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One day after graduating from Waiākea High School in 1984, Kenneth Hara found himself trading hoops with a classmate and contemplating his life and future. He loved to fish, surf ...
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HIANG Launa‘ole Awards 2020

Posted on Jan 6, 2021 in Awards

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard will host this year’s Launa‘ole awards ceremony remotely in accordance with pandemic safety requirements. It will live ...
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Joseph Kim‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony was on January 8, 2010. It was held at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the State Capitol. Among the many guests that day were ...
Read More Check Six – 2010: Three HIANG Pilots

During the eight year of our existence, Retiree News reached some notable achievements.  During 2020, the website passed 1.3 million views. Over the past eight years, we have averaged over ...
Read More Webmaster Comments 21.01.06: 2020 Annual Report

Taps: Raymond Bermudez Update

Posted on Jan 5, 2021 in Taps

Raymond Ramos Bermudez, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1937 in Honolulu. He leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda June Bermudez ...
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The State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or ...
Read More Check Six – 2013: DOD Retirement Luncheon

Jun Arconado served as the recruiter for the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron (292 CBCS) on Maui. After many years of service, he decided to move to the Northwest to pursue new ...
Read More Check Six – 2002: Jun Arconado Leaves