sgt. Wayne Iha.
Bakers of 292nd disassemble baking equipment prior to cleaning it.
Bakers of 292nd disassemble baking equipment prior to cleaning it.
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 .
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 .
(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.
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)
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 Lo
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 Lo
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.
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.
BIRDS EYE VIEW - 487th "FIST" members locate an "enemy" position and call in for fire support. Photo by Capt. Ken Koike.
BIRDS EYE VIEW – 487th “FIST” members locate an “enemy” position and call in for fire support. Photo by Capt. Ken Koike.
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.
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.
WAITING 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.
WAITING 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.
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.
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.
COMBINED STRATEGIES - New Zealand and Australian officers plot developments of exercise "ANZUS" on a map board. Photo by Lt. Col. Gerry Silva.
COMBINED STRATEGIES – New Zealand and Australian officers plot developments of exercise “ANZUS” on a map board. Photo by Lt. Col. Gerry Silva.
UNDER WATCHFUL EYES - PACAF inspectors carefully scrutinize Air Guard weapons loading procedures during an operational readiness inspection. Photo by Sgt. Ron Bibo.
UNDER WATCHFUL EYES – PACAF inspectors carefully scrutinize Air Guard weapons loading procedures during an operational readiness inspection. Photo by Sgt. Ron Bibo.
PV2 Pat Silva
PV2 Pat Silva
Sp4 Dennis Espaniola
Sp4 Dennis Espaniola
A1C Larnette Phillips
A1C Larnette Phillips
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.
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.
A 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.
A 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.
PROUD FATHER - CW3 Howard Inoue stands over his musically talented son, David.
PROUD FATHER – CW3 Howard Inoue stands over his musically talented son, David.
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
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
KEEPING IN STEP . . . LEFT, RIGHT - PFC Keith Hallisey of the 291st Maint. Co. in Waimanalo, leads the NCO class during drill practice atop Koko Head crater. Graduation was held Feb. 11 for the candidates. Photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
KEEPING IN STEP . . . LEFT, RIGHT – PFC Keith Hallisey of the 291st Maint. Co. in Waimanalo, leads the NCO class during drill practice atop Koko Head crater. Graduation was held Feb. 11 for the candidates. Photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kurashima.
"ONE ... Sergeant ... "
“ONE … Sergeant … “
A LOOK OF CONCENTRATION 0 Sp5 Juanita A. Hanna of the 12th Admin. Co., along with the other NCO candidates, concentrate on a test covering one of the many courses given at the NCO Academy. The academy is stressing academics in their latest curriculum. Photo by SSgt. Lloyd Kura
A LOOK OF CONCENTRATION 0 Sp5 Juanita A. Hanna of the 12th Admin. Co., along with the other NCO candidates, concentrate on a test covering one of the many courses given at
the NCO Academy. The academy is stressing academics in their latest curriculum. Photo by
SSgt. Lloyd Kura
SNOWBALL TOSS AT HICKAM - Col. Alex MacDonald (left), commander of the 199th FIG, from North Dakota, tosses a cold one to A 1 C Larnette Phillips of CBPO while Col. John Lee, 154th Composite Group commander, quickly forms another snowball. The bag of snow was brought by the Fargo, North Dakota, pilots who stopped at Hickam after test flying their two new acquired F-4Ds. The visitors were greeted by commander of the 154th CG, Col. John Lee; Senior Air Force advisor, Col. Leon Johnson; and 326th Air Division commander, Col. Bob Johnson, as well as members of the 154th. Photo by Sgt. Ron Bibo.
SNOWBALL TOSS AT HICKAM – Col. Alex MacDonald (left), commander of the 199th FIG, from North Dakota, tosses a cold one to A 1 C Larnette Phillips of CBPO while Col. John Lee, 154th Composite Group commander, quickly forms another snowball. The bag of snow was brought by the Fargo, North Dakota, pilots who stopped at Hickam after test flying their two new acquired F-4Ds. The visitors were greeted by commander of the 154th CG, Col. John Lee; Senior Air Force advisor, Col. Leon Johnson; and 326th Air Division commander, Col. Bob Johnson, as well as members of the 154th. Photo by Sgt. Ron Bibo.
(Pictures from the 1979 March Pūpūkahi)
MSgt. Glendon Nunes
MSgt. Glendon Nunes
MSgt. Thomas Hirao
MSgt. Thomas Hirao
Sr A. Gorden Yee
Sr A. Gorden Yee
Brig. Gen. Alfred M. Miller, PACAF IG, asks questions. HANG photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford
Brig. Gen. Alfred M. Miller, PACAF IG, asks questions. HANG photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford
Sidewinder missiles get pre-loading check. 117th PAD photo by SFC Wayne Iha.
Sidewinder missiles get pre-loading check. 117th PAD photo by SFC Wayne Iha.
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.
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.
Capt. Mike Chow
Capt. Mike Chow
Maintenance Control Supervisor MSgt. Rudolph Q. Luat scans aircraft status board. 117th PAD photo by SFC Wayne Iha.
Maintenance Control Supervisor MSgt. Rudolph Q. Luat scans aircraft status board. 117th PAD photo by SFC Wayne Iha.
'HANG ROUND' - Members of Hawaii Army Guard's 1st Bn, 299th Inf. heavy mortar platoon sharpen their marksmanship skills.
‘HANG ROUND’ – Members of Hawaii Army Guard’s 1st Bn, 299th Inf. heavy mortar platoon sharpen their marksmanship skills.
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.
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
New look, more planes, more people for Hawaii Air National Guard
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
WORLD-WIDE DEPLOYMENT - Hawaii Air and Army National Guard Units are on the Go! Korea, Guam, Philippines and Germany are just the beginning.
WORLD-WIDE DEPLOYMENT – Hawaii Air and Army National Guard Units are on the Go! Korea, Guam, Philippines and Germany are just the beginning.
169th AC&W radar operators plotting an intercept. HANG photo by Capt. Eric Kanja.
169th AC&W radar operators plotting an intercept. HANG photo by Capt. Eric Kanja.
Capt. Mel Matsui
Capt. Mel Matsui
PACAF inspector evaluates Avionics/Weapons testings. HANG photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
PACAF inspector evaluates Avionics/Weapons testings. HANG photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
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
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
(Pictures from the 1979 June Pūpūkahi)
Ozeki
Ozeki
Kimura
Kimura
Orton
Orton
Sugiyama
Sugiyama
HUSTLE! HUSTLE! - HANG F-4C Crew Chiefs and Radar Technicians scramble to prepare an AB in the Philippines. - HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
HUSTLE! HUSTLE! – HANG F-4C Crew Chiefs and Radar Technicians scramble to prepare an AB in the Philippines. – HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
UP AND AT 'EM - Two of the six HANG F-4C's deployed to Guam lift off at Andersen AFB before engaging B-52s (note towering bomber fins in background). - USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
UP AND AT ‘EM – Two of the six HANG F-4C’s deployed to Guam lift off at Andersen AFB before engaging B-52s (note towering bomber fins in background). – USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
Choi, today.
Choi, today.
Choi, then
Choi, then
"MAITAI, WE HAVE A BOGIE!" - SSgt. Ernie Ho-A tracks radar blips at GC1 site on Mt.Santa Rosa, Guam, during air intercept exercise involving HANG F-4s and SAC B-52s. - USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
“MAITAI, WE HAVE A BOGIE!” – SSgt. Ernie Ho-A tracks radar blips at GC1 site on Mt.Santa Rosa, Guam, during air intercept exercise involving HANG F-4s and SAC B-52s. – USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
GUARDING FAR-FLUNG GATEWAY - Airman 1st Class Saul M. Alvarico, of HANG's 154th SP Flight, mans security gate of sensitive outpost on Guam. - HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
GUARDING FAR-FLUNG GATEWAY – Airman 1st Class Saul M. Alvarico, of HANG’s 154th SP Flight, mans security gate of sensitive outpost on Guam. – HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
GAS, GAS, GAS - Be the first to identify this Army Guard member and win a quarter. Contact the Public Affairs Office at 732- 1711
GAS, GAS, GAS – Be the first to identify this Army Guard member and win a quarter. Contact the Public Affairs Office at 732- 1711
"TRACKING, TRACKING!" - Sgt. Rania Agua, 169th Ac&W Squadron, updates plotting board Santa Rosa Radar facility, Guam, in F-4/8-52 exercise during first week of deployment. - USA SSgt. Bert Mau.
“TRACKING, TRACKING!” – Sgt. Rania Agua, 169th Ac&W Squadron, updates plotting board Santa Rosa Radar facility, Guam, in F-4/8-52 exercise during first week of deployment. – USA SSgt. Bert Mau.
"THE ENEMY" (SORT OF) - Remote-controlled "Firebee" target drone poised for launch against HANG fighters during COMBAT SA GE exercises at Clark AB, Philippines. Hawaii F-4 's destroyed or damaged several of these $250,000 "min-fighters" during 2 week exercise. - HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
“THE ENEMY” (SORT OF) – Remote-controlled “Firebee” target drone poised for launch against HANG fighters during COMBAT SA GE exercises at Clark AB, Philippines. Hawaii F-4 ‘s destroyed or damaged several of these $250,000 “min-fighters” during 2 week exercise. – HANG Photo by SSgt. Solomon Ford.
LEAVES 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.
LEAVES 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.
HIGH ABOVE TINIAN - Two Hawaii Air National Guard F-4C Phantoms zip over Tinian Island effortlessly on their way to Guam. The fighters and some 225 Air Guard members of the 154th Comp. Gp. rotated through Andersen AFB, Guam ad Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines in a massive three stage development.
HIGH ABOVE TINIAN – Two Hawaii Air National Guard F-4C Phantoms zip over Tinian Island effortlessly on their way to Guam. The fighters and some 225 Air Guard members of the 154th Comp. Gp. rotated through Andersen AFB, Guam ad Clark AB, Republic of the Philippines in a massive three stage development.
ON DEPLOYMENT TRAINING - Going over details of her specialty is Senior Airman Melissa Reynolds, navigation specialist, being checked over by SSgt. Roger Singler (seated) in F-4 cockpit on Andersen flight line. - USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
ON DEPLOYMENT TRAINING – Going over details of her specialty is Senior Airman Melissa Reynolds, navigation specialist, being checked over by SSgt. Roger Singler (seated) in F-4 cockpit on Andersen flight line. – USAF Photo by SSgt. Bert Mau.
(Pictures from the 1979 September Pūpūkahi)
SINKING THAT PUTT - CMSgt. Charles Tasaka, 169th AC&W, follows through on his putting on the 16th hole at Hickam Golf Course.
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.
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.
NO C-RATIONS TODAY - SSgt. Luke Octavio prepares lunch for Kauai guardsmen
NO C-RATIONS TODAY – SSgt. Luke Octavio prepares lunch for Kauai guardsmen
Correa
Correa
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.
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.
Hastings
Hastings
Ah New
Ah New
Revuelto
Revuelto
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.
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.
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.
CHANGE 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.
CHANGE 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.
Eugenio
Eugenio
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.
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.
(Pictures from the 1979 December Pūpūkahi)