Check Six: Mongo’s promotion – 8 years ago

Posted on Feb 17, 2020 in 2010's, Check Six
Hawaii Air National Guard photograph

This photographs show Brig Gen Braden “Mongo” Sakai, his wife Momi and family members shortly after he was pinned by Governor Neil Abercrombie in the ceremonial room at the Capitol. Also in the photograph is Brig Gen Joseph Kim and Senator Michelle Kidani. The senator is Mongo’s cousin.

General Sakai’s complete bio

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