Tag: Erik Wong

Retiree News photograph This photograph is from Stanley “Ossum” Osserman‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony. The ceremony took place on October 20, 2008 at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the Hawaii State Capitol. In this photograph are (L-R): James Faumuina, Stanley Sato,…

On November 4, 2016, Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, hosted the promotion ceremony for Brett “Doogie” Wyrick.  Hawaii Air National Guard photograph For the photograph from left to right:  Lt Col Marlon Rimando - flight surgeon Lt Col James Faumuina, former…

Retiree News photograph Military Affairs Council (MAC) is comprised of business leaders, state and local officials, non-profit organizations, community leaders and retired U.S. flag and general officers to advocate and liaison with the military commands. This photograph shows David Molinaro,…

We made it through another year! Today is the eighth anniversary of the first Retiree News post. Over the past year, we have increased “Check Six” posts with old photographs and Kūkā‘ilimoku issues. We will continue feature posts dealing with benefits and…

Earlier this morning, the Retiree News website received its 1,000,000th view.  Since the website’s inception on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, we have strived to achieve our mission of “Sharing information with Hawaii National Guard retirees, members and friends.” But the…

Photograph courtesy of Erik Wong This photograph showing Reynold Hioki and Miles Tamura working at the Pearl City Hongwanji bon dance. Both Reynold and Miles retired from the 201st Combat Communications Group. Reynold was running the recorded dance songs from…

Thanks to Erik Wong for sharing this photograph and comments with Retiree News.  Photograph by Erik Wong, used with permission I ran into Tom Shimabuku and his wife Maureen at Kahala Nui (they live there). I found out he was a boxer in…

Mahalo for your support. Sometime on Tuesday, Retiree News surpassed 500,000 views. Since the first post on January 22, 2013, we have strived to live up to our mission statement of “Sharing information with Hawaii National Guard retirees, members and…