• Taps: Sancho Espina

    Taps: Sancho Espina

    Sancho Espina, 87, of Honolulu, a Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree and an Army veteran, passed away on May 21, 2013. He was born on Kaua‘i. He is survived by […]

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  • Taps: Kenneth “Kenji” Higashionna

    Taps: Kenneth “Kenji” Higashionna

    Kenneth Tadashi “Kenji” Higashionna, 60, of Honolulu, a Hawai‘i Army National Guard veteran, passed away on May 19, 2013 in the Queen’s Medical Center. He was born in Honolulu. He […]

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  • Taps: Allen LeRoy Vierra Sr.

    Taps: Allen LeRoy Vierra Sr.

    Allen LeRoy Vierra Sr., 70, of Pukalani, Maui, a retired Hawai‘i Air National Guard mechanic, died in Maui Memorial Medical Center. He was born on O‘ahu. He is survived by […]

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  • Taps: Peter Youngsik Lee

    Taps: Peter Youngsik Lee

    Peter Youngsik Lee, 63, of Honolulu, a retired Hawai‘i Army National Guard chaplain and colonel, an All People Mission Church pastor and former Southern Baptist Convention vice president, passed away on […]

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  • Taps: Gordon Kireto

    Taps: Gordon Kireto

    Gordon Kireto, 71, of Līhu‘e, a retired radar maintenance supervisor with Hawai’i Air National Guard, 154th Air Control Squadron, passed away on May 23, 2013. He was born in ‘Ele‘ele, […]

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  • Retiree Update: Annarene “Anna” Napoleon

    Retiree Update: Annarene “Anna” Napoleon

    Annarene “Anna” Napoleon, who retired from the 201st Combat Communications Group, is now living and working on Maui.  She left her job with the Postal Service in Honolulu last November […]

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  • F-22 Raptors Reach FOC

    F-22 Raptors Reach FOC

    The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s F-22 Raptors have reached full operational capability (FOC).  At the POC reception last Friday night, this video summarizing the transition from F-15 Eagles to F-22s.  […]

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  • Retiree Update: Edwin “Skip” Vincent

    Retiree Update: Edwin “Skip” Vincent

    Back in Hawaii for a short stay was Edwin “Skip” Vincent. He was in Hawai‘i to attend the 203d Air Refueling Squadron’s 20th Anniversary Dinner. Skip is the president of […]

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  • My Back Pages: Summer Camp at Pōhakuloa

    My Back Pages: Summer Camp at Pōhakuloa

    In 1981, some members of the  Hawai‘i Army National Guard’s 292nd Supply & Service Company posed for a photo at the Pōhakuloa Training Area. Third from the left is then CPT Gervin […]

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  • HING Leadership Offsite

    HING Leadership Offsite

    The Hawai‘i National Guard held an offsite for senior leadership last weekend. On Friday, the speakers included Pono Shim of Enterprise Honolulu and Kimo Alameda, Ph.D., Director of the Office […]

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  • Old Aircraft Photo

    Old Aircraft Photo

    This B-26C ‘Invader‘ belonged to the 199th Fighter Squadron of the Hawai’i Air National Guard. The 199 FS flew these aircraft from 1946 until the early 1950s. Note the “TH” markings […]

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  • Taps: Russell Smith

    Taps: Russell Smith

    Lt Col Russell Smith, one of the early members of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, passed away on April 10, 2013. He was 93 years old. According to his son, […]

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July

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
13th
Ka Huaka‘i “The Journey” Retention Event
16th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
17th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
18th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
23rd
TAPS: Mario Gilbert Calantoc
24th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
25th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
31st
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set

August

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
1st
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
6th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
7th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
8th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
14th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
15th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
20th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
21st
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
22nd
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
28th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
justin.harding@va.gov
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
29th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
Micah.Monzon@va.gov

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772