1991 113th National Guard Association of the United States Annual Conference

Posted on Feb 26, 2025 in 1990's, HING History

In September, the Hawaii National Guard Association (HNGA) hosted the 113th National Guard Association of the United States annual conference. More than 3,000 persons attended the three-day event that culminated five years of planning, coordination and hard work by HNGA officers, staff, spouses and friends.

– 1991 Annual Report pp. 1

Hawaii will host Guard association conference

By Maj. Stan Osserman

More than 3,000 people are expected to attend the 113th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States, Sept. 4-6. Delegates, National Guard members and exhibitors from every U.S. state, territory and district will meet at the Sheraton Waikiki Hotel.

The conference brings National Guard members together for business sessions, formal committee meetings and guest lectures by distinguished speakers. Delegates address important military, legislative and budgetary topics affecting state militias.

Hawaiian cultural activities will be available to guests not attending the business session (see signup form on this page). A formal dinner and exclusive night at the Polynesian Cultural Center is planned for after-hours.

The Hawaii National Guard is counting on all of its members to help with this major event. The conference is an opportunity to get together with our friends from the mainland and to share the
aloha spirit.

– 1991 January – March Pūpūkahi pp. 9
Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson addresses the delegates and guests at the 113th National Guard Association of the United States conference held at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Sept. 4-6. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr., NGAUS president (left) and Lt. Cols. Jerald Aoki (second from right) and Jerry Matsuda look on. (More Hawaii '91 photos on pages 6-7).
Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson addresses the delegates and guests at the 113th National Guard Association of the United States conference held at the Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Sept. 4-6. Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr., NGAUS president (left) and Lt. Cols. Jerald Aoki (second from right) and Jerry Matsuda look on. (More Hawaii ’91 photos on pages 6-7).
(Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)

HAWAII ’91

113th Annual National Guard Association of the United States Conference Sheraton-Waikiki Hotel, Sept. 4-6

Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, Hawaii '91 conference chair, calls to the stage some of the more than 350 volunteers who worked on the NGAUS conference.
Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, Hawaii ’91 conference chair, calls to the stage some of the more than 350 volunteers who worked on the NGAUS conference.
Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan (right), chief of staff of the Army, receives a Kukailimoku tiki from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general.
Gen. Gordon R. Sullivan (right), chief of staff of the Army, receives a Kukailimoku tiki from Maj. Gen. Edward V. Richardson, the state adjutant general.
1st Sgt. Bert M. Yanagida and Capt. Jeffrey J. Protacio, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, view an exhibit during a conference break.
1st Sgt. Bert M. Yanagida and Capt. Jeffrey J. Protacio, 1st Battalion, 193rd Aviation, view an exhibit during a conference break.
Lt. Col. Walter Y. Kinoshita coordinates travel arrangements for a distinguished guest. Kinoshita and his staff were responsible for hosting hundreds of distinguished visitors during the three-day conference.
Lt. Col. Walter Y. Kinoshita coordinates travel arrangements for a distinguished guest. Kinoshita and his staff were responsible for hosting hundreds of distinguished visitors during the three-day conference.
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr. (right), NGAUS president, presents the Harry S. Truman Award, NGA US' highest award, to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The presentation was the highlight of the All States Dinner held on the last night of the conference.
Maj. Gen. Robert F. Ensslin Jr. (right), NGAUS president, presents the Harry S. Truman Award, NGA US’ highest award, to U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye. The presentation was the highlight of the All States Dinner held on the last night of the conference.
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye addresses the conference attendees.
U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye addresses the conference attendees.
More than 2,900 delegates, spouses, and guests enjoy the All States Dinner, Sept. 6.
More than 2,900 delegates, spouses, and guests enjoy the All States Dinner, Sept. 6.
(Pictures from the 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi)

The Hawaii National Guard Association thanks the more than 350 volunteers who generously gave of their time and talent to make the recent NGA US conference an overwhelming success. Special recognition is extended to the conference and committee chairpersons:

  • Maj. Gen. Edward Richardson, Ex Officio
  • Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, Conference Co-Chair
  • Lt. Col. Don Arakaki, NGAUS President and Conference Co-Chair
  • Col. (Ret.) Bob Perry, Conference Co-Chair
  • Lt. Col. Jiro Arakaki, Administration
  • 1st Lt. Randy Tom, Registration
  • Chief Warrant Officer Karen Stender, Housing & Commercial Air Travel
  • Col. Kenneth Wicks, Airfield Operations
  • Lt. Col. Eric Tom, Budget & Finance
  • Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Kenji Sumida, Community Support
  • Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Ito, Retiree Activities
  • Lt. Col. Bernard Takano, Communications
  • Maj. Gervin Miyamoto, Security
  • Lt. Col. Walter Kinoshita, Distinguished Guests
  • Lt. Col. Ed Chung-Hoon, Audio Visual
  • Col. Michael Rawlins, Food Service
  • Lt. Col. Wayson Wong, Legal Affairs
  • Col. Norberto Baysa, Medical Support
  • Maj. Raymond Jardine, Entertainment
  • Staff Sgt. Jan DeRego and Capt. Jeffrey Protacio, Decorations
  • Lt. Col. Jerry Matsuda, Facilities
  • Maj. Leslie Bise, Adjutants General Reception
  • Maj. Claude Ishida, Business Sessions
  • Maj. Norbert Luke, Awards Luncheon
  • Maj. Stanley Osserman, Public Affairs
  • Lt. Col. Clarence Fukumoto, Governor’s Reception
  • Lt. Col. Freddie Esperanza, States Dinner and VIP Reception
  • Lt. Col. Judy Fadrowsky and Mrs. Bernee Hall, Family Activities
  • Maj. Spencer Mukai, Ground Transportation
  • Maj. Kenneth Tenno, Sergeant-at-Arms
  • Maj. Keith Tanouye, Memorial Ceremony

Hawaii National Guard Association: 1991 -92 Executive Council Officers Council Members

  • President – Lt. Col. Don Arakaki
  • Vice President – Lt. Col. Melvin Honda
  • Corresponding Secretary – Maj. Keith
  • Ex-Officio – Maj. Gen. Edward Richardson
  • Past President – Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki
  • Members – Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Thomas Ito, Tanouye
  • Recording Secretary – Capt. Morris Miyose
  • Membership Secretary – Maj. Raymond Jardine
  • Lt. Col. (Ret.) Manny DeMello, Lt. Col.
  • Myron Dobashi, Lt. Col. William Vogt, Maj.
  • Melvin Tamaye, Capt. Benedict FranksOngoy, Capt. Jeffrey Protacio, 1st Lt.
  • Treasurer – Maj. Leslie Bise James Kawano, 1st Lt. James Matsuura

Photos for the NGAUS conference were shot by Maj. Stan Osserman, Tech Sgt. Wayne Pontes, and Sgt. Frands Shen, Hawaii Air National Guard; 2nd Lt. Steve C. Lai, Sgt. 1st Class Wayne T. Iha, Staff’ Sgt. Dennis Y. Fujii, Sgt. Jennifer Horimoto, Sgt. Lance M. Kamisugi, Sgt. Wayne T. Miyata, and Spec. Jan T. Tanimoto, 117th Public Affairs Detachment, Hawaii Army National Guard; and Michelle Ai-Chang and Stephen M. Lum, State DOD Public Affairs Office.

– 1991 July – September Pūpūkahi pp. 6-7