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While researching an upcoming article for a Retiree News post, we ran across a list of Hawaii Air National Guard officers from the early 2000s. There are many familiar names in all grades. Many of the then senior officers are...

Lt Col Kenneth “Dusty” Sussel had his “Fini Flight” on December 31, 2006. The Fini Flight is a tradition for pilots that originated during the Vietnam era (more below).  Personal photograph - used with permission Lt Col Kenneth “Dusty” Sussel had his “Fini Flight”...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph shows a de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou static display at a 154th Wing Family Day. The 154th Wing flew the de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou from 1978-1984. The C-7 Caribou served as a...

The annual Department of Defense Retirement and Service Awards Luncheon was held on Friday, September 24, 2010. This event honored State and Federal retirees in the department, and service award winners. The luncheon was at the Hale Koa Hotel, Banyan Tree...

While researching an upcoming article for a Retiree News post, we ran across a list of Hawaii Air National Guard officers from the early 2000s. There are many familiar names in all grades. Many of the then senior officers are...

Personal photograph used with permission - click to enlarge Several years ago, there was a reunion of maintenance and supply retirees. The reunion was held at Bishop's Point. In the photograph are: Standing (L-R): Steven Wong, Byron Crytobal, Robert Dongon,...

Hawaii National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows the Hawai‘i National Guard senior leaders. From L-R: Col John "Saigon" Lee, Commander, 154th Composite Group; MG Alexis Lum, Adjutant General; Brig. Gen. Edward Richardson, Commander, Hawai‘i Air National Guard, and Brig,...

While researching an upcoming article for a Retiree News post, we ran across a list of Hawaii Air National Guard officers from the early 2000s. There are many familiar names in all grades. Many of the then senior officers are...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph shows the 111th Army Band playing in the 154th Wing's hanger. It was probably part of a Wing Family Day. It was early in the F-4C Phantom era (1976-1987) because you can see...

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Royal Guard members Norman Kaleo and Raymond Vegas. Both served for many years as members of this elite organization. Norman came off active duty and joined the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in the maintenance...