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Ceremonies (Change of Commands, Retirements, Promotions, etc.)

HIANG Retirement: Col Michael Rawlins, 201 AOG CC

September 18, 2024

Col Michael Rawlins with Family on C-17 tarmac after his “Fini” Flight, Hickam AFB, Hawaii Col Shane Nagatani, HQ HIANG Director of Staff presents Col Rawlins Congratulatory Retirement Certificates from the Governor, State of Hawaii and The Adjutant General, State...

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103d Troop Command Change of Command

April 5, 2022

Off the Hawaii Army National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph The 103d Troop Command Change of Command ceremony of outgoing commander Col. Tyson Y. Tahara, to incoming commander Col. Barbara P. Tucker took place on April 3,...

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MSgt Darrell Bactad Retires

April 4, 2022

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph After participating in hundreds of ceremonial services as the superintendent of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s Honor Guard Team and member of the HIANG Royal Guard, Master...

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CMSgt David Sala Retires

February 13, 2022

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. David Sala, who's career was recently celebrated during a beautiful retirement ceremony! As a committed mentor, leader and friend to may, Chief...

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Shane Nagatani Promoted to Colonel

November 7, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Congratulations to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s newest Full-Bird Colonel, Col. Shane Nagatani. Friends, leaders and ‘ohana attended to witness this intimate promotion ceremony outside of the...

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154th Operations Group Change of Command Ceremony

November 7, 2021

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/hawaiiairguard/videos/286216513401630 Click on "Watch on Facebook" Under a traditional change-of-command (CoC) ceremony, it’s customary to have on-scene static aircraft displays to represent the organization’s invaluable assets. But in this case, rather than...

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