Tag: Leaders

Congratulations to Colonels Kenneth Hara and Suzanne Vares-Lum! The United States Senate confirmed both officers promotion to brigadier general. The National Guard Bureau email announcement said in part: The Chief of the National Guard Bureau is pleased to announce that…

Fifteen years ago, Barry Castellano passed away on July 22, 2000. He was 44. He suffered a medical condition at his home in Whitmore Village, taken to Wahiawā Hospital, where he passed later that night. At the time, Barry was the…

Brigadier General James Carpenter retired as the Commander of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard in early 2002. Taken from the May 28, 2015 issue of Midweek. Retired UH Professor Gives Back Photograph from University of Hawai‘i Foundation Retired UH-Manoa professor Jim Carpenter and…

John Chun, an engine shop retiree who relocated Oregon after his retirement, sent in the photo above. He was visiting family in Hawaii and visited Norman Ault at his Lanikai home.  Norman retired in the late 80s after serving many years as…

Transitions Colonel Dave Molinaro has relocated Washington D.C. to pursue new job opportunities. He retired as the Director of Staff, Headquarters, Hawaii Air National Guard in December. Dave came to Hawaii 25 years ago, an active duty captain working at…

Kalaeloa, Hawaii- Governor David Y. Ige presided over a “Transfer of Authority” ceremony in which outgoing state adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Darryll Wong, formally relinquished his authority to incoming state adjutant general, Brig. Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, in front of…

BG Arthur “Joe” Logan, the Adjutant General, announced the selection of CMSgt William Parker as the new Senior Enlisted Leader (SEL). Chief Parker will succeed CMSgt Robert Lee with the change becoming effective in March 2015. General Logan announced his selection in an email…

Governor David Y. Ige nominated Colonel Arthur “Joe” Logan to serve as the Adjutant General (TAG). Logan is currently serving as Director of Operations/G3, Hawai‘i Army National Guard (HIARNG), a position he has held since October 2013.  Prior to this assignment…

Colonel Glen “Knockers” Nakamura, the 154th Wing Vice Commander is retiring. Knockers will begin flying for Hawaiian Air in the near future. Brig Gen Braden “Mongo” Sakai, Commander of the 154th Wing, asked Retiree News post this information about Col…

The Ashford ‘Ohana will have local services for their father, Colonel James Ashford. Place: Oahu Cemetery, 2162 Nu‘uanu Ave Date: Saturday, October 18, 2014 Time: 1030 According to the colonel’s daughter Joan, his plot is near the entrance and it will…