Year: 2019

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…

Retiree News photograph Robert Snyder served in the Comptroller Office for many year before his retirement in 2004. He was a Title 5 employee who wore shorts and colorful socks everyday. In this photograph with Bob are (L-R): Richard Costa, Celia…

Retiree News photograph This undated photograph shows a young Joseph Kim and Cliff Heen. In the background is a lei bedecked Mick Melich, but we are unsure if this was his pinning celebration in 1997, or retirement party in the…

Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken at the wedding reception for Chris and Paul Wilson on October 26, 2002. Martin "Marty" Moerschell and Randall Tom were among the event guests. Marty served in the Air Force before becoming the Executive/Personnel Officer…

Retiree News Photograph Dr. Patrick Nam, the then-154th Medical Squadron's optometrist, retired after a long Air Force/Hawaii Air National Guard career. This photograph was taken at his retirement party on May 1, 1996. Pat continues his private practice at his…

From the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guardsmen put their skills to the test as domestic response assets during a Combined Training Exercise at Kalaeloa, January 15 to 19. Airmen from the 154th Medical Group, 154th Force…