Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
Aircraft, maintenance, and support personnel from the French Air and Space Force traveled to Hawaii for exercise Wakea as part of the bilateral cooperation in the Pacific between the United States and France.
During Wakea, HIANG F-22 Raptors trained with French F3-R Rafale fighters and other FASF aircraft to enhance air-combat expertise and interoperability between the two countries’ aircraft. Senior FASF officials were able to observe and tour Raptor ops, part of the many interactions French Armed Forces officials had throughout the week with leadership from the various military service components based in Hawaii.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1986 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* F-15 Eagle conversation
* Cope Canine
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* Military stickers move to windshields
* Sports News
* Promotions: Gaye Sakamoto, Craig Arakaki, Sherilyn Wong,
From the National Guard magazine website
Imagine drilling one night a week — every week — after you joined the Army National Guard. Imagine becoming a citizen-soldier without going away for basic training. Imagine that OJT, rather than AIT, was how you learned your military job.
Welcome to retired Col. Frank LaBollita’s world as a recruit in the Massachusetts’s 26th Infantry Division in 1958. Boston’s imposing Commonwealth Armory was his gateway into a Guard career that, over 35 years, led LaBollita from private to full colonel and the state rank of brigadier general. He experienced significant ways in which the Guard came of age.
He was hardly alone. His generation of Guard soldiers after World War II underwent various forms of training until the Cold War spawned the need for better and uniformly trained troops caught up with the Guard beginning in the late 1950s.
New research suggests that drinking coffee may reduce your risk for liver disease — as long as you have three to four cups a day.
God blessed Randal Masao Tamanaha with many accomplishments in Life and took another angel at the age of 63, peacefully, on the Eve of Christmas 2020.
He was survived by his son, Brandon M. Tamanaha (Kelsi), one grandchild, Luke Masao Tamanaha. His mother Edith, brother, Ty Tamanaha, sisters, Lori (Keith) Otsuka and Shari (Edwin) Kaneshiro; 3 Nephews & 3 Nieces. He served in the National Guard & Army Reserve for 31 years, fought in Iraq and was employed at Honowai Elementary for 32 years. Retirement was just around the corner. He loved cooking, baking and raising Honohono orchids & anthuriums.
Randy, you will forever remain in our hearts!
A private service was held on May 21, 2021 at National Memorial of the Pacific at Punchbowl with full honors. The family would like to thank family & friends for their love & support.
Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.
This post first appeared in the February 8, 2011 e-newletter Retiree News.
Retiree News asked Harold Fujii for some feedback about this photo of him with his family on the flightline taken quite a few years ago.
Good Morning – yup, long time ago, but brought back memories of some of the best times of my life – I believe the date was April 21, 1984 coming back from a deployment to Holloman AFB, New Mexico where we flew (Dissimilar Aircraft Combat Training (DACT) sorties in their ACMI air space – really cool and good flying – we were there for 2 weeks – Bruce “Ace” Ellinwood was the pilot and it does look like Glenn Furuta.
Lauren was 4 and now is 30 and a Noelani School teacher – Larissa was 2, now 28 and is a doctor finishing up her residency at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. It is hard to tell but my wife Lorenne was hapai with our son Jared who is now a 199th Fighter Squadron pilot. Thanks for the memories
Harold began his Hawai‘i Air National Guard career as an airman in the 154th Consolidated Maintenance Squadron. After commissioning, he completed Undergraduate Navigator Training and flew as a Weapon Systems Officer during the 199th Fighter Squadron’s F-4C Phantom era. After coming off flying status, Harold worked some staff positions before returning to flying as a navigator in the KC-135R Stratotankers with the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron. Harold’s last assignment was serving on HQ, Hawai‘i Air National Guard staff.
The pūpūkahi is the State of Hawaii Department of Defense monthly newsletter. Printed versions of the pūpūkahi have been the “command information” newsletter for decades, however, it was suspended in 2009 due to budget cuts. It is now a digital e-newsletter posted quarterly.
Click here to read the Spring 2021 digital pūpūkahi
Kudos to State Public Affairs Office (MAJ (R) Jeffrey Hickman, MSgt Andrew Jackson, and the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard contributors for another GREAT issue.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the July 1994 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* 154th Group wins the NGAUS Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque – 5th Award!
* Cope Thunder report
* Initial 5-4-9 work schedule test ends
* Sports News
Review the entire the July 1994 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue
The organizational charts mentioned in the Commander’s Corner were not part of this PDF scan.
From the Medical News Today website
The body produces the cholesterol it requires in the liver and intestines, so people do not need to consume it from foods. Keeping cholesterol levels within safe ranges may involve maintaining a moderate weight and limiting saturated fat intake.
Cholesterol levels need to be within healthy ranges to prevent heart disease and stroke. However, unless someone has a test, they may be unaware that they have high cholesterol. This is because it does not usually cause any symptoms.
This article explores what cholesterol is and where it comes from. It discusses different types of cholesterol, including how doctors test them and healthy ranges. Also, it looks at dietary and behavioral tips for lowering cholesterol and preventing heart disease.
From the Honolulu Magazine website
We asked, more than 8,000 votes were cast, and now it’s time to unveil the winners of the 2021 Hale ‘Aina Awards!
Each year, our readers vote for their favorite restaurants in the Islands and the HONOLULU dining team names the Restaurateur of the Year. The top restaurants were announced during a virtual live-reception held June 14, 2021. See our upcoming September 2021 issue for the stories behind the menus and ordering tips from some of our Hale ‘Aina Award honorees. Subscribe now to have our Best Restaurants issue delivered right to your home.
The Hale ‘Aina Awards are the state’s longest running and most prestigious dining honors, started by HONOLULU Magazine in 1984 to honor the best restaurants in Hawai‘i. Whether you’re looking for weekend brunch spots, your new favorite cocktail or the best places to indulge your sweet tooth, we got you. This list of Hale ‘Aina-winning restaurants is your all-year, can’t-miss dining guide.
Congratulations to this year’s winners for operating at the highest levels of quality, and offering Hawai‘i’s most delicious and innovative dishes.
HONOLULU Magazine has done a superb job with the Hale ‘Aina Awards for 37 years. There are old and new favorites in this year’s list of award winners. Not too many establishments get to display these awards in their restaurants, while other continue to win awards annually.
Now that this year’s tax filing season is over, it’s time to start thinking about next year’s return. After all, the more tax planning you do, the more money you may be able to save. But proper tax planning requires an awareness of what’s new and changed from last year — and there are plenty of tax law changes and updates for the 2021 tax year that smart taxpayers need to know about.
The recent pandemic relief bills signed into law include a number of provisions that could impact your 2021 tax return. Other 2021 tweaks are the result of new rules or annual inflation adjustments. However, no matter how, when or why the changes were made, they can hurt or help your bottom line — so you need to be ready for them. To help you out, we pulled together a list of the most important tax law changes and adjustments for 2021 (some related items are grouped together). Use this information now so you can hold on to more of your hard-earned cash next April when it’s time to file your 2021 tax return.
From the Medical News Today website
Migraine is a common condition, affecting more than 37 million people in the United States and up to 148 million worldwide. And some evidence suggests that migraine prevalence might be increasing globally.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), migraine is around twice as common in women than men.
Often, the primary migraine symptom is a moderate to severe headache, and 85% of people with migraine headaches experience throbbing pain. However, for around 60% of people, the pain is one-sided, and about 80% of people experience nausea and 30% vomiting. In addition, almost everyone with migraine has increased sensitivity to light (90%) and sound (80%).
On this day in 1776, the Continental Congress adopted
the Declaration of Independence
declaring the thirteen colonies a new nation,
no longer part of the British Empire.
Americans come together on July 4 to celebrate the nation’s birthday and Independence Day. On this day, most Americans enjoy grills in their backyards, at beaches, or in parks. Some partake in parades or marches and enjoy the fireworks that are often launched at dusk.
From the Hawaii Magazine website
It’s nearly impossible to take a trip along O‘ahu’s North Shore without making a pit stop at one of several shrimp trucks parked alongside Kamehameha Highway. A trend that began with Giovanni’s Shrimp Truck back in 1993, shrimp trucks now draw in hundreds of customers a day, residents and visitors alike. There is no shortage of options—each truck offers a unique take on the garlic shrimp craze, along with new twists on the classic.
Stop at one truck or turn your day trip into a garlic shrimp tour. No matter what, we recommend bringing an empty stomach.
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