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This photo shows aircrew from the 199th Fighter Squadron discussing tactics. From the left: Darryl “Yobo” Chung, Dale Tengan, Richard Tsuchiya, Clyde Torigoe. Judging from the F-4C Phantom models used ...
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201 CCG Reorganization

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 in 2010's, History

The Hawai‘i Air National Guard commander, Brigadier General Ryan Okahara has realigned the remaining 201st Combat Communications units effective July 9, 2014.  The action authority was AFI 38-101 and NGB/A1M ...
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Taps: Thomas “Tats” Sonomura

Posted on Jul 11, 2014 in Taps

Thomas Tatsuo “Tats” Sonomura, 79, of Hilo, a retired M. Sonomura Contracting Co. heavy equipment mechanic, an Army veteran who served in the Korean War and a Hawai‘i Army National ...
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Retiree Update: Laura Wheeler

Posted on Jul 10, 2014 in Retiree Update

LTC Laura Wheeler is in Washington DC serving as the Chief of Behavioral Health, Army National Guard. In this email to Retiree News, she talks about her work and some ...
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Stan Osserman is the Director of HCATT – the Hawaii Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies. He has been with HCATT for a few months and he promotes hydrogen fueled transportation ...
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F-22s at Cope Taufan 14

Posted on Jul 7, 2014 in 2010's, History

A formation of US Air Force and Royal Malaysian Air Force aircraft, including an F-15 Eagle from the 131st Fighter Squadron at Barnes ANGB, Mass., an RMAF SU-30MKM Flanker, a ...
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Taps: Jack Moses, Sr.

Posted on Jul 7, 2014 in Taps

Jack A. “Jackie” Moses, Sr., of Honomu, Hawai‘i, a retired heavy equipment operator for Mauna Kea Agribusiness and Hilo Coast Processing Co, and an Army National Guard veteran passes away on ...
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Check Six: 201 CCG Retirement

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in 1990's, Check Six

Check Six: a pilot’s term meaning look behind you. Twenty years ago today, the 201st Combat Commutations Group hosted a retirement party of Lt Col Roy Matsumura.  Roy retired as ...
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Taps: Brian Koga Services

Posted on Jul 1, 2014 in Taps

Information about Brian Koga’s services.  Obituary information posted when it appears in the Star-Advertiser. Services Place: Borthwick Mortuary on Maunakea Street  Date: Thursday, July 10, 2014 Time: Visitation at 1700, ...
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