November 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Congratulations to the top-performing Airmen from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron, who are recipients of the 2021 Information Dominance Awards! Senior Airman Edilito Ranchez took home the AF Outstanding Cyber Systems Airman...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph - click to enlarge The 154th Composite Group hosted many family days/open houses over the years. It was always great to bring family and friends to the unit to see what you did on drill...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFqeVfGtnzM There were no Veterans Day ceremonies again this year. The Oahu Veterans Council created a video – a virtual Veterans Day ceremony – honoring those who have served. Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vares-Lum, United States Army (Ret.) serves as the emcee....

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph During the 1980s, the 201st Combat Communications Group recruiters created recruiting brochures. These brochures listed benefits and had photographs of unit members and equipment. They were a important part of the recruiting process. Check out...

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/421996682759022 Congratulations and happy birthday to the HIANG Royal Guard, which was reorganized on this day in 1962.The ceremonial unit has roots that dates back to the 19th century and was originally...

Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii National Guard photographs Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers serve their communities at home, and have been an integral asset during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following authorization for 5- to 11-year-olds to receive...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph was taken on November 16, 2013 in front of Iolani Barracks on the Iolani Palace grounds. It was the fifth anniversary of the reestablishment of the Royal Guard. In the photograph are (L-R):...

Alfred K.W. Won passed away on October 4, 2021 at the age of 79. He was the son of Kwai You and Bertha Lai Won. He retired from Kaena Point Tracking Station and the Air Force National Guard. He was...

Our dad, John Carroll, Sr., 91, of Honolulu, and Ahualoa, Big Island passed away September 19th, 2021. Dad was born in St. Mary's, Kansas on December 18th, 1929 to Hugh Stanley Carroll and Laura Faye Powers. He lived in Japan...

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Joseph “Primo Joe” Ah New. He passed away on October 14, 2021.  Primo Joe served with the 199th Fighter Squadron, flying F-102 Delta Daggers and F-4C Phantoms. He retired as a lieutenant colonel...