Hawai‘i Air National Guard

Outstanding Airman – Senior Airman Shari M. Sugai, an air traffic controller from the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron.

Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Thomas Chock, from the 154th Logistics Squadron

Outstanding Senior NCO – Master Sgt. Brian Tom, a member of the Headquarters, 154th Wing finance section

Outstanding Company Grade Officer – Capt. Christopher Faurot, a 199th Fighter Squadron pilot

Outstanding Field Grade Officer – Maj. Jeffrey T. Namihira, a pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron

Outstanding Service Team – Noncommissioned Officer Academy Graduates Association, Chapter 18.

The Winning Team – 201st Combat Communications Group: Integrated Communications Access Package (ICAP) Conversion Team

Outstanding Unit – 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron

Field Grade Officer – Lt. Col. James A. Drake, 199th Fighter Squadron

Junior Officer – 1st Lt. Basil M. Badley, 154th Communication Flight

Senior Noncommissioned Officer – Master Sgt. Preston C. Nishie 169th Aircraft Control & Warning

Squadron Noncommissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Neil M. Uehara 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Airman – Senior Airman Anthony T. Ramirez 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Unit – 203rd Air Refueling Squadron

Winning Team Award – 154th Logistics Group

Service Team Award – 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron and 154th Logistics Squadron

Airman of the Year – Senior Airman Kathy K.H. Wai, 154th Aircraft Generations Squadron

Noncommissioned Officer of the Year – Tech Sgt. James Almedia Jr., 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Darren R. Morris, 204th Airlift Squadron

Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year – Master Sgt. Scott E. Yerxa, 154th Aircraft Generations Squadron

Company Grade Officer of the Year – Capt. Duke M. Ota, 154th Logistics Squadron

Field Grade Officer of the Year – Maj. James T. Yuki, 204th Airlift Squadron

Outstanding Unit – 203rd Air Refueling Squadron

Outstanding Service – 154th Logistics Support Flight

Airman of the year – Senior Airman Audra M. Sellers Joy from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Noncommissioned officer of the year – Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Joy Jr. from the 154th Logistic Support Flight

Senior noncommissioned officer of the year – Senior Master Sgt. Gayle Y.H. Tom from the 169^th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron

Company grade officer of the year – Capt. Tracey J. Saiki from the Headquarters section of the 154th Wing

field grade officers of the year – Maj. Craig N. Ishizaki of the 297^th Air Traffic Control Squadron and Maj. Wil­liam S. Petti of the 154th Logistic Support Flight;

unit of the year – 204th Air Squadron

service unit of the year – 154th Wing/Comptroller Office

winning team award – Force Man­agement Information Accessibility Team

Team Awards – Royal Guard and Scheduling Process Action Team

Safety Award – Maj. Ronald Han, 154th Logistics Squadron

Outstanding Airman of the Year – Senior Airman Zur Waki, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding NCO of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Bridget Komine, 154th Support Group

Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year – Master Sgt. Dan Kiyohiro, 154th Logistics Squadron

Outstanding Company Grade Officer(s) of the Year – Capt. Tamah-Lani Nakamoto, HQ HING; 2nd Lt. Basil Badley, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding Field Grade Officer of the Year – Maj. Norbert Luke, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron

Outstanding Unit of the Year – 291st Combat Communications Squadron and 203rd Air Refueling Squadron

Airman of the Year – Senior Airman Timothy L. Archer, 293rd Combat Communications Squadron

NCO of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Robert J. Santos, 154th Aircraft Generation Squadron

Senior NCO of the Year – Master Sgt. Colosse Elia po, 154th Wing

Company Grade Officer – Capt. Reynold T. Hioki, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Field Grade Officer – Maj. Maiy Ooka, 169th Air Control and Warning Squadron

Community Service Award – 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron

Facilities Improvement – 169th Aircraft Control & W aming Squadron

Outstanding Unit Award – 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Air Traffic Controller – Staff Sgt. Collin S. Sakuma, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Capt. Conal J. Brady III, 199th Fighter Squadron

Outstanding C-130 Pilot – Maj. Kevin D. Garcia, 204th Airlift Squadron

Outstanding Tanker Pilot – Maj. Darryll D.M. Wong, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron

George T. Miki Memorial Award – Maj. Dewey D.A. Arakawa, 169th Aircraft. Control and Warning Squadron

Individual Referral Award (Recruiting) – Staff Sgt. Donna N. Kim, 291st Combat Communication Squadron

Unit Referral Award (Recruiting) – Headquarters, 154th Group

Outstanding Medical Personnel – Maj. Richard E. Ando Jr., 154th Medical Squadron

Outstanding Training Manager – Master Sgt. Myles T. Shiroma, 291st Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding Unit Career Advisor – Master Sgt. George J. Kawaguchi, 169th Aircraft. Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding Enlisted Aircrew – Master Sgt. Stephen V. Cid, 203rdAir Refueling Squadron

Outstanding Navigator – Capt. Mervin H. Oyafuso, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron

Outstanding Maintenance – Staff Sgt. John T. Kikuyama, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding Operations – Staff Sgt. Laurie S. Bosque, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding Support – Staff Sgt. Joaddie A. Gionson, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron

Outstanding Airman – Senior Airman Cheron M. Canon, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding NCO – Tech. Sgt. Bill D. Cruz, 154th Maintenance Squadron

Outstanding Senior NCO – Senior.Master Sgt. Vincent A. Dacanay, 292ndCombat Communications Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Officer – 2nd Lt. Duke M. Ota Jr, 154th Resource Management Squadron

George T. Miki Memorial Award – Capt. Kevin K. Abe, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron (ACWS)

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award – Capt. Stan W. Hong, 199th Fighter Squadron (FS)

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller – Tech. Sgt. Richard J. Sullivan, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Recruiter of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Henry Languatan, 154th Mission Support Squadron (MSS)

Outstanding Unit Career Advisor – Tech. Sgt. James Y. Toyama, 199th FS

Outstanding Individual Referral Incentive – Senior Airman Joel A. Gushikuma, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron (CCSQ)

Outstanding Unit Referral – 154th MSS

Outstanding Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Staff Sgt. Craig F. Randa, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Outstanding Medical Personnel – Tech. Sgt. Laura S. Masuda, 15th Tactical Hospital

Outstanding Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Staff Sgt. Dell-Fin J.Y.P. Saito, 292nd CCSQ

Outstanding Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Robert K. Davis, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES)

Outstanding Enlisted Specialty Training Manager – Master Sgt. Debra A. Brownhill, 154th CES

Outstanding Airman of the Year – Senior Airman Jonathon A. Silva, 154th Security Police Flight

Outstanding NCO of the Year – Staff Sgt. James Almeida Jr., 292nd CCSQ

Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year – Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Kauahi, 150th ACWS

Outstanding Officer of the Year – Capt. Jeffrey T. Namihira, 199th FS

Outstanding HIANG Unit – 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

The George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – LL Col. Gary Nitta, 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (ACWS)

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award – Capt Craig Swaby, 199th Fighter Squadron (FS)

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller Award – Tech. Sgt Denise Jelinski-Hall, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Unit Career Advisor Award – Tech. Sgt Mel Rapazo, 298th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Recruiter of the Year Award – Master Sgt Jun J. Arconado, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron (CCS)

Outstanding HIANG Medical Personnel Award – Staff Sgt Dana Harada, 154th Tactical Hospital

Outstanding HIANG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Staff Sgt Marc Mendez, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMS)

Outstanding HIANG Operation Award for Enlisted Personnel – Senior Mager Sgt William Crowell, 154th Aircraft Control Squadron, and Tech. Sgt George Andrade, 292nd CCS

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Mager Sgt. Debra Brownhill, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES), and Master Sgt Jerry Fme, 154th Mission Support Squadron (MSS)

Outstanding HIANG Airman Award – Senior Airman Cindy Engoring, 292nd CCS

Outstanding HIANG NCO Award – Staff Sgt Christina Luna, 154th Security Police Flight

Outstanding HIANG Senior NCO Award – Mager Sgt Clifford Ono, 154th CAMS

Outstanding HIANG Officer Award – U Col. Bruce Ellinwood, 199th FS

Outstanding HIANG Unit Award – 199th FS

Outstanding HIANG Individual Referral Incentives Award – Otief Master Sgt Walter Furuyama, 293nl CCS

Outstanding HIANG Unit Referral Award – 154th MSS

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Capt Scott Hoadley, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Lt. Col. Edward Pickering, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller – Tech. Sgt. Alejandre Quibilan, 298th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Recruiter – Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Ormita, 154th Mission Support Squadron

Outstanding Individual Referral – Senior Ainnan Lloyd Llaneza

Outstanding Unit Referral – 298th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Medical Personnel – Maj. Walton Auyong, 154th Tactical Hospital

Outstanding HIANG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Tech. Sgt. Eric Wada, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. George Mori, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Tech. Sgt. Dane Kuni, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Ainnan – Ainnan 1st Class Carmelo Lopez, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Noncommissioned Officer – Staff Sgt. John Huey, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding HIANG Senior Noncommissioned Officer – Chief Master Sgt. Melvin Kauahi, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Officer – Maj. Stanley Ossennan, 154th Mission Support Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Unit – 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Capt. Stacy A. Clowe. 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award – Capt. David W. Lilly. 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller Award – Staff Sgt. John P. Huey. 297th Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Oahu Recruiter of the Year Award – Tech. Sgt. Norman K.C. Hu, 154th Mission Support Squadron

Outstanding HIAG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Lester T. Matsushima, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Senior Master Sgt. Carl T . Nakamura , Headquarters, 201st Combat Communications Group

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Tech. Sgt. Mitchell Maeda, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Don H. Miyamoto

Outstanding HIANG Airman – Senior Airman Brent T. Bonnell. 154th Security Police Flight

Outstanding HIANG NCO Award – Tech. Sgt. Anthony L. Kepaa, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Senior NCO Award – Senior Master Sgt. John K.L. Wahinekapu, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Officer Award – Maj. Mary C.P. Ooka, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Unit Award – 154th Security Police Flight and 199th Weather Flight

Outstanding Officers – 1st Lt. Craig N. lshizaki, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight and 1st Lt.Margaret R. Miller, 154th Tactical Hospital.

Noncommissioned Officer – Master Sgt. Robert J. Finley, Headquarters, 201st Combat Communications Group, coordinated and directed the transportation of 300 personnel and 400 tons of equipment to and from the Republic of Korea for exercise Team Spirit 89.

Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer – Sgt. Nancy T. Vendiola, 154th Tactical Hospital, is the noncommissioned officer-in-charge of the physical examination section.

Outstanding Airman Senior Airman – Donna H. Derryberry, 154th Resource Management Squadron, is a financial services specialist in the comptroller’s office. She provided exceptional service and assistance in the travel/ pay section.

Outstanding Unit for 1989 The 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron is undergoing reorganization and a new mission.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – 1st Lt. Dennis K. Matsuura, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Fighter Pilot – Capt. Darrell Y .H. Ching, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Air Traffic Controller – Sgt. Hidetaka J. Murakami, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding Oahu Recruiter of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Carl J. Simmons, 154th Mission Support Squadron.

Outstanding On-theJob-Training Manager – Tech. Sgt. Thomas R. Sciulli, 154th Mission Support Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Tech. Sgt. James W. Placek, 29 I st Combat Communications Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Sgt. James M. Chun, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Iris T. Kabazawa, 154th Mission Support Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Roselina B. Vendiola, 154th Resource Management Squadron.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Maj. Jerry Bona, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, in the air weapons controller career field.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award – Capt. Marcus Rosehill, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, in performing successful intercepts and assistance to aircraft in distress/ emergency situations.

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller Award (noncommissioned officer/NCO) – Master Sgt. Ronald Marushige, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding Oahu Recruiter of the Year Award – Tech. Sgt. Carl Simmons, 154th Mission Support Squadron.

Outstanding Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) Airman Award – Senior Airman Susan Sakoda, 298th Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding HIANG NCO Award – Staff Sgt. Gary Hema, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Senior NCO Award – Master Sgt. Moses Akana, 297th Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding HIANG Officer Award – Lt. Col. Jerald Aoki, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Reuben Kaneshiro, 293rd Combat Communications Squadron and Tech. Sgt. Wescott Lee, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Vincent Dacanay, 292nd Combat Communications Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel – Master Sgt. Randall Hiyane, 154th Resource Management Squadron and Staff Sgt. Norton Malina, 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.

Outstanding HIANG Unit Award – 297th Air Traffic Control Flight.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy (outstanding air weapons controller) – Maj. Arthur I. Kimura, 169th ACWS

Outstanding Weapons Systems Officer – Maj. Jeffery H. Nishimura. 199th TFS

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Capt. Chris K. Sakamoto, 199th TFS

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller – Tech. Sgt. Francis K. Akana, 297th ATCF

Outstanding Oahu Recruiter of the Year – Tech. Sgt. Norman K.C Hu. 154th MSS

Outstanding HIANG Airman – Airman 1st Class Rochelle L.t.. Flores, 154th C S

Outstanding HIANG NCO – Tech. Sgt. James S. Taniguchi, 154th CES

Outstanding HIANG Senior NCO – Master Sgt. Joseph J. Kaaikaula. 154th CES

Outstanding HIANG Officer – Maj. Judith L. Fadrowskv, 154th TAC

Outstanding HIANG Unit – 154th Civil Engineering Squadron

Outstanding HIANG Maintenance Award for Enlisted Personnel (new) – Tech. Sgt. Mathias P. Thornley, 291st CCSQ

Outstanding HIANG Operations Award for Enlisted Personnel ( new) – Tech. Sgt. Thomas E. Arizumi, 199th TFS

Outstanding HIANG Support Award for Enlisted Personnel (new) – Tech. Sgt. Claire L. Mivamoto, 291st CCSQ and Tech. Sgt. Ronald S. Biho, 154th MSS

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – 2nd Lt. Myles M. Moriguchi, 150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron.

Outstanding Air Traffic Controller – Master Sgt. Eric M. Kuniyoshi, 202nd Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding Weapons System Officer – Capt. Clyde Y. Torigoe, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Capt. William C.Benton, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Recruiter of the Year – Master Sgt. Richard P. Saunders, 154th Combat Support Squadron.

Outstanding Airman – Senior Airman Douglas T. Michihara, 201st Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding Noncommissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Lowell T. Agena, 202nd Air Traffic Control Flight.

Outstanding Senior Noncommissioned Officer – Senior Master Sgt. Norman M. Uyechi, 154th Civil Engineering Squadron.

Outstanding Officer – Lt. Col. Norman C. Ault, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding Unit – 154th Tactical Hospital.

Outstanding Unit – 199th Weather Flight.

Outstanding Airman – Airman 1st Class Brian H. Nakaguchi, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance
Squadron.

Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Godwin T. Hashimoto, 154th Civil Engineering Flight.

Outstanding Senior Non-Commissioned Officer – Master Sgt. Rodney K. H. Leong, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding Officer – Lt. Col. Norman C. Ault, Jr., 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – I st Lt. Gregory B. Gardner, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Weapons System Officer – Capt. Michael J. Melich, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Capt. Eric S. Kanja, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Outstanding Recruiters – Tech. Sgt. Norman K. C. Hu was named top Oahu recruiter.

Outstanding Unit – 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Airman – Senior Airman Lisa A. Rodrigues, 154th Civil Engineering Flight.

Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer – Tech. Sgt. Bertram T. Narita, 202nd Combat Communications Flight.

Outstanding Senior Non-Commissioned Officer – Master Sgt. Rex Y. Koga, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Capt. Leroy T. Perry, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Weapons System Officer – Capt. Leonard N. Sporik, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Officer – Lt. Col. Reginald Y. Doi, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Lt. Col. Clarence F.L. Jim, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Top Recruiter – Master Sgt. Richard Saunders, Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard.

Outstanding Unit – 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Outstanding Airman – SrA. Antonio Querubin Jr., 199th Weather Flight.

Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer – SSgt. Jack U brig, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

Outstanding Senior Non-Commissioned Officer – MSgt. RichardDeVeas, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron.

George T. Miki Memorial Trophy – Capt. Arthur Kimura, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Maj. Jerald Aoki, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Weapons System Officer – Capt. Richard Dove, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

Outstanding Officer – Maj. Myron Dobashi, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron.

George R. Miki Trophy – Lt.Col. Norman G. E. Chang, 169th Aircraft Conan outstanding air weapons controller who excells in performing and advancing the air weapons controller specialty.

Outstanding Weapons System Officer – Capt. Richard C. Hastings, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, received this perpetual trophy for his high level of knowledge, skill, leadership and devotion to duty as demonstrated in sustained superior performance.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award – Lt. Col. Joseph A. Ah New Jr., 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, received this perpetual trophy for outstanding skill and knowledge in performing successful intercepts, assistance to aircrafts in distress/ emergency situations, devotion to duty, leadership and efforts to better squadron capabilities.

Outstanding HANG Airman Award – Amn Napua N. Sugai, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, was presented this wooden tiki as the outstanding airman/ senior airman who best exemplifies the skills, attitude and personal attributes necessary for enhancing a successful career as a guardmember.

Outstanding HANG NCO Award – TSgt. Rodney N. Correa, 154th Composite Group, was presented this award as the outstanding NCO (E-4 through E-6) who best exemplifies high level quality ability and
leadership in enhancing the mission effectiveness and image of the Air Guard.

Outstanding HANG Senior NCO Award – MSgt. Seiichi Tsutsui, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, was presented this award as the outstanding Senior NCO (E-7 through E-9) for his leadership, skills, and personal attributes which enhances mission accomplishment and community involvement.

Outstanding HANG Officer Award – Maj. Gerald J. Revuelto, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, was awarded this trophy, a wooden replica of an old Hawaiian idol, for his leadership and effort to increase the capability of the Air Guard.

Outstanding HANG Unit Award – 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was presented this award. Appraisal factors considered in the selecting of this award were combat readiness, strength and retention, attendance, military bearing, inspection and safety records.

Outstanding HANG Airman – Senior Airman Allan Bactad 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HANG NCO – Staff Sgt. Ernest Dela Cruz 202d Air Traffic Control Flight

Outstanding HANG Senior NCO – Senior Master Sgt. Lawrence Sugihara 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Outstanding HANG Officer – Lt. Col. Edward Richardson 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Outstanding Fighter Pilot – Maj. Harold Schatz 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

Outstanding Weapons Systems Officer – Capt. David Nishioka 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

George R. Miki Memorial Award – 1st Lt. Jerry Bona, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

James Y. Sato Memorial Award – Capt. Myron Dobashi 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron

Capt. Dobashi Wins ’78 Efficiency Award

By Dennis Fujii
Associate Editor

HONOLULU. Hawaii – Captain Myron Dobashi. 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron. of Kauai. was awarded the James Y. Sato Memorial Award for 1978.

The James Y. Sato Memorial Award is presented annually to a Hawaii Air National Guard officer for hist her exceptional effort in improving the efficiency of his her unit and of the Hawaii Air National Guard.

Capt. Dobashi. an air weapons controller. is a guardsman with many personal attributes which have distinguished him in the selection for the coveted Air Guard award.

Lt. Col. Raymond Moriguchi, commander of the 150th AC&W, recently wrote a letter of recommendation for Dobashi. Moriguchi cites him as a leader with an abundance of initiative and drive. As a result of his actions, Dobashi has motivated and involved personnel to work harder in their duties and assignments.

His crew has developed into one of the best in operations. During a recent Air Force standardization evaluation visit, all personnel assigned to Dobashi’s air defense crew passed with excellent or outstanding scores. As a direct result of Dobashi’s personal counseling and assistance, personnel previously considered marginal on examinations passed without difficulty.

As a manager, Capt. Dobashi is resourceful and thrift conscious. During a shortage of qualified personnel, Dobashi was assigned

additional duties which included security police officer. security manager, weapon explosive safety officer and civilian security guard supervisor. Normally, two officers are assigned to share these duties. The undertaking of these duties by Dobashi equated to a savings of about $3,000 in military pay for monthly drill and annual training periods for, the Air Guard.

Additionally, during an austere funding period imposed upon the Air Force civilian security section. Dobashi ingeniously used his Air Guard security section during the emergency to augment the security of the Kokee installation. The results of Dobashi’s actions saved approximately $200 for a four day period. But more importantly, it ensured the continuous security protection of the Air Guard’s Kauai installation.

One might ask, “With all his concerns for the 150th and its personnel, how is he doing as an individual officer of the Hawaii Air National Guard?”

As a result of his initiative and proficiency in all phases of air defense operations, he was recently upgraded to expert air weapons controller and was appointed officer in charge of a 24-hour air defense crew at the Kokee facility .

And how does the commander of his unit feel about Capt. Dobashi? In the closing comments of his letter of commendation, Lt. Col. Moriguchi reflected, “It is indeed a pleasure to have Capt. Dobashi in my organization, and I can truthfully say that I wish I had 10 more officers like him.

–1979 March Pupukahi

Outstanding HANG Unit Award – 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron

High Recruiter- SSgt. Kenneth Enoki, 201st Combat Communications Squadron (Hilo) was awarded a check for being the person who recruited the highest number of individuals during HANG’s recruiting competition, THE SKY’S THE LIMIT, held between April 1-Sept. 30, 1977.

High Team- The 201st Combat Communications Group was recognized as the unit that accrued the highest number of points resulting from referrals and enlistments during HANG’s recruiting competition. The unit received a check also donated by the Hawaii National Guard Association.

George R. Miki Memorial Trophy- Maj. Walter 0. Watanabe, 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, received this perpetual trophy. It is awarded annually to an outstanding air weapons controller who excels in performing and advancing the air weapons controller specialty.

Outstanding Weapons System Officer Award- Capt. William Jelks, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, received this perpetual trophy for his high level of knowledge, skill, leadership and devotion to duty as demonstrated in sustained superior performance.

Outstanding Fighter Pilot Award- Capt. Michael Tice, 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, received this
perpetual trophy for outstanding skill and knowledge in performing successful intercepts, assistance to aircrafts in distress/emergency situations, devotion to duty, leadership and efforts to better squadron capabilities.

Outstanding HANG Airman Award- AlC Kelly Kim, Jr., 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, was presented this wooden tiki as the outstanding airman/senior airman who best exemplifies the skills, attitudes and personal attributes necessary for enhancing a successful career as a guardsman.

Outstanding HANG NCO Award- TSgt. Galen Yamada, 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, was presented this award as the outstanding NCO (E-4 through E-6) who best exemplifies high level quality, ability and leadership in enhancing the mission effectiveness and image of the HANG.

Outstanding HANG Senior NCO Award- MSgt. Ronald lzutsu, 154th Supply Squadron, was presented this award as the outstanding Senior NCO (E-7 through E-9) for his leadership, skills, and personal attributes which enhance mission accomplishment and community involvement.

Outstanding HANG Officer Award- Maj. George Koga, 150th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, was awarded the trophy, a wooden replica of an old Hawaiian idol, for his leadership and efforts to increase the capability of the HANG.

Outstanding HANG Unit Award- The 169th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron was awarded the HANG’s Outstanding Unit Award. Appraisal factors considered in the selection of this award were combat readiness, strength and retention, attendance, military bearing, inspections and safety records.