Tag: Hawaii Air National Guard (HIANG)

George "Dusty" Eiichi Kuroda, 85, of Honolulu, passed away in Kāne‘ohe on February 17, 2021. He was born in Honolulu and preceded in death by parents Kiyoshi and Fujie and brother Cary Kuroda. He is survived by sister Jean Yamamoto and brother…

From the KHON2 website Earlier this year, the United States Congress awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to Chinese Americans who served during World War II. Leading the drive for the Chinese veterans was Hawaii’s former Adjutant General, Maj Gen Robert…

From the Air National Guard website Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Genesaret was in a bit of a ‘rut’ the first time she climbed Mount Kaala, the highest point on the island of Oahu. Harsh weather conditions struck the mountain…

Rudolph “Rudy” Kanakanui Kama, 65, peacefully passed away at his home in Honolulu. Rudy was born in Honolulu and graduated from Waipahu High School. After high school, he joined the Hawaii Air National Guard. He went to work as a…

Randal Sadao Kobashikawa, 63, of Wai‘anae, Hawai‘i, passed away on June 18, 2021. Randy was born on August 29th, 1957 in Honolulu, Hawai‘i. He was a proud graduate of ‘Aiea High School class of 1975. Randy was a retired military…

From the HANG Twenty Five Plus Five Booklet Hawai‘i Air National Guard photograph Hawaii Air National Guard photograph On July 1, 1973, a white Hawai‘i Air National Guard recruiting van (self-mobile, 34’ 6” long, 8’ wide. And 10’ 8” high)…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This photograph was taken on June 12, 1973, It was the close of the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group's annual field training and there was a recognition ceremony. Among others recognized, CMSgt Theodore D. Hussey (from…

Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page Hawaii Air National Guard photograph Air Force Security Forces personnel are renowned for their far-reaching impacts in maintaining safety and security. Through their efforts, operations, military bases, and task forces are afforded…

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph This undated photograph shows TSgts Solomon Ford and Donald Ho. They both served as photographers with the 154th Composite Group. They documented many events though the years. They took many of the photographs featured in…

This post first appeared June 17, 2010 issue of the e-newsletter Retiree News This is a photo of the rock band called the Minutemen. They were from Hilo, Hawai‘i and played in the late 60s. They modeled themselves after Paul Revere and the…