Offering a glimpse at what commissary and military exchange services could become in light of smaller and unpredictable budgets, the Defense Commissary Agency director and CEO described to Congress yesterday the consequences sequestration and the government shutdown have already imposed. Read more http://ow.ly/radMF
Retiree News received several emails reporting the passing of Alan Matsuoka. These emails say he passed away in his sleep about two weeks ago. Alan retired as a senior master sergeant and was the superintendent of the fuels operation.
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Ronald Gabriel Vicens, 83, of Honolulu, a retired Hawaiian Electric Co. underground foreman and a National Guard veteran, passed away on November 12, 2013. He was born in Honolulu. He is survived by son Ronald G. II, daughter Kaleleonalani K.A. White, three grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Brigadier General Bruce Oliveira, the Commander of the Hawai‘i Army National Guard requests the pleasure of your company at the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Change of Command Ceremony at which time Colonel Kenneth S. Hara will relinquish command of the Brigade to Colonel Stephen F. Logan
Date: Sunday, January 5, 2014 Time: Ceremony starts at 1500 Where: Kapolei High School Football Field 91-5007 Kapolei Parkway, Kapolei, HI 96707 Reception to follow Military: Duty Uniform Civilian: Aloha AttireElectronic Invitation and RSVP: http://ow.ly/r8kDK
R.S.V.P. by 13 December 2013 POC: Major Alan J. Kahanu
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In his MidWeek column, columnist Bob Jones provides a great history of military C-rations and the infamous P-38 can opener. For younger military members and retirees, C-rations were the predecessor to long-range-reconnaissance eats and Meals Ready to Eat (MREs). Like he reports in the article, some of the C-rations were good, but most were just plain bad.
For older retirees, everyone remembers their experiences with C-rations. But most memories center on the P-38 can opener, a great tool. There are probably a few people out there who still have them on your key chains. Read Bob’s article http://ow.ly/r2ikm.
Taken from last Saturday’s Star Advertiser front page.
Monday to Friday, Franklin Ho Jr. and Maui Quizon wear digital tiger-stripe camouflage with the Hawai‘i Air National Guard.
Today they’ll be drilling as part of a unit that wears wool, dons pith helmets instead of Kevlar and is equipped with swords and post-Civil War Springfield rifles.
For 50 years the ceremonial Royal Guard has re-created the troops who guarded Hawai‘i’s monarchy in the latter half of the 19th century. Read more http://ow.ly/qUgJD
William Boyd Kaipo “Bill” Kinney, 74, of Wailua House Lots, Kaua‘i, a retired Hawai‘i Air National Guard radar technician, passed away on November 3, 2013. He was born in Kōloa, Kaua‘i.
He is survived by wife Marge K.; sons Kihapi‘ilani and Kaipo; daughters Yvette Kahaunaele, Jessie Yamamoto-Kinney; stepson Anthony Mardonada; stepdaughters Kealoha Medeiros, Georgina Failautusi and Raimie Mardonada; brother Arthur K. Jr.; sister Vola L. McGwin; 16 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
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Imagine an earthquake following a hurricane that has just crashed ashore, shoving a 6-meter-high wall of water inland. Communities have been leveled by both storm and tremor. Buried in the debris, people are crying for help. Chaos reigns, and survivors of all ages are suffering.
To the rescue comes a new cavalry – a mixture of Chinese and US soldiers working together to relieve the victims.
In Hawaii on Thursday, international media witnessed the conclusion of joint exercises, in which Chinese and US military personnel demonstrated how they could cooperate for disaster relief. Read more http://ow.ly/r1dAG
When you get to the website, click on photo, other photos appear.
Thanks to COL Robert Lesher for sharing this article.
Adjutants General
Earlier this year, Stephen Lum of the department’s Public Affairs Office completed a photo gallery recognizing the eighteen individuals who served as Hawai‘i’s adjutants general through the years. Each photo includes short biography of officer. This photo gallery is in the hallway outside the Adjutant General’s office here at the State Headquarters.
Special thanks to Steve for another superb job.
To share Steve’s hard work, we will post one of the photos each week. This week’s photo features Hawai‘i’s sixth Adjutant General, Colonel William D. Potter
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If you ever wonder what happens at these annual National Guard Birthday Commemorations, link to these eight YouTube videos. http://ow.ly/qXwAt
For more information about this year’s Birthday Commemoration http://wp.me/p3639O-X6
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Air Force Magazine is the magazine of the Air Force Association. The magazine is a monthly paper and electronic magazine. Read the November issue http://ow.ly/qRDd0
This past week, Hawai‘i National Guard personnel worked with Chinese military to prepare for natural disasters. See the video http://t.co/n0JnPFrXnY
