Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG)

Annarene "Anna" Napoleon, who retired from the 201st Combat Communications Group, is now living and working on Maui.  She left her job with the Postal Service in Honolulu last November and now works for the Department of Veterans Affairs on...

The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s F-22 Raptors have reached full operational capability (FOC).  At the POC reception last Friday night, this video summarizing the transition from F-15 Eagles to F-22s.  http://t.co/82bSygcw0a

Back in Hawaii for a short stay was Edwin “Skip” Vincent. He was in Hawai‘i to attend the 203d Air Refueling Squadron’s 20th Anniversary Dinner. Skip is the president of Soft Power Solutions, LLC. Check out the company website http://www.soft-power-solutions.com/

The Hawai‘i National Guard held an offsite for senior leadership last weekend. On Friday, the speakers included Pono Shim of Enterprise Honolulu and Kimo Alameda, Ph.D., Director of the Office of Health Equity in Hilo. On Saturday, Governor Neal Abercrombie...

This B-26C 'Invader' belonged to the 199th Fighter Squadron of the Hawai’i Air National Guard. The 199 FS flew these aircraft from 1946 until the early 1950s. Note the "TH" markings for 'Territory Of  Hawai’i" and the original 199 FS “Kūkā‘ilimoku”...

Lt Col Russell Smith, one of the early members of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, passed away on April 10, 2013. He was 93 years old. According to his son, Dale Smith, his father was a member of the HIANG...

Henry “Hank” Arthur, a retired Hawai‘i Air National Guard member, passed away on May 11, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Reiko, and a daughter, Karen. His service will be at 1230 on Friday, May 17, 2013 at Hosoi...

The month of May is Military Appreciation Month and as part of the tradition is the annual Military Recognition Luncheon.  This year’s 28th annual luncheon was held at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. The event hosted over 300 service members and...

Richard Cline is one a Hawai‘i Air National Guard member serving in the 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron. He is an Ironman competitor and he is trying to earn a special spot in the Kona Ironman. Clink here to learn more...

CMSgt Howard Okita retired from the Hawai‘i Air National Guard several years ago after serving 40 years. He served most of his career in the supply area.  Paralleling his Guard career is an even more celebrated one as an outstanding...