December 2017

From Jeff Hickman's Facebook Page https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DqaHKV-2sc Today is the last day of work for my friend (MSG_R) Stephen Lum. He served over 37 years in the Hawaii Army National Guard over 35 years and over 30 with the our office,...

In July and August 2004, the Hawaii Air National Guard promoted 12 airmen to higher ranks. How many names do you recognize? To Staff Sergeant (E-5): 293d Combat Communications Squadron (293 CBCS): Richard A. Castro Jr. 297th Air Traffic Control...

Harry Mitsuo Nakasone, 82, passed away on December 3, 2017. He was a graduate of Leilehua High School & retired from the Air National Guard. He loved Hawaiian music, singing karaoke & going to Las Vegas as much as possible....

From TAG Hawaii Facebook page Some of our deployed Hawaii Air National Guardsmen in the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) area of responsibility had a special visitor. Airmen from the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron were visited by General Joseph...

This undated photograph shows Brig. Gen. David Rodrigues presenting Col. Jeffrey Okazaki with the Groups’ first Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA). The award period was January 1, 1993 to July 31, 1994. The 201 CCG later received a second...

From the KITV website Maybe you've seen the commercials, or even come across it online. Commercial DNA testing kits that you can do at home, like "My Heritage", Ancestry DNA or 23 and Me. These "do-it-yourself" genealogical tests are quickly...

On December 8, 2017, the State Department of Defense hosted its annual Christmas tree trimming ceremony. Department members bring ornaments to decorate the Christmas tree on the second floor of the Headquarters on Diamond Head Road. The ceremony was followed...

In the photograph, Lt. Col. Melvin Morris and CMSgt Clement Oshiro are on the Osan AB flightline. They observed the off loading of a Flying Tiger charter aircraft. Lt. Col. Morris was the Deputy Commander of the 201st Combat Communications...

From the 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion Facebook page Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and a Wonderful 2018!! 227th Brigade Engineer Battalion Soldiers at the 2017 Birthday Commemoration at the Convention Center.

In June 2004, the Hawaii Air National Guard promoted 15 airmen to higher ranks. Several members listed were promoted again in their careers before leaving the Air Guard or retiring. Unit designations are as they were in 2004. How many...