Royal Guard

Paul's service will be at the Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, 1184 Bishop St. on Saturday, April 10, 2021. The church opens at 9:30 with Mass at 10:00 a.m. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faith...

Retiree News photograph The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20, 30 or more years of longevity received service...

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Air National Guard retiree Paul Jacob Kealoha passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. He was 86 years old. Paul served in the fighter flightline for many years before...

Twenty-four men from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard marched in the President Richard Nixon’s inaugural parade on January 20, 1973. The unit, headed by Kapena Moku (SMSgt) Ted Hussey, was invited to Washington, DC by the Inaugural Committee....

Personal photograph used with permission Thanks to Darrell Bactad for send this photograph to Retiree News. It shows Darrell, the current Kapena Moku (Captain) of the Royal Guard, and Randall Lum, a former Kapena Moku. Both were attending the memorial service of Ronald Cozo,...

Family photographs used with permission These photographs are from CMSgt Harry Awana’s technician retirement. The luncheon was in the late 1980s. He had long career in the maintenance complex with many achievements along the way. His last position was the...

Douglas Awana emailed the following information to Retiree News. He had a Facebook Messenger conversation with Ron’s oldest son Chris. There will be a mass at St. Joseph Church of Waipahu on Friday, October 30, 2020 starting a 0900. The church is located...

Retiree News photograph This photograph shows Royal Guard members Norman Kaleo and Raymond Vegas. Both served for many years as members of this elite organization. Norman came off active duty and joined the Hawai‘i Air National Guard in the maintenance...

Hawaii Air National Guard photograph From the September 1964 Issue of Hawaii Guardsman The Air Guard’s 109th Aircraft Control & Warning Squadron, located at Punamano (Kahuku), closed down operations in mid-July after 8 years of operation. The site was the...

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Ronald Cozo passed away on July 30. Ron served in the Engine Shop for many years before his retirement. A skilled mechanic and leader who...