Hawai‘i Air National Guard is 75 years old today

Posted on Nov 4, 2021 in 1960's, History

The photograph above is off the cover of the HANG 25 booklet. The booklet documented the Hawai‘i Air National Guard from November 4, 1946 – when it received Federal Recognition – and November 3, 1971. The HANG Color Guard members in the photograph are (L-R): Sgt Gerald P. Akai, SSgt John Isabelo, SSgt Edward M. Ane, SSgt Colin R.H.Y. Leong and Sgt Monte M. Mitchell.


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