Retiree News

March 1, 2013

Taps: Mitchell Kwan Leong Chong

Mitchell Kwan Leong Chong, 46, of Honolulu, a Hawai‘i Army National Guard communications specialist, passed away in Kaiser Medical Center on February 16, 2013. He was born in Hawai‘i. He […]
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February 24, 2013

Taps: David Rosario

David Rosario, 73, of Hilo, a retired supervisor at the former Hilo Coast Sugar Plantation and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard and Army veteran, passed away in the Queen’s Medical Center […]
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February 20, 2013

Taps: Donald Keli‘i Nathaniel

Donald Keli‘i Nathaniel, 78, of Hilo, a retired Mauna Loa Macadamia Nut Co. harvester and pruner, and a Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree, died in Hilo Medical Center on February […]
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February 10, 2013

F-22 Red Flag Deployment

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawai‘i — A total force team comprised of F-22 Raptors, active duty and Hawai‘i Air National Guard personnel successfully completed the Hawaiian Raptors first over-water deployment when they […]
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February 3, 2013

MG Gary Hara Pinning Ceremony

Congratulations to Major General Gary Hara on his promotion. Governor Neil Abercrombie hosted his pinning ceremony at the State Capital. Photos from the Adjutant General’s Facebook page: fb.me/1MRcvUTu8. Photos by TSgt […]
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February 2, 2013

The 100th Registered Reader

The 100th reader just registered on the Retiree News site. To each of the first hundred who registered – Mahalo for your confidence and support. Please help spread the word […]
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February 2, 2013

Retiree Update: Bob DeCoster

Robert DeCoster, a former member of the 154th Security Forces Squadron, has retired from the 110th Fighter Wing (Michigan ANG) after serving 32 years in the Air National Guard. Bob […]
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January 31, 2013

CMSgt Alan Bergeson Retires

CMSgt Alan Bergeson‘s retirement ceremony was on January 18, 2013 From the Adjutant General’s Facebook page: http://fb.me/2qgoB7I6j. Photos by TSgt Andrew Jackson, HIANG.
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January 31, 2013

117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Returns

The 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (MPAD) returned to Hawai‘i on January 31, 2013. From the Adjutant General’s Facebook page: http://fb.me/2igz1D9B5. Photos by TSgt Andrew Jackson, HIANG.
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January 29, 2013

Sen Hirono adds retired Air Force officers to her staff

Hirono taps two retired Air Force officers for her defense and military team U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawai‘i, has tapped Walter Kaneakua and Nick Ikeda, former aides to Senators Daniel Inouye and Daniel […]
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January 25, 2013

Taps: Ernest Napua Kalehua “Pops” Kai Sr.,

Ernest Napua Kalehua “Pops” Kai Sr., 79, of Hilo, a Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree and a Marine Corps veteran who served in the Korean War, passed away in Hilo Medical […]
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January 22, 2013

Taps: Coling Jacob “Reuben” Mandaquit

CSM Coling Jacob “Reuben” Mandaquit, 76, of Kailua-Kona, a houseman at Mauna Lani Bay Hotel and Bungalows and the former Kona Lagoon Hotel, bellman at King Kamehameha Hotel and a […]
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March

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			19th Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm	20th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	21st 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 [email protected].
				27th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	28th 2025 Captain E.B. Fernandez Promotion Ceremony 40th Annual First Hawaiian Bank Troy Barboza Law Enforcement Torch Run Shirt Pre Order due by Friday, March 28^th 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 [email protected].	29th Vietnam Veterans Day Parade

April

Sunday	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
			2nd Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm	3rd Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	4th Command Sergeant Major Scott A. Stimpson Retirement Ceremony 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 [email protected].
				10th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	11th 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 [email protected].
			16th Art classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic every first and third Wednesday from 9am to 12pm	17th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	18th 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 [email protected].
				24th Guitar classes offered at the Daniel K. Akaka clinic from 10am to 12pm on Thursdays.	25th 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 [email protected].