• Check Six – Early 1980s: Richard Sanders Awarded Master Recruiter Badge

    Check Six – Early 1980s: Richard Sanders Awarded Master Recruiter Badge

    This undated photograph shows Ronald Silva, Richard “Dickie” Sanders, and John “Saigon” Lee. Dickie was awarded his Master Air National Guard Recruiters Badge. Ron served many years in the Hawai‘i […]

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  • Check Six – 2013: HIARNG Colonels

    Check Six – 2013: HIARNG Colonels

    This photograph shows Robert Lesher and Stanley Keolanui. They were attend the Hawai‘i Emergency Preparedness & Homeland Security Workshop hosted by then-State Civil Defense. The workshop was at the Hawaii […]

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  • Operation New Hope: COVID-19 Vaccinations

    Operation New Hope: COVID-19 Vaccinations

    Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page The Hawai‘i National Guard delivered COVID-19 vaccines to HING members activated for the pandemic response, known as Operation New Hope on […]

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  • As Seen in Midweek: Kenneth Hara

    As Seen in Midweek: Kenneth Hara

    One day after graduating from Waiākea High School in 1984, Kenneth Hara found himself trading hoops with a classmate and contemplating his life and future. He loved to fish, surf […]

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  • HIANG Launa‘ole Awards 2020

    HIANG Launa‘ole Awards 2020

    Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard will host this year’s Launa‘ole awards ceremony remotely in accordance with pandemic safety requirements. It will live […]

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  • Check Six – 2010: Three HIANG Pilots

    Check Six – 2010: Three HIANG Pilots

    Joseph Kim‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony was on January 8, 2010. It was held at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the State Capitol. Among the many guests that day were […]

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  • Webmaster Comments 21.01.06: 2020 Annual Report

    Webmaster Comments 21.01.06: 2020 Annual Report

    During the eight year of our existence, Retiree News reached some notable achievements.  During 2020, the website passed 1.3 million views. Over the past eight years, we have averaged over […]

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  • Taps: Raymond Bermudez Update

    Taps: Raymond Bermudez Update

    Raymond Ramos Bermudez, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1937 in Honolulu. He leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda June Bermudez […]

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  • Check Six – 2013: DOD Retirement Luncheon

    Check Six – 2013: DOD Retirement Luncheon

    The 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 […]

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  • Check Six – 2002: Jun Arconado Leaves

    Check Six – 2002: Jun Arconado Leaves

    Jun Arconado served as the recruiter for the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron (292 CBCS) on Maui. After many years of service, he decided to move to the Northwest to pursue new […]

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  • Webmaster Comments: The End of a Difficult Year

    Webmaster Comments: The End of a Difficult Year

    Today is December 31, 2020, the last day of 2020.  The coronavirus pandemic and other trying events made this a difficult year worldwide. Hawaii took extraordinary actions to minimize COVID-19 […]

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  • Check Six – 2007: General Shinseki Visits

    Check Six – 2007: General Shinseki Visits

    Retired General Erik Shinseki visited the Hawaii National Guard headquarters on October 2, 2007. He had retired as the Chief of Staff, U.S. Army in August 2003. His military career […]

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December

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
17th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
18th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
19th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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

Maj. Gen. Roy J. Macaraeg Retirement Ceremony
20th
Santa’s Workshop
26th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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

Keaukaha Military Reservation Food Distribution

January

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
2nd
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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
7th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
8th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
9th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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
10th
Chief Master Sgt. Richard Costa Jr. Retirement
11th
Hawaii Air National Guard Change of Command
15th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
16th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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
21st
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
22nd
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
23rd
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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
29th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
30th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

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