James Itamura served as a Staff Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air Force and later in the Hawaii Air National Guard. This undated photograph from his Facebook page shows him in uniform as a captain. He retired as a lieutenant colonel as…
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This undated photograph shows Arnold Iaea at Officer Candidate School (OCS). Arnold went on to serve in many command and staff positions with the Hawaii Army National Guard. He retired as a colonel a few years ago. This photograph was…
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This photograph of Herbert Padello was taken in 2000 when he and his wife renewed their wedding vows. As the formal part of the party evolved to entertainment, Herbert picked up his guitar, and started singing. Herbert served many years…
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Retiree News photograph There was an Aloha Party for CMSgt Denise Jelinski Hall on January 16, 2010. She had served as the Hawaii National Guard's Senior Enlisted Leader for several years. General Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, had…
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Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Special thanks to Robert Inouye for sharing this photograph. Today is the 35th Annual Great Aloha Run. The GAR began in 1984 and the 1-487th Field Artillery has provided the starting cannon. Thanks to Keith…
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Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph shows a F-4C Phantom II in the old fighter hanger (Bldg 3400). We are not sure if this is a phased inspection or a lot of panels taken off to fix a complicated system problem.…
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Retiree News photograph As part of his retirement activities, there was a golf tournament for Peter "Skipper" Pauling. The tournament was held on June 3, 2009 at the Malama Bay Golf Course on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In this photograph…
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From the Air National Guard website This month marks the 50th anniversary of the National Guard's technician program, which provides for a full-time element to maintain readiness in units throughout the Guard. "The program is important to the National Guard…
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Retiree News photograph Lt Col Norman Ault served for many years as the Commander of the then-154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMRON). He enlisted in the Guard, and rose to the rank of master sergeant before receiving a direct commission.…
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Retiree News photograph On February 27, 2010, there was a retirement party for Colosse Eliapo at the Navy Marine Course. Attending were many of his family, friends and co-workers. In this photograph shows (L-R) Alwyn Yoshimura, Colosse, Galen Yoshimoto and Duke Ota. Colosse enlisted in…
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