Tag: 201st Combat Communications Group (201 CCG)

This photograph was taken during Exercise Team Spirit 80 at Cheong Ju AB, Korea. Members of the 201st Combat Communications Group deployed annually to participate in Team Spirit exercises from between 1976 and 1993. The Group augmented and expanded communication…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Combat communications deploys, operates, and maintains strategic emergency communications that support military operations around the world. It also plays a critical peacetime role during state-declared emergencies providing vital communications and other needed assistance. This photograph…

Retiree News has learned of the passing of Eric Kim in an automotive accident. Eric retired from the 293rd Combat Communications Squadron after serving many years. In civilian life, he was an IT professional. --------------------- Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy…

Retiree News photograph This September 1994 photograph show Col Melvin Morris, the 154th Group's Deputy Commander for Maintenance (DCM). He had recently started as the DCM after serving in the 201st Combat Communications Group since 1990. During his tenure at…

Retiree News photograph This July 1994 photograph shows Susan Higgins and Doreen Bosco. Doreen was returning to her original unit on the East Coast. A very adventurous young Airman, she applied for a full-time position with the then-154th Group's Military…

Retiree News photograph Maj Craig Ishizaki (L) took command of the then-297th Air Traffic Control Flight from Lt Col Bert Kumabe. The ceremony was held on June 1, 1998 at the unit's facility in Kapōlei. Col Russell Mun (in blue)…

Retiree News photograph The 201st Combat Communications Group held an annual service dress uniform inspection during the December UTA week. In the photograph (L-R) are Miles Tamura, Jiro Arakaki, Pamela Bowers, Barry Castellano, and Annarene (Blair) Napoleon, members of the…

Randal Sadao Kobashikawa, 63, of Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i, passed away on June 18, 2021. Randy was born on August 29th, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. He was a proud graduate of ‘Aiea High School class of 1975. Randy was a retired military…

Calvin W. H. Chow, 78, of Aiea, Hawaii, died on March 29, 2021 in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. Cal served with the 201st Combat Communications Group for many years before his retirement. In civilian life, he worked for Bank…

Wilson Ching, 78, of Makawao, passed away on March 18, 2021 in Wailuku. Born on October 8, 1942 in Kula, Maui.  Wilson retired from the 292nd Combat Communications Squadron in late 1990s, where he served in the maintenance branch. In…