On Friday, February 8, 2019, Calvin Junior Deguchi passed away at the age of 74. He was born on March 29, 1944 in Honolulu.
He graduated from Kalani High School in 1962. He studied in Japan and graduated from the University of Hawaii and also served in the Hawaii National Guard. He retired as a successful real estate investor. Calvin became an avid golfer in his later years and loved UH sports.
Calvin is survived by his brothers Wayne Deguchi, Gregory Deguchi, and sister Seda Pratz.
Private services were held.
Personal Photograph Used with Permission | click to enlarge
Top row: Rolf Oudraad, Leslie Galon, Mark Shaw, Stanford Lum, Dwane Yoshioka, Gary Soma, Howard Nonaka
Bottom row: Randall Fukunaga, Norman Tyau, Herman Bongco, Daniel Sakuma, Edward Essman
Thanks to Stanford Lum for submitting this photograph and the following comments
Here is a photo from way back. I didn’t have the foresight to date and label it. You can see that it was after a Philippine deployment. I think it’s noteworthy that most of those fellows put in at over 20 years. Also, a number of them rose to top sergeants and assumed important positions.
After seeing this photograph, Rolf Oudraad added
Thinking about it, this may have been after a change of command ceremony in the late 80s/ early 90s.
Great people who became the leaders of the maintenance complex. Rolf’s assessment of the time frame is probably correct because that’s the period when the transition from the old fatigue uniforms to the new BDUs was ongoing.
A new year means opportunities to make new, unforgettable travel memories. This year, consider a visit to a US destination you may not have thought of before (or alternatively, see if the hype for some of America’s up-and-coming hotspots is justified). Each location on our list of where to travel in 2019 is growing in popularity for its own unique reasons. Many have annual events and festivals well worth the trip, and some are experiencing (or have already experienced) a resurgence of culture and entertainment. Whether you’re seeking a new culinary adventure, thriving art scenes, historic architecture, or sandy beaches, this year is the perfect time to plan a visit to one of these trending destinations.
President Donald Trump on Monday signed legislation authorizing the honorary promotion of former Sen. Bob Dole, R-Kansas, from captain to colonel in the U.S. Army in recognition of his service in World War II.
The legislation, which was passed unanimously last month by the House of Representatives after going through the Senate, recognizes Dole’s time spent in the armed forces during World War II, where he earned two Purple Hearts and was twice awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor.
Aloha Airlines F-27 at Honolulu in 1960. pic.twitter.com/A47v7j6buQ
— Hawaii Aviation ✪ (@HawaiiAviation) March 31, 2019
This photograph shows the Fokker F-27 Friendship in front of the old John Rogers Airport on Lagoon Drive. The airport relocated to its current location in the late 1960s. In 2017, the airport was renamed the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport.
The Fokker F27 Friendship is a turboprop airliner developed and manufactured by the Dutch aircraft manufacturer Fokker. It has the distinction of being the most numerous post-war aircraft to have been manufactured in the Netherlands; the F27 was also one of the most successful European airliners of its era.
The F27 was developed during the early 1950s with the expressed intent of producing a capable successor to the earlier piston engine-powered airliners that had become commonplace on the market, such as the successful Douglas DC-3. A key innovation of the F27 was the adoption of the Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engine, which produced substantially less vibration and noise which provided improved conditions for passengers; another major comfort feature was cabin pressurisation. Innovative manufacturing techniques were also employed in the aircraft’s construction.
On 24 November 1955, the F27 performed its maiden flight; on 19 November 1958, the type was introduced to revenue service. Shortly after its introduction, the F27 was recognised as being a commercial success. Under a licensing arrangement reached between Fokker and the U.S. aircraft manufacturer Fairchild, the F27 was manufactured in the United States by the latter; Fairchild went on to independently develop a stretched version of the airliner, which was designated as the Fairchild FH-227. During the 1980s, Fokker developed a modernised successor to the F27, the Fokker 50, which eventually replaced it in production. (Wikipedia)
As more and more Americans over 50 venture to far-flung destinations like Africa, Australia/New Zealand and Asia, they have to contend with long flights, often in economy class. Besides the obvious health risks — developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or catching a cold or flu from fellow passengers — it can be tough to fight boredom while stuck for hours on end in a cramped and uncomfortable seat.
Here are 12 strategies for making the time pass both quickly and safely:
From the National Guard Association of the United States website
A recruiting rebrand has some worried that the Army National Guard’s iconic Minuteman is on its way out.
A symbol that calls back to the Guard’s pre-Revolutionary War roots, the Minuteman has long been associated with the Guard. But it is absent from the Army Guard’s newest logo, which is a black shield with gold and white text that reads “Army National Guard” with a black star.
The rebranding is the result of a congressional mandate, according to Lt. Col. Wes Parmer, a spokesman for the Army Guard director. But it is not a sign that the Minuteman is on the out.
The Kūkā‘ilimoku is the official e-newsletter of the 154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard. Points of interest in this month’s issue:
– Command Message
– Southern Strike
– 292nd CBCS
– 2018 Launa’ole Awards
– HIANG History
– ALERT Facility
– Diamond Corner
– Strong Bonds
– HIANG Guardsmen validate life-saving skills
– HIANG volunteers
Read the whole issue – April 2019 Issue of the Kūkā‘ilimoku
The 154th Wing Public Affairs Office staff continues to produce a world-class publication. The staff includes:
1st Lt Justin Leong, Public Affairs Officer
MSgt Misti Bicoy
TSgt Alison Bruce-Maldonado
TSgt Tabitha Hurst
SSgt James Ro
SrA Orlando Corpuz
SrA John Linzmeier
SrA Robert Cabuco
Amn Debra Kwan
154th Wing Public Affairs Office
360 Mamala Bay Drive
JBPHH, Hawaii 96853
Phone: (808) 789-0419
Email: 154wg.pa@us.af.mil
The Department of Veterans Affairs has announced the Post-9/11 GI Bill rates for the 2019-2020 school year. These rates will be effective on Aug. 1, 2019. The Montgomery GI Bill and Dependents’ Education Assistance programs will see a rate change on Oct. 1, 2019.
By law, the GI Bill rate increase is tied to the average cost increase of undergraduate tuition in the U.S. For the 2019-2020 school year, that increase will average 3.4%.
More than 80 percent of those taking advantage of their GI Bill benefits are doing so through the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
The HIARNG Environmental Office is seeking retirees from AASF2 (Hilo), MATES/UTES (Waiawa), CSMS1 (Fort Ruger). A Preliminary Assessment is being conducted to assess the extent of Per-and PolyfluoroalkylSubstances (PFAS) use at these locations.
The PFAS compound is an emerging contaminant of concern. Commonly used DoD PFAS-containing products include aqueous film forming foam (AFFF), firefighting agents, and chemical fume suppressants.
The Preliminary Assessment will obtain the information needed to determine whether further action at a site is necessary or if a site can be removed from further consideration for response.
Come talk story and reminisce at the Henry S. Hara (Ret) AFRC in Hilo on 4/29/2019, or at the 29 IBCT building in Kalaeloa on 4/30/2019.
If you are interested in being interviewed, please contact Ms. Leslie Chau by phone at (808) 672-1276, or by email at leslie.t.chau.nfg@mail.mil.
The mission of the Hawaii Army National Guard Environmental Office is to provide policy, technical assistance and guidance on issues governing the Army’s pillars of Environmental stewardship. The staff supports Hawaii Army National Guard’s challenge of providing realistic military training to Guard members on five Hawaiian Islands by implementing training, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention and awareness programs to minimize the impacts of training on the environment, and by complying with regulations to ensure that environmental protection is an integral part of the Guard’s decision-making process.
To learn more about the HIARNG Environmental Mission, please view The Adjutant General’s Environmental Policy (PDF)
Off the 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment Facebook page
The 1st Squadron-299 Cavalry Regiment’s 2019 Multinational Spur ride in the Sinai (South Camp) concluded at the Red Sea Oasis. Having completed the spur ride, the Shave Tails finally received what they worked so hard to obtain.
Ten Shave Tails had their Silver spurs slapped on and awarded the ranks of the KOA Squadron’s spur holders by the Squadron Commander, LTC John Udani and Command Sergeant Major, CSM Shon Antolin.
For the KOA Squadron’s newest spur holders, this challenging event is definitely a source of pride and a very important reminder of the unique traditions in a Cavalry Regiment.
The Spur Ride is the only means of joining the Order of the Spur, aside from a wartime induction.
Learn about The Order of the Spur
It happened #OTD, 11 Apr 1992, at #EdwardsAirForceBase #military #aircraft #aviation #flighttest #history pic.twitter.com/2tFxNxKk7D
— Edwards AFB (@EdwardsAFB) April 11, 2018
From the Kaiser Health News website
About 25 million Americans who are aging in place rely on help from other people and devices such as canes, raised toilets or shower seats to perform essential daily activities, according to a new study documenting how older adults adapt to their changing physical abilities.
But a substantial number don’t get adequate assistance. Nearly 60 percent of seniors with seriously compromised mobility reported staying inside their homes or apartments instead of getting out of the house. Twenty-five percent said they often remained in bed. Of older adults who had significant difficulty putting on a shirt or pulling on undergarments or pants, 20 percent went without getting dressed.
Identification requirements are changing on October 1, 2020. Learn more about flying with a REAL ID: https://t.co/6uWOP95HFj #Check4theStar pic.twitter.com/gRCDtiV1Ab
— TSA (@TSA) April 9, 2019
The requirement for a Read ID card will become mandatory in 2020. Read more about this change
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