https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMq_27fQnTI 293d Combat Communications Squadron received its Federal recognition on March 6, 1967. The unit was one of five new subordinate units authorized as the 201st Combat Communications Squadron became the 201st Combat Communications Group. When the National Guard Bureau deactivated…
Read MoreWalter T. Nishihara, 85, of Honolulu, passed away on October 14, 2016. He was born in Waiakoa, Maui. He was a retired automotive maintenance supervisor for the Hawaii Air National Guard and was a veteran. He is survived by brothers,…
Read MoreWalter Toshio Nishihara, 85, of Honolulu, died in Honolulu on Friday, October 14, 2016 and was born in Waiakoa, Maui. This obituary is probably for the Walter "Nishi" Nishihara who served in the 293d Combat Communications Squadron for many years…
Read MoreLibby Jane Kaopuiki, 60, of Waikoloa, died September 27, 2016 at North Hawaii Community Hospital. Born in Honolulu, she was a bookkeeper, owner of BHRS and a US Air Force veteran. Visitation: 9:30 a.m. October 22 at Kamehameha School's Bishop…
Read MoreReuben Sunao Kaneshiro, 67, of Waipahu, a retired master sergeant in the Hawaii Air National Guard, a Navy veteran who served in the Vietnam War and an Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan, died in Pali Momi Medical Center…
Read MoreRetiree News is sad to report that Reuben Kaneshiro passed away last night at Pali Momi. Reuben was 67 years old. Several Retiree News readers emailed in with information about his passing. Special thanks to Nolan Kanekuni and David "Mac" McCulloch for submitting…
Read MoreThe 200 Club presented awards for outstanding Honolulu Police Department employees at the Waialae Country Club yesterday. The 200 Club is an organization comprised of 200 businesses and community leaders who support the HPD and the Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), especially…
Read MoreYOSHIAKI DAIKOKU YOSHIAKI "Yoshi" Daikoku 80, passed away peacefully December 05, 2015. Born December 13, 1934 in Ko'olaupoko, Kailua (Oahu). U.S. Air Force Veteran, COMSAT Communication Satellite Corporation/Lockheed Martin Retiree. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Morton Daikoku; son…
Read MoreFifteen years ago, Barry Castellano passed away on July 22, 2000. He was 44. He suffered a medical condition at his home in Whitmore Village, taken to Wahiawā Hospital, where he passed later that night. At the time, Barry was the…
Read MoreJames Michael Doolin is a success story, a reflection of his personal drive and determination in life. In the 1980s, he enlisted in the Hawai‘i Air National Guard after a tour with the United States Marine Corps. Mike became the…
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