Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken on May 8, 2012 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawai‘i State Capitol. It was Braden “Mongo” Sakai‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. Among the attendees were then-Col Dann and Sherilyn Carlson and…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Congratulations to one of our newest Airmen to join the ranks of ‘Full-Bird Colonels.’ Colonel Daniel Wrazien was joined by family members, Hawai‘i Air National Guard leadership…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s 292nd Combat Communication Squadron on Maui was visited by the Commander of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Harris II and…
Read MoreRetiree News photograph The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received service…
Read MoreHawaii Air National Guard photograph Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard leadership team, including the Hawai‘i Air National Guard Commander, Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris, and the Assistant Adjutant General Air, Brig. Gen. Duke Ota, recently…
Read MoreRetiree News photograph The Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG) held a Summer Bash fund raiser at the now closed Pipeline Cafe in Kakaako. There was a sellout crowd at the event on August 27, 2006. Among the attendees were Taison…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Adjutant General, Maj Gen Kenneth Hara hosted a promotion for Colonel Duke M. Ota, Jr. and Colonel Thomas J. James. Ota serves as the Assistant Adjutant General, Air at Headquarters, Hawaii…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Adjutant General, Maj Gen Kenneth Hara will host a promotion for Colonel Duke M. Ota, Jr. and Colonel Thomas J. James. Governor David Y. Ige will conduct virtual ceremony on Wednesday 23, 2020 at 10:30…
Read MoreRetiree News Photograph This photograph shows Franklin Ho and Duke Ota. They were attending Fred Higa's retirement ceremony at the 154th Wing Dining Facility. The ceremony was held on April 9, 2010 as Fred ended his long military career.
Read MoreRetiree 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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