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154 SFS Completes Defender Games

Posted on Aug 4, 2020 in 2020's, History

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page After a long two weeks of intensive training and obstacles, the 154th Security Forces Squadron’s ‘Defender Games’ have come to a close. ...
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New HIANG Commander: Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris II

Posted on Aug 2, 2020 in Ceremonies (Change of Commands, Retirements, Promotions, etc.)

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page On May 1, 2020. Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris II become the commander of the Hawaii Air National Guard. The general came here about five ...
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Taps: Ronald Cozo

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 in Taps

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Ronald Cozo passed away on July 30. Ron served in the Engine Shop for many ...
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Taps: Richard “Soupbone” Kashiwabara

Posted on Aug 1, 2020 in Taps

Richard “Soupbone” Masao Kashiwabara, Jr., 84, of Līhu‘e passed away at home on July 26, 2020. He was born in Wahiawā Camp, Kaua‘i on March 24, 1936. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, ...
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Taps: Alexander “Blackie” Bell

Posted on Jul 20, 2020 in Taps

After inquiries by several retirees, Retiree News researched and has confirmed the passing of Alexander “Blackie” Bell. A family member we spoke to reported that Blackie passed away in June 2017 ...
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HIANG’s Newest Lieutenants

Posted on Jul 12, 2020 in Ceremonies (Change of Commands, Retirements, Promotions, etc.)

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard would like to congratulate and welcome back our newest 2nd Lieutenants from officer training school. Over the ...
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Check Six – 1950s: Engine Shop Crew

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 in 1950's, Check Six

This undated photograph shows Airmen repairing a jet engine. It was taken in the old Hawaii Air National Guard facilities in Area 65 before the move to the current compound ...
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Taps: Gregory Kwan Yet Ng

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 in Taps

Gregory Kwan Yet Ng, 74, of Pearl City, Hawai‘i, died in Pearl City on May 29, 2020. He was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. Services to be held at a later ...
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Check Six – 1981/82: Project ALPS (Air Launched Probe System)

Posted on Jul 6, 2020 in 1980's, Check Six

This article first appeared in the July 15, 2010 Retiree News e-newsletter. Project ALPS (Air Launched Probe System) was a tasking that had some 199th Fighter Squadron pilots flying in ...
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Taps: Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku

Posted on Jun 26, 2020 in Taps

Small in stature, but a giant among men, Thomas Suyeo Shimabuku was a “fighter” in every sense of the word. The traits that made him a formidable Golden Glove boxer ...
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