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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.
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
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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2013 Memorial Day
Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formally known as Decoration Day and commemorates all men and women, who have died in military service for […]
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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, […]
May
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| 4th 2025 Warrant Officer Candidate School Class 25-001 Commissioning Ceremony | 7th Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm | 8th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 9th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | |||
| 14th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 15th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | |||||
| 21st Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm | 22nd Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 23rd Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | ||||
| 26th 2025 Governor’s Memorial Day Ceremony Memorial Day Weekend Ceremonies – Hawaii (24–26 May 2025) | 29th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 30th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. 2025 1SG Burl Hirashima Retirement Ceremony |
June
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| 4th Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm | 5th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 6th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. TAPS: Bert Hamakado | ||||
| 12th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 13th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | |||||
| 18th Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm | 19th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 20th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | ||||
| 26th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays. | 27th Veteran photography class on Fridays from 9am to 11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Clinic in Kapolei. All Veterans are welcome to attend. If you are interested in joining, please contact Recreation Therapist Micah Monzon at Micah.Monzon@va.gov. | |||||