History

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...

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 undated photograph shows a group of Hawai‘i Air National Guard members. We believe the photograph is from the early 1950s based on the aircraft in the background and the uniforms worn. We can only...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph show James Suzuki taking a break on the flightline as the aircrew completes their preflight checklist. Jimmy served on the fighter flightline for many years and retired in 1995. He passing away on February...