The Hawai‘i 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 more years of longevity received service awards. Luncheons were held at the Hale Koa Hotel.
This photograph shows Glenda Buis, Joseph Kaaikaula, and Keith Lee at the September 9, 2011 luncheon. Glenda served in the support staff of the 154th Mission Support Group and the 154th Wing commander. After her retirement, she began working as a State employee in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Chief Joe served many years in the civil engineering area. He was the background person who got things done. Keith worked in the support function of the maintenance complex.
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