154th Wing’s New Command Chief
Posted on Dec 19, 2019 in Ceremonies (Change of Commands, Retirements, Promotions, etc.)
The 154th Wing commander, Col Dann S. Carlson announced that CMSgt Carol C. Orr is the Wing’s new Command Chief. Chief Orr has served in many positions within the Hawaii Air National Guard during her 33 year service tenure. Congratulation Chief Orr!
As Command Chief, she is the senior enlisted advisor to the Wing Commander on all issues regarding the wartime readiness, morale, welfare, professional development and proper utilization of more than 1900 Airmen. She manages the Chiefs’ Council to improve and inform the enlisted force, is the functional manager for subordinate units’ Group Superintendents and First Sergeants, and advocates enlisted issues through the State Command Chief Master Sergeant.
Chief Orr is a second generation Guardmember. Her father, Richard Kashiwabara, retired from the then-150th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron after a long career.
Retiree News will post Chief Orr’s official biography when it becomes available.
Chief Orr replaces CMSgt Michael Gabster, who is transitioning into retirement. Retiree News recently posted some photographs off the HIANG Facebook page. Thank you for your service and Happy Retirement Chief Gabster!
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