October 2018

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph An F-4C Phantom assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron, is shown here taxiing at Hickam AFB sometime in the early 1980s. This particular aircraft was christened “‘Alae’Ula,” which is the Hawaiian...

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Buenaventura "Benny" Pabingwit and Gary Hirata in a off duty dinner at a local restaurant in Songtan, the Korean area outside Osan AB. Benny was a fulltime technician serving with the 291st Combat Communications Squadron...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The Department of Defense authorized the addition of the E-8 and E-9 grades with the changes taking effect on June 1, 1958. Promotions to these two new grades would be phased in over the next...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph In the early 1980s, Moses Akana joined the Hawaii Air National Guard after serving several years in the Air Force. This photograph show him in front of a radar screen controlling aircraft. His brother, Francis, also enlisted...

From the 117th MPAD Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Six new officers and six new warrant officers have joined the ranks of the Hawaii Army National Guard after successfully completing Officer/Warrant Officer Candidate School. The newly commissioned Warrant Officers...

Lorin Thomas Alapaki Smith, 51, of Kane'ohe passed away on August 24, 2018. He was a graduate of Lahainaluna High School where he was a boarder for 4 years. He served in the United States Air Force for 3 years...

Retiree News photograph This photograph features three Chiefs who served as the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Hawaii Air National Guard. they served as the senior enlisted advisor to the Commander, HAwaii Air National Guard. From left to right:...

One of the good things about Vacations Hawai‘icharter flights is you never know who you'll meet. Hawaii Air National Guard Retirees Blossom Loganand Carol Kellettwere accompanying their Moms to their respective high school class reunions. Blossom's Mom graduated from Kapa‘a...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the Hawaii Air National Guard's F-15 Eagles on Taxiway Mike. The 154th Wing flew F-15 Eagles from 1987 through 2010 when the F-22 Raptors reached Initial Operational Capacity. Like any conversion, it was...

Anna’s daughter, Pohai Godinet, asked Retiree News to post the following information about a celebration of life for mother. Celebration of Life for Annarene Napoleon Date: Saturday, November 3, 2018 Time: 1000 - 1400 Location: The Willows, 901 Hausten St....