Retiree News photograph This photograph show two retired chief master sergeants from the 201st Combat Communications Group. In the photograph are Walter "Furu" Furuyama and Walter "Sugi" Sugiyama. Furu was the maintenance superintendent of the 293rd Combat Communications Group. Sugi…
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Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Sara Murakami's enlistment day To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are featuring the Airmen of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard and their unique backgrounds. Maj. Sara Pactol is…
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Philip Hon Chong Chee, 78, of Kaimuki, died in Honolulu on April 26, 2022. He was born in Honolulu. Services: 10:00am-12:00pm on Saturday, June 11 at Star of the Sea Church. Phillip served as a technician from many years in…
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From the National Museum of the United States Air Force website Eagle Vision was the world’s first mobile satellite imagery collection system. US Air Force Airmen used it to collect and distribute unclassified commercial satellite images for military use and…
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George Isamu Haysahi, 85, of Honolulu, a retired Chief Master Sergeant for the Hawaii Air Natioinal Guard, passed away October 9, 2021 in Aiea. He was born in Honolulu. Survived by wife, Katherine S. Hayashi; son, Glenn I. Hayashi; daughter,…
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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…
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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…
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In December 2007, the results of the FY08 Air National Guard Lt Colonel / Major Mandatory Board were released. The date that follows the officer‟s unit is the effective date of their promotion. Unit assignments and designations are as they were…
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Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The 293rd Combat Communications Squadron held an annual service dress check formation. The formation insured everyone had a properly fitted uniform with the proper ribbons and insignia. Many familiar faces - some who have retired,…
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Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken on November 3, 2004 at the Eagle Vision dedication in the then-293rd Combat Communications Squadron backyard. In the photograph (L-R) are then-Colonels Stanley “Ossum” Osserman, Kathleen Berg, and Timothy Carrol. Stan Osserman retired in 2014, with…
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