Retiree News

Col Duke Pirak will assume command of the 154^th Operations Group on Wednesday, July 3, 2013, starting at 1600.  The Change of Command Ceremony will take place at the Missing Man Memorial (behind the Hickam O’Club). Col Pirak comes the Hawai‘i from the Oregon Air National Guard. Col Glen “Knockers” Nakamura, the former 154 OG commander is already serving as the 154^th Wing Vice Commander.

Maj Regina Berry will assume command of the 154^th Force Support Squadron on Saturday, July 13, 2013, starting at 0800. The Change of Command Ceremony will take place in Building 3317, (the Dining Facility). Lt Col Sharnell Valeho, the current commander, will become the State Family Program Director. She takes over for MAJ Queschae Blue-Clark, who took an active duty tour with the Army at Schofield Barracks.

Maj Dane Minami will assume command of the 154^th Security Forces Squadron on Saturday, July 13, 2013, starting at 0900. The Change of Command Ceremony will take place in Building 3317, (the Dining Facility).  The current commander, Maj Nicholas Mitsunaga, will continue his career with the Air Force Reserve.

Congratulations to all!