Month: February 2019

James Marinas Paet of Kaneohe passed away on January 14, 2019 at the age of 75. Born in Paing, Bantay, Ilocos Sur, raised in Puunene, Maui, James was a 1961 Baldwin High School graduate. He served in the Vietnam War after…

From the Air National Guard website This month marks the 50th anniversary of the National Guard's technician program, which provides for a full-time element to maintain readiness in units throughout the Guard. "The program is important to the National Guard…

Richard Yasunaga, a retired member of the Headquarters, 201st Combat Communications Group, passed on December 9, 2018 in Kuakini Hospital. He passed after a long battle with cancer. Services are set for Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Valley of the…

Retiree News photograph Lt Col Norman Ault served for many years as the Commander of the then-154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMRON). He enlisted in the Guard, and rose to the rank of master sergeant before receiving a direct commission.…

Frederick Kaoru Hirayama Jr., 84, of Honolulu, O'ahu, passed away on December 27, 2018 in Honolulu. He was born on November 18, 1934 to Frederick and Josephine Hirayama. Fred is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Hirayama; Children:…

Retiree News photograph On February 27, 2010, there was a retirement party for Colosse Eliapo at the Navy Marine Course. Attending were many of his  family, friends and co-workers. In this photograph shows (L-R) Alwyn Yoshimura, Colosse, Galen Yoshimoto and Duke Ota. Colosse enlisted in…