Tag: Officer Candidate School (OCS)

This undated photograph shows Arnold Iaea at Officer Candidate School (OCS). Arnold went on to serve in many command and staff positions with the Hawaii Army National Guard. He retired as a colonel a few years ago. This photograph was…

From the 117th MPAD Facebook page Hawaii Army National Guard photograph Six new officers and six new warrant officers have joined the ranks of the Hawaii Army National Guard after successfully completing Officer/Warrant Officer Candidate School. The newly commissioned Warrant Officers…

Earlier, we posted a photo of OCS Class 09-71 in formation. The photograph did not include some class members. The photograph below was taken a the class Christmas party. Special thanks to Gervin Miyamoto, who provided identification and comments. Third…

Not all the Officer Candidates in the class are in this photograph. Formation leader Wayson Wong, guideon bearer John Amadeo. 1st row L-R: Alan Arakaki (Air), Skip DeMello, Billy Fernandez. 2nd row L-R: John Flores, Norm Nitta (Air), Roy Tanahara,…

Robert Inouye, a retired Hawaii Army National Guard Command Sergeant Major, is a frequent contributor to Retiree News. He currently works with the Plans & Programming Branch, Facility Management Office, as a state employee. He sent in the following document and the…