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Retiree News photograph The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received...

Retiree News photograph The State Department of Defense hosted a retirement party for Darryll Wong. Darryll served as the Adjutant General during Governor Neil Abercrombie's tenure. The part was held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village with several hundred guests. Among...

Retiree News photograph Arthur "Joe" Logan was promoted to brigadier general on December 15, 2015. The ceremony was held at Washington Place. Governor David Ige pinned Joe and administered the oath. There were many current and retired Guardmembers present. Among...

The Air National Guard established a Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEA) position in each state headquarters in 1978. The position title changed to Command Chief in the 1990s. In the same period, the design of the chief master sergeant rank insignia...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Through the years, the Engine Shop has been a integral part of the maintenance complex. This undated photograph show some members of the Engine Shop during the 1980s. In the photograph (L-R) are Robert DeKine,...

Retiree News photograph The Hawaii National Guard Joint Force Headquarters conducts White Cell exercises. The exercise playmakers work within the white cell components to carry out the tasks assigned as part of the national exercise program known as a Vigilant...

Retiree News photograph This undated photograph show (L-R) Bruce Minato, Fred Higa and Wayne "Wildman" Wakeman. The photograph was probably taken a retirement ceremony in the dining facility. Bruce served his entire technician career in the maintenance complex for many...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Over the years, there were several occasions where the 154th Group/Wing flew against Marine aviation from Marine Corp Base Hawaii. This dissimilar air combat training (DACT) was an important part of training for both organizations....

The 199th Fighter Squadron converted to North American F-86 Sabre in 1954. It was more than aircraft conversion from the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt to the Sabres; it was a transition from props to jets. There were challenges for operations and maintenance. In...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows Gerald Chung checking a missile upload on a McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom. Note: the crew chief of this aircraft is TSgt Calvin Yoshimoto. Cal retired as a chief master sergeant in...