History of the 201st Intelligence Squadron

The 201^st Intelligence Squadron was stood up in November 2009. The Intel Squadron, headquartered at Hickam, provides trained linguists for translation purposes.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 16

Following the dissolution of the 201^st Combat Communications Group headquarters, the 291^st Combat Communications Squadron located in Hilo, Hawaii; the 292^nd Combat Communications Squadron located in Kahului, Maui; the 293^rd Combat Communications Squadron and the 201^st Intelligence Squadron functions were absorbed by the 109^th AOG.

– 2013 Annual Report pp. 18

Following the dissolution of the 201^st Combat Communications Group headquarters, the 201^st Intelligence Squadron was absorbed by the 154^th Operations Group. The 201^st Intelligence Squadron provides trained linguists for translation purposes

– 2014 Annual Report pp. 18

Thirteen Airmen from the 201^st Intelligence Squadron volunteered to deploy for operations within the CENTCOM AOR from October 2013 to September 2014

– 2014 Annual Report pp. 20

201^st Airman takes top honors

by Tech. Sgt. ALISON BRUCE-MALDONADO 154th Wing Public Affairs

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI. – A member of the Hawaii Air National Guard recently took top honors in a national competition recognizing the top performers in the Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance field.

Staff Sgt. Randy Ferriman, Signals Intelligence Analyst with the 201^st Intelligence Squadron, was selected as the Outstanding Air Reserve Component Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Airman of the Year 2016.

The award recognizes the top accomplishments within the ISR community of the Air Force.

Ferriman, a four-year veteran of the 201 IS, won the award as a Senior Airman and recently promoted to Staff Sergeant. Ferriman received the award based on outstanding leadership and performance. The award progresses up through the Wing, Numbered Air Force, then finally on to the Higher Air Force level.

The Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Award Program (AFISRAP) honors outstanding performance in Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) missions and exceptional contributions to the ISR field. This program enhances existing Air Force, Organization, and Intelligence Community recognition programs by distinguishing highly capable ISR affiliates across the globe.

According to Ferriman, winning the award was a team effort. After Ferriman found out he had won he said “I was at home with my two-yearold daughter watching the NBA Playoffs. I felt extremely proud to represent my guard family as well as my active duty family”, said Ferriman. “I was appreciative because there were so many Airmen and non-commissioned officers who helped and inspired me to do my absolute best, 100% of the time.”

For Ferriman, not only does the award represent an important milestone, but it also provides validation of the choice made to serve country and state.

“I knew I wanted to do something more with my professional life. I wanted to do something that I could be proud to tell my children about”, Ferriman said. “My Dad was active duty Army, so after months of debating if I wanted to join the military as well, my wife and I decided the Hawaii Air National Guard would be the best option for our family. I am extremely proud to represent my guard unit and the HIANG. I am truly appreciative of every opportunity presented to me and my family.”

AFISRAP recognized the top performers in various categories: Active duty, Air Reserve, Civilian and Deployed Airman were amongst some of the categories recognized.

“I wanted to extend my congratulations to Staff Sgt. Ferriman for being selected as an Air Force level winner in the 2016 AF ISR Awards Program” said Brig. Gen. Thomas Wark, Director, NGB A2/3/10. “Competition at this level is always fierce so Randy is truly the best of the best. I have an appreciation for Staff Sgt. Ferriman and everyone in the 201^st Intelligence Squadron for the superb work they do every day to deliver actionable intelligence when, where, how it Is needed…from our nation’s highest decision-makers to troops in harm’s way.”

“Way to go Randy! This is an outstanding achievement, for himself, the 201^st, and the HIANG,” said Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow, Commander, 154^th Wing.

– 2017 July Kuka’ilimoku pp. 20-21