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    VA Pacific Islands Health Care System: Research Helps Veterans

    VA has always been a leader in research. At VA Pacific Islands Health Care System (VAPIHCS), we have worked diligently to research everything from remote ultrasound equipment to treatments for Traumatic

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  • Revival of Retiree News

    Revival of Retiree News

    Aloha and welcome to the revival of Retiree News! Maj. Gen. Kenneth Hara asked his Public Affairs Office to revive Retiree News because of the value it had. Retiree News

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  • Webmaster Comments: Last Post

    Webmaster Comments: Last Post

    The first post on the Retiree News website was on Tuesday, January 22, 2013. The post said, Retiree News began as an electronic newsletter and has evolved to this blog. Definitely more to come… There have

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  • Check Six – 1968: Operation Palace Alert

    Check Six – 1968: Operation Palace Alert

    In January 1968, the capture of the U.S.S. Pueblo and the Tet Offensive caused President Lyndon Johnson to reverse his policy on using the reserve components in the Vietnam War.  The Air National Guard

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  • Webmaster Comments

    Webmaster Comments

    The Hawai’i Air National Guard needs to establish a way to ensure proper recognition of individuals who have made significant contributions to our organization.  This program would be open to

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  • Check Six – 2008: Old Friends Retiring

    Check Six – 2008: Old Friends Retiring

    The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20,

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  • Check Six: Aviator Call Signs Updated

    In an earlier Retiree News post – Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals – we linked an Department of Defense article about aviator call signs. The night before posting –

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  • Check Six – 2010: Friends at a Retirement Ceremony

    Check Six – 2010: Friends at a Retirement Ceremony

    Retirement ceremonies are an important part of a person’s military career. Many times retirees join currently serving members to honor the newest retiree. William Petti‘s ceremony was June 25, 2010

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  • Check Six – 2007: Christmas Tree Trimming

    Check Six – 2007: Christmas Tree Trimming

    One of the traditions at the Department of Defense headquarters is the annual Christmas tree trimming. Everyone brings an ornament to trim the Christmas tree in the second floor hallway.

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  • Check Six – 1961: Transitioning to the Deuce

    On July 19, 1960, the National Guard Bureau officially announced the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (154 FIG) was converting to Convair F-102A Delta Daggers. The first Deuces arrived in Hawaii

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  • Check Six – 1958: Alert Facility Dedication

    Check Six – 1958: Alert Facility Dedication

    Nine pilots were put through a concentrated training program and became qualified as Alert Ready. The 199th Fighter Squadron went on 24 hour active air defense alert at 0001 October

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  • Check Six – 2011: Joseph Kaaikaula Retires

    Check Six – 2011: Joseph Kaaikaula Retires

    The Hawai‘i State Department of Defense once held their Awards and Retirement luncheons twice a year. These luncheons recognized retiring Federal and state employees. Current employees who achieved 10, 20,

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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