Year: 2022

James Kalakahi Kahalehoe, Jr., age 70, Waipahu, Hawaii. Born in Honolulu on June 13, 1951 passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2022. Survived by: Daughter Jamerlee N. Kahalehoe, Son Daniel P.H. Kahalehoe (Alyssa), Sisters- Gwendolyn P. Rowland, Pua…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Henry "Uncle" Chang working on a F-4C Phantom. Henry started Hawaii Air National Guard career in maintenance complex and later cross trained to become a flight engineer. He was one of…

From the Hawaii Pacific University website Hawaii Pacific University announced Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Arthur “Joe” Logan the University’s Senior Director of Military Affairs effective March 2022. Logan will serve as the chief liaison between HPU’s Military Campus Programs and the U.S. Military branches. Logan will…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show Roy Yamane and Michael Kang, both members of the Machine Shop during the F-4 Phantom era. The skills of Roy, Mike and other members of the Machine Shop were an important…

Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Douglas Awana and his wife, Diane are on a 2-3 year RV road trip of the continental 49 states. One of the goals of their once-in-a-lifetime trip is to visit as many HIANG retirees as possible. Doug just emailed…

Nicholas Muragin Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, attended St. Theresa Catholic School and graduated from St. Louis School. He was retired from Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard (30…

Retiree News recently reconnected with William “Hammer” Ladd. Hammer flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron during the F-4 and F-15 eras. His recent email provided the following comments: My apologies to you - and many others - I got out of…

SSgt John Linzmeier is a member of the 154th Wing's Public Affairs team. His articles and photographs have appeared in the Kūkā‘ilimoku, Air National Guard and Air Force publications. John served on active duty before joining the Hawaii Air National…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette Miraflor for identification assistance.