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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 ...
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F-22 Raptors Reach FOC

Posted on May 21, 2013 in 2010's, History

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.  ...
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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 ...
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HING Leadership Offsite

Posted on May 18, 2013 in 2010's, History

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 ...
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Old Aircraft Photo

Posted on May 17, 2013 in 1940's, 1950's, History

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 ...
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Taps: Russell Smith

Posted on May 14, 2013 in Taps

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, ...
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Taps: Henry “Hank” Arthur

Posted on May 12, 2013 in Taps

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 ...
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2013 Military Recognition Luncheon

Posted on May 12, 2013 in Awards

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 ...
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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 ...
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Retiree Update: Howard Okita

Posted on May 3, 2013 in Retiree Update

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 ...
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