I SWEAR TO . . . – Maj. Tulsi Gabbard is given the oath of office by former U. S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, her former boss as a senate legislative aide. Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
MAJOR PINNING – Capt. (P) Tulsi Gabbard receives her major oak leaves from mom, former Board of Education member Carol, father, State Sen. G. Michael Gabbard, and husband Abraham Williams. Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE – Hawaii Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Keith Y. Tamashiro, entertains the audience with his version of Capt. (P) Tulsi Gabbard’s official biography. Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
MAJOR REMARKS – Newly promoted Maj. Tulsi Gabbard gives her thank you speech. Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
CONGRESSIONAL SALUTE – U.S. Rep/Capt. (P) Tulsi Gabbard, former U.S. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka, U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono, and U.S. Rep/LT. Col. K. Mark Takai render honors during the singing of the National and State anthems at Gabbard’s promotion pinning at the National Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, Oct. 15, 2015. Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
BRIEF HISTORY – Sgt. Ryan Soon, Lt. Gabbard’s deployment driver, gives his version of Capt. (P) Tulsi Gabbard’s “military biography.” Photo by MSG-R Stephen M. Lum
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Special thanks to Contributing Editor Stephen Lum who shared these photographs
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