Check Six – 2006: Old Friends at the Retirement Luncheon

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in 2000's, Check Six
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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 Duke Ota, William Petti, and Joseph Kim at the September 22, 2006. Duke was recently promoted to brigadier general and serves at Headquarters, Hawai‘i Air National Guard. Bill is retired and recently relocated to Southern California. Joe was flying with Hawaiian before the pandemic started.


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