Month: March 2019

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows an after drill parties in the old radar dock. Shown are (l-r) Roy Matsuoka, William Akiona, and James "Bubba" Tachihata. These parties ranged from wing wide, or squadron events. This one appears like a…

Brigadier General Thomas S. Ito (Retired) born in Honolulu, Tom was a graduate of Mid-Pacific Institute and the University of Hawaii. He served for 37 years in the Hawaii Army National Guard (Artillery) and National Guard Bureau (Army), including 6 years…

This photograph was taken on September 27, 2003 and shows Larnette Doi and Carol Service. Both members were members of the then-154th Mission Support Flight. They were among many family, friends, and co-workers attending the wedding of Peni and Beau…

At the close of March 2019 drill, the Hawaii National Guard held a change of responsibility ceremony for the Senior Enlisted Leader. Chief Master Sergeant William Parker handed off the role to Command Sergeant Major Dana Wingad. The transition was…

From the Airman Magazine website The aircraft that had to be relocated from Tyndall AFB, Fla., are at their new Pacific Air Forces homes in Hawaii and Alaska, but it will still take months for all the airmen to make…

On May 4, 2014, the Hawaii Army National Guard honored Colonel Francis A.I. “Miki” Bowers, Jr. by renaming their Wahiawa armory in his honor. Hawaii Army National Guard photograph by SSG Ryan Sheldon This group photograph of past commanders and command…

Brigadier General Thomas S Ito, 90, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on January 26, 2019. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. Visitation: 9:00 AM; Services: 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Central Union Church. on Tuesday, March 12…

Southwest Airlines Photograph Robert Lee III, the retired chief master sergeant who served as the Hawaii National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader, has started a new career. Rob is now Southwest Airlines' station manager at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. Southwest hired him…

Douglas Kaimi Kamai, 48, of Honolulu, passed away on February 6, 2019. He was an officer with the Honolulu Police Department and served in the Army National Guard. He is survived by his daughters, Jacquelyn Keahi Kamai and Krymsyn Kauilani…

Photograph by Ford Chinen, used with permission Thanks to Ford Chinen for sharing this photograph and comments with Retiree News.  Several members of the 201st Combat Communications Group attended the recent celebration of life for Richard Yasunaga. In this photograph are Roy Masaki and…