Year: 2014

Elvin Kaliko Kamoku, 94, of Hilo, a Hawaii County fire chief, a C. Brewer and Co. longshoreman, an Army veteran who served in World War II and a first lieutenant in the National Guard, passed away on October 24, 2014.…

Wesley Kee Sen Woo, 80, of Honolulu, a National Guard veteran, passed away on October 15, 2014. He was born in Pepeekeo. He is survived by sons Frederick and Clayton; daughters Phyllis Woo Holland, Jocelyn Kimura, Lorri Worthy and Tammy…

Melvin Kauhiokalani Chock, 78, of Honolulu, an electronics technician and an Army National Guard veteran, passed away on September 14, 2014. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by sons Robert, Mark and Thomas; brother Michael; sister Alpha Eng;…

Peter Ching, a retired 169th Air Defense Squadron member provided the background information about the photograph and its significance.  Thanks Peter! Members of the then 169th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron (169 ACWS) participated in the 1996 Top Scope competition…

The Ashford ‘Ohana will have local services for their father, Colonel James Ashford. Place: Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nu‘uanu Ave Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014 Time: 1030 According to the colonel’s daughter Joan, his plot is near the entrance and it will…

On Monday, Erik Wong started as the A3T at Headquarters, Hawai‘i Air National Guard.  Erik fills the position previously held for many years by Jim Townsend, and more recently Tim Fujino.  Erik just retired from his civilian position with the…

Thomas Haughey, 68, of Honolulu, a computer network instructor and an Army National Guard veteran, passed in September 13, 2014. He was born in Rhode Island. He is survived by companion Robyn Vierra; son Michael; daughters Shannon Murphy and Kristen…

Melvin Quon Hoong Chang, 73, of Mililani, passed away September 22, 2014 in Mililani. Born June 21, 1941 in Honolulu. Retired Master Sergeant, Hawaii Air National Guard and Masonic Member of the Honolulu Scottish Rite Bodies. He is survived by…

By Jennifer Schneider, AFCEC Public Affairs / Published September 30, 2014 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- The Air Force has announced the winners of the 2014 Air Force Design Awards. Seven projects were recognized for achieving excellence in…

Retiree News received a graduation notice from Janine Obando (née Calamaan). She graduated with her Master of Business Administration degree this past weekend. Janine started out in the 201st Combat Communications Group many years ago. Janine left with her active duty…