Year: 2022

The first post on the Retiree News website was on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. The post said, Retiree News began as an electronic newsletter and has evolved to this blog. Definitely more to come… There have been 10,500 posts over the last nine and a half years. Posts…

In January 1968, the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the Tet Offensive caused President Lyndon Johnson to reverse his policy on using the reserve components in the Vietnam War.  The Air National Guard mobilized eight tactical fighter groups that were a part of…

The Hawai’i Air National Guard needs to establish a way to ensure proper recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to our organization.  This program would be open to current and former member of the Hawai’i Air Guard, living…

Retiree News photograph The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their 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…

In an earlier Retiree News post - Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals – we linked an Department of Defense article about aviator call signs. The night before posting – for some reason – we started to list call signs…

Retiree News Photo Retirement ceremonies are an important part of a person's military career. Many times retirees join currently serving members to honor the newest retiree. William Petti's ceremony was June 25, 2010 at the 154th Wing's dining facility. Among…

Retiree News photograph - click to enlarge One of the traditions at the Department of Defense headquarters is the annual Christmas tree trimming. Everyone brings an ornament to trim the Christmas tree in the second floor hallway. Some make their…

On July 19, 1960, the National Guard Bureau officially announced the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (154 FIG) was converting to Convair F-102A Delta Daggers. The first Deuces arrived in Hawaii by ship on December 5, 1960.  A contractor, Land Air…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Nine pilots were put through a concentrated training program and became qualified as Alert Ready. The 199th Fighter Squadron went on 24 hour active air defense alert at 0001 October 23, 1958. The dedication of…

Retiree News photograph The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their 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…