Vern Nakasone

Retiree News photograph This photograph was taken on August 22, 2006 and shows Command Sergeant Majors John "JJ" Yakushiji and Vern Nakasone. JJ served full-time with the aviation function at Wheeler Army Air Field and served as the Brigade Command...

Retiree News photograph There was a retirement celebration for the Hawai‘i National Guard's Senior Enlisted Leader, CMS Vern Nakasone on April 20, 2007. The celebration was held at the 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Armory in Wahiawā. In the photograph...

Retiree News was sad to learn of the passing of Hawai‘i Army National Guard retiree Richard Young. Richard passed away earlier this week. Richard served in many positions in the Hawai‘i Army National Guard. Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to...

Retiree News photograph The State Department of Defense annually host a Christmas tree decorating event. This photograph was taken on December 9, 2005 and features Jared Sproat, Paul Taniguchi, Vernon Nakasone, and Brooks Akana. 

In the photograph (L-R) are Jason Matsumura, Walter Ross, Gary Hara, Ken Hara, Robert Lee, Peter Matsuura, Joseph Chaves, Vern Nakasone, Brett Wyrick, Gary Ishikawa (?) David Aponte The caption accompanying the photograph said: Lt. Col. Peter Matsuura (center in a black shirt), an orthopedic doctor from Hilo, poses with the Hawaii National Guard...

Hawaii Army National Guard Photograph A Change of Command ceremony for the Hawaii Army National Guard was held at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Readiness Center in Kalaeloa, Hawaii on October 6, 2019. In front of fellow Soldiers, family...

Personal photograph used with permission This photograph show a small gathering of Hawaii Army National Guard retirees at 99 Ranch on April 25, 2019. Back Row (L-R):  Nathan Watanabe, Bert Yanagida, Barney Ho, Kurt Jackson, Yale Alama, Hubert Chang, Stephen Lum Front Row...

A Retiree News follower send in this link to Anthony Bolante’s Facefook page. He served in the Hawaii Army National Guard for a few years before transferring to the Oregon Army National Guard. Three significant events on his Facebook page:...