Trey and Mel Morris, Dennis Fujii, Maj. Gen. Robert Lee, and Patrick and Hisako Brent. – Tony Grillo photo
American Patriot Awards
Navy League of the United States, Honolulu council hosted its 14th annual American Patriot Awards Dinner in the Coral Ballroom at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort, honoring retired Gen. David A. Bramlett and Jennifer Sabas.
Dennis Fujii served as an information specialist with the Hawaii Army National Guard for 23 years. In his civilian career, he managed the media and community relations programs for the 15th Air Base Wing at Hickam AFB for 12 years. He later served as the United States Pacific Command’s Chief of Community Relations for 18 years before he retired.
Robert G.F. Lee served as the Adjutant General during Governor Linda Lingle’s administration from 2002-2010. Since retiring, he has become the State Chair of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Hawaii.
Air Force Magazine’s back-page feature is “Namesakes.” Every month it profiles the person or people after whom an Air Force facility was named. This post is about Castle AFB
Dyess Air Force Base (AFB) is a United States Air Force base located approximately 7 miles (11 km) southwest of Abilene, Texas.
The host unit at Dyess is the 7th Bomb Wing (7 BW) assigned to the Global Strike Command Eighth Air Force. The 7 BW is one of only two B-1B Lancer strategic bomber wings in the United States Air Force, the other being the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota.
Dyess AFB was established in 1942 as Abilene Army Air Base (AAB). It is named in honor of Texas native and Bataan Death March survivor Lieutenant Colonel William Dyess.
Namesakes: Dyess AFB
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Dyress AFB website
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Brig. Gen. Gregory S. Woodrow conducts a troop review of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard, Honolulu, Hawaii, November 16, 2017.
Woodrow was participating in a ceremony commemorating the re-creation of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Royal Guard, a unique Honor Guard where select airmen perform ceremonial duties at various events throughout the year, and stand as symbols and reminders of the HIANG’s heritage and history.
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Photos by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz
From the Army Times website
While it’s true that President John F. Kennedy authorized Special Forces soldiers to wear a rifle green beret in 1961, the soldiers had been wearing them off the books for the better part of the previous decade — and they weren’t the first to do that.
It turns out that all of the Army’s berets — from green to maroon to black, and the tan that replaced it — were first worn as an unauthorized morale booster.
The first instance of a colored beret in the U.S. Army was in 1943, Army Historical Foundation chief historian Matt Seelinger told Army Times.
The following article and comments about Sergeant First Class Christopher Ventura’s retirement ceremony was taken from the 111th Army Band Facebook page.
We would like to honor SFC Christopher Ventura, whose retirement we celebrated on Veterans Day, 2017. SFC Ventura served for 27 years, the majority of those with the 111th Army Band. Most recently, SFC Ventura the 111th Army Band’s Readiness NCO, but he has held many positions within our unit, including taking on the role of First Sergeant.
SFC Ventura is a superior musician. He is also a teacher and mentor to both subordinates and peers. SFC Ventura is known equally for his good advice as he is for his sense of humor and quick wit. It had always been such a privilege to work and perform with SFC Ventura.
We will miss his musicianship, mentorship, and jokes. We wish you all the best in your retirement, SFC Ventura! We look forward to your future visits – you’ll always be welcome in the bandroom!
A special thank you to SGT Amanda Gerlach for photographing SFC Ventura’s retirement ceremony.
From the Eater website
Hawai‘i wants the rest of the world to know: You’re doing poke wrong. It’s all wrong, from the way it’s prepared (what’s up with all the extra toppings and the kale salad?) to how it’s spelled (poké, poki) to where it’s served (bougie, trendy spots). Poke-like dishes are spreading across the Mainland, but you need to go to Hawai‘i to experience the real thing.
And the best poke destinations in Hawai‘i are supermarkets, convenience stores and hole-in-the-wall spots. The more unassuming and out of the way, the better; then you know the establishment is spending its money on fish and not on high rent and useless décor. Because for the best poke, fresh fish is the star. ‘
From the everyday Health website
Nothing can ruin a vacation faster than an unexpected illness or injury. So before taking your next trip, be sure to pack a small kit of emergency supplies and medications in case the unexpected happens.
From the Images of Old Hawaii website
Osborne Flagpole – Sothebys Realty
Lloyd Osborne, was a retired Navy Captain, a decorated naval aviator, longtime Hawai’i business executive, and champion masters swimmer. He started the Hawaiian Air Transport Service (HATS) in 1946. He later became the first general manager Ala Moana Center.
Joan was a Dowsett and a direct descendant of Gerrit Parmele Judd. she was also a master swimmer and she played an important part in establishing Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park in Kona.
The family’s aviation tradition continued with their son, Gerrit “Oz” Osborne, who flew for many years with 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard.
From the Huffington Post website
If you’re looking to eliminate your funeral and burial costs, as well as help advance medical research, donating your body to science is a great option to consider.
From the Consumer Reports website
Whether it’s an over-the-counter pain reliever or a prescription statin to lower cholesterol, medication has a troubling downside: the risk of side effects.
Side effects are the expected (and usually unwanted) reactions you hear rattled off in TV drug ads: constipation, diarrhea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea, upset stomach, and more. Though some are not serious and are likely to subside over time, some may be especially problematic for older adults.
We found this photograph on Daniel “Blanc” Blancaflor’s Facebook page. It was posted on April 4, 2016 and shows Lionel and Charles Calvin seated with Danny standing.
Danny worked in the back shops, Lionel worked in avionics and Charlie on the fighter flightline.
