Department of Defense | 1990’s Photographs

Secretary of the Army, Michael PW Stone, stresses the importance of reserve forces to soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, during exercise Team Spirit in the Republic of Korea.

(Pictures from the 1990 Annual Report)

IN THE BAG - Michael Izumi of Pahoa gets a helping hand from Cpl. Eduardo Dagarag, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry. — IN THE BAG – Michael Izumi of Pahoa gets a helping hand from Cpl. Eduardo Dagarag, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry.

Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general, places the fifth Outstanding Unit Award streamer on the 154th Composite Group's colors, Feb. 4. The Hawaii Air National Guard unit received the award from the U.S. Air Force at ceremonies held at their Hickam Air Force Base facility. — Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general, places the fifth Outstanding Unit Award streamer on the 154th Composite Group’s colors, Feb. 4. The Hawaii Air National Guard unit received the award from the U.S. Air Force at ceremonies held at their Hickam Air Force Base facility.

SERVICE BEYOND THE CALL - Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general, awards Lt. Col. Raymond Y. Oyama with the Meritorious Service Medal, as Oyama's wife, Minnie, looks on. — SERVICE BEYOND THE CALL – Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general, awards Lt. Col. Raymond Y. Oyama with the Meritorious Service Medal, as Oyama’s wife, Minnie, looks on.

NICE DAY FOR A STROLL-A cool and clear Hawaii sunrise greets the Hawaii Army National Guard's annual Warrior Fun Run participants at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo. — NICE DAY FOR A STROLL-A cool and clear Hawaii sunrise greets the Hawaii Army National Guard’s annual Warrior Fun Run participants at Bellows Air Force Station, Waimanalo.

FINAL SUPER KID INSTRUCTIONS - Sgt. Earl Iwata explains the softball toss scoring to Joanne Nagahira. The two Hilo residents helped the American Lung Association of Hawaii raise funds for the tenth Superkids Plus competition. — FINAL SUPER KID INSTRUCTIONS – Sgt. Earl Iwata explains the softball toss scoring to Joanne Nagahira. The two Hilo residents helped the American Lung Association of Hawaii raise funds for the tenth Superkids Plus competition.

Brig. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, assistant adjutant general, Air, passes the colors of the 201st Combat Communications Group to the new commander, Col. Melvin C. Morris, as retiring commander, Col. Ernest T. Shima, looks on.

Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, the state adjutant general and his wife, Momi, pose with the newly formed State Team. Deanna DeMello (front left, next to Mrs. Lum), Cheryl Mandaquit, Paulette Chaves, Marcelina Keiser (second row), Iris Kauhane, Linda Nagai, Elizabeth Taga, Irwette Santiago (back), and Arline Harris (not pictured) will serve as an advisory and action group that will increase family member involvement in the Family Action Program.

Army Guard opens Kalihi Recruiting Office

STARTING OFF WITH A BANG - A gun crew from the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, provided the "starter's gun "for the Great Aloha Run. — STARTING OFF WITH A BANG – A gun crew from the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, provided the “starter’s gun “for the Great Aloha Run.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT - Future Hawaii Air National guard pilot John Hall test his reflexes in the $1.5 million F-15 flight simulator at Hickam Air Force Base. — PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT – Future Hawaii Air National guard pilot John Hall test his reflexes in the $1.5 million F-15 flight simulator at Hickam Air Force Base.

TARGET PRACTICE - Hawaii Air National Guard's Tech. Sgt. Galen Yamada squeezes off a round at the U.S. Marine Corps Pacific Division Matches in February. — TARGET PRACTICE – Hawaii Air National Guard’s Tech. Sgt. Galen Yamada squeezes off a round at the U.S. Marine Corps Pacific Division Matches in February.

(Pictures from the 1990 January – March Pūpūkahi)

REACH OUT FOR THE NINETIES - Cathy Siu, Jennifer Aina, and Maj. Ford Chinen participate in stretching exercises in the sitting position at the Women's Career Development Seminar, May 25. — REACH OUT FOR THE NINETIES – Cathy Siu, Jennifer Aina, and Maj. Ford Chinen participate in stretching exercises in the sitting position at the Women’s Career Development Seminar, May 25.

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Brothers: Senior Master Sgt. Francis and Master Sgt. Stanley Sbinsato, pictured in front of their unit's sign, take a break from their air technician duties. — Brothers: Senior Master Sgt. Francis and Master Sgt. Stanley Sbinsato, pictured in front of their unit’s sign, take a break from their air technician duties.

Sgt. Rex J.L. Peters and other 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew members check the F-15 Eagle's electronic compartment prior to takeoff — Sgt. Rex J.L. Peters and other 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew members check the F-15 Eagle’s electronic compartment prior to takeoff

Gov. John Waihee and Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum review the massed formation.

Capt. Shirley Alvaro Dashes the .. SHAKA" sign enroute to her rust place finish in the women's masters division of the National Guard Marathon. — Capt. Shirley Alvaro Dashes the .. SHAKA” sign enroute to her rust place finish in the women’s masters division of the National Guard Marathon.

A Hawaii Air National Guard F-15B Eagle returns from a day of air combat practice.

Lt. Col. Alan Robinson returns to the briefing room after a mission.

Capt. Arnold Balthazar, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, explains the completed mission to Lt. Col. Michael Melich, commander of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Sgt. Larry Atkimseu, Company D, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, demonstrates the use of the tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided missile (TOW) to a youngster in Hilo.

Brig. Gen. John R. D'Araujo Jr., commander of troops, and his staff (left to right): Lt. Cols. Wayne Tomoyasu, James Hussey, Richard Miyamoto, and Clarence Fukumoto. They are waiting for the arrival of the governor. — Brig. Gen. John R. D’Araujo Jr., commander of troops, and his staff (left to right): Lt. Cols. Wayne Tomoyasu, James Hussey, Richard Miyamoto, and Clarence Fukumoto. They are waiting for the arrival of the governor.

The 111th Army Band salutes as they pass the reviewing stand

The massed colors return to the unit formation.

The soldiers and airmen of the Hawaii National Guard pass in review.

Gov. John Waihee and Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum salute the colors during the playing of the National Anthem.

The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron's F-15 Eagles and 193rd Attack Helicopter Battalion's AH-1 Cobra and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters conduct a flyby honoring the commander in chief. — The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s F-15 Eagles and 193rd Attack Helicopter Battalion’s AH-1 Cobra and OH-58 Kiowa helicopters conduct a flyby honoring the commander in chief.

Battery A , 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, 105mm howitzers fire a 19-gun salute.

(Pictures from the 1990 April – June Pūpūkahi)

Family Support conferees participate in a role playing exercise.

Family Support Group Conference participants joined by hosts Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum and his wife, Leimomi (front and center).

IT'S IN THE BAG Cpl. Dennis N. Hashimoto and nephew, Judson, compete in the duffle bag race at the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery September family day. — IT’S IN THE BAG Cpl. Dennis N. Hashimoto and nephew, Judson, compete in the duffle bag race at the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery September family day.

Master Sgt. Roy T. Kawana, Sgt. Danny B. Gorman and Staff St. Rolf W. Oudraad

Twenty-five Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers left for basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., July 5. Farewell messages were given to the group by Brig. Gen. John R. D 'Araujo Jr., 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander and Capt. Larry Lemone ( chaplain). Pictured left to right, first row: Eric A. Oliver, Scott K.P. Nakamura, Brian K. Dela Cerna, Darrell Uemura, Korry T. Araki, Jack F.K. Mandaquit, Ariel C. Rosenbloom, Jon K. Matsuyama; second row: Juddston K.G. Keanaaina, Davy K. Tabbada, Gilbert A. Gacula, John K.M. Kahalioumi, Chauncy T.K. Wong Yuen, Jake E.M. Wong, Timothy J. Akao, Sidney J. Rodrigues, Brig. Gen. D 'Araujo; row 3: Staff Sgt. Calvin K. Naipo Jr. (platoon escort), David K. Comer, James D.K. Fukunaga, Norbert K. Garma, Jason D. Genegabuas, Michael Zavaleron, Fred L.A. Agoot, Persian R. Lardizabal, Daniel K. Puailihau, Gary W. Gabuat, and Chaplain Lemone. The platoon returned from training during the first week of October. — Twenty-five Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers left for basic training at Fort Benning, Ga., July 5. Farewell messages were given to the group by Brig. Gen. John R. D ‘Araujo Jr., 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander and Capt. Larry Lemone ( chaplain). Pictured left to right, first row: Eric A. Oliver, Scott K.P. Nakamura, Brian K. Dela Cerna, Darrell Uemura, Korry T. Araki, Jack F.K. Mandaquit, Ariel C. Rosenbloom, Jon K. Matsuyama; second row: Juddston K.G. Keanaaina, Davy K. Tabbada, Gilbert A. Gacula, John K.M. Kahalioumi, Chauncy T.K. Wong Yuen, Jake E.M. Wong, Timothy J. Akao, Sidney J. Rodrigues, Brig. Gen. D ‘Araujo; row 3: Staff Sgt. Calvin K. Naipo Jr. (platoon escort), David K. Comer, James D.K. Fukunaga, Norbert K. Garma, Jason D. Genegabuas, Michael Zavaleron, Fred L.A. Agoot, Persian R. Lardizabal, Daniel K. Puailihau, Gary W. Gabuat, and Chaplain Lemone. The platoon returned from training during the first week of October.

Elizabeth Foley (Georgia) and Christopher Knight (Alabama), Space Academy students; Byron Lichthenstein, Spacelab 2 Mission astronaut; and Art Kimura. Lichthenstein is a pilot with the 104th Tactical Fighter Group, Massachusetts, Air National Guard.

THE 1990 OFFICER CANDIDATE GRADUATING CLASS - Front row: 2nd Lts. Lance T. Stevens, Arnold K. Iaea, Renette M.L. Aki-Kamai, and G. Richard Shuman. Back row: 2nd Lts. Wesley H. Tanji, Rudolph Ligsay, Shinichi Swedberg, and Mark I. Inouye, Spec. Christina I. Quindica, 2nd Lts. David H. Kikau Jr. and Gwen Lebourdais. — THE 1990 OFFICER CANDIDATE GRADUATING CLASS – Front row: 2nd Lts. Lance T. Stevens, Arnold K. Iaea, Renette M.L. Aki-Kamai, and G. Richard Shuman. Back row: 2nd Lts. Wesley H. Tanji, Rudolph Ligsay, Shinichi Swedberg, and Mark I. Inouye, Spec. Christina I. Quindica, 2nd Lts. David H. Kikau Jr. and Gwen Lebourdais.

LARGEST AHi -- The Kai Kane Trollers team shows off the biggest catch of the tournament, a 134 pound ahi. Team members present at the weigh-in are (left to right) Mike Lanning, Staff St. Pat Kinerney, Lt. Col. Steve Oka, Keala Lanning, Capt. Mark Matsuda, and Airman 1st Class Scott Oka. — LARGEST AHi — The Kai Kane Trollers team shows off the biggest catch of the tournament, a 134 pound ahi. Team members present at the weigh-in are (left to right) Mike Lanning, Staff St. Pat Kinerney, Lt. Col. Steve Oka, Keala Lanning, Capt. Mark Matsuda, and Airman 1st Class Scott Oka.

Brig. Gen. John R. D'Araujo Jr. — Brig. Gen. John R. D’Araujo Jr.

(Pictures from the 1990 July – September Pūpūkahi)

Lt. Col. Judy Fadrowsky (right) of the 154th Tactical Hospital explains proper cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques to Waipahu resident, Marion Mah.

Bandmaster Chief Warrant Officer Gerald T. Nichols leads the Guard Family Singers in a selection from the cantata, "The Glory of Christmas." — Bandmaster Chief Warrant Officer Gerald T. Nichols leads the Guard Family Singers in a selection from the cantata, “The Glory of Christmas.”

Frosty the Snowman (a.k.a. Sgt. Charles S. Colotario) leads the 111th chorus in Christmas carols

A celebration of Christmas with the 111th Army Band

Santa attracts a crowd of children at the Kauai Concert.

David Price, State Family Office coordinator, presents Iris Sunio the official charter for OHANA O'KA IKAIKA, 292nd Supply and Service Company during their family day, Dec. 9. Shirley Sunio, alternate key person; and Capt. Gary Littlefield, unit commander, look on. Price represented the state adjutant general at the ceremony. — David Price, State Family Office coordinator, presents Iris Sunio the official charter for OHANA O’KA IKAIKA, 292nd Supply and Service Company during their family day, Dec. 9. Shirley Sunio, alternate key person; and Capt. Gary Littlefield, unit commander, look on. Price represented the state adjutant general at the ceremony.

Stage band member Sgt. Peter A. Nishijima plays the sound of Ira and George Gershwin's "Strike Up the Band.'' — Stage band member Sgt. Peter A. Nishijima plays the sound of Ira and George Gershwin’s “Strike Up the Band.”

Sgt. Charles S. Colotario and Staff Sgt. Eric Suganuma show off their reggae rendition of "Shine! Shine! Shine!" — Sgt. Charles S. Colotario and Staff Sgt. Eric Suganuma show off their reggae rendition of “Shine! Shine! Shine!”

Brig Gen. Edward V. Richardson salutes the ceremonial Royal Guard during their annual mounting of the Guard ceremony at lolani Palace, Nov. 16. On Gen. Richardson's side is Edward Kawananakoa, representing the Kawananakoa family. Gen. Richardson, the assistant adjutant general, air and commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard, represented Gov.John Waihee. The Royal Guard, who are Hawaii Air Guard members of Hawaiian ancestry, annually post the Guard at the Palace to celebrate King David Kalakaua's birthday. — Brig Gen. Edward V. Richardson salutes the ceremonial Royal Guard during their annual mounting of the Guard ceremony at lolani Palace, Nov. 16. On Gen. Richardson’s side is Edward Kawananakoa, representing the Kawananakoa family. Gen. Richardson, the assistant adjutant general, air and commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard, represented Gov.John Waihee. The Royal Guard, who are Hawaii Air Guard members of Hawaiian ancestry, annually post the Guard at the Palace to celebrate King David Kalakaua’s birthday.

BOOM! A pre-schooler covers his ears, not because of the 19-gun salute, but rather the crash, bang, boom of the high school marching bands playing at the Governor's inauguration ceremony held Dec. 3 at lolani Palace. — BOOM! A pre-schooler covers his ears, not because of the 19-gun salute, but rather the crash, bang, boom of the high school marching bands playing at the Governor’s inauguration ceremony held Dec. 3 at lolani Palace.

Hawaiian road runner- Sgt. Lynn Kuda (8248C), Headquarters, State Area Command, runs through the streets of Washington, D.C., in the Marine Corps Marathon, Nov. 4. A 1990 All-Guard Marathon Team member, Kuda completed the run in 3:31:35. Nebraska National Guard photo

(Pictures from the 1990 October – December Pūpūkahi)

(Pictures from the 1991 Annual Report)

487TH FlELD ARTILLERY CHAMPIONSHIP BASKETBALL TEAM-(First row) Raymond Jardine, Jeffrey Fagargan, (second row) Leif Fautanu, Stewart Ho, Elia Leiu, Villamor Ventura, (third row) Ronald Swafford, Leonard Ventura, and Charles May.

Massed Colors return to the Hawaii National Guard troop formation honoring retiring Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general. — Guard troop formation honoring retiring Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, state adjutant general.

Maj. Gen. Alexis T. Lum, and his wife, Leimomi, receive awards at his retirement ceremony, Feb. 10.

TIGHT SQUEEZE-(left to right) Loren Takatsuka, 6, of Kahului and Chancer Andaya, 6, of Wailuku squeeze through tire innertubes as part of the obstacle course during the annual Superkids competition held Feb. 23 at the Maui War Memorial Stadium.

Hawaii Foodbank drives into high gear Tech. Sgt. Dennis Takeshita, Hawaii Air National Guard, collects the food contributions for the Hawaii Foodbank Drive held March 26-April 6.

FLEXING-(left to right) Kamakoa Lopes, 6 of Waiehu, David Birano, 6, of Kahului, and Kapena Kramer, 6 of Makawao flex their muscles prior to the start of the Superkids competition on Maui.

TALL TROPHY-Airman 1st Class Nicole Amano (left) of the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, and Pvt. Daviane Kama of the Army Reserve present the trophy for Maui's top Superkid to six-year old Kainoa Casco of Lahaina. — TALL TROPHY-Airman 1st Class Nicole Amano (left) of the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, and Pvt. Daviane Kama of the Army Reserve present the trophy for Maui’s top Superkid to six-year old Kainoa Casco of Lahaina.

Command Sgt. Maj. William C. Mahaulu Jr., Troop Command, retires from the Hawaii Army National Guard Jan. 6, after more than 42 years of military service.

(Pictures from the 1991 January – March Pūpūkahi)

1st Lt. Stanley E. Toy slows down to replenish liquid lost during May's National Guard Marathon. — 1st Lt. Stanley E. Toy slows down to replenish liquid lost during May’s National Guard Marathon.

Lt. Col. Eugene H.B. Young (right) receives the 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation colors from Col. Edward L. Correa Jr., commander of Troop Command, at the change of command ceremony, April 28.

THE AHI BUSTERS SHOW OFF THE LARGEST AHI-Team members (left to right) Damien Ines, Tech. Sgt. Bruce Takekuma and Staff Sgt. Donny Ines, with their 139-pound ahi. (Not pictured, Master Sgt. Ron Javier)

Santa Ana, circa 1940's — Santa Ana, circa 1940’s

Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers, employees and family members take off on the 3.5-mile Warrior Fun Run held at Bellows Air Force Station, June 30.

KALAUPAPA WALK-A-FUN VOLUNTEERS - (front) Staff Sgt. Robert Balatico, Chief Warrant Officer Richard Mejia, Staff Sgt. Alfredo Barbieto, Sgt. 1st Class Steve Young; ( center) Sgt. 1st Class Richard Fujinaga, Sgt. 1st Class Danny Murakami, Sgt. Marlon Medeiros, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Miguel; (back) Staff Sgt. Francis Hapanney, Sgt. Nathan Khalbaum. — KALAUPAPA WALK-A-FUN VOLUNTEERS – (front) Staff Sgt. Robert Balatico, Chief Warrant Officer Richard Mejia, Staff Sgt. Alfredo Barbieto, Sgt. 1st Class Steve Young; ( center) Sgt. 1st Class Richard Fujinaga, Sgt. 1st Class Danny Murakami, Sgt. Marlon Medeiros, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Miguel; (back) Staff Sgt. Francis Hapanney, Sgt. Nathan Khalbaum.

(Pictures from the 1991 April – June Pūpūkahi)

Linda Nagai 1991-92 State Volunteer Representative — Linda Nagai
1991-92 State Volunteer
Representative

Family support group conferees participate in a discussion on some of the lessons learned during Operation Desert Storm.

HIANG State Tournament Champs - 154th Combos, front, left to right: Ben Ormita, Wayne Soma (manager), Dave Adams, Joe Kruse, Cornwal Matsusaka, and Neil Gima; back: Troy Hill, Karl Kaneshiro, Scott Duffield, Ramon Del Castillo, Larry Kaleinamoku, Billy Ramos, Edwin Chun-Hoon, and Sandra Nakano; not pictured: Mel Asai, Dave Franks, and Gaylen Redoble. — HIANG State Tournament Champs – 154th Combos, front, left to right: Ben Ormita, Wayne Soma (manager), Dave Adams, Joe Kruse, Cornwal Matsusaka, and Neil Gima; back: Troy Hill, Karl Kaneshiro, Scott Duffield, Ramon Del Castillo, Larry Kaleinamoku, Billy Ramos, Edwin Chun-Hoon, and Sandra Nakano; not pictured: Mel Asai, Dave Franks, and Gaylen Redoble.

2nd Lt. Stanley T. Garcia (right) accepts the Adjutant General's Award from Col. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, at the Officer Candidate School graduation ceremony, July 28. — 2nd Lt. Stanley T. Garcia (right) accepts the Adjutant General’s Award from Col. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, at the Officer Candidate School graduation ceremony, July 28.

Distinguished Service MedaI recipient Brig. Gen. Kenji Sumida and his wife, Kathleen, thanked the Hawaii Guard for making his tour of duty a memorable one.

Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, director of the Army National Guard, visited Kauai's 298th Air Traffic Control Squadron, Sept. 4. Front (left to right): Sgt. Leona LaMadrid, Genevieve Delanoza, Gen. Conaway, Gen. Rees, Tech. Sgt. Claire Olores, Staff Sgt. Frankie Saligumba, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Olores. Back: Senior Master Sgt. Edgar Takabayashi, Lt. Col. Roy Smith (298th ATCF commander), Tech. Sgt. Bruce Hara, Master Sgt. Dennis Umfleet, Tech. Sgt. Albert Antonio and Mast Sgt. Alfredo Remata. — Lt. Gen. John B. Conaway, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Maj. Gen. Raymond F. Rees, director of the Army National Guard, visited Kauai’s 298th Air Traffic Control Squadron, Sept. 4. Front (left to right): Sgt. Leona LaMadrid, Genevieve Delanoza, Gen. Conaway, Gen. Rees, Tech. Sgt. Claire Olores, Staff Sgt. Frankie Saligumba, Tech. Sgt. Christopher Olores. Back:
Senior Master Sgt. Edgar Takabayashi, Lt. Col. Roy Smith (298th ATCF commander), Tech. Sgt. Bruce Hara, Master Sgt. Dennis Umfleet, Tech. Sgt. Albert Antonio and Mast Sgt. Alfredo Remata.

Lt. Col. Judy Fadrowsky, lS4th Tactical Hospital, discusses health issues during a breakout session.

Col. Allen M. Mizumoto receives the colors of the Hawaii Air National Guard from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general, Aug. 4.

(Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)

A Pearl Harbor survivor applauds Al Harrington's "Why I Love America." — A Pearl Harbor survivor applauds Al Harrington’s “Why I Love America.”

Hawaii National Guard airmen and soldiers served as escorts and guides during the Survivors Day Program.

HAWAll NATIONAL GUARD RIFLE TEAM: Front row (left to right): 1st Sgt. Aurelio C. Mina Jr., Company D, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry; Sgt. Mark M. DelaCruz, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate); Tech. Sgt. Douglas K.Y. Ching, 293rd Combat Communications Squadron. Back row: Staff Sgt. Hubert M. Chang, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Det.1, 2 & 3); Sgt. Shawn H. Kono, Company B, 29th Support Battalion; Staff Sgt. Jeffrey K. Uehara, Headquarters & Service Company, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation; Staff Sgt. Norman Y.Y. Tyau, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron; Lt. Col. Vern T. Miyagi, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Det.1,2 & 3); and Sgt. Earl S.Iwata, Headquarters & Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry.

HAWAII NATIONAL GUARD SNIPER TEAM: Top to bottom: Sgt. Gerald H. Oshiro, Headquarters & Headquarters Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, and Sgt. Robert S. Russell, 292nd Supply & Service Company

Charles Daugherty, Pearl Harbor survivor, and park ranger Mark Colbourne participate in "A Tribute to the Battleships" during the State of Hawaii Survivors Day Program. (More photos on pages 6 and 7) — Charles Daugherty, Pearl Harbor survivor, and park ranger Mark Colbourne participate in “A Tribute to the Battleships” during the State of Hawaii Survivors Day Program. (More photos on pages 6 and 7)

Pearl Harbor survivors and park rangers laid wreaths at the foot of ceremonial masts during" A Tribute to the Battleships." — Pearl Harbor survivors and park rangers laid wreaths at the foot of ceremonial masts during” A Tribute to the Battleships.”

HAWAll NATIONAL GUARD PISTOL TEAM: Front row (left to right): Staff Sgt. Stephen H.J. Sui, team captain, Headquarters & Service Company, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation; Master Sgt. Garret M. Miura, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron; Spec. Timothy L. Sims, 292nd Supply & Service Company. Back row: Master Sgt. Roy T. Sunaoka, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron; Maj. Marjorie C. Penebacker, Hawaii Health Service Liaison Detachment; and Staff Sgt. Patrick Kinerney, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.

OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL TURNS THIRTY -Established on Nov. 1, 1961, the Hawaii Army National Guard's Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduated its first class, June 28, 1963. Included among the first 19 graduates were Brig. Gen. John R. D'Araujo Jr. and Lt. Col. Delbert M. Nishimoto. Above, the first OCS graduates take their oath. — OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL TURNS THIRTY -Established on Nov. 1, 1961, the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Officer Candidate School (OCS) graduated its first class, June 28, 1963. Included among the first 19 graduates were Brig. Gen. John R. D’Araujo Jr. and Lt. Col. Delbert M. Nishimoto. Above, the first OCS graduates take their oath.

Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Joseph J. Grgetich sounds his pipe during "A Tribute to the Battleships." — Boatswain Mate 2nd Class Joseph J. Grgetich sounds his pipe during “A Tribute to the Battleships.”

Maj. Walter A. Sullivan receives the colors of the 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, from Col. Bernard M. Watson, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander, during change of command ceremonies, Oct. 6.

Dancers from Hula Halau O Ka Wai Liula perform a welcome hula to open the Survivors Day Program. — Dancers from Hula Halau O Ka Wai Liula perform a welcome hula to open the Survivors Day Program

Gov. John Waihee talks to Pearl Harbor survivors after the ceremony.

The 111th Army Band provided music throughout the program, ranging from the Navy Hymn to big band music.

Mrs. Lynell Bright directs the Kamehameha Schools Children's Choir during the pre-ceremony concert. — Mrs. Lynell Bright directs the Kamehameha Schools Children’s Choir during the pre-ceremony
concert.

(Pictures from the 1991 October – December Pūpūkahi)

(Pictures from the 1992 Annual Report)

Family support group members cheer on runners near the finish line during the Great Aloha Run/walk

Guard volunteers, led by Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y. F. Hew, serve breakfast to hungry runners.

Spec. Sonny Apolo scans the horizon for enemy targets as Pre. Ashley Figueroa locks in his sights with a tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW) missile. Both soldiers are from Company D, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry

Larry S.K. Lee, director, Office of Veterans Services, flashes a smile as he makes his way through the Aloha Stadium parking lot.

Sgt. Maj. Vincente Duran chuckles as KHON TV-2 news reporter Marvin Buenconsejt tapes a television segment.

The 297th Supply and Service Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Joseph Chaves, enters the Aloha Stadium parking lot. The unit ran in formation in the Sounds of Freedom category.

Sgt. Mark Mihara coaches a Hilo youngster in the softball throw, Feb. 8. More than 500 children from Kohala to South Point participated in the Hilo Superkids competition.

Lt. Col. James "Mike" M. Reavis and his wife, Cindy, said farewell to the Hawaii Air National Guard and the Air Force after he received the Hawaii National Guard Commendation Medal, Jan. 7. Reavis, from Hickam Air Force Base's 6010th Aerospace Defense Group, had been the Hawaii Air National Guard's Air Force senior advisor since February 1989. — Lt. Col. James “Mike” M. Reavis and his wife, Cindy, said farewell to the Hawaii Air National Guard and the Air Force after he received the Hawaii National Guard Commendation Medal, Jan. 7. Reavis, from Hickam Air Force Base’s 6010th Aerospace Defense Group, had been the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Air Force senior advisor since February 1989.

NEW INSURANCE-Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (foreground), enrolled in the Associations of the Hawaii National Guard group life insurance program, Jan. 8. The program is successful in 43 other states and underwritten by the American Life and Casualty Insurance Company. Maj. Gen. Richardson, along with members of the officers' association and its president, Lt. Col. Don Arakaki (center), headed efforts to establish the program. The new insurance program is managed by Kozen Kaneshiro (right). — NEW INSURANCE-Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (foreground), enrolled in the Associations of the Hawaii National Guard group life insurance program, Jan. 8. The program is successful in 43 other states and underwritten by the American Life and Casualty Insurance Company. Maj. Gen. Richardson, along with members of the officers’ association and its president, Lt. Col. Don Arakaki (center), headed efforts to establish the program. The new insurance program is managed by Kozen Kaneshiro (right).

A Maui infant competes in the baby crawl under mom's watchful eye. — A Maui infant competes in the baby crawl under mom’s watchful eye.

A CH-47 helicopter airlifts a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle ("Humvee"), 105mm Howitzer cannon and A-22 cargo package. The lift was part or an exercise conducted by Battery C, 1st Battalion, 487th Artillery, Feb. 1. — A CH-47 helicopter airlifts a high mobility multi-purpose wheeled vehicle (“Humvee”), 105mm Howitzer cannon and A-22 cargo package. The lift was part or an exercise conducted by Battery C, 1st Battalion, 487th Artillery, Feb. 1.

Leah Miyamoto rolls a tire to the finish line at the Maui Superkids competition

Sgt. Robert Nakamatsu, U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, and Sgt. Antonlo Sibilla, Combined Support Maintenance Shop #1, load a pallet of Samoa relief goods onto a truck at Pier 1, Feb. 14.

Players from the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, and 297th Supply and Service Battalion play for the championship title, Jan 19.

(Pictures from the 1992 January – February Pūpūkahi)

Lt. Col. Vern T. Miyagi, Headquarters, State Area Command, won first place in the expert class at the 1992 Hawaii Pacific Regional High Power Rifle Championship, Feb. 22-23.

Master Sgt. Leonard K. H. Tam, Tech. Sgt. Jacqueline I. Y. Jakahi and Master Sgt. Clifford A. Sagara of the Air National Guard Noncommissioned Officers Academy Graduates Association (ANGNCOAGA) prepare plastic ducks for the Rubber Duckie Race for United Cerebral Palsy, March 19.

Members of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron participated in the March of Dimes WalkAmerica in Hilo, March 15, and raised more than $500 for the charity.

Last year's tournament winners from Kauai's 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. — Last year’s tournament winners from Kauai’s 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Corporal Bob S. Ulep November 3, 1958 - March 17, 1992 Company A, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry — Corporal Bob S. Ulep
November 3, 1958 – March 17, 1992
Company A, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry

Construction of a two-story, 67,000-square foot addition and 150-stall parking lot for the Wahiawa Armory is underway. When finished, the armory will serve as the home station for Headquarters, 297th Supply and Service Battalion; 292nd Supply and Service Company; Company D, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry; 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery; Troop E, 19th Cavalry; and 129th Signal Detachment. Construction began in January and is expected to be completed by October 1993. The project is estimated to cost $6.1 million

Sgt. Carty R. Raquedan of the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, works out in his unit's weight room. — Sgt. Carty R. Raquedan of the Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, works out in his unit’s weight room.

Chief Warrant Officer Clayton H. Mitsui, Headquarters, State Area Command, received the Hawaii National Guard Medal for Merit upon his retirement, March 8.

The Hawaii Air National Guard's C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft transported Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers and equipment to Molokai for the HPD's "No Hope in Dope" antidrug program, Feb. 26 March 1. Police officers were housed at the Molokai Armory. — The Hawaii Air National Guard’s C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft transported Honolulu Police Department (HPD) officers and equipment to Molokai for the HPD’s “No Hope in Dope” antidrug program, Feb. 26 March 1. Police officers
were housed at the Molokai Armory.

Hawaii National Guard Fun Run/Walk page 6-7

Mitsui awarded Hawaii Guard Medal for Merit page 11

Imai promoted to brigadier general page 3

Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Noncommissioned Officer of the Year Sgt. Nicholas D. Harris, Company B, 29th Support Battalion.

HIARNG Soldier of the Year Pfc. Theodore H. Padua, 12th Personnel Service Company.

Pfc. Francis Kuluhiwa of Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, uses his M- 60 machine gun to secure his perimeter during an air mobile exercise in Puunene, Maui, March 14.

Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, is pinned by Gov. John Waihee, commander in chief of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Gen. Imai's wife, Gail, in the Governor's Chambers, March 18. — Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, is pinned by Gov. John Waihee, commander in chief of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Gen. Imai’s wife, Gail, in the Governor’s Chambers, March 18.

A soldier from Company C, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, prepares to board one of the unit's AH-1S Cobra helicopters during aerial gunnery training at the Pohakuloa Training Area, March 13-15. — A soldier from Company C, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, prepares to board one of the unit’s AH-1S Cobra helicopters during aerial gunnery training at the Pohakuloa Training Area, March 13-15.

Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, were flown from Maui's Kahului Airport to Puunene for an air mobile exercise, March 14. — Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, were flown from Maui’s Kahului Airport to
Puunene for an air mobile exercise, March 14.

Master Sgt. Robert Easler, Readiness Group, U.S. Army Pacific, briefs Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers on Kauai during the first phase of junior leadership training. More than 100 HIARNG noncommissioned officers attended the course, March 7-8.

It's "all systems operational" for the 154th Tactical Control Squadron (TCS), Forward Air Control Post, the Hawaii Air National Guard's new mobile radar unit. On March 7, the squadron fully tested its state of-the-art AN/TPS-75 mobile radar and a wide range of electronic equipment from its interim operating site at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai. The unit is scheduled to attain operational status by July of this year. — It’s “all systems operational” for the 154th Tactical Control Squadron (TCS), Forward Air Control Post, the Hawaii Air National Guard’s new mobile radar unit. On March 7, the squadron fully tested its state of-the-art AN/TPS-75 mobile radar and a wide range of electronic equipment from its interim operating site at the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai. The unit is scheduled to attain operational status by July of this year.

In March the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron (293rd CCSQ), 201st Combat Communications Group (CCGP), sent its satellite communications signal to the 4th CCGP at Andersen Air Force Base (AFB), Guam, where it was looped back to the 293rd CCSQ. Looping the signal back to Hickam AFB caused a half-second delay in voice communications instead of the quarter-second delay experienced during a point-to-point shot.

Nancy Rawlins (left) and Terrance Y. Kudo were the first female and male runners to complete the 5-kilometer race.

The Hawaii state flag was flown at the South Pole, Jan. 13, by Maj. Gen. Philip G. Killey (second from left), director, Air National Guard, National Guard Bureau, and his staff. Gen. Killey presented the flag to the Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) in appreciation of continuing outstanding support provided by the HIANG.

Master Sgt. Debra Brownhill, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron, serves stew and rice to Sgt. Maj. Vincente Duran, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Dets. 1, 2 & 3).

Hawaii National Guard members, families and employees start the Hawaii National Guard Fun Run/Walk held at the Air Guard's training March 29. — Hawaii National Guard members, families and employees start the Hawaii National Guard Fun Run/Walk held at the Air Guard’s training March 29.

State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y.F. Hew and his helpers hand out water to runners at the halfway point of the 10-kilometer race.

Capt. Gary W. Littlefield, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 297th Supply and Service Battalion, second place finisher in the IO-kilometer race takes a well-deserved rest after the run.

Auxiliary members made and presented leis to Hawaii National Guard Fun Run participants at the finish line.

Staff Sgt. Shirley A. Bryant, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Dets. 1, 2 & 3) was the first rem ale to complete the 10-kilometer race with a time or 51:01.

Staff Sgt. Jason A. F. Caires, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, breezes his way to a first place finish in the 10-kilometer race with a time of 40:05.

(Pictures from the 1992 February – March Pūpūkahi)

Hawaii Guard co-sponsors CPR Day II page 4-5

Pieters named top enlisted federal employee page 3

Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, presented the Meritorious Service Medal to Staff Sgt. Albert Domingo, Sgt. 1st Class James E. Yap and Capt. Michael L. Tarpley at the Wailuku Armory, April 12. The recipients are from the 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate).

Sgt. 1st Class Charles L. Pieters (center), co-winner or tb.e rederal enlisted service member or the year award, poses with the Mrs. Patricia Saiki, administrator or the Small Business Administration , and Billy J. Brown, district director or the Internal Revenue Service. Pieters belongs to the Recruiting and Retention Office and was awarded the honor for his work as the Hawaii Army National Guard's advertising noncommissioned officer. — Sgt. 1st Class Charles L. Pieters (center), co-winner or tb.e rederal enlisted service member or the year award, poses with the Mrs. Patricia Saiki, administrator or the Small Business Administration , and Billy J. Brown, district director or the Internal Revenue Service. Pieters belongs to the Recruiting and Retention Office and was awarded the honor for his work as the Hawaii Army National Guard’s advertising noncommissioned officer.

The Hawaii Army National Guard is one of nine Army Guard units nationwide slated to receive a C-26B aircraft in calendar year 1992. (The HARNG aircraft is scheduled to arrive in June.) According to the aircraft's manufacturer, Fairchild Aircraft, the model is "ideally suited" to support federal and state National Guard missions. It can airlift 18 passengers or be rapidly converted to Medevac, full cargo or any combination. Its speed is comparable to the C-130, but the C-26B offers greater fuel economy, passenger comfort and convenience. Merlin Express Inc., a subsidiary of Fairchild Aircraft, provides full contractor logistics support and bas provided overall mission capable rates of more than 98 percent to the National Guard. — The Hawaii Army National Guard is one of nine Army Guard units nationwide slated to receive a C-26B aircraft in calendar year 1992. (The HARNG aircraft is scheduled to arrive in June.) According to the aircraft’s manufacturer, Fairchild Aircraft, the model is “ideally suited” to support federal and state National Guard missions. It can airlift 18 passengers or be rapidly converted to Medevac, full cargo or any combination. Its speed is comparable to the C-130, but the C-26B offers greater fuel economy, passenger comfort and
convenience. Merlin Express Inc., a subsidiary of Fairchild Aircraft, provides full contractor logistics
support and bas provided overall mission capable rates of more than 98 percent to the National Guard.

"POWER THROUGH COMMUNICATIVE MANAGEMENT" was the theme for the 5th Annual Women's Career Development Seminar held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, April 24. Attendees participated in a wide range or activities, including the team-building exercise pictured. — “POWER THROUGH COMMUNICATIVE MANAGEMENT” was the theme for the 5th Annual Women’s Career Development Seminar held at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, April 24. Attendees participated in a wide range or activities, including the team-building exercise pictured.

Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, commander or the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), was frocked by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Watson's wife, Susan, assisted Imai during the April 1 ceremony. — Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, commander or the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), was frocked by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard. Watson’s wife, Susan, assisted Imai during the April 1 ceremony.

Sgt. Samuel Makaiwi, administrative specialist for Detachment 1, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, sets up a cardiopulmonary resuscitation mannequin at Molokai's CPR Day II, April 4. — Sgt. Samuel Makaiwi, administrative specialist for Detachment 1, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, sets up a cardiopulmonary resuscitation mannequin at Molokai’s CPR Day II, April 4.

Sgt. Rosalinda Cadran, a pharmacy technician with Company C (Medical), 29th Support Battalion, shows Charlee-Mae Crivello or Hilo how to open the victim's airway at the University or Hawaii at Hilo gym, April 12. — Sgt. Rosalinda Cadran, a pharmacy technician with Company C (Medical), 29th Support Battalion, shows Charlee-Mae Crivello or Hilo how to open the victim’s airway at the University or Hawaii at Hilo gym, April 12.

Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Nebre, readiness NCO for Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry; and Queenie Pezorio, the unit's full-time civilian clerk-typist, tape down bed rolls for CPR Day II training mats at the Kapaa Armory April 26. — Sgt. 1st Class Alfred Nebre, readiness NCO for Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry; and Queenie Pezorio, the unit’s full-time civilian clerk-typist, tape down bed rolls for CPR Day II training mats at the Kapaa Armory April 26.

Staff Sgt. Steve K. Rodolfich, a medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), shows Y.F. and Catherine Look of Manoa how to administer the abdominal thrust on an unconscious victim at Restaurant Row, April 12.

CPR Day Il volunteers Tech. Sgt. Gary G. Mau, a precision measurement laboratory technician with the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Anna Blair, demonstrate the abdominal thrust at Restaurant Row, April 12. Also known as the Heimlich maneuver, the method is used to clear the obstructed airway of a conscious victim.

KAUAI NO KA OI -- Pfc. William Maycong (left) and Sgt. Raymond Morden of Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, set up an 81mm mortar during training at Mimino, April 11. Maycong is an assistant gunner and Moden, a gunner and squad leader. — KAUAI NO KA OI — Pfc. William Maycong (left) and Sgt. Raymond Morden of Company B, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, set up an 81mm mortar during training at Mimino, April 11. Maycong is an assistant gunner and Moden, a gunner and squad leader.

Starr Sgt. Scott T. Nomura and Spec. Gayne A. Palmero, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 29th Support Battalion, load part of the 1,315 pounds of food donated by State DOD employees in April.

The tournament's overall low net winning pair was Majs. John Penebacker (left) and Richard Young (center left) of the Hawaii Army National Guard (IDARNG). Other members of the foursome were Dick O'Connel of Hawaiian Electric Co. (center right) and Maj. Spencer Mukai, HIARNG. — The tournament’s overall low net winning pair was Majs. John Penebacker (left) and Richard Young (center left) of the Hawaii Army National Guard (IDARNG). Other members of the foursome were Dick O’Connel of Hawaiian Electric Co. (center right) and Maj. Spencer Mukai, HIARNG.

(Pictures from the 1992 April – May Pūpūkahi)

1st Sgt. Joseph H. Viveiros, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Det. 1, 2 & 3), receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Maj. Jeffrey T. Weller, commander of the Headquarters Detachment, State Area Command, upon Viveiros' retirement. — 1st Sgt. Joseph H. Viveiros, Headquarters, State Area Command (-Det. 1, 2 & 3), receives the Meritorious Service Medal from Maj. Jeffrey T. Weller, commander of the Headquarters Detachment, State Area Command, upon Viveiros’ retirement.

Mr. Roy Price Sr. (left), briefs Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson at the State Civil Defense emergency operating center in Diamond HeadCrater. — Mr. Roy Price Sr. (left), briefs Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson at the State Civil Defense emergency operating center in Diamond Head Crater.

Fifty-three State Department of Defense employees took time out for the Hawaii Blood Bank's blood drive at the 487th Field Artillery Battalion Gym, June 26. Volunteers such as Staff Sgt. William A. Rose, U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, helped the department to meet and surpass the department's goal or 40 pints. (see page 3 for more storks on community service) — Fifty-three State Department of Defense employees took time out for the Hawaii Blood Bank’s blood drive at the 487th Field Artillery Battalion Gym, June 26. Volunteers such as Staff Sgt. William A. Rose, U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, helped the department to meet and surpass the department’s goal or 40 pints. (see page 3 for more storks on community service)

Infantry training course offered page 4-5

Kauai units dominate ahi tournament page 7

Outstanding Guard officers selected page 3

Civilian and military government agencies worked together with private and volunteer organizations to treat and evacuate "trauma victims" portrayed by Army soldiers. — Civilian and military government agencies worked together with private and volunteer organizations to treat and evacuate “trauma victims” portrayed by Army soldiers.

Staff Sgt. Frederick Hirayama Jr., 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, is presented the Hawaii National Guard Association (UNGA) Special Recognition Award by Lt. Col. Don Arakaki, UNGA president. Hirayama, a former state representative, was recognized for his work on legislation to increase the state tax deduction for Hawaii Guard and Reserve members from $500 to $1,750.

IT'S HERE! The Hawaii Army National Guard's new 18-passenger C-26B aircraft arrived June 8. Shown with the aircraft is crew chief Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gima. — IT’S HERE! The Hawaii Army National Guard’s new 18-passenger C-26B aircraft arrived June 8. Shown with the aircraft is crew chief Sgt. 1st Class Richard S. Gima.

Spec. Glen T. Rivera, Company D, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, assembles an M-249 SAW (squad automatic weapon) lightweight machine gun, in preparation for the maintenance test to follow.

1st Sgt. Alan Hale, Company B, 1st Battalion, 294th Inrantry, Guam Army National Guard, practices clearing a room by fire during MOUT (military operations in urban terrain) training at Schofield Barracks' tire-house village. — 1st Sgt. Alan Hale, Company B, 1st Battalion, 294th Inrantry, Guam Army National Guard, practices clearing a room by fire during MOUT (military operations in urban terrain) training at Schofield Barracks’ tire-house village.

Sgt. 1st Class Calvin K. Hamacbi, Hawaii Military Academy instructor, and Spec. Marc Miyasaki, field medic from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, apply a soft splint to a soldier's injured knee. The injury was sustained during a move-under-fire exercise. — Sgt. 1st Class Calvin K. Hamacbi, Hawaii Military Academy instructor, and Spec. Marc Miyasaki, field medic from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, apply a soft splint to a soldier’s injured knee. The injury was sustained during a move-under-fire exercise.

Staff Sgt. William C.S. Park supervises bayonet drills at Schofield Barracks. The razor-sharp bayonets are removed for safety reasons.

Spec. Gerald Erece, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, checks the magnetic azimuth on his compass before plotting his route during the land navigation course.

THE BIG ONE--The 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron's Lynda Lani team and their winning ahi of 213 pounds. The team members are (left to right): Senior Master Sgt. Bill Tabe, Tech. Sgt. Tinoa Valpoon, Master Sgt. Lester Matsushima and Tech Sgt. Napua Sugai. — THE BIG ONE–The 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron’s Lynda Lani team and their winning ahi of 213 pounds. The team members are (left to right): Senior Master Sgt. Bill Tabe, Tech. Sgt. Tinoa Valpoon, Master Sgt. Lester Matsushima and Tech Sgt. Napua Sugai.

Hawaii Army National Guard shooters Sgt. Mark M. Dela Cruz, Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate); and Maj. Ronald S. Katto, Lt. Col. Walter K. Kinoshita and StatT Sgt. Hubert M. Chang, Headquarters, State Area Command, Hawaii Army National Guard, competed and won at the Aloha State Games

Staff Sgt. Curtis E. Newton, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, checks the generator gauges that kept the unit's communication equipment operational during Cobra Gold '92 in May. Newton was one 108 Hawaii Air National Guard airmen training in the joint/combined U.S. and Thai training exercise held in Korat, Thailand. — Staff Sgt. Curtis E. Newton, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, checks the generator gauges that kept the unit’s communication equipment operational during Cobra Gold ’92 in May. Newton was one 108 Hawaii Air National Guard airmen training in the joint/combined U.S. and Thai training exercise held in Korat, Thailand.

(Pictures from the 1992 May – June Pūpūkahi)

ISLAND NOTES -The 111th Army Band performed in Tuvalu, an independent nation located north or Fiji, July 6. The popular band travelled to Fiji and Tong a in early July to participate in World War II commemoration activities.

Sgt. Patrick L. Kawewehi (center) is pictured with the Sgt. Maj. or the Army Richard A. Kidd Oeft) and Sgt. Maj. or the Army National Guard G. Steven Blackwood following Kawewehi's acceptance of the Vanguard Award in July. — Sgt. Patrick L. Kawewehi (center) is pictured with the Sgt. Maj. or the Army Richard A. Kidd Oeft) and Sgt. Maj. or the Army National Guard G. Steven Blackwood following Kawewehi’s acceptance of the Vanguard Award in July.

Sgt. 1st Class Augustine Fuentes of Maui's 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, encases the American flag during an awards formation at Schofield Barracks, July 23. Fuentes, 59, of Kahului retires from the Hawaii Army National Guard in August with 41 years of service. Holding the flag is Sgt. Kirk McTaggart of the 1st Battalion. — Sgt. 1st Class Augustine Fuentes of Maui’s 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, encases the American flag during an awards formation at Schofield Barracks, July 23. Fuentes, 59, of Kahului retires from the Hawaii Army National Guard in August with 41 years of service. Holding the flag is Sgt. Kirk McTaggart of the 1st Battalion.

Sgt. Craig K. Katsuda, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron, trains at Kulis Air National Guard Base, Alaska.

Members or the Hawaii Army National Guard's Counterdrug Coordination Office supported a STING (Students Taking Interest in Neighborhood Groups) rally at the Manoa Valley Recreation Center, July 31. Among the rally participants were SMILE (Students Making Individual Lives Easier) dancers from Waipahu High School. The SMILE program is aimed at reducing drug and gang activities among teenagers. (see related story on right) — Members or the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Counterdrug Coordination Office supported a STING (Students Taking Interest in Neighborhood Groups) rally at the Manoa Valley Recreation Center, July 31. Among the rally participants were SMILE (Students Making Individual Lives Easier) dancers from Waipahu High School. The SMILE program is aimed at reducing drug and gang activities among teenagers. (see related story on right)

Master Sgt. George J. Tanaka, U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, is a 40-year civil service veteran.

Dorothy (Dotty) Rodrigues waves to the 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, after accepting the Hawaii National Guard Commendation Medal from Col. Gerald J. Silva, Hawaii Army National Guard chief of staff, July 23. Maj. Walter A. Sullivan, battalion commander, is standing behind Rodrigues.

(Pictures from the 1992 July – August Pūpūkahi)

Brig. Gen. (Hawaii) Myles M. Nakatsu, deputy adjutant general, is congratulated on his promotion, Sept. 1, by Gov. John Waihee as Nakatsu's wire, Nancy, looks on. — Brig. Gen. (Hawaii) Myles M. Nakatsu, deputy adjutant general, is congratulated on his promotion, Sept. 1, by Gov. John Waihee as Nakatsu’s wire, Nancy, looks on.

Robert Scott, chief operating officer for K.C. Contractor, looks out the boom of a Washington Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker.

Gov. Waihee also had the honor or pinning Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto, commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard in August. Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Mizumoto's wife, Miriam, also attended the ceremony. — Gov. Waihee also had the honor or pinning Brig. Gen. Allen M. Mizumoto, commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard in August. Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and Mizumoto’s wife, Miriam, also attended the ceremony.

Employers are briefed on aircraft combat maneuvering instrumentation (ACMI) at 11th Air Force, Anchorage.

Hawaii ESGR bosses and Alaska Air National Guard personnel

Employers try their hand at the traditional Eskimo blanket toss. — Employers try their hand at the traditional Eskimo
blanket toss.

Alaska Army National Guard armory in Kotzebue in the Arctic Circle

Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general, and then Col Allen M. Mizumoto, Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) commander, show off the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award presented to the Headquarters, HIANG, for exceptionally meritorious service. The ribbon may be worn by all personnel who served in the headquarters from May 1, 1990, to April 30, 1992. Only six units nationwide received the award this year. — Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general, and then Col Allen M. Mizumoto, Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) commander, show off the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award presented to the Headquarters, HIANG, for
exceptionally meritorious service. The ribbon may be worn by all personnel who served in the headquarters from May 1, 1990, to April 30, 1992. Only six units nationwide received the award this year.

2nd Lt. Christopher M. Slavens of Kaneohe, Oahu, received the Adjutant General's Award at commissioning ceremonies held at the Hale Koa Hotel, Aug. 23. Slavens is with Maui's Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th lnfantry, and was named the Hawaii Military Academy's outstanding graduate. He is a job counselor at Castle High School. — 2nd Lt. Christopher M. Slavens of Kaneohe, Oahu, received the Adjutant General’s Award at commissioning ceremonies held at the Hale Koa Hotel, Aug. 23. Slavens is with Maui’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th lnfantry, and was named the Hawaii Military Academy’s outstanding graduate. He is a job counselor at Castle High School.

Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), hands the colors of the 29th Support Battalion to the unit's new commander, Lt. Col. Chester I. Saito. Saito replaces Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Hall, who will serve as the commandant of the Hawaii Military Academy. — Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), hands the colors of the 29th Support Battalion to the unit’s new commander, Lt. Col. Chester I. Saito. Saito replaces Lt. Col. Kenneth E. Hall, who will serve as the commandant of the Hawaii Military Academy.

Warrant Officer Rodney N. Correa (left), supervisory contract specialist for the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, accepts an award for his office's support of minority-owned businesses from Andrew K. Poepoe, Honolulu district director of the Small Business Administration, Sept. 24. — Warrant Officer Rodney N. Correa (left), supervisory contract specialist for the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office, accepts an award for his office’s support of minority-owned businesses from Andrew K. Poepoe, Honolulu district director of the Small Business Administration, Sept. 24.

(Pictures from the 1992 August – September Pūpūkahi)

F1RST TEAM: (left) Lt. Gen. Harold Fields, deputy commander, Pacific Command; Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, commander, Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG); Col. Edward L. Correa Jr., deputy commander, HIARNG; Lt. Gen. Johnnie Corns, commander, U.S. Army Pacific.

Command Sgt. Maj. Oscar F. Symonds II (center) is pinned by his wife, Sally and Lt. Col. Chester Saito, commander of the 29th Support Battalion, at the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) headquarters, Nov. 8.

CHRISTMAS JOY FOR KAUAI -- Sanford "Sandy" Kodama of the New Jersey AMVETS, Post 16, and his wife, Ann, display some of the 300 pounds of toys collected by the chapter to help young victims of Hurricane Iniki. — CHRISTMAS JOY FOR KAUAI — Sanford “Sandy” Kodama of the New Jersey AMVETS, Post 16, and his wife, Ann, display some of the 300 pounds of toys collected by the chapter to help young victims of Hurricane Iniki.

Lt. Col. Arthur Kimura (right) of the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Composite Group accepts the Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award from Gerald Hasler, president, Aerospace Education Foundation, at the Air Force Association National Convention in Washington D.C., Sept.14. — Lt. Col. Arthur Kimura (right) of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Composite Group accepts the Christa McAuliffe Memorial Award from Gerald Hasler, president, Aerospace Education Foundation, at the Air Force Association National Convention in Washington D.C., Sept.14.

Army Guard's golf tournament results page 7 — Army Guard’s golf tournament results page 7

ON DECK -- 111th Army Band musicians entertain on the deck of the U.S.S. Schenectady, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of a World War II battle fought in New Guinea. Performing are (left to right) Sgt. Nolan D. Santa Ana, Staff Sgt. Mark K. Akaka, Sgt. Lambert T.L. Lum, Staff Sgt. Balligui Vinluan, 1st Sgt. Ronald E. Bright, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin N. Miyashiro, Sgt. Donald J. Noguchi, and Sgt. Stuart J. Hayshi. — ON DECK — 111th Army Band musicians entertain on the deck of the U.S.S. Schenectady, to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of a World War II battle fought in New Guinea. Performing are (left to right) Sgt. Nolan D. Santa Ana, Staff Sgt. Mark K. Akaka, Sgt. Lambert T.L. Lum, Staff Sgt. Balligui Vinluan, 1st Sgt. Ronald E. Bright, Sgt. 1st Class Melvin N. Miyashiro, Sgt. Donald J. Noguchi, and Sgt. Stuart J. Hayshi.

Pfc. Theodore H. Padua, personnel records clerk with 12th Personnel Service Company, is presented an impact award by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander. Padua's input during the commander's conference impressed the general. — Pfc. Theodore H. Padua, personnel records clerk with 12th Personnel Service Company, is presented an impact award by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander. Padua’s input during the commander’s conference impressed the general.

(Pictures from the 1992 October – November Pūpūkahi)

Command Sgt. Maj. Emmsley retires page 3

State DOD Christmas concert held page 4-5

Pearl Harbor anniversary commemorated page 3

LASTING IMPRESSION -- Retiring Lt. Col. Richard H. Nishimura, the former commander or the 291st Combat Communications Squadron in Hilo, Hawaii, is present the Meritorious Service Medal by Col. Jeffrey Okazaki, the commander of the 201st Combat Communications Group, Dec.6. Nishimura's last major assignment was leading the Big Island unit during Operation Iniki this fall on Kauai. — LASTING IMPRESSION — Retiring Lt. Col. Richard H. Nishimura, the former commander or the 291st Combat Communications Squadron in Hilo, Hawaii, is present the Meritorious Service Medal by Col. Jeffrey Okazaki, the commander of the 201st Combat Communications Group, Dec.6. Nishimura’s last major assignment was leading the Big Island unit during Operation Iniki this fall on Kauai.

Set to perform " Percussion Madness" on Oahu are (left to right) State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y .F. Hew; Col. Gerald J. Silva, Hawaii Army National Guard chief of staff; and Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, HIARNG commander. — Set to perform ” Percussion Madness” on Oahu are (left to right) State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y .F. Hew; Col. Gerald J. Silva, Hawaii Army National Guard chief of staff; and Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, HIARNG commander.

1st Sgt. Ronald E. Bright gets the audience at the annual State Department of Defense Christmas concert in the "family affair" spirit. The 111th Army Band's first sergeant received a plaque from fellow members. Bright is scheduled to retire next September. — 1st Sgt. Ronald E. Bright gets the audience at the annual State Department of Defense Christmas concert in the “family affair” spirit. The 111th Army Band’s first sergeant received a plaque from fellow members. Bright is scheduled to retire next September.

The 111th Army Guard Band chorus line preforms the song and dance routine "My Favorite Son" on the stage of the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Dec. 20. — The 111th Army Guard Band chorus line preforms the song and dance routine “My Favorite Son” on the stage of the Neal S. Blaisdell Concert Hall, Dec. 20.

Cieralyn, 5-years-old, and her mom, Brenda Sherman, enjoy the band performance at Kauai's Kukui Grove Pavilion, Dec. 18. Brenda's husband, Staff Sgt. Charles Sherman of Company A, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, was a color guard at the Dec. 18 band performance of Kauai. — Cieralyn, 5-years-old, and her mom, Brenda Sherman, enjoy the band performance at Kauai’s Kukui Grove Pavilion, Dec. 18. Brenda’s husband, Staff Sgt. Charles Sherman of Company A, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, was a color guard at the Dec. 18 band performance of Kauai.

Kauai Mayor JoAnn A. Yukimura (right) is assisted by her daughter, Maile, 9-years-old, on "chimes." Kauai County Council members Maxine Correa on "shaker" and Maurice A. Munecbika on "drums," joined in for the fun rilled number, "Percussion Madness." — Kauai Mayor JoAnn A. Yukimura (right) is assisted by her daughter, Maile, 9-years-old, on “chimes.” Kauai County Council members Maxine Correa on “shaker” and Maurice A. Munecbika on “drums,” joined in for the fun rilled number, “Percussion Madness.”

PASSING OF COLORS -- Maj. Roy A. Cornella, new commander of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron receives the unit colors from Col. Jeffrey Okazaki, 201st Combat Communications Group commander, at change of command ceremonies held at the Hilo, Hawaii headquarters, Dec. 6. Cornella, who replaces retiring Lt. Col. Richard H. Nishimura, will now serve as the drill-status and full-time commander of the Big Island Hawaii Air National Guard unit. — PASSING OF COLORS — Maj. Roy A. Cornella, new commander of the 291st Combat Communications Squadron receives the unit colors from Col. Jeffrey Okazaki, 201st Combat Communications Group commander, at change of command ceremonies held at the Hilo, Hawaii headquarters, Dec. 6. Cornella, who replaces retiring Lt. Col. Richard H. Nishimura, will now serve as the drill-status and full-time commander of the Big Island Hawaii Air National Guard unit.

(Pictures from the 1992 November – December Pūpūkahi)

(Pictures from the 1993 Annual Report)

Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai (left), commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Master Sgt. Timothy B. Galbiso (second from right) unfurl the colors of the 25th Infantry Division, 1st Detachment (Rear Command Post Operations Cell), at the unit's activation ceremony, Jan. 9. Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. (second from left), commander, Troop Command, looks on, and Lt. Col. Glen I. Sakagawa (right) stands by to take command of the detachment. The detachment is part of the active Army's 25th Infantry Division (Light) but is comprised of 19 Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers. Sakagawa previously commanded the Hawaii Military Academy. — Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai (left), commander of the Hawaii Army National Guard, and Master Sgt. Timothy B. Galbiso (second from right) unfurl the colors of the 25th Infantry Division, 1st Detachment (Rear Command Post Operations Cell), at the unit’s activation ceremony, Jan. 9. Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. (second from left), commander, Troop Command, looks on, and Lt. Col. Glen I. Sakagawa (right) stands by to take command of the detachment. The detachment is part of the active Army’s 25th Infantry Division (Light) but is comprised of 19 Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers. Sakagawa previously commanded the Hawaii Military Academy.

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Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. (center), commander, Troop Command, passes the colors of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion from outgoing commander of the 297th, Lt. Col.Joseph J. Chaves ( right), to the unit's new commander, Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Tenno (left), during change of command ceremonies, Feb. 7. — Col. Edward L. Correa Jr. (center), commander, Troop Command, passes the colors of the 297th Supply and Service Battalion from outgoing commander of the 297th, Lt. Col.Joseph J. Chaves ( right), to the unit’s new commander, Lt. Col. Kenneth M. Tenno (left), during change of command ceremonies, Feb. 7.

Gen. Jimmie V. Adams prepares for his last F-15 Eagle flight with the Hawaii Air National Guard, Jan. 15. Gen. Adams relinquished command of the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) and retired after 35 years in the Air Force. Gen. Robert L. Rutherford, formerly PACAF vice commander, took over as commander, Jan. 22.

Pvt. 2 Kimo R. Watson is sworn in to the Hawaii Army National Guard by his father, Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), Dec. 8, 1992. The younger Watson is assigned to Battery A, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery. He is currently attending field artillery school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Watson plans to attend the Hawaii Military Academy in May and hopes to become an aviator like his father.

Pvt. 2 Christopher L. Elmore performs a preventive maintenance daily on an AH-lS Cobra during his unit's drill, Jan. 10. — Pvt. 2 Christopher L. Elmore performs a preventive maintenance daily on an AH-lS Cobra during his unit’s drill, Jan. 10.

(Pictures from the 1993 January – February Pūpūkahi)

Vietnam vet, Joel K. Lindsey, came all the way from Kona, Feb. 27,to help lay a plaque at the veterans memorial in Hilo for his brother, James, who was killed in Vietnam.

Capt. Mike Compton, or the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron is the first Guard member to cross the finish line in this year's HING fun run. — Capt. Mike Compton, or the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron is the first Guard member to cross the finish line in this year’s HING fun run.

Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, is congratulated by Gov. Waihee after being awarded the Legion of Merit, March 3.

Four F-15s from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 199th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over Kalakaua Avenue to salute the veterans or the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during their anniversary parade, March 27. — Four F-15s from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron fly in formation over Kalakaua Avenue to salute the veterans or the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during their anniversary parade, March 27.

Lt. Col. Myron Dobashi, deputy commander of the 201st Combat Communications Group (CCGP), Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG), accepts the colors of the 176th Communications Flight (CCFT), Alaska Air National Guard, from the unit's commander, Maj. Richard Johnson, during realignment ceremonies at Hickam Air Force Base, March 23. The 176th CCFf, previously under the 176th Group, Air Combat Command, is now under the 201st CCGP, Pacific Air Forces. The 201st has operational control over the Alaskan flight and will train with the unit. The 17 6th will continue to be based in Alaska. — Lt. Col. Myron Dobashi, deputy commander of the 201st Combat Communications Group (CCGP), Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG), accepts the colors of the 176th Communications Flight (CCFT), Alaska Air National Guard, from the unit’s commander, Maj. Richard Johnson, during realignment ceremonies at Hickam Air Force Base, March 23. The 176th CCFf, previously under the 176th Group, Air Combat Command, is now under the 201st CCGP, Pacific Air Forces. The 201st has operational control over the Alaskan flight and will train with the unit. The 17 6th will continue to be based in Alaska.

Guard helps 442nd celebrate 50th anniversary page 4-5

Brig. Gen. John R. D'Araujo Jr., director of the Army National Guard, shares a laugh with Gov. John Waihee during a surprise gathering of his family and former colleagues at the State Office Tower, March.11. The event was organized by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson. — Brig. Gen. John R. D’Araujo Jr., director of the Army National Guard, shares a laugh with Gov. John Waihee during a surprise gathering of his family and former colleagues at the State Office Tower, March.11. The event was organized by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson.

Chief Master Sgt. Walter T. Furuyama is presented a certificate and koa bowl by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson to honor him upon his retirement after 33 years of service.

Sgt.1st Class David Ferreira, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, coaches five-year-old Sara Niles on basic techniques of throwing a softball during the American Lung Association's Superkids competition in Hilo, Feb. 20. — Sgt.1st Class David Ferreira, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry, coaches five-year-old Sara Niles on basic techniques of throwing a softball during the American Lung Association’s Superkids competition in Hilo, Feb. 20.

TEAMWORK -- Tech. Sgt. Guy T. H. Lee (left) and Sgt. Emrick K. Katada, power production technicians for the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, install power communications equipment during the joint/combined exercise, Team Spirit '93, in the Republic of Korea, Feb. 27. — TEAMWORK — Tech. Sgt. Guy T. H. Lee (left) and Sgt. Emrick K. Katada, power production technicians for the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, install power communications equipment during the joint/combined exercise, Team Spirit ’93, in the Republic of Korea, Feb. 27.

The Hawaii Air National Guard's Ceremonial Royal Guard lends a touch or Hawaiian military heritage to the 442nd's anniversary parade, March 27. — The Hawaii Air National Guard’s Ceremonial Royal Guard lends a touch or Hawaiian military heritage to the 442nd’s anniversary parade, March 27.

A Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) soldier tosses flower petals from a HARNG Huey UH-1 helicopter during plaque dedication ceremonies at the Hawaii County Vietnam Veterans memorial in Hilo, Feb. 27.

(Pictures from the 1993 February – March Pūpūkahi)

Sgt. Emrick K. Katada, a power production technician with the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, checks out the operation of the communications equipment during the combined joint exercise Cobra Gold '93, in Phitsanulok, Thailand, May 14. Katada is one of more than 40 Hawaii Air National Guard members supporting Cobra Gold this year. — Sgt. Emrick K. Katada, a power production technician with the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron, checks out the operation of the communications equipment during the combined joint exercise Cobra Gold ’93, in Phitsanulok, Thailand, May 14. Katada is one of more than 40 Hawaii Air National Guard members supporting Cobra Gold this year.

Guard celebrates Hawaii Military Week Page 5

Lt. Col. Orlan Peterson (inside plane) waits for an active Army rifle squad member to clear his weapon before loading it onto the Hawaii Army National Guard's C-26 aircraft. Peterson and fellow Hawaii National Guard aviator, Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Blankenship (left), both or Headquarters, State Area Command, transported the rifle squad to Kauai to participate in a veteran's burial service, April 27. — Lt. Col. Orlan Peterson (inside plane) waits for an active Army rifle squad member to clear his weapon before loading it onto the Hawaii Army National Guard’s C-26 aircraft. Peterson and fellow Hawaii National Guard aviator, Chief Warrant Officer Wayne Blankenship (left), both or Headquarters, State Area Command, transported the rifle squad to Kauai to participate in a veteran’s burial service, April 27.

Spc. Roy J. Macareag calls in grid coordinates to an artillery battery in his position as a fire direction specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery. Macareag was named HIARNG Soldier of the Year, March 16.

State Command Sgt. Maj. Clement Y. F. Hew is presented the Legion of Merit by Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, April 21.

HIARNG NCO of the Year, Staff Sgt. Carmen K. Kanei, installs a wheel on a two-and-a-half ton truck as part of her full-time job as an automotive worker at the Hawaii Army National Guard's mobilization and training equipment site in Pearl City — HIARNG NCO of the Year, Staff Sgt. Carmen K. Kanei, installs a wheel on a two-and-a-half ton truck as part of her full-time job as an automotive worker at the Hawaii Army National Guard’s mobilization and training equipment site in Pearl City

JUNIOR PILOT - - Timothy W. Kubo, 8, of Honolulu, tries the controls of the Hawaii Army National Guard's AH-lS Cobra attack helicopter with the assistance of Chief Warrant Officer Clarence K. Kanai, of Makakilo. Kanai is a full-time instructor pilot with the Guard's 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation unit stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield. — JUNIOR PILOT – – Timothy W. Kubo, 8, of Honolulu, tries the controls of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s AH-lS Cobra attack helicopter with the assistance of Chief Warrant Officer Clarence K. Kanai, of Makakilo. Kanai is a full-time instructor pilot with the Guard’s 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation unit stationed at Wheeler Army Airfield.

NO COMMUNICATION BARRIER - -Tech. Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, of Aiea, lets Debbie Chow, 5, and Jason Chow, 6, of Kaimuki, try out Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) mobile air traffic control tower band sets. Jelinski-Hall, a controller with the HIANG's 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron, stationed at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, works full-time as an administrative assistant with a financial planner. — NO COMMUNICATION BARRIER – -Tech. Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, of Aiea, lets Debbie Chow, 5, and Jason Chow, 6, of Kaimuki, try out Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) mobile air traffic control tower band sets. Jelinski-Hall, a controller with the HIANG’s 297th Air
Traffic Control Squadron, stationed at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, works full-time as an administrative assistant with a financial planner.

SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYERS - - Awardees and presenters of the Hawaii State Chairman's Award for ' Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) pose for the media. (From left) Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson; Michael S. Nakamura; Richard F. Cameron; Dr.Joyce S. Tsunoda; Edward Hirata, representing Harwood D. Williamson; Tom Mailhiot, representing Patrick Cowell; Col. Hiroshi Kato; and Mrs. P. Pasha Baker. Richardson, state adjutant general, and Kato, U.S. Army Reserve, nominated the executives and, along with Mrs. Baker, Hawaii ESGR chairman, presented the awards at the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's quarterly luncheon, May 13. — SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYERS – – Awardees and presenters of the Hawaii State Chairman’s Award for ‘
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) pose for the media. (From left) Maj. Gen. Edward V.
Richardson; Michael S. Nakamura; Richard F. Cameron; Dr.Joyce S. Tsunoda; Edward Hirata, representing Harwood D. Williamson; Tom Mailhiot, representing Patrick Cowell; Col. Hiroshi Kato; and Mrs. P. Pasha Baker. Richardson, state adjutant general, and Kato, U.S. Army Reserve, nominated the executives and, along with Mrs. Baker, Hawaii ESGR chairman, presented the awards at the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce’s quarterly luncheon, May 13.

Hawaii Air National Guard C-130 pilot, Capt. E. Scott Kimsey (left), briefs a group of foreign military attaches on the mission of the Hawaii Air National Guard's C-130 aircraft, April 5. The military attaches traveled from Washington, D.C. to tour both Guard and active military facilities throughout the state. — Hawaii Air National Guard C-130 pilot, Capt. E. Scott Kimsey (left), briefs a group of foreign military attaches on the mission of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s C-130 aircraft, April 5. The military attaches traveled from Washington, D.C. to tour both Guard and active military facilities throughout the state.

One of two OH-SSA Kiowa observation helicopters awaits its first mission after activation ceremonies for the Hawaii Army National Guard's Reconnaissance and Interdiction Detachment (RAID) at the Limited Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Hiio, April 6. The unit's mission is to help spot and identify marijuana cultivation and assist in other drug enforcement operations throughout the state. The unit is also authorized to perform search and rescue missions. RAID helicopters feature Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) optics installed on the underside of each aircraft, which allow pilots to monitor a wide range of terrain and surface features through a variable power, heat sensing lens. — One of two OH-SSA Kiowa observation helicopters awaits its first mission after activation ceremonies for the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Reconnaissance and Interdiction Detachment (RAID) at the Limited Army Aviation Support Facility #2 in Hiio, April 6. The unit’s mission is to help spot and identify marijuana cultivation and assist in other drug enforcement operations throughout the state. The unit is also authorized to perform search and rescue missions. RAID helicopters feature Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) optics installed on the underside of each aircraft, which allow pilots to monitor a wide range of terrain and surface features through a variable power, heat sensing lens.

PARADE OF COLORS Members of the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron lead a parade of more than 200 students around the track of the War Memorial Stadium on Maui. The 292nd presented the colors for the Maui District Sports Challenge conducted by the Department of Education, special education department, April 8. Color Guard members are (from left to right) Staff Sgt. Ryan Kawamoto, Senior Master Sgt. Vincent Dacanay, Master Sgt. Mark Tokunaga, and Staff Sgt. Dino Tapuro.

(Pictures from the 1993 April – May Pūpūkahi)

HIANG holds annual fishing tourney page 7

Master Sgt. Herbert Padello, an air surveillance officer with the Hawaii Air National Guard's 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, monitors the air picture on an HMD-22 radar console at the Hawaii Regional Operations Control Center (HIROCC) during Cope Cage 93-04, June 1-6. Cope Cage is ajoint air defense training exercise involving F-15, F-16, B-52 and P-3 aircraft. — Master Sgt. Herbert Padello, an air surveillance officer with the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, monitors the air picture on an HMD-22 radar console at the Hawaii Regional Operations Control Center (HIROCC) during Cope Cage 93-04, June 1-6. Cope Cage is ajoint air defense training exercise involving F-15, F-16, B-52 and P-3 aircraft.

Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (center), state adjutant general, reviews training plans with Lt. Col. Kenneth Hall, commandant, Hawaii Military Academy (HMA), (left) and Capt. Stanley Toy (right) during HMA training at East Range, June 22.

The Alaska Guard's Chinook team poses with their 203.6-pound winning catch, landed during the HIANG Ahi Tournament, June 30 to July 2. — The Alaska Guard’s Chinook team poses with their 203.6-pound winning catch, landed during the HIANG Ahi Tournament, June 30 to July 2.

(Pictures from the 1993 June – July Pūpūkahi)

(Left to right) Chief Warrant Officer Allen Y. Sakamoto, Staff Sgts. Randy Inafuku and Harvey Yasuda, Sgt. Julian Sagon and Spc. Carl Teets.

An F-15 Eagle takes off for Singapore, July 23.

(Pictures from the 1993 July – August Pūpūkahi)

HIANG: "No hope in dope" page 5 — HIANG: “No hope in dope” page 5

FOND FAREWELL -- Chief Warrant Officer Stanley Y. Komata is presented the Legion of Merit by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, as his wife, Tomoe, looks on. Komata retired in October. — FOND FAREWELL — Chief Warrant Officer Stanley Y. Komata is presented the Legion of Merit by Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai, Hawaii Army National Guard commander, as his wife, Tomoe, looks on. Komata retired in October.

STATE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR-Roy Iwamoto receives the Adjutant General's Award, Aug. 27. — STATE EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR-Roy Iwamoto receives the Adjutant General’s Award, Aug. 27.

Over 150 hungry state employees came for a hot dog and chili sale, which raised over $560 for the Aloha United Way (AUW), Sept. 3. Thanks to the generosity of our state employees, the department's AUW drive reached its $13,000 contributions goal and had 100 percent participation. Here, Herring Kalua (left), Howard Yoshioka and Roy Iwamoto make their AUW contributions and get ready to enjoy lunch. — Over 150 hungry state employees came for a hot dog and chili sale, which raised over $560 for the Aloha United Way (AUW), Sept. 3. Thanks to the generosity of our state employees, the department’s AUW drive reached its $13,000 contributions goal and had 100 percent participation. Here, Herring Kalua (left), Howard Yoshioka and Roy Iwamoto make their AUW contributions and get ready to enjoy lunch.

(Front row, left to right) Kenneth Nakamatsu, Renee Chang, Norman Ohara (alternate); (Middle row) Rep. Noboru Yonamine, Glenn Ohigashi, Tim Ho, Sen. Joseph Tanaka, Scott Kami; (Back row) Georgiana Alvaro, Christina Uebelein, Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson (Chair), Brig. Gen. Myles M. Nakatsu.

FAMILY TIME--A family escapes the heat at Air Expo '93 under the wing of a Hawaii Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker. — FAMILY TIME–A family escapes the heat at Air Expo ’93 under the wing of a Hawaii Air National Guard KC-135R Stratotanker.

DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE-- Then-Sgt.1st Class Ron Bright and soldiers of the 111th Army Band ham it up for their audience. — DEFINITELY NOT THE SAME OLD SONG AND DANCE– Then-Sgt.1st Class Ron Bright and soldiers of the 111th Army Band ham it up for their audience.

LIVELY DISCUSSIONS -- (Left to right) Evelyn LaPaeunte, Cheri Mandaquit (new state volunteer coordinator), Liz Taga and Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander, discuss new ideas for family support during deployments. — LIVELY DISCUSSIONS — (Left to right) Evelyn LaPaeunte, Cheri Mandaquit (new state volunteer coordinator), Liz Taga and Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander, discuss new ideas for family support during deployments.

FLYING HIGH-- without the influence of illegal substances, explains Capt. Jeffrey T. Namihira. — FLYING HIGH– without the influence of illegal substances, explains Capt. Jeffrey T. Namihira.

AND THE WINNERS ARE -- Bob Onekea, James Kobashigawa and Paul Taketa. — AND THE WINNERS ARE — Bob Onekea, James Kobashigawa and Paul Taketa.

MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS--Visitors check out the 297th Air Traffic Control Flight's mobile communications tower at the Barbers Point Naval Air Station's Air Expo '93, Oct. 16. — MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS–Visitors check out the 297th Air Traffic Control Flight’s mobile communications tower at the Barbers Point Naval Air Station’s Air Expo ’93, Oct. 16.

PILOT BRIEFING- ESGR employers Jim Papas (left) and Monte Richards talk story with F-15E weapon systems operator Capt. Doug Lange.

FRONTIER FLYERS --ESGR employers and escorts gather in front of an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 aircraft. — FRONTIER FLYERS –ESGR employers and escorts gather in front of an Alaska Air National Guard C-130 aircraft.

ONE BIG, HAPPY FAMILY -- Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and his wife, Celia, are joined by the Hawaii National Guard Family Support Group Conference attendees for a family portrait. — ONE BIG, HAPPY FAMILY — Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson and his wife, Celia, are joined by the Hawaii National Guard Family Support Group Conference attendees for a family portrait.

(Pictures from the 1993 September – October Pūpūkahi)

Cristi and Cara, nine month old twins of Staff Sgts. Norman and Shirley Bryant, tell Santa their Christmas wishes at the HQ STARC's Christmas party, Dec. 4. — Cristi and Cara, nine month old twins of Staff Sgts. Norman and Shirley Bryant, tell Santa their Christmas wishes at the HQ STARC’s Christmas party, Dec. 4.

1st. Lt.Kyle T. Yanagisawa tosses a bottle into a trash bag. Yanagisawa and 24 members of the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron collected 60 bags of litter from two miles of highway between Mililani and Wahiawa, Dec. 11.

NEW HOME -- Sgt. 1st Class Danny Dikilato (left) and Staff Sgt. Michael Galow of the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery move a cabinet from a truck into the newly renovated Wahiawa Armory, Nov. 1. The armory, which also houses Company D, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, is the new home of the 487th. — NEW HOME — Sgt. 1st Class Danny Dikilato (left) and Staff Sgt. Michael Galow of the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery move a cabinet from a truck into the newly renovated Wahiawa Armory, Nov. 1. The armory, which also houses Company D, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, is the new home of the 487th.

Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Duffield escorts Santa from his F-15 jet to the waiting children at the 154th Group's Family Day, Dec. 5. — Tech. Sgt. Scott E. Duffield escorts Santa from his F-15 jet to the waiting children at the 154th Group’s Family Day, Dec. 5.

Hawaii Air National Guard F-15 jets perform a missing man formation over the Arizona Memorial as part of a ceremony commemorating the 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7.

Maj. Terrel A. Hudson, maintenance control officer, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, accepts the outstanding unit award from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, at the Hawaii Air National Guard awards banquet, Nov. 20.

Rodrigues promoted to brigadier general page 3

State Sen. Brian Kanno checks out the Hawaii Army National Guard's new recruiting station at the Waipahu Civic Center with Master Sgt. Haines B. Rego Jr. and Sgt. 1st Class Richard Anguay. — State Sen. Brian Kanno checks out the Hawaii Army National Guard’s new recruiting station at the Waipahu Civic Center with Master Sgt. Haines B. Rego Jr. and Sgt. 1st Class Richard Anguay.

Rene Mansho, city council woman representing Waipahu, talks to Air Guard recruiters Senior Master Sgt. Carl J. Simmons and Master Sgt. Maurice A. Geolina about their first-ever recruiting station located outside Hickam Air Force Base and other Air Guard stations.

PROMOTED -- Brig. Gen. David M. Rodrigues is pinned by his wife, Geraldine, and Gov. John Waihee, Nov.18. His promotion was effective Oct. 25 — PROMOTED — Brig. Gen. David M. Rodrigues is pinned by his wife, Geraldine, and Gov. John Waihee, Nov.18. His promotion was effective Oct. 25

IN STEP -- The Royal Guard passes in front of Iolani Barracks in honor of King Kalakaua's birthday, Nov. 16 — IN STEP — The Royal Guard passes in front of Iolani Barracks in honor of King Kalakaua’s birthday, Nov. 16

Staff Sgt. Yale K. Alama, 29th Infantry Brigade, scores a basket against an Air Guard 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron player in the final game of the Hawaii National Guard state basketball championship, Nov.14. The brigade beat the squadron, 40 to 31.

WINNERS -- Brigade team members from left to right: Rodney Williams, Mario Alfaro, George Hunkin, Alton Tatum, Jose Leon, Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, Yale Alama, Benedict Franks-Ongoy, Ronald Bass, Alan Benzon and Kevin Owens. Joining their dads are Catherine Franks-Ongoy and Alan Benzon Jr. — WINNERS — Brigade team members from left to right: Rodney Williams, Mario Alfaro, George Hunkin, Alton Tatum, Jose Leon, Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, Yale Alama, Benedict Franks-Ongoy, Ronald Bass, Alan Benzon and Kevin Owens. Joining their dads are Catherine Franks-Ongoy and Alan Benzon Jr.

First place Team members: (from left to right): Robert Usagawa, Robert Nishioka, Richard Tabe, Alan Benzon and Darren Nishioka, in the first Hawaii National Guard bowling tournament, Nov. 20-21.

(Pictures from the 1993 November – December Pūpūkahi)

THIS IS ONLY A TEST -- A 199th Fighter Squadron pilot tests night vision goggles during evening training in April 1994.

(Pictures from the 1994 Annual Report)

Nakano named distinguished graduate page 7

General officer attendees at the Pacific and Western Region adjutants general cross-trainining conference gather for a group photo with Sen. Daniel K. lnouye and Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general.

Scott Kimsey of the 199th Fighter Squadron sprints to the finish line with a time of 20:43. Kimsey was the top male finisher of the HING Fun Run at Bellows Air Field, Jan. 17.

Staff Sgt. Ann L. Yuen, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, notifies command focal point of sniper fire during mobility survivability training at Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo, Jan. 11.

Tracie Tanakaya of the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron receives the trophy for top female finisher of the HING Fun Run at Bellows Air Field, Jan. 17.

MST students set up a radio antenna during mobility survivability training camp at Keaukaha Military Reservation in Hilo, Jan. 10.

(Pictures from the 1994 January Pūpūkahi)

HIARNG starts off the Great Aloha Run page 5

JUMPING BEANS--Two 7-year-olds from Kahului Elementary School jump towards the finish line during the potato sack race at the 14th Annual Superkids competition held at the Maui War Memorial Stadium, Feb. 26. Cherish Paa-Hema (left) and Rynen Rogue (right) were among over 200 children who participated in this event sponsored by the American Lung Association. — JUMPING BEANS–Two 7-year-olds from Kahului Elementary School jump towards the finish line during the potato sack race at the 14th Annual Superkids competition held at the Maui War Memorial Stadium, Feb. 26. Cherish Paa-Hema (left) and Rynen Rogue (right) were among over 200 children who participated in this event sponsored by the American Lung Association.

PERSONAL SERVICE -- Col. Donald D. Orton (right) receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, March 10. Orton, the Support Personnel Management Officer, is retiring after more than 30 years of military service. — PERSONAL SERVICE — Col. Donald D. Orton (right) receives the Legion of Merit from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, March 10. Orton, the Support Personnel Management Officer, is retiring after more than 30 years of military service.

Hawaii National Guard's 111th Army Band leads off the Republic of the Marshall Islands liberation day parade in the capital of Majuro, Feb. 5. — Hawaii National Guard’s 111th Army Band leads off the Republic of the Marshall Islands liberation day parade in the capital of Majuro, Feb. 5.

One of the HawaiiAir National Guard's new C-130H models on the final leg of the production line at Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company in Marietta, Ga. — One of the HawaiiAir National Guard’s new C-130H models on the final leg of the production line at Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company in Marietta, Ga.

" ... freedom did not come easy ... it was earned with valor and by sacrifices of those who fought and the many who died." Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai Commander, Hawaii Anny National Guard — ” … freedom did not come easy … it was earned with valor and by sacrifices of those who fought and the many who died.”
Brig. Gen. Eugene S. Imai
Commander, Hawaii Anny National Guard

BOARD GAME PLAN--Col. George F. Sheridan Jr., deputy brigade commander and Maj. James F. Cavaco, brigade training officer, review scenarios at exercise Yama Sakura — BOARD GAME PLAN–Col. George F. Sheridan Jr., deputy brigade commander and Maj. James F. Cavaco, brigade training officer, review scenarios at exercise Yama Sakura

Sgt. William Simmons plays lead trumpet for "Echo Taps" at memorial services on Roi-Namur, Feb 5. — Sgt. William Simmons plays lead trumpet for “Echo Taps” at memorial services on Roi-Namur, Feb 5.

FATHERLY ADVICE --Maj. Bruce Oliveira instructs his 4-year-old son, Sean, during the potato sack race at the 14th annual Superkids competition held on Maui, Feb. 26. Oliveira was the officer-in-charge for soldiers of Hawaii Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry in Maui. who volunteered their time to be timers and coaches. — FATHERLY ADVICE –Maj. Bruce Oliveira instructs his 4-year-old son, Sean, during the potato sack race at the 14th annual Superkids competition held on Maui, Feb. 26. Oliveira was the officer-in-charge for soldiers of Hawaii Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry in Maui. who volunteered their time to be timers and coaches.

Members of the 1st, Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, with Sgt. Kenneth Barris taking his turn carrying the unit colors, take part in the Great Aloha Run "Sounds of Freedom" military formation. — Members of the 1st, Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, with Sgt. Kenneth Barris taking his turn carrying the unit colors, take part in the Great Aloha Run “Sounds of Freedom”
military formation.

GOING FOR COVER-- Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Kahului, Maui, practice air mobile maneuvers at Puunene Air Strip, Feb. 13. Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry flew home from weekend platoon level exercises in the Kanio Training Area in Hilo-based UH-lH Iroquois ''Huey" helicopters. — GOING FOR COVER– Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers from Kahului, Maui, practice air mobile maneuvers at Puunene Air Strip, Feb. 13. Company C, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry flew home from weekend platoon level exercises in the Kanio Training Area in Hilo-based UH-lH Iroquois ”Huey” helicopters.

Lt. Col Gervin K. Miyamoto, new 154th Mission Support Squadron commander, accepts the unit guidon from Col Michael H. Tice (left), 154th Group commander, during a triple change of command ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base, Jan. 9. Lt. Col. Alan Fujita (right) retired as commander of the squadron and received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal. — Lt. Col Gervin K. Miyamoto, new 154th Mission Support Squadron commander, accepts the unit guidon from Col Michael H. Tice (left), 154th Group commander, during a
triple change of command ceremony at Hickam Air Force Base, Jan. 9. Lt. Col. Alan Fujita (right) retired as commander of the squadron and received the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal.

THIRD GENERATION -- Col. George Sheridan Jr., deputy Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), enlists nephew Kekoa F. Nobriga (center) into the Hawaii Army National Guard, as grandfather Francis Nobriga, a former captain from Maui's 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, looks on. — THIRD GENERATION — Col. George Sheridan Jr., deputy Commander of the 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate), enlists nephew Kekoa F. Nobriga (center) into the Hawaii Army National Guard, as grandfather Francis Nobriga, a former captain from Maui’s 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, looks on.

(left to right) Sgt. Noel C. Sosa, Spc. Mario P.E. Fabella, Staff Sgt. Edward M. Matias III, Sgt. First Class Mark T. Shiraishi, and Sgt. Richard A. Queen of the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery, are all smiles after helping the Great Aloha Run off to a perfect start, Feb. 21.

(Pictures from the 1994 February – March Pūpūkahi)

Army's top sergeant visits Hawaii Army Guard page 3 — Army’s top sergeant visits Hawaii Army Guard page 3

Capt. Kent Okamoto, Battery A, 487th Field Artillery, 29th Infantry Brigade, accepts the outstanding company grade commander trophy from Brig. Gen. Eugene Imai at the Hawaii National Guard Association Awards Banquet at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, May 7.

Capt. James Eifert prepares to take off in the evening sky using his night vision goggles at Hickam Air Force Base, April 1.

Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, talks to KITV reporter Kathy Muneno during an aircraft noise test at Barbers Point Naval Air Station, April 9.

Sgt. Gregory E. Mukai shakes hands with Sgt. Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd, at the 1993 USARPAC Noncommissioned Officer of the Year contest at Fort Shafter, April 12.

NO KIDDING --Sgt. Donavan Tuisano (left) and Sgt. 1st Class Gary H. Hashimoto, 297th Supply and Service Battalion, listen intently to Sergeant Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd, April 9. Kidd and Command Sgt. Maj. Lan-y Pence (right) visited the Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers to get firsthand feedback on training and soldier morale. — NO KIDDING –Sgt. Donavan Tuisano (left) and Sgt. 1st Class Gary H. Hashimoto, 297th Supply and Service Battalion, listen intently to Sergeant Major of the Army Richard A. Kidd, April 9. Kidd and Command Sgt. Maj. Lan-y Pence (right) visited the Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers to get firsthand feedback on training and soldier morale.

Spc. Dean Kai of Company B, 29th Support Battalion, Hawaii Army National Guard, displays six plaques he received after winning the 1993 United States Army of the Pacific (USARPAC) Outstanding Reserve Soldier of the Year competition, April 12.

U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and Admiral William Retz, commanding officer of Pearl Harbor, confer while flying onboard Hawaii National Guard's C-26 aircraft to Maui for the transfer of Kahoolawe to the state. — U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka and Admiral William Retz,
commanding officer of Pearl Harbor, confer while flying onboard Hawaii National Guard’s C-26 aircraft to Maui for the transfer of Kahoolawe to the state.

HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY (Right)-- Sgt. Freddy Daquez, Maj. Michael Tarpley, Sgt. Daniel Lau, Spc. Michael Ecsedy and Sgt. Christopher Ribucan take a break from busy day of providing logistical assistance for the Kahoolawe transfer ceremony. All the soldiers, exceptRibucan (Company C) are from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry, Maui. — HAWAIIAN HOSPITALITY (Right)– Sgt. Freddy Daquez, Maj. Michael Tarpley, Sgt. Daniel Lau, Spc. Michael Ecsedy and Sgt. Christopher Ribucan take a break from busy day of providing logistical assistance for the Kahoolawe transfer ceremony. All the soldiers, exceptRibucan (Company C) are from Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st
Battalion, 299th Infantry, Maui.

THINGS ARE HEATING UP-- Members of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron don protective mask and nuclear, biological and chemical warfare gear while training at Bellows Air Force Station, May 14. — THINGS ARE HEATING UP– Members of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron don protective mask and nuclear, biological and chemical warfare gear while training at Bellows Air Force Station, May 14.

FIRE IN TIIE HOLE -- 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry soldiers from Headquarters & Headquarters Company (Hilo) and Company B (Kealakekua) train with the Claymore anti-personnel mines at Pohakuloa Training Area during drill, April 9. — FIRE IN TIIE HOLE — 2nd Battalion, 299th Infantry soldiers from Headquarters & Headquarters Company (Hilo) and Company B (Kealakekua) train with the Claymore anti-personnel mines at Pohakuloa Training Area during drill, April 9.

The Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Group earned its fifth National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque in 1993. — The Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Group earned its fifth National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque in 1993.

Staff Sgt. Vernon Chang (left) and Airman 1st Class Krystelle Kenney erect an antenna for the TPS-75 Radar during an annual field training exercise at Mahaulepu, Kauai, Feb. 26 to Mar. 6.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT (below) -- Earl Kashiwagi (center), a produce distributor on Kauai, receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve state chairman's award from P. Pasha Baker, the ESGR State Chair, May 19. Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, nominated Kashiwagi for his efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki. Kashiwagi gave away all the food he had in his cold storage to hurricane victims. — FOOD FOR THOUGHT (below) — Earl Kashiwagi (center), a produce distributor on Kauai, receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve state chairman’s award from P. Pasha Baker, the ESGR State Chair, May 19. Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, nominated Kashiwagi for his efforts during the aftermath of Hurricane Iniki. Kashiwagi gave away all the food he had in his cold storage to hurricane victims.

First Lady Lynne Waihee presents Capt. Jeffrey T. Namihira with a certificate for being nominated as one of Hawaii's outstanding volunteers. — First Lady Lynne Waihee presents Capt. Jeffrey T. Namihira with a certificate for being nominated as one of Hawaii’s outstanding volunteers.

ROYAL TREATMENT -- The Hawaii Air National Guard's Royal Guard leads Hawaii Military Week opening ceremonies at downtown Honolulu's Tamarind Park, May 9 — ROYAL TREATMENT — The Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard leads Hawaii Military Week opening ceremonies at downtown Honolulu’s Tamarind Park, May 9

Staff Sgt. Victor Talamoa (above), 154th Mission Support Flight, sets the ball fora teammate during the Hawaii National Guard volleyball championships at the Kamehameha Schools Kekuhaupi'o and Keawe Gymnasiums, April 17. — Staff Sgt. Victor Talamoa (above), 154th Mission Support Flight, sets the ball fora teammate during the Hawaii National Guard volleyball championships at the Kamehameha Schools Kekuhaupi’o and Keawe Gymnasiums, April 17.

Hawaii National Guard rifle team members (left to right): first row - Jeffery Clegg, Hubert Chang; second row - William Kissenberger Jr., Shawn Kono, Milton Migita, Galen Yamada, Vern Miyagi and Richard Ando. Yamada and Miyagi hold the Hawaii Pacific Highpower Rifle Regional Championship trophy the team won in the tournament at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, March 27. — Hawaii National Guard rifle team members (left to right): first row – Jeffery Clegg, Hubert Chang; second row – William Kissenberger Jr., Shawn Kono, Milton Migita, Galen Yamada, Vern Miyagi and Richard Ando. Yamada and Miyagi hold the Hawaii Pacific Highpower Rifle Regional Championship trophy the team won in the tournament at the Kaneohe Marine Corps Base, March 27.

Lt. Col. Walter Y. Kinoshita receives a certificate from Brig. Gen. Gerald Brohm, U.S. Army, for his nomination as military officer of the year, during the Federal Day Luncheon at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel, May 11.

Chief Warrant Officer Charles Cantu crosses the finish line at the National Guard Bureau marathon trials in Lincoln, Neb., May 1.

Tech. Sgt. Mark Coulbourne checks an F-15 aircraft engine at the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's engine shop, Hickam Air Force Base. — Tech. Sgt. Mark Coulbourne checks an F-15 aircraft engine at the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s engine shop, Hickam Air Force Base.

MR. ARMED FORCES -- Tech. Sgt. Mark W. Coulbourne, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, clinches the Mr. Armed Forces title with this winning pose at the Pearl Harbor Enlisted Club, April 28. — MR. ARMED FORCES — Tech. Sgt. Mark W. Coulbourne, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, clinches the Mr. Armed Forces title with this winning pose at the Pearl Harbor Enlisted Club, April 28.

(Right to left) 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron teammates Neil Pigao (captain), Marc Gonsalves, Clayton Carvalho, Steven Carvalho, Tracy Sanio, Alex Naumu and Kyle Watanabe pose with Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson after capturing the men's open title. — (Right to left) 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron teammates Neil Pigao (captain), Marc Gonsalves, Clayton Carvalho, Steven Carvalho, Tracy Sanio, Alex Naumu and Kyle Watanabe pose with Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson after capturing the men’s open title.

Hawaii National Guard marathon team members (left) Chief Warrant Officer Charles Cantu, Capt. Shirley Alvaro and Senior Airman Douglas Ogino

(Pictures from the 1994 April – May Pūpūkahi)

Brig. Gen. Raph V. Locurcio receives the Hawaii National Guard Medal for Merit from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general. Locurcio, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Pacific Ocean Division commander, was presented the award in recognition of his assistance during the Hurricane Iniki recovery operations. — Brig. Gen. Raph V. Locurcio receives the Hawaii National Guard Medal for Merit from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general. Locurcio, U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, Pacific Ocean
Division commander, was presented the award in recognition of his assistance during the Hurricane Iniki recovery operations.

HING sends students to Washington page 4

Hawaii and California Army National Guard aviation mechanics assemble UH-60 Blackhawk blades at Hickam Air Force Base, July 19.

GETTING READY - One of eight Hawaii Air National. Guard F-15s gets a last check before deploying to Alaska for Cope Thunder Exercises, July 13. The plane has three external fuel tanks mounted for the long trip to Alaska. — GETTING READY – One of eight Hawaii Air National. Guard F-15s gets a last check before deploying to Alaska for Cope Thunder Exercises, July 13. The plane has three external fuel tanks mounted for the long trip to Alaska.

GETTING FIT AND TRIM---Maui's Hawaii Army National Guard's (HIARNG) 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry soldiers perform aerobics during February's physical training activities. — GETTING FIT AND TRIM—Maui’s Hawaii Army National Guard’s (HIARNG) 1st Battalion, 299th Infantry soldiers perform aerobics during February’s physical training activities.

Ben Tamashiro, a veteran of World War II's famed 100th Battalion, also known as "Harry" from the Bank of Hawaii television commercials, talks with Cyrus Chun (center) and Sheldon Tyau (right) of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association. Chun and Tyau are modeling authentic World War II era army uniforms. Posters from the era are bung in the background. — Ben Tamashiro, a veteran of World War II’s famed 100th Battalion, also known as “Harry” from the Bank of Hawaii television commercials, talks with Cyrus Chun (center) and Sheldon Tyau (right) of the Hawaii Historic Arms Association. Chun and Tyau are modeling authentic World War II era army uniforms. Posters from the era are bung in the background.

Capt. George A. Murakami, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, helps a small visitor to the Guard's aviation display at Ala Moana Shopping Center try on a helmet used by Guard helicopter pilots. — Capt. George A. Murakami, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, helps a small visitor to the Guard’s aviation display at Ala Moana Shopping Center try on a helmet used by Guard helicopter pilots.

Baker and Shimabukuro win Hawaii Guard Golf Tournament

U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie and Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, were on hand to congratulate the winners of the Hawaii National Guard's World War II essay contest at Ala Moana Shopping Center July 4. — U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye, U.S. Representative Neil Abercrombie and Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, state adjutant general, were on hand to congratulate the winners of the Hawaii National Guard’s World War II essay contest at Ala Moana Shopping Center July 4.

RAINBOW WINNERS--Bob Wagner and Chris Smeland, University of Hawaii football coaches are presented the Jack Baker Golf Tournament Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve trophy by p. Pasha Baker, the ESGR state chair, May 12. — RAINBOW WINNERS–Bob Wagner and Chris Smeland, University of Hawaii football coaches are presented the Jack Baker Golf Tournament Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve trophy by p. Pasha Baker, the ESGR state chair, May 12.

AIRLIFT COORDINATION -- (Left to right) Lt. Col. Roy K. Sakata, 199th Fighter Squadron, and Sgt. 1st Class Edna Nazareno and Lt. Col Orlan L. Peterson Jr., 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, plot possible airlift scenarios during hurricane preparedness exercises at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located in Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater, May 26. — AIRLIFT COORDINATION — (Left to right) Lt. Col. Roy K. Sakata, 199th Fighter Squadron, and Sgt. 1st Class Edna Nazareno and Lt. Col Orlan L. Peterson Jr., 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, plot possible airlift scenarios during hurricane preparedness exercises at the Hawaii National Guard emergency operating center located in Battery 407 in Diamond Head Crater, May 26.

(Pictures from the 1994 June – July Pūpūkahi)

The brand new 154th Group Fitness Center is blessed by Kahu Kealanahele Aug. 21, as Col MichaelH. Tice (background) looks on. The center is equipped with five new Nautilus machines, a stair climber, and a sit-up board. It is located on the ground floor of Building 3416 on the makai end of the engine shop.

Artist's rendering of the Consolidated Support Facility at Hickam AFB — Artist’s rendering of the Consolidated Support Facility at Hickam AFB

NEW BLOOD-- Lt. Col. Dennis C. H. Kim, receives the colors of the 29th Support Battalion from Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander, Aug. 14 Kim a former medical company commander replaces Lt. Col. Chester I. Saito who will become the Hawaii Army National Guards's G4 (Logistics officer). — NEW BLOOD– Lt. Col. Dennis C. H. Kim, receives the colors of the 29th Support Battalion from Brig. Gen. Bernard M. Watson, 29th Infantry Brigade (Separate) commander, Aug. 14 Kim a former medical company commander replaces Lt. Col. Chester I. Saito who will become the Hawaii Army National Guards’s G4 (Logistics officer).

Artist's rendering of Forward Air Control Point (FACP) at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai. — Artist’s rendering of Forward Air Control Point (FACP) at Pacific Missile Range Facility, Barking Sands, Kauai.

Artist's rendering of the Composite Vehicle Maintenance / Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Facility, Hickam AFB. — Artist’s rendering of the Composite Vehicle Maintenance / Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE) Facility, Hickam AFB.

Ground crews from the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, greet the arrival of one of their newest aircraft, Aug. 20. The 203rd received its sixth and seventh KC-135R Stratotankers that afternoon. The eighth tanker arrived August 26and the ninth tanker arrived Sept. 16.

One of two brand new C-130H-3 Hercules transports is presented to the Hawaii National Guard at an acceptance ceremony held at the Lockheed manufacturing plant in Marietta, Ga., Aug. 18. Brig. Gen. Myles M. Nakatsu, deputy adjutant general, accepted the key on behalf of Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the adjutant general. 154th Group Commander Col. Michael Tice, Lt. Col. Edward Miyahira, commander of the soon to be activated 204th Airlift Squadron, and other members of the C-130 section were also in attendance.