Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Congratulations to Chief Master Sgt. David Sala, who's career was recently celebrated during a beautiful retirement ceremony! As a committed mentor, leader and friend to may, Chief…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page 16 years ago, Hickam became the first United States Air Force base outside the continental U.S. to permanently host the C-17? One interesting thing about this moment… Master Sgt. Rafael Dela Sierra, 154th Aircraft Maintenance…
Read MoreRetiree News photograph The dedication for the Daniel K. Inouye Fighter Squadron Operations Facility & Aircarft Maintenance Facility was on August, 20, 1914. The hanger/maintenance facility was a long awaited upgrade in the F-22 Raptor program. Among the many retirees…
Read MoreOff the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Congrats to all the recipients of the 2021 Launa’ole Awards! Their individual achievements, leadership, and service in the HIANG have all made monumental impacts within our community over this past year. We…
Read MoreFrom the ‘ulu‘ulu website Interview with Major General Edward V. "Rick" Richardson recorded in Hawaiʻi Kai on November 24, 2015 for the Daniel K. Inouye Oral History Project. Topics include a summary of General Richardson's education and military career, the…
Read MoreDennis H. Mishima, 74, of Honolulu, Hawaii passed away on December 30, 2021. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He is survived by his wife, Janie Mishima; son, Rick (Gregoria) Mishima; brother, Gregory (Iris) Mishima; sister, Kathy Mishima; grandchildren, Jada Mishima…
Read MoreThis undated photograph is from the April 1950 issue of the Hawaii Guardsman, forerunner of the current Pupukahi enewsletter. The caption said: New orderly room of Headquarters Detachment, Hawaii National Guard at Fort Ruger. Sitting; MSgt Theodore Hussey. Standing: PVT…
Read MoreThis photograph shows a Hawaii Army National Guard (HIARNG) Nike Hercules missile battery at Bellows Field, Waimanalo. Click to enlarge The 199th Fighter Squadron’s alert mission began on July 1, 1956 with two fully armed F-86 Sabres on five minute alert during daylight hours.…
Read MoreHawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows William "Bill" Austin. Bill transferred from the Oregon Air National Guard as the 154th Composite Group started their conversion from F-102 Delta Daggers to F-4 Phantoms. He served as the Engine…
Read MoreHawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows James Ashford getting ready to get into the cockpit for a mission. The crew chief could not be identified. Jim Ashford was born in Honolulu, Hawai‘i on July 13, 1923. He grew up…
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