Year: 2022

Retiree News photograph 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…

Photo By Master Sgt. Andrew Jackson In the photograph above. Airmen 1st Class, Michael Caravalho, and Airmen 1st Class Kayla Musrasrik-Romero, Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) Headquarters Detachment 1 (Det 1) reviews the days brief for mission awareness the third day…

Retiree News photograph This group photograph was taken at Maj. Gen. Robert G.F. Lee's birthday celebration. It was a cake and coffee event in the Headquarters conference room. In the photograph (L-R): Carolyn Taketa, Reynold Hioki, Robert G.F. Lee, Sharnell…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Michael Montero (left) and an unidentified member working on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Mike served for many years as a full-time technician before leaving the program before his retirement.

As I have posted earlier, these Retiree News posts are coming to an end. Starting in 2013, the initial intent was a 2-3 year gig; it has lasted over nine years. Earlier, Retiree News was an e-newsletter from 2006-2012.  Researching…

Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken on August 22, 2006 and shows Command Sergeant Majors John "JJ" Yakushiji and Vern Nakasone. JJ served full-time with the aviation function at Wheeler Army Air Field and served as the Brigade Command…

Retiree News photograph This photograph show Harold Kaneshiro and Roy Tamashiro, both members of the 154th Civil Engineering Squadron. Harold's last UTA weekend was on October 9-10, 2004, and this photograph was taken shortly after he received his retirement shadow…

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Sara Murakami's enlistment day To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are featuring the Airmen of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard and their unique backgrounds. Maj. Sara Pactol is…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph An earlier Retiree News post - Check Six - 1962: Dedication of the 154th Fighter Group Hanger -discussed the dedication of Building 3400 in the new 154th Fighter Group compound. However, we could not find a photograph…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Colonel Walter F. Judd, a Hawai‘i Air National Guard member, organized the current Royal Guard. The ceremonial unit is made up of Hawai‘i Air National Guardsmen who are either full Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian ancestry. The Royal Guard is a re-creation…