• Check Six – 1998: Great Aloha Run

    Check Six – 1998: Great Aloha Run

    Robert Inouye sent this photograph to Retiree News. It was taken at Aloha Stadium at the end of the 1998 Great Aloha Run. Bob’s comments: Back Row (Left to Right)

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  • Check Six – 1950s: Flightline Coffee Delivery

    Check Six – 1950s: Flightline Coffee Delivery

    Before the Hawaii Air National Guard moved to its current campus in 1960, the operated in Area 65 on Hickam Field. The 199th Fighter Squadron flew the F-47N Thunderbolt (1947–1954) and the F-86E

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  • Check Six: HIANG Commander Briefing – 9 years ago

    Check Six: HIANG Commander Briefing – 9 years ago

    On April 14, 2010, Brig Gen Darryll Wong, the then-Commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, hosted a update briefing for all former HIANG commanders. In the photograph, is Allen Mizumoto and

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  • Taps: Eddie Eiji Tanno

    Taps: Eddie Eiji Tanno

    Eddie Eiji Tanno, of Honolulu, passed away on 11/1/18. he was born in Okayama, Japan and was the eldest son of the late Kenneth ‘Speedy’ and Teruko Tanno. He graduated

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  • Check Six – 2005: Kathleen Berg Promoted to Brigadier General

    Check Six – 2005: Kathleen Berg Promoted to Brigadier General

    This photograph shows Steven Kamaura, Kathleen Berg, and Stanley Gomes at the Hawaii State Capitol. On August 29, 2005, Kathleen Berg was promoted. to brigadier general, a first in the Hawaii Air

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  • Check Six: Two Retired Aircraft Maintainers – 15 years ago

    Check Six: Two Retired Aircraft Maintainers – 15 years ago

    This photograph show Paul Kealoha and Calvin Yoshimoto in the crowd for the pinning of Peter “Skipper” Pawling to brigadier general. It was November 6, 2004 and the ceremony was

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  • Check Six: Leslie Yamamoto’s Retirement – 10 years ago

    Check Six: Leslie Yamamoto’s Retirement – 10 years ago

    This photographs show Leslie and Joanne Yamamoto and their sons at the DOD Awards and Retirement Luncheon. The luncheon was held on April 17, 2009 at the Hale Koa Hotel. Les

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  • Webmaster Comments: 18.12.31

    Webmaster Comments: 18.12.31

    As we close the year, some comments are in order. We surpassed 235,000 views in 2018, with the total views since our inception in 2013 passing 785,000. We look forward

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  • Taps: Fred K. Hirayama, Jr.

    Taps: Fred K. Hirayama, Jr.

    Retiree News sadly announces the passing of Fred K. Hirayama, Jr., a retired member of the Hawaii Air National Guard. Fred served in the Hawaii State Legislature in the 1980s

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  • Check Six: Governor’s Orientation Flight

    Check Six: Governor’s Orientation Flight

    In years pass, the Governor of the State of Hawaii was afforded an orientation flight in a Hawaii Air National Guard aircraft. This undated photographs shows Governor John Waihee and

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  • Taps: Richard Yasunaga

    Taps: Richard Yasunaga

    Retiree News sadly announces the passing of Richard Yasunaga, a retired member of the Headquarters, 201st Combat Communications Group. He passed on December 9 in Kuakini Hospital. Retiree News will

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  • Webmaster Comments: 18.12.24

    Webmaster Comments: 18.12.24

    Retiree News received several comments about our earlier post on Richie Kunichika. We can hardly believe it has been 10 years since his passing. We think that the comments provided

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July

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
13th
Ka Huaka‘i “The Journey” Retention Event
16th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
17th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
18th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
23rd
TAPS: Mario Gilbert Calantoc
24th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
25th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
31st
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set

August

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
1st
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
6th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
7th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
8th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
14th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
15th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
20th
Art classes every first and third Wednesday 9am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center
21st
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
22nd
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772
28th
Domino Club on Thursdays 11am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Justin Harding:
[email protected]
(808) 433-7826
Bring your Domino Set
29th
Photography class on Fridays from 9-11am at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Micah Monzon:
[email protected]

Ukulele lessons for beginners on Fridays 12-2pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772

Guitar Class on Fridays 10am-12pm at the Daniel K. Akaka VA Medical Center. To register contact Al Domingo: (808) 433-4772