Congratulations to Stephen F. Logan, the Deputy Adjutant General. He received confirmation of his promotion to brigadier general earlier today.
Retiree News will post information about his promotion ceremony when received.
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
The Hawai‘i Air National Guard’s 292nd Combat Communication Squadron on Maui was visited by the Commander of the Hawai‘i Air National Guard, Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Harris II and his command team during the May 2021 drill weekend. Members of the unit and the HIANG staff discussed the mission of the 292nd along with its goals and challenges. This visit came at the end of an operations exercise which allowed the communications Airmen to demonstrate some of their capabilities
Talk to almost anyone who’s been vaccinated for COVID-19 recently and you hear about their travel plans, some more adventurous than others.
But it isn’t really safe to go anywhere just yet. Many foreign countries have serious pandemic problems and restrictions for travelers, though European Union countries will start allowing in vaccinated American tourists this summer. Right now, though, it’s best to consider booking vacations domestically, if you’ll travel at all.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawai’i Air National Guard. The first issue came in September 1957 and continues as an e-newsletter today.
Today we feature the May 1974 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* TSgt John R. Joyce new Fabrication Shop NCOIC
* Radar’s column
* Egress Shop moves
From the Medical News Today website
The world is more than a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, so many people have been living with lockdown restrictions, quarantine periods, and physical distancing for an extended period of time. Hand sanitizer and masks are rife, and the common cold has not felt so common. But what will these lifestyle changes do to our health?
Off the Hawaii Air National Guard Facebook page
Total Force Airmen from Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam completed a multifaceted, air combat exercise April 22, flying more than 100 sorties alongside partners from the Royal Australian Air Force and other U.S.-based units.
The exercise, Pacific Edge 21, was hosted over three weeks to provide cost-effective and realistic training, tailored to equip multinational warfighters with skills to fly, fight and win against advanced threats throughout the Indo-Pacific Region.
Mission planners from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Fighter Squadron and the active-duty 19th FS branded the new exercise Pacific Edge, representing the central convergence of partners who traveled from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and RAAF Base Williamtown, Australia.
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 May 1982 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Simanu Afoa retires
* Project ALPS
* CAMS News & Views: lots of familiar names
* RMS Round Up
* Sports News
From the Military Times website
In a potentially significant shift in the debate over combating sexual assault in the military, the nation’s top general says he is dropping his opposition to a proposal to take decisions on sexual assault prosecution out of the hands of commanders.
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, stopped short of endorsing the changes recommended by an independent review panel.
But in an interview with The Associated Press and CNN, Milley said he is now open to considering them because the problem of sexual assault in the military has persisted despite other efforts to solve it.
Meatless “meat” is becoming mainstream making Meatless Mondays easier than ever.
Launched in 2019, Carl’s Jr.’s has served up nearly 12 million of their plant-based patties. With National Hamburger Day coming up this month, NewsNation affiliate KRON’s health expert, Karen Owoc, compared the faux-meat, higher-tech burgers with the real thing.
Earlier Retiree News post: Are Beyond Burgers and Impossible Burgers Healthier Than Meat?
Robert Alexander Anderson Jr., born April 22, 1921 in Chicago, Illinois., a member of the greatest generation, passed away at home in Honolulu on March 5th just shy of his 100th birthday.
Bob attended Punahou and completed his undergraduate education at the Choate School in Wallingford Connecticut. He credited his strong, lifelong Christian faith to his years at Choate. While at Cornell University, World War II broke out and Bob drove across the country to San Francisco and enlisted in the Army Air Force following a long line of family commitment to military service. As a member of 485th Fighter Squadron Bob flew 57 air missions over Germany supporting General George Patton including the Battle of Bulge.
Returning to Hawaii after the war ended Bob cofounded the Hawaii Air National Guard. He then began a varied business career culminating in the management of the Alexander Young Hotel built in 1903 by his Great Grandfather.
During a long life well lived, Bob had many passions. He found great joy and pride in coaching track and field at Punahou School for 20 years. He was an avid sportsman. As a Past President, and member since 1933, of the Outrigger Canoe Club, Bob enjoyed surfing, sailing, and competitive canoe paddling. He was also a runner, completing 3 Honolulu marathons. He was an animal lover which led him to a very successful career as a Thoroughbred race horse trainer. He took great pride in having taken a horse from the Thoroughbred breeding program at Parker Ranch on the Big Island of Hawaii to winning races at major California racetracks.
Bob was the ultimate storyteller, and blessed with a sharp mind, he captivated people with his wonderful stories right to the end.
Bob was predeceased by his parents Robert Alexander Anderson Sr. and Peggy Center Anderson, his brother Allen, sister Pam and his first wife Trixie Eklund Anderson who passed in 1952.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years Jeanne (Frankie) Anderson, children Robert A. Anderson III, Gay Anderson Molise, Wendy Anderson Eith and grandchildren and great-grandchildren all of whom loved him and will miss him dearly.
A family memorial service was held at Oahu Cemetery. Contributions in Bob’s memory may be made to the Billy Graham Foundation and Duke Kahanamoku Foundation or charity of your choice.
Edward “Rick” Richardson offered these comments: I remember that when we had the ceremony for the arrival of the first F-15A in ’86 or ’87. We invited 2 Robert Alex Andersons to attend. One was the Robert Alex Anderson or Andy Anderson who was a fighter pilot in World War I and the famous writer of many hapa haole kamaaina songs such as “Lovely Hula Hands” and Male Kalikimaka. He was escorted to the ceremony by his son Robert Alex Anderson Jr., who was a former member of the 199th Fighter Squadron.
Gregory B. Gardner flew F-4C Phantoms with the 199th Fighter Squadron from November 1978 through December 1982. He served as a instructor pilot in the later years of his assignment. The squadron named Greg the Outstanding Fighter Pilot in 1982.
These two undated photographs are from his fini flight. The first shows Greg with his weapons system officer (WSO) W. Carl Gallegos. The shows the then-154th Composite Group commander, Col John “Saigon” Lee offering his congratulations.
Greg left for the first of several assignments with the Air National Guard in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he became the commander of the 184th Bomb Wing (ANG), McConnell AFB, Kansas. In February 1999, Kansas Governor William Graves appointed as the Adjutant General. He retired in October 2003.
Maj Gen Gregory B. Gardner biography
Fini Flight – A pilot’s last flight in the aircraft before he/she leaves a squadron, a wing, or retires.
“Fini” flights are the symbolic end of an aviator’s flying career. The final flight usually coincides with a retirement but sometimes the individual is moving to a non-flying position. For the aviator, it is an emotional day shared with family, friends, and squadron mates.
It’s assumed that the tradition of fini flights came from the U.S. Army Air Force days of the World War II era.
They were designed to accompany milestones in the career of the entire aircrew, respected individuals of rank or repute, or a commander’s departure to another command or retirement.
The tradition was first officially noted in Vietnam, when the aircrew commemorated the completion of 100 missions. While the 100th safe last-landing was a reason to celebrate, it is now usually a separate flight altogether marking the final activity before departure.
The celebration has evolved and now includes champagne or similar, a toast and dowsing with water from a fire truck for the aircraft and aircrew. Usually, family or families of the departing aircrew or personnel also meet them on the hardstand and douse them with water.
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 May 1990 Kūkā‘ilimoku issue. This issue includes the following stories:
* Cope Sage / Cope Thunder
* Hawaii National Guard Association awards
* CAMS News & Views: many familiar names
* Sports News
* Promotions: including Louise Lum, Karen Cary, Lisa Lee
From the Wired Magazine website
America’s vaccine credentials debate is becoming more polarized by the day. On the one hand, Democratic strongholds like New York expanding the use of vaccine apps to make them necessary for people to access everything from sporting events and performing arts venues to restaurants and offices. In contrast, more than half a dozen Republican-led states banned the technology.
Some have even banned paper vaccine records as a means of access. While the public is right to push back against the invasive and downright creepy new vaccine apps, the media must not conflate the technology with traditional vaccination registries, particularly for schools.
From the Everyday Health website
Some people naturally have low blood pressure, known as hypotension. However, when high blood pressure suddenly becomes low blood pressure, it could be cause for concern.
Low blood pressure, or hypotension, may be a sign of good health and of a decreased risk of heart disease. But not always. At times, continually low blood pressure or a sudden drop in blood pressure can lead to worrisome symptoms and even serious health problems.
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