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Mo’olelo Kahiko Helu Ekahi- Tradition of Excellence 40th Anniversary Hawaii Air National Guard Photographs

January 2, 2025
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1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, HING History
VOLLEYBALL
VOLLEYBALL
SOFTBALL
SOFTBALL
ROYAL GUARD.
ROYAL GUARD.
HANG CANOE CLUB
HANG CANOE CLUB
TENNIS
TENNIS
HANG O'HANA
HANG O’HANA
ROLL CALL. Summer Camp formation, Area 61, Hickam AFB.
ROLL CALL. Summer Camp formation, Area 61, Hickam AFB.
IT'S LIKE THIS. Capt. Kiyoshi P. Goya explaining the 109th AC&W Sq. organizational structure to new recruits.
IT’S LIKE THIS. Capt. Kiyoshi P. Goya explaining the 109th AC&W Sq. organizational structure to new recruits.
NGB VISITORS. Maj. Valentine A. Sieferinann, Maj. Gen. Earl T. Ricks, Capt. Robert G. O'Hara and Col. Winston P. Wilson.
NGB VISITORS. Maj. Valentine A. Sieferinann, Maj. Gen. Earl T. Ricks, Capt. Robert G. O’Hara and Col. Winston P. Wilson.
AC&W HEADQUARTERS. Sand Island facility, headquarters of the 109th AC& W Sq.
AC&W HEADQUARTERS. Sand Island facility, headquarters of the 109th AC& W Sq.
ORDER OF THE HAWAIIAN OWL. MSgt. Louis W. Perry "entitled to stare fixedly and unblinkingly ... "
ORDER OF THE HAWAIIAN OWL. MSgt. Louis W. Perry “entitled to stare fixedly and unblinkingly … ”
HANG's FIRST CHIEF SUPER SERGEANT. Col. James R. Ashford, 154th Ftr. Gp. Cmdr., presents chevrons to new CMSgt. Robert D.W. Choi.
HANG’s FIRST CHIEF SUPER SERGEANT. Col. James R. Ashford, 154th Ftr. Gp. Cmdr., presents chevrons to new CMSgt. Robert D.W. Choi.
THE EYES OF HANG ARE UPON YOU. Clockwise from lower left corner: George R. Duncan, Walter F. Judd, Russell Smith, Fred Rittmeister, Robert "Bobby" Choi.
THE EYES OF HANG ARE UPON YOU. Clockwise from lower left corner: George R. Duncan, Walter F. Judd, Russell Smith, Fred Rittmeister, Robert “Bobby” Choi.
F-47 THUNDERBOLT, or at least part of one, found in waters off Waimanalo. The guns still worked!
F-47 THUNDERBOLT, or at least part of one, found in waters off Waimanalo. The guns still worked!
CARRY THE STATE COLORS WITH HONOR. Governor John A. Burns presents the Hawaiian Flag to Kapena Moku Theodore D. Hussey of the re-created Royal Guard.
CARRY THE STATE COLORS WITH HONOR. Governor John A. Burns presents the Hawaiian Flag to Kapena Moku Theodore D. Hussey of the re-created Royal Guard.
PALACE ALERT VETERANS. Majs. Ritchie K. Kunichika, Edward V. Richardson, Gerald K. Sada, Capts. Rexford H. Hitchcock and Marlin L. Little.
PALACE ALERT VETERANS. Majs. Ritchie K. Kunichika, Edward V. Richardson, Gerald K. Sada, Capts. Rexford H. Hitchcock and Marlin L. Little.
MaJ. Gen. Arthur U. lshlmoto Commanding Officer of HANG, 1976-1982
MaJ. Gen. Arthur U. lshlmoto
Commanding Officer of HANG, 1976-1982
Brig. Gen. Edward V. Richardson Commanding Officer of HANG, 1982-Present
Brig. Gen. Edward V. Richardson
Commanding Officer of HANG, 1982-Present
Brig. Gen. Robert A. Maguire Commanding Officer of HANG, 1973-1976
Brig. Gen. Robert A. Maguire
Commanding Officer of HANG, 1973-1976
Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann Commanding Officer of HANG, 1953-1973
Maj. Gen. Valentine A. Siefermann
Commanding Officer of HANG, 1953-1973
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY, HANG! That appears to be the toast offered by Lt. Col. John G. Giraudo, Air Force Senior Advisor from June 19, 1956 to Jan. 19, 1959. Colonel Giraudo made a significant contribution to HANG's proficiency in the air.
HAPPY 40th ANNIVERSARY, HANG! That appears to be the toast offered by Lt. Col. John G. Giraudo, Air Force Senior Advisor from June 19, 1956 to Jan. 19, 1959. Colonel Giraudo made a significant contribution to HANG’s proficiency in the air.
1981: Headquarters staff. 1st Row (left to right): SSgt. Joyce Akagi, Maj. Edwin Miyahira, SSgt. Vivian Toma, SSgt. Blossom Lee, MSgt. John Sabey, Brig. Gen. Arthur lshimoto, Col. Casimer Jazinski, and CMSgt. Harry Awana; 2nd Row: Capt. Jerry Matsuda, MSgt. Ralph Kaneshiro, SSgt. Pearl Duy, SMSgt. Kozen Kaneshiro, MSgt. James Oshiro, and A 1 C Timothy Williams; 3rd Row: MSgt. Douglass Souza, Maj. Charles Prentiss, Maj. Wayne Yamasaki, and Col. Kazuo Yamamoto; 4th Row: CMSgt. Clifford Chee, Lt. Col. Robert Konishi, Col. Edward Richardson, Col. Kenji Sumida, Lt. Col. David Rodrigues, and TSgt. Randall Tom.
1981: Headquarters staff.
1st Row (left to right): SSgt. Joyce Akagi, Maj. Edwin Miyahira, SSgt. Vivian Toma, SSgt. Blossom Lee, MSgt. John Sabey, Brig. Gen. Arthur lshimoto, Col. Casimer Jazinski,
and CMSgt. Harry Awana; 2nd Row: Capt. Jerry Matsuda, MSgt. Ralph Kaneshiro, SSgt. Pearl Duy, SMSgt. Kozen Kaneshiro, MSgt. James Oshiro, and A 1 C Timothy Williams; 3rd Row: MSgt. Douglass Souza, Maj. Charles Prentiss, Maj. Wayne Yamasaki, and Col. Kazuo Yamamoto; 4th Row: CMSgt. Clifford Chee, Lt. Col. Robert Konishi, Col. Edward Richardson, Col. Kenji Sumida, Lt. Col. David Rodrigues, and TSgt. Randall Tom.
Building 5, Fort Ruger, served as the headquarters building for many years. It was a converted WW I barracks that oldtimers swear was "haunted".
Building 5, Fort Ruger, served as the headquarters building for many years. It was a converted WW I barracks that oldtimers swear was “haunted”.
1983: Full-time staff takes a break from their recruiting discussion. Pictured left to right are Brig. Gen. Richardson, Commander; CMSgt. Charles Tasaka, Sgt. Major; Lt. Col. Raymond Moriguchi , Exec. Spt. Officer; and SMSgt. Richard Fukui, Senior Recruiter.
1983: Full-time staff takes a break from their recruiting discussion. Pictured left to right are Brig. Gen. Richardson, Commander; CMSgt. Charles Tasaka, Sgt. Major; Lt. Col. Raymond Moriguchi , Exec. Spt. Officer; and SMSgt. Richard Fukui, Senior Recruiter.
HQ HANG Official Emblem
HQ HANG
Official Emblem
A 1C (now SRA) George Stibbard, HQ HANG.
A 1C (now SRA) George Stibbard, HQ HANG.
1985: Headquarters staff heads for ARPC, Denver, CO, for cross training. TSgt. Joyce Akagi (seating), SSgt. Dennis Takashita and TSgt. Vivian Toma (both standing) prepare to depart on a KC-135 from Hickam.
1985: Headquarters staff heads for ARPC, Denver, CO, for cross training. TSgt. Joyce Akagi (seating), SSgt. Dennis Takashita and TSgt. Vivian Toma (both standing) prepare to depart on a KC-135 from Hickam.
MSgt. Alfredo Canopin and CMSgt. Howard Okita in the Management and systems Branch.
MSgt. Alfredo Canopin and CMSgt. Howard Okita in the Management and systems Branch.
RMS members are constantly busy maintaining and documenting HANG resources. Workers here prepare a new storage area.
RMS members are constantly busy maintaining and documenting HANG resources. Workers here prepare a new storage area.
RMS aircraft refueler at work during 154th deployment to Team Spirit '83 exercise in Republic of Korea.
RMS aircraft refueler at work during 154th deployment to Team Spirit ’83 exercise in Republic of Korea.
Lt. Col. Robert Nakamatsu assumes command of 154th Combat Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Richard M. Settsu, who retired in January 1986.
Lt. Col. Robert Nakamatsu assumes command of 154th Combat Support Squadron from Lt. Col. Richard M. Settsu, who retired in January 1986.
154th Resource Management Squadron Official Emblem
154th Resource Management Squadron
Official Emblem
SSgl Gilbert Kaneshiro. SMSgL Edward Schweitzer. TSgt Paustino Rivera and SrA Joyce Valdivia in warehouse
SSgl Gilbert Kaneshiro. SMSgL Edward Schweitzer. TSgt Paustino Rivera and SrA Joyce Valdivia in warehouse
RMS personnel from Van Nuys, California cross-train in the 154th COMPG's RMS facility .
RMS personnel from Van Nuys, California cross-train in the 154th COMPG’s RMS facility .
154th Combat Support Squadron Official Emblem
154th Combat Support Squadron
Official Emblem
Group shot of RMS Squadron personnel with Commander, Lt. Col. Richard Furuno. Colonel Furuno retired from the HANG in 1981.
Group shot of RMS Squadron personnel with Commander, Lt. Col. Richard Furuno. Colonel Furuno retired from the HANG in 1981.
Lt. Col. Richard M. Settsu, former CSS commander, presents a momento of HANG's visit to Portland ANG Detachment Commander, Col. Jack Dobler.
Lt. Col. Richard M. Settsu, former CSS commander, presents a momento of HANG’s visit to Portland ANG Detachment Commander, Col. Jack Dobler.
Chief Master Sergeant Darryl Ho and special assistant SSgt. Iris D. Torres, CBPO, get back to work following production of HANG 40 book.
Chief Master Sergeant Darryl Ho and special assistant SSgt. Iris D. Torres, CBPO, get back to work following production of HANG 40 book.
WHY IS THIS WOMAN SMILING? MSgt. Iris Kabazawa, Base Career Advisor, and Sgt. Vickie Cabilan of CBPO are also happy to see HANG 40 book completed.
WHY IS THIS WOMAN SMILING? MSgt. Iris Kabazawa, Base Career Advisor, and Sgt. Vickie Cabilan of CBPO are also happy to see HANG 40 book completed.
TSgt. Don Ho (no, not Mr. Tiny Bubbles) of the Combat Support Squadron's Photo section.
TSgt. Don Ho (no, not Mr. Tiny Bubbles) of the Combat Support Squadron’s Photo section.
154 CSS personnel "ham" it up for this photo taken in the 154 COMPG Dining Facility.
154 CSS personnel “ham” it up for this photo taken in the 154 COMPG Dining Facility.
154th Civil Engineering Squadron
154th Civil Engineering Squadron
Combat Support Squadron deployment to Portland, Oregon as part of Support Services Cross Training Program, Feb. 1985.
Combat Support Squadron deployment to Portland, Oregon as part of Support Services Cross Training Program, Feb. 1985.
Sgt. Ron Gionson during Philippines deployment, 1986.
Sgt. Ron Gionson during Philippines deployment, 1986.
SSgt. Chun and SMSgt. Rodney Correa during P.I. deployment.
SSgt. Chun and SMSgt. Rodney Correa during P.I. deployment.
SSgt. Jeff Chun (w/wheelbarrow) during P.I. deployment.
SSgt. Jeff Chun (w/wheelbarrow) during P.I. deployment.
SSgt. Earl Freitas on deployment with 154th CES this year.
SSgt. Earl Freitas on deployment with 154th CES this year.
SSgt. Tony Kepaa during Philippines deployment, 1986.
SSgt. Tony Kepaa during Philippines deployment, 1986.
TSgt. Bob Davis during P.I. deployment, 1986.
TSgt. Bob Davis during P.I. deployment, 1986.
150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron Official Emblem
150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron
Official Emblem
Maintenance and communications play an important role in the 150 AC&W Squadron's mission.
Maintenance and communications play an important role in the 150 AC&W Squadron’s mission.
The 150th AC&W Sq.
The 150th AC&W Sq.
Inside the radar dome at Kokee AFS, Kauai.
Inside the radar dome at Kokee AFS, Kauai.
150th members man the watch over Hawaii's skies.
150th members man the watch over Hawaii’s skies.
154th Security Police Flight
154th Security Police Flight
DRESSIN' IT UP. The 154th Security Police Flight participating in the annual Kamehameha Day Parade.
DRESSIN’ IT UP. The 154th Security Police Flight participating in the annual Kamehameha Day Parade.
154 Security Police Flight during State to State Crosstraining deployment to Portland, Oregon.
154 Security Police Flight during State to State Crosstraining deployment to Portland, Oregon.
READY, AIM . .. 154th SPF personnel maintains proficiency in all aspects of their job.
READY, AIM . .. 154th SPF personnel maintains proficiency in all aspects of their job.
SSgt. Jean Burrell checks wind velocity & direction with the anenometer.
SSgt. Jean Burrell checks wind velocity & direction with the anenometer.
MSgt. Roy Yamasaki, maintenance officer Capt. Gwen Leidemann, and SMSgt. Clement Oshiro take care of business in the 201 CMBTCG NCMO tent. Everything at Suwon was in tents. Team Spirit '79.
MSgt. Roy Yamasaki, maintenance officer Capt. Gwen Leidemann, and SMSgt. Clement Oshiro take care of business in the 201 CMBTCG NCMO tent. Everything at Suwon was in tents. Team Spirit ’79.
Looking forward to their return to sunny Hawaii, SSgt. Lorenzo P. Ruiz, SSgt. Raymond N. Kodani, SSgt. Wallace K. Kakemoto, Sgt. Ralph M. Yamada, and MSgt. Maximo P. Valenzuela disassemble and crate the TRC-97 antenna at Sachon, Korea, during Team Spirit '78.
Looking forward to their return to sunny Hawaii, SSgt. Lorenzo P. Ruiz, SSgt. Raymond N. Kodani, SSgt. Wallace K. Kakemoto, Sgt. Ralph M. Yamada, and MSgt. Maximo P. Valenzuela disassemble and crate the TRC-97 antenna at Sachon, Korea, during Team Spirit ’78.
The 201st arrives! at Team Spirit Exercise in Korea.
The 201st arrives! at Team Spirit Exercise in Korea.
201st Combat Communications Squadron
201st Combat Communications Squadron
MSgt. B. Pabingwit during Team Spirit '84.
MSgt. B. Pabingwit during Team Spirit ’84.
201st CCSQ Maintenance facility at Hilo.
201st CCSQ Maintenance facility at Hilo.
201st Combat Communications Flight 202nd Combat Communications Flight
201st Combat Communications Flight
202nd Combat Communications Flight
TSgt. Geri Heatherly hard at work at HQ HANG.
TSgt. Geri Heatherly hard at work at HQ HANG.
SSgt. Marino Quitazol, Capt. Jeffrey Okazaki and MSgt. Frank Farley, early in the history of the flight.
SSgt. Marino Quitazol, Capt. Jeffrey Okazaki and MSgt. Frank Farley, early in the history of the flight.
SSgt. Doolin plots frequency usage during a 201st CMBTCG field deployment.
SSgt. Doolin plots frequency usage during a 201st CMBTCG field deployment.
201st CCFT electronic maintenance facility at Kahului, Maui.
201st CCFT electronic maintenance facility at Kahului, Maui.
SSgt. Kaneshiro troubleshooting the control head for the AN/TSC-60.
SSgt. Kaneshiro troubleshooting the control head for the AN/TSC-60.
MSgt. Jim Roland, right, the PCA advisor to the 201st CMBTCG, coordinates the installation of communicatIons equipment at Suwon Air Base, Korea, with two Hawaii ANG members-Amn. Gladys Rosenbush (left) and SrA Cody S. Nakasone (right) of the 202 CMBTCF during Team Spirit '79.
MSgt. Jim Roland, right, the PCA advisor to the 201st CMBTCG, coordinates the installation of communicatIons equipment at Suwon Air Base, Korea, with two Hawaii ANG members-Amn. Gladys Rosenbush (left) and SrA Cody S. Nakasone (right) of the 202 CMBTCF during Team Spirit ’79.
A frequency converter is off-loaded from a CRAF 747 at Osan AB, Korea, during Team Spirit '83.
A frequency converter is off-loaded from a CRAF 747 at Osan AB, Korea, during Team Spirit ’83.
MSgt. Frank Johnson. His was the loudest "yo" at roll call, The sharpest uniform in formation, The warmest smile in greeting. We miss him ...
MSgt. Frank Johnson. His was the loudest “yo” at roll call, The sharpest uniform in formation, The warmest smile in greeting. We miss him …
TSgt. Alama supervises MDC operations at Team Spirit.
TSgt. Alama supervises MDC operations at Team Spirit.
SrA Cody S. Nakasone, 202 CMBTCF, HANG, hammers antenna tie-down stakes during the installation of the communications operations at Suwon. Team Spirit '79.
SrA Cody S. Nakasone, 202 CMBTCF, HANG, hammers antenna tie-down stakes during the installation of the communications operations at Suwon. Team Spirit ’79.
AN/TRC-97 shot from Dillingham Air Field to PFMF during 1969 comm exercise.
AN/TRC-97 shot from Dillingham Air Field to PFMF during 1969 comm exercise.
201st Air Traffic Control Flight
201st Air Traffic Control Flight
AN/MPU-14 on the ready line.
AN/MPU-14 on the ready line.
AN/TSW-7 being prepared for deployment.
AN/TSW-7 being prepared for deployment.
ATC personnel install wind speed/direction indicators for AN/TSW-7.
ATC personnel install wind speed/direction indicators for AN/TSW-7.
Radar Controller handling live traffic.
Radar Controller handling live traffic.
202nd Air Traffic Control Flight
202nd Air Traffic Control Flight
Personnel assisting Friends of the Library
Personnel assisting Friends of the Library
Amn. Saligumba controls aircraft via radar at Barking Sands
Amn. Saligumba controls aircraft via radar at Barking Sands
Workers set up a TSW-7 Mobile Control Tower, used to control air traffic, especially in remote undeveloped areas.
Workers set up a TSW-7 Mobile Control Tower, used to control air traffic, especially in remote undeveloped areas.
GOLF
GOLF
BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL
(Pictures from the Mo’olelo Kahiko Helu Ekahi- Tradition of Excellence 40th Anniversary Hawaii Air National Guard)