• Check Six – 2009: HIARNG Friends

    Check Six – 2009: HIARNG Friends

    This photograph shows Stanley “Ed” Toy, and Anson Kimura. It was taken at the Asia-Pacific Homeland Security Summit & Exposition which was held on November 9-10, 2009. The State Department

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  • HHC, 103d Troop Command’s Change of Command

    HHC, 103d Troop Command’s Change of Command

    Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page Lt. Col. Katherine O. Kalama officiated a change of command for the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 297th Engineering Detachment and 1950 Contingency Contracting

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  • HIANG Leadership Visits 154th Wing, Medical Detachment 1

    HIANG Leadership Visits 154th Wing, Medical Detachment 1

    Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard leadership team, including the Hawai‘i Air National Guard Commander, Brig. Gen. Joseph Harris, and the Assistant Adjutant General

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  • Check Six – Early 1980s: Richard Sanders Awarded Master Recruiter Badge

    Check Six – Early 1980s: Richard Sanders Awarded Master Recruiter Badge

    This undated photograph shows Ronald Silva, Richard “Dickie” Sanders, and John “Saigon” Lee. Dickie was awarded his Master Air National Guard Recruiters Badge. Ron served many years in the Hawai‘i

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  • Check Six – 2013: HIARNG Colonels

    Check Six – 2013: HIARNG Colonels

    This photograph shows Robert Lesher and Stanley Keolanui. They were attend the Hawai‘i Emergency Preparedness & Homeland Security Workshop hosted by then-State Civil Defense. The workshop was at the Hawaii

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  • Operation New Hope: COVID-19 Vaccinations

    Operation New Hope: COVID-19 Vaccinations

    Off the 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Facebook page The Hawai‘i National Guard delivered COVID-19 vaccines to HING members activated for the pandemic response, known as Operation New Hope on

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  • As Seen in Midweek: Kenneth Hara

    As Seen in Midweek: Kenneth Hara

    One day after graduating from Waiākea High School in 1984, Kenneth Hara found himself trading hoops with a classmate and contemplating his life and future. He loved to fish, surf

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  • HIANG Launa‘ole Awards 2020

    HIANG Launa‘ole Awards 2020

    Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page The Hawai‘i Air National Guard will host this year’s Launa‘ole awards ceremony remotely in accordance with pandemic safety requirements. It will live

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  • Check Six – 2010: Three HIANG Pilots

    Check Six – 2010: Three HIANG Pilots

    Joseph Kim‘s brigadier general promotion ceremony was on January 8, 2010. It was held at the Governor’s Ceremonial Room at the State Capitol. Among the many guests that day were

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  • Webmaster Comments 21.01.06: 2020 Annual Report

    Webmaster Comments 21.01.06: 2020 Annual Report

    During the eight year of our existence, Retiree News reached some notable achievements.  During 2020, the website passed 1.3 million views. Over the past eight years, we have averaged over

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  • Taps: Raymond Bermudez Update

    Taps: Raymond Bermudez Update

    Raymond Ramos Bermudez, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020. He was born on December 28, 1937 in Honolulu. He leaves behind his beloved wife Wanda June Bermudez

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  • Check Six – 2013: DOD Retirement Luncheon

    Check Six – 2013: DOD Retirement Luncheon

    The 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

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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