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U.S. Navy Commander, Theodore Quidem discusses information operations with a working group of military staff planners first full day of planning at Gema Bhakti, Sept. 19, 2018, Jakarta . Gema Bhakti is a joint force multi-national staff exercise where military staff from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Indonesia work through a process known as the military decision making process. This process is a crucial step that involves the commander’s staff working with with all the higher and lower commands to define the mission, its variables, and the situation involved and how to measure mission effectiveness before a plan or order is produced. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) Joint Planning Exercise Gema Bhakti helps U.S. and Indonesian Military increase their capabilities Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson Jarkarta, Indonesia - The Hawaii effectiveness before a plan or order is from units throughout the U.S. Indo- National Guard and the Tentara produced. Pacific Area of Command along with Nasional Indonesia (TNI)(Indonesian Airmen from the Missouri Air National Armed Forces) recently hosted a joint This is the sixth iteration of Gema Guard and Hawaii National Guard staff planning exercise known as Gema Bhakti which is also a culminating Soldiers and Airmen, worked with their Bhakti. Gema Bhakti is derived from an event for three State Partnership counterparts in the TNI. This mix of Indonesian phrase "Gerakan Bersama Program (SPP) Subject Matter Expert service members formed a combined joint Bhakti" meaning move jointly together. Exchanges (SMEEs) held between the military staff which populated all the An appreciate name for the joint multi- Hawaii National Guard and the TNI staff functions from C-1 (manpower) to national staff exercise where military staff throughout 2018. The theme of this C-9 (civil affairs). from the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and year’s exercise was interoperability, and Indonesia work through a process known every action taken had interoperability MDMP is a frame work that is housed as the Military Decision Making Process at its core. For example, each staff team in the Multi National Forces - Standard (MDMP). MDMP is a crucial step that was comprised of a mix of TNI and U.S. Operating Procedure (MNF-SOP). The involves the commander’s staff working personnel. process ensures that the phases of planning from Mission Analysis (MA), with higher and lower commands to define During the nine-day staff exercise in the mission, its variables, the situation Course Of Action (COA) development to Jakarta, Indonesia, U.S. Active Duty drafting and executing an operational involved and how to measure mission Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airmen Continued, on Page 2.

1 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Gema Bhakti played out to their conclusion. During the lecture portion, Continued all the participants from each order are accomplished in an force and nation received orderly manner that is logical information on the MDMP, and analytical. Priorities are MNF-SOP, and other topics set, limitations recognized like Information Operations and acknowledged, rules of and COA development. engagement are established The lectures were directly all through the efforts of followed by MA phase where each staff section working the participants were paired with their partnered military with a military member from counterpart. the partner nation to form a staff section. Once the all "MDMP is a process that the staff sections and special supports all military decisions operational staffs where in taking assessments and formed, these partnerships Hawaii Army National Guard, Maj. Lauren Sodetani-Yoshida, talks strategy with her actions from deliberate to remained throughout the counterparts from the Tentara Nasional Indonesia on the second day of Gema Bhakti as the abbreviated planning," said focus of the staff planing exercise shifted from academic to execution, Sept. 18, 2018, Jakarta exercise. Each staff section Indonesia. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) Lt. Col. Gita Muharam, TNI was responsible to then five solving the problem. A professionally. Naval Officer. perform a detailed MA on the majority of the exercise we "From the lower enlisted Gema Bhakti is a key feature Gema Bhakti scenario and were dedicated to defining the perspective, Gema Bhakti of the U.S. National Guard’s present it to the command problem then exploring the has been great," said Sgt. SPP. The Hawaii National staff. The COA phase followed COA’s to solve it." Randolph Burns, Hawaii Guard and Indonesia have a similar format to the MA. Gema Bhakti is a joint National Guard. "I get to a long-standing relationship A large premium was placed multinational exercise experience such a high level in the partnership program. on gathering information and with service members of thinking and witness The goal of the SPP is to link about the fictional scenario from each of the U.S. and cooperation between officers a State’s National Guard then presenting key points to Indonesian military branches from U.S. and Indonesia. I with the armed forces or higher leadership. participating, have some joint experience equivalent of a partner "Identifying there was a but not the point where there country in a cooperative, "As far as real the problem predictable are Navy, Army, Marines, mutually beneficial we are pattern of and from two relationship. Through the world staff level trying to storming, different nations. It has been SPP, the HING and the TNI solve is forming and an eye opening experience." have had three SMEEs and planing, it is so the first performing three planning conferences The Gema Bhakti scenario stage," said important that we once the staff in 2018, all culminating in this year was a complex U.S. Navy sections were Gema Bhakti. military action with combat, Lt. Allan make decisions established. humanitarian, and logistical This year’s Gema Bhakti Thorson. As the quickly," - Maj. facets. This complexity took the form of a joint staff "At one of environment provided opportunity for the planning exercise and had the lectures went from a Stevenson multinational joint staff to four distinct phases: academic yesterday, chaotic den dig deep for solutions to each lecture, mission analysis, and we discussed Albert Einstein of questions, to detailed and variable that presented itself. COA development finishing and his quote about how well thought-out analysis, The final phase resembled with scenario role play. Each if he had an hour to solve relationships were formed a large and complex role of the planned initiatives a problem he would spend and allies established. playing game and was taken against a fictional enemy 55 minutes gathering "I am learning a little of the just as seriously. While this in a fictional country are information and the last language due to a little language was a fictional scenario it barrier," stated Lt. Col. Brandon provided real word benefits Torres, Hawaii National for each of the countries Guard. "We are both meeting involved. in somewhere in-between, it is teaching me a lot and it is going "As far as real world staff both ways. I believe that if we level planing, it is so come in cold to a conflict we will important that we make not be as successful than if we decisions quickly," said Maj. practice more." Sarah Stevenson, Missouri Air National Guard. "It is for Due to the complex nature of the safety of our own forces. the scenario and exposure to It is for a more successful different ways of operating, plan overall. The quicker and each Gema Bhakti participant better we can make decisions Missouri Air National Guard, Capt. Derek Betz, enumerates the available resources for was pushed out of their the more successful we will be the Gema Bhakti military planning exercise with a working group of military planners from comfort zone and provided in the long run." Tentara Nasional Indonesia and U.S. Military, Sept. 19, 2018, Jakarta Indonesia. G (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) with an opportunity to grow

2 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Air Traffic Control Squadronexplained that they are also assisting the fire department in making the operation a sustainable one until their services are no longer needed. “The fire department had a very good reaction to the emergency, but they didn’t have the sustainability planset up”, explained Ross. “We have a very good sustainability plan doing this on a daily basis and always consistently reacting.” Working in such a dynamic environment with so many moving parts safety is always a priority for everyone involved. Bicoy’s team had Staff Sgt. Skyler Ross, Air Traffic Control Specialist for the 297th Air Traffic Control Squadron, checks into the temporary flight restriction to ensure that there was a airspace in Pahoa, June 8, 2018. Air Traffic Controllers closely monitor the TFR airspace to ensure all missions are completed on time and safely. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. James Ro) common practice between all involved parties when they Just home from Iraq, air traffic controllers answer call from state hit the ground. National Guard Bureau -Story by Master Sgt. Christopher Schepers - Friday, June 8, 2018 When the Kilauea volcano Hawaii to support Operation the Hawaii County “The biggest thing is erupted on Hawaii’s Big Ho’opalekana. In less than Fire Department in the that we developed safe Island, members of the 297th 24 hours, Bicoy was able to management of aircraft procedures, when we hit Air Traffic Control Squadron, gather a team of five people to entering and exiting the area the ground running there Hawaii Air National Guard, deploy to Hawaii’s Big Island under a temporary flight were no procedures in were just getting home from a to support the mission. restriction. place so we were able to seven-month deployment that get a memorandum of sent them to Al Asad Airbase, “Most of us have been away “We are providing a understanding between the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. from our families for seven temporary flight restriction Hawaii Civil Defense and the months,” said Bicoy. “It service,” explained Bicoy. users of the TFR,(temporary On the day before he was was the first day back to “We are monitoring the entry flight restriction)” said Bicoy. supposed to return to work work for me and most of and exit of aircraft into and “By getting everyone on the Air National Guard Maj. the technicians after our out of the TFR and providing same page and developing Irving Bicoy, 297th Air reconstitution time and that deconfliction to all aircraft common procedures and Traffic Control Squadron was the day that we were operating in the temporary getting out to the community commander, received a call activated.” flight restriction area.” we were able to make a safer that he was to put a team of operation.” air traffic controllers together The team deployed to Hilo Staff Sgt. Skyler Ross, air for a deployment to Hilo, to support Hawaii County traffic control specialist Civil Defense, specifically assigned to the 297th Continued, on Page 4.

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REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR PHOTO SHOOT TODAY www.dod.hawaii.gov/pao 3 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Controllers Continued While always keeping safety in mind the task force also realizes that there is a need to be flexible to many factors and adapt to an ever changing environment in Hawaii County. “We redefined the TFR because when we first came here it was just a five-mile circle that focused on the Leilani Estates area, it didn’t encompass the entire area of responsibility,” explained Bicoy. “As the area of responsibility changed, we developed a new TFR that’s more of a polygon shape that encompasses areas that are Soldiers of the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team simulate tactical combat casualty care and evacuation procedures during annual training critical to air commerce.” on August 21, 2018 at Kalaeloa, Hawaii. The training prepares the 29th IBCT Soldiers for an upcoming deployment. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein-Fortson/Released) “We want to work with the 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers participate in annual community so we gathered training to prepare for deployment ideas from everyone that 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment (Hawaii) --Story by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein-Fortson - Friday, August 24, 2018 was operating in the TFR Traditionally, annual training is two participating in her first annual training. The to develop an air space that weeks, but Soldiers have been engaged with Pearl City high school graduate is an only was more user friendly for additional deployment training from August child, but this will not be her first-time away all users,” continued Bicoy. 4-24, 2018. Some of the training includes: land from home. She has comfort in knowing she “We shortened the distance navigation, weapons qualification on the M4 can video chat with her family while overseas. from the shoreline which rifle and M9 pistol, combat lifesaver skills, benefits two fold by allowing physical fitness training and multiple Kosovo “I feel the training I am receiving during tour to take closer culture briefs. AT will help me better understand what my pictures and if a role and responsibilities will be when I get in ever got into trouble with “It’s a little different, it is a twenty one day country, “ said Puana. weather they could use the annual training, it’s a little longer than shoreline to navigate.” expected,” said 1st Sgt. Brandon Kumalae When asked what they will miss most about of the 29th IBCT. “We are doing specialized Hawaii, both Savella and Puana said they The National Guard’s mission weapons training with M9 pistols, not would miss their families, the weather, and during Operation Ho’opalekana something that everyday Soldiers carry the food, but both are excited and looking is to conduct National Guard around, and in depth weapons qualifications forward to serving their country, encountering Domestic Operations and for the M4 rifle and other specific types of snow for the first time, and having new Defense Support to Civil training for Kosovo.” experiences. Authorities to save lives, prevent human suffering and allow Although most Soldiers participating in this The purpose of the KFOR mission is to residents to live their lives the mission were previously deployed, this is contribute to a safe and secure environment, best they can. the first deployment for some Soldiers with support the international humanitarian effort, the 29th IBCT. Spc. Rhodger Savella, a unit and the development of a stable, democratic, “I joined the Hawaii Air supply specialist with the 29th IBCT and multi-ethnic and peaceful Kosovo, and support National Guard to stay in a graduate of the Hawaii Army National the development of the Kosovo Security Force. Hawaii and to protect the land and no matter what the Guard Youth Challenge Academy, assists in Training has been carefully planned and made coordinating logistics for the brigade as well emergency is we are glad to to mimic real life situations that Soldiers do anything to help,” said as participating in Army warrior tasks during may encounter while deployed. The goal is to his first annual training. Ross. “Being a local boy, engage every Soldier in practical simulations everywhere we go whether “The annual training has helped me to be and give feedback on what went well and how we’re in uniform or not people more confident when I get down range and they could improve. recognize that we’re local and has allowed me to apply my MOS training and “We are ready to go tomorrow,” said Kumalae. we’re here to help and that take it to the next level during this brigade “I am very confident that we are ready to we’re here to do whatever we deployment process,” said Savella. deploy and ready to do our mission.” can.” Another Soldier deploying for first time is Pfc. Alexys Puana, an air defense battle management systems operator, who is also

4 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Padello was part of the security and rover team supporting Hawaii county. The Soldiers and Airmen on those teams, work with the Hawaii Police Department to patrol the community and stop looting and other illegal activities. They also helped observe security checkpoints, and monitor air quality levels around areas impacted by lava. “It’s very sad to see that #56 KK Padello University of Hawaii Defensive Linemen and Hawaii Army people that’s been affected National Guardsmen. by it, but that’s why I signed up,” said SPC Padello. “That’s Warrior Twice-over why I wear this uniform. To Engineers from the 230th Vertical Engineer Company, Hawaii National Guard, construct 20 microshelters in Pahoa, Hawaii, June 9, 2018. The project is community effort led by Hope Assists during Lava serve and protect the people Services Hawaii, a faith-based non-profit organization. (Air National Guard photo by Master of the state of Hawaii and the Sgt. Chris Schepers) Mission 117th MPAD - Aven Santiago of America. Hawaii National Guard hard at work on With the lava flow on the Big “I have tremendous respect micro-shelter project Island impacting the land, air National Guard Bureau for him, and everyone that Story by Lt. Col. Wayde Minami quality, and peoples safety, puts on that uniform,” said the Hawaii National Guard Engineers of the Hawaii people,” said Capt. Matthew Coach Rolovich. “He’s a guy was called up to support the Army National Guard have Driggers, commander of the who’s not the biggest guy. Not Hawai County community. been hard at work since June 230th Engineer Company, the fastest guy. But it’s hard One of those service members 7 constructing a community which provided 48 soldiers for you to pick somebody else was Army Specialist and of emergency “micro-shelter” to support the effort. “I take out of that 105 that works Rainbow Warrior defensive housing units in Pahoa, it very personal and want to harder than him.” lineman, Kelly E Padello. - Hawaii for residents displaced help out.” Playing football, you can rack by the on-going Kilauea “It means everything, growing Members of the 230th, which up stats and earn trophies. eruption. up here. Seeing how beautiful provided much of the skilled In the military, you can earn this island is. And seeing the Sometimes working in labor to construct the homes, certificates and ribbons. disaster that’s happened. It pouring rain and mud, have been working side by But for Padello, helping the means a lot to give back to the the soldiers are part of a side with volunteers from community and people of people and give back to the community effort led by Hope local contracting companies Hawaii, is it’s own reward. land,” said Spec. Padello. Services Hawaii, a faith- and charitable organizations ‘To be able to know that you based non-profit organization. to clear and prepare the land As a student-athlete on helped out these people,” Said The land on which the new and begin initial construction the University of Hawaii Padello. “It’s not about the community is being built was of the shelters. at Manoa, and a soldier in awards that you’ll get or the provided by Sacred Heart the Hawaii Army National Following an early-morning ribbons. It’s just. being able Church. Guard, Padello had to put ceremony to bless the project to say that; You signed up for down his football cleats and The initial phase of the on Saturday, June 9, National this, you did your job pick up his combat boots. He project will make 20 housing Guard soldiers, contractors, got the phone call to serve his units available to families, and other volunteers state. But first had to make a many of whom are currently descended on the site en phone call to head coach Nick living in evacuation shelters, masse. By the end of the day, Rolovich and tell him he was cars, and tents. In addition the outer structure and roofs headed to the big island. to providing the new of the micro-shelters were in residents with shelter, the place. Interior work, such as “KK has always new community will give installing dry wall, will be communicated very well the families much-needed performed in coming days. about his responsibilities,” privacy while simultaneously said Coach Rolovich. The new community has helping to alleviate demands “Balancing them with UH, been dubbed “Sacred Heart on evacuation shelters. First school, football and the Shelter,” and organizers hope priority will go to senior National Guard, and then to have the new community citizens and families with he called me a few weeks ready for move-in soon. children. ago and said, ‘hey I’m gonna probably miss some of “It’s important to help the training camp... Because I people effected by the lava gotta stay over here and help.’ flow, to help the kids at Defensive Lineman KK Padello (56) tackles That’s gonna come first for Wide Receiver Jason-Matthew Sharsh. the shelters, the elderly KK.” (Honolulu Star-advertiser)

5 • pupukahi • Winter 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] that are working with let them know what the status is on the the first responders inside.” on The Big Island. One team is the Command and control is provided at aviation element. a joint emergency operation center at They’re working Keakakha Military Reservation in Hilo with the Hawaii where the ever evolving conditions on Fire Department the ground changed as new volcanic and their aviation fissures opened each day. element to provide “When it first developed, the Hawaii that support as National Guard, stood up a very small needed. We have two initial response, but over time the teams on the ground incident has grown in scope and in that’s composed of danger in regards to the lava and where our security team the lava is, especially in the Leilani that go out to the Estates, and then the East Rift Zone,” neighborhoods in said Tsuha. “So we’ve had to increase the response to request amount of personnel on the ground and from Hawaii County the amount of resources that we have Police Department in to apply in order to assist the county regards to presence in their efforts to help the community patrols, and then we respond to whatever Pele does and have traffic control then also hasten the recovery of the points and check community when all of this is done” points to control the flow in and out of the A public affairs team was also affected area.” dispatched to assist Hawaii County authorities with on-site lava coverage The security and also coordinating media inquiries teams provided from international, national and local 24-hour support media outlets. of communities at specific checkpoints. National Guard Civil Support Teams from Hawaii’s 93rd CST and ’s “We have about five 91st CST provided around the clock posts set up,” said monitoring of sulfur dioxide levels that Pfc. Mariel Calivoso, protected both first responders and Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers, PV2 Russel Tabandera and PFC Mariel Calivoso, security team man a road closure point outside Leilani Estates in assistance to the Hawaii Police residents of Puna. department efforts to control access to the lava stricken neighborhood, Pahoa Hawaii, May member. “If people 06, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo By Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) are allowed in, we Hawaii National Guard assists volcanic eruption response State of Hawaii Department of Defense - Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson As a Hawaii island community was inundated with the lava erupting from the Kilauea volcano, the Hawaii National Guard was activated. Calling Soldiers and Airmen to perform the state mission to ensure their residents of Hawaii County are safe and that their property remains secure. “Task Force Hawaii has been established by the Hawaii National Guard. It’s composed of Airmen and Soldiers from the Army and the Air National Guard. The mission for Task Force Hawaii is mission command of command and control the organizational assets and resources that are on the Big Island, in response to assistance as requested by the County of Hawaii,” stated LT. Col. Shawn Tsuha - Commander Task

Force Hawaii “So what we’ve done Staff Sgt. Hokoana Assists the Hawaii County Civil Defense as the Task Force Hawaii liaison officer during the early days of the eruption, is we’ve established several teams May 04, 2018 (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt Andrew Jackson)

6 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] “They’re motivated, have great young people ready to seize the new capabilities available to them, and have new equipment arriving with great capabilities resident in it,” Eifert said. “They also have strong relations with an experienced ally (U.S.) happy to help.” The expert exchange was part of the larger National Guard State Partnership Program (SPP). For more than two Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert, Air National Guard Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air Forces leads a discussion on air defense concepts during a visit to the Philippine Air Defense Control Center, Aug. 7, 2018, , Manila, . decades, SPP has been building The airmen were taking part in a subject matter expert exchange with Philippine Air Force counterparts as part of a National relationships around the world, linking Guard State Partnership Program engagement. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz) a state’s National Guard with a partner nation’s military or security forces HIANG brings air defense expertise to Philippine engagement to foster cooperative and mutually 154th Public Affairs - Story by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz - Thursday, August 16, 2018 beneficial relations. A team of Hawaii Air National Guard picture of how they need to think about (HIANG) air defense experts traveled to command and control in defending the This iteration of the engagement - which various air bases in the Philippines to Philippine homeland.” required months of planning and had conduct subject-matter expert exchanges been conducted five times previously - with the Philippine Air Force (PAF), The multifaceted nature of air defense was held at various air bases throughout Aug. 6-14, 2018. required the team to have a wide the Philippines allowing for a wide range range of expertise. Various air force of interaction with PAF counterparts. The HIANG has a long standing relationship with “This particular engagement the PAF, and for the past six “I would like to congratulate was absolutely critical in years they have been sharing the PAF’s development of air defense expertise with the HIANG for offering up their their air defense enterprise,” the PAF as they undergo Eifert said. “The timing of enhancements to their air best and brightest Airmen to this engagement gave us defense capabilities. the opportunity to share our these encounters with our lessons learned from decades This year, the team featured of air defense experience so a with over close allies in the Philippines,” the PAF can get theirs right 30 years of experience in air the first time, and hopefully defense. Maj. Gen. Eifert learn from our mistakes.” Maj. Gen. James O. Eifert, who currently In addition to briefings and question and serves as the Air National Guard specialties were represented in the answer sessions, the team toured and Assistant to the Commander, Pacific Air group: from tracking and identification, surveyed various Philippine Air Force Forces (PACAF), headlined a team of to communications and air battle facilities. nine Airmen as they discussed various management. The team, headlined by Eifert, included aspects of the air defense enterprise with “Air defense is a complex enterprise. It their PAF counterparts. Airmen from the HIANG 169th Air requires a very diverse range of skill sets Defense Squadron, 201st Air Operations “During high level discussions with to succeed,” Eifert said. “This HIANG Group, 204th Air Lift Squadron, and Philippine air force Air Defense team brought literally over a hundred 154th Wing. Command leadership, I was able to years of combined experience in the air communicate my air defense command defense business to this engagement to “I would like to congratulate the HIANG and control experience in both share their experiences and positively for offering up their best and brightest Pacific Command and U.S. Northern shape the Philippine Air Force’s future.” Airmen to these encounters with our close allies in the Philippines. Their Command,” Eifert said. “I walked them According to Eifert, the PAF is on the through a few air defense scenarios efforts are helping to make tremendous right track as they proceed with their air strides in the PAF’s ability to monitor from my experience in the Operation defense upgrade efforts. Noble Eagle mission, which painted the and defend their borders.” Eifert said.

7 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Members of the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and Spanish Army Airborne Brigade prepare to board a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Bayonet Strike June 12, 2018, at Aviano Air Base, . Personnel and equipment were transported and airdropped by members of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 204th Airlift Squadron onto Casa De Campo, Zaragoza, for a joint-forcible entry operation. The operation served as a training requirement for the participating soldiers, qualifying them to A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning II assigned to Marine Fighter Attack Detachment 211, rapid assemble and deploy virtually anywhere in the European Theater. (U.S. Air National 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), is displayed during a media day at Joint Base Pearl Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) Harbor-Hickam, during a regularly scheduled deployment of Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and 13th MEU, July 21, 2018. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson) Hawaii Guardsmen conduct mass-airdrop ops with partners in Europe Fifth-Gen Fighter Integration Furthered by 154th Wing Public Affairs - Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier - Sunday, Hawaiian Raptors and Marine F35s June 24, 2018 154th Wing Public Affairs - Story by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz - Tuesday, Members of the Hawaii Air were transported on a C-17 July 31, 2018 National Guard’s 204th Airlift Globemaster III, a cargo While stealth technology 13th Marine Expeditionary Squadron completed a series aircraft capable of rapid on Fifth Generation fighter Unit. aircraft make it “uncommon” of mass-airdrop operations delivery of troops and While in Hawaii the stealth throughout Europe June 4-14, equipment to main operating to see on , it’s common to see a Fifth-Gen F-22 fighters practiced fighter as first-time participants in bases or directly to forward integration. two multinational exercises. bases in the deployment Raptor take off and land here. areas. Deliveries were made What is uncommon to see “The training was extremely The team of 51 was comprised through static line jumps, however, is the pairing of the successful.” a Hawaiian of guardsmen and several high altitude low opening Raptor with the latest aircraft Raptor pilot said. “We flew of active duty Airmen and jumps (HALO), equipment to join the Fifth-Gen ranks, Fifth-Gen fighter integration military civilians from Joint air drops and air-to-land the F-35 Lightning II, joint sorties outnumbered against Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, transportation. strike fighter [JSF]. a higher-tier threat and all who flew side-by-side with mission objectives were met.” other airlift units from Air Since this is the first time the For a brief period in late July, Mobility Command and the guardsmen operated outside the two advance fighters With the Hawaiian Raptors NATO Heavy Airlift Wing of PACOM, Maj. Britton could be seen together as the being a Total Force at Papa Air Base, Hungary, Komine, 204th AS pilot Hawaiian Raptors took to Integration unit comprised as part of exercises Swift and mission planner, said the skies with F-35s assigned of the Hawaii Air National Response 18 (SR18) and his team faced a new set of to Marine Fighter Attack Guard 199th Fighter Bayonet Strike. challenges, such as adjusting Squadron 211. Squadron and the active to a foreign airspace along duty 19th Fighter Squadron, Aircrew, maintenance “This training was significant with new languages and as it marked the first integration was already part professionals and an cultures. of the culture. operations support team set integration with the Marine up a mobile operations center “This was a great opportunity version of the F-35,” said This latest training took June 4 at Rammstein Air to build new relationships a pilot with the Hawaiian integration another step Base, , for SR18. and fortify the friendships we Raptors. “We previously forward. The exercise focused on high- already have,” said Komine. integrated with F-35s at Hill readiness airborne forces “Our C-17 community is Air Force Base at home and “The integration between two from nine nations to include small, and being able to on the road, but this marked fifth-generation platforms , and NATO allies; Italy, lean on our partners from the first integration with was outstanding, and Latvia, Lithuania, , Hungary was very helpful. ship-based F-35s.” contributed significantly to our readiness training for Portugal, Spain, the United In order for us to do our part The JSFs stopped at Joint Kingdom and the United and execute, we really had to any future conflicts.” said a Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Hawaiian Raptors Pilot. States. Approximately 2,300 learn quickly and adapt to our for training with the participants joined in this new environment.” Hawaiian Raptors on their year’s iteration. The mission kicked off way to a regularly scheduled Throughout the exercise, with an airfield seizure deployment with the Essex personnel and equipment Continued, on Page 9. Amphibious Ready Group and

8 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] qualifying them to rapid assemble and deploy virtually anywhere in the European Theater. The Bayonet Strike training culminated with operation Rock Drop, which entailed hundreds of soldiers being dropped onto contested terrain to reshape and Air Drop dominate the battle-space. Continued As the training neared operation, which entailed its end, the cultural the guardsmen airdropping exchange between armed paratroopers, known participants continued. as ‚Äòpathfinders,’ from the To commemorate their Portuguese Army Rapid combined accomplishments, Reaction team and the the guardsmen hosted a Italian Army 186th Airborne traditional Hawaiian Luau Regiment Forlgore Brigade. with their Europe-Based Once landed, the pathfinders counterparts. While the break set out to survey and secure was short-lived in comparison the designated area. The to their flying schedule, the Hawaiian C-17 also flew an multi-national teams of advance echelon (ADVON) Airmen still found time to team and their equipment to discuss and contemplate their Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland. plans to work together in the The team included specialists future - be it another training exercise or in a battlefield. from various civil engineer Pallets of equipment are airdropped from a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Swift and communications career Response 18 on June 8, 2018, above Miroslawiec Air Base, Poland. (U.S. Air National Guard “Being stationed in Europe as fields, who set up the airfield photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) ultimately yield better Echelon, the guardsmen part of a 12-Nation program and paved the way for follow- that operates C-17’s, our unit on forces to come. understanding of tactics, and C-17 partners relocated techniques, and procedures to Aviano Air Base, Italy was extremely excited to Hundreds of U.S. Army that promote worldwide on June 9, to take part in engage in multiple missions soldiers from the 4-319 readiness‚Äîwhether that be exercise Bayonet Strike, with the 204th,” said Hank. Airborne Field Artillery the Pacific or in Europe.” which included more “Both of our units integrated Regiment, 173rd Infantry airlift operations with the as one team through multiple Brigade Combat Team Several of these flights 173rd Airborne Brigade, Air Land and Air Drop stepped onto the NATO, required aircraft to max out the Italian Army 186th Operations. Our Dutch, AMC and Hawaiian aircraft their capacity, which can Airborne Regiment Forlgore Swedish, Norwegian, Polish, to conduct a joint-forcible entail seven large vehicles Brigade and a new group and Romania crew members entry operation, through and a dozen passengers. of paratroopers from the left the exercise feeling a static line jumps. The soldiers Komine said the training Spanish Airborne Brigade. true sense of “Aloha” and we were joined by members of was invaluable to his fellow hope we we’re able to extend the Israeli Army, to include aircrew, since it was the first The operation served to that same hospitality to the the Chief of Staff of Ground time some individuals had the fulfill training requirements 204th.” Forces, Brig. Gen. Ori Gordin. opportunity to maximize the for aircrew and soldiers, Globemaster’s payload. “Multinational JFEs provide a realistic, complex, and As a final task for SR18, the rewarding training platform Hawaii guardsmen carried for all parties involved‚Äîboth out air-to-land deliveries to Army and Air Forces,” said the newly-established base Capt. Mike Hank, NATO in Poland, in a move called Heavy Airlift Wing chief Bravo Echelon. To accomplish pilot. “ this, aircrew from the 204th Europe truly does a fantastic AS flew four AMC aircraft job in integrating this with simultaneously. Vehicles their paratroopers across the size of school buses their entire ground tactical were loaded onto the jets, plan. From the conferences to include heavy expanded to the mission planning mobility tactical trucks, cells to execution, training which are used for the patriot alongside our allies and system, high-powered partners creates efficiencies, and more. Members of the Italian Army 186th Airborne Regiment Forlgore Brigade execute a high- altitude low opening jump alongside Portuguese Army Rapid Reaction Pathfinders as part of enhances capabilities, and Upon completion of Bravo annual exercise Swift Response 18, June 6, 2018, over Latvia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier)

9 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Joint International Exercise: Combined Task Force 5-0

Soldiers of the Indonesian National Military - Quick Response Disaster Management Unit take part in rope tying exercises during a confined space rescue class in Kapolei, Hawaii, July 9, 2018. This marks the first joint training exercise between the HIARNG, Philippine, and Indonesian, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive, Enhanced Response Force Package teams. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein- Fortson/Released)

Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard and Indonesian National Military - Quick Response Disaster Management Unit take part in a rope tying exercises during a confined space rescue class in Kapolei, Hawaii, July 9,2018. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein-Fortson/Released)

Soldiers of the Philippines Army 525th Engineer Combat Battalion and the Indonesian National Military - Quick Response Disaster Management Unit combine forces to assess a casualty during a confined space rescue exercise in Kapolei, Hawaii, July 10, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein-Fortson/Released)

Sgt. Jaypee Pardo, a carpentry and masonry specialist with the 230th Engineer Company and a Search and Extraction team member of the Hawaii Army National Guard’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosive, Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) team along with a Soldier of the Indonesian National Military - Quick Response Soldiers of the Hawaii Army National Guard, Indonesian National Military - Quick Response Disaster Management Unit secure a casualty in preparation for extraction techniques during Disaster Management Unit, and Philippines Army 525th Engineer Combat Battalion teams a confined space rescue exercise in Kapolei, Hawaii, July 11, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard work together to simulate extraction of a casualty during a confined space rescue exercise in Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein-Fortson/Released) Kapolei, Hawaii, July 10, 2018. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Tinisha Mellein- Fortson/Released)

10 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers deploy to Egypt and Kosovo

Soldiers from Alpha and Bravo Troops, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard render a salute during their deployment ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility on August 26, 2018. The 1-299th CAV will be deploying to Sinai, Egypt supporting the Multinational Force and Observers while the 29th IBCT will be deploying to Kosovo in support of Multinational Battle Group East Kosovo Forces (KFOR). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama)

Sgt. 1st. Class Lesley R. Pasion, Cavalry Scout with Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Soldiers from 29th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Hawaii Army National Guard stand at Regiment, Hawaii Army National Guard hugs his family member after his deployment attention during their deployment ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility ceremony at the Kalaeloa Army Aviation Support Facility on August 26, 2018. The 1-299th on August 26, 2018. The 1-299th CAV will be deploying to Sinai, Egypt supporting the CAV will be deploying to Sinai, Egypt supporting the Multinational Force and Observers Multinational Force and Observers while the 29th IBCT will be deploying to Kosovo in support while the 29th IBCT will be deploying to Kosovo in support of Multinational Battle Group of Multinational Battle Group East Kosovo Forces (KFOR). (U.S. Army National Guard photo East Kosovo Forces (KFOR). (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama) Gualdarama) 11 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Suzanne Vares Lum Promotion

BG Suzanne P. Vares-Lum was promoted to major general in a ceremony held at Washington Place. Attending the ceremony was her family and friends, her current and retired military co- workers from the Guard and active duty. BG Kenneth Hara provided comments as the MG Arthur “Joe” Logan was off island. She was pinned by Governor David Ige and her husband LTC (Ret) Courtney Vares-Lum. MG (Ret) Gary Hara administered the Oath of Office. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo By Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

12 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] 2018 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Response, Enterprise exercise in Hawaii: Pacific Rim

The Hawaii National Guard is hosting the 2018 Pacific Rim: (CRE) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Response, Enterprise exercise at its Joint Force Headquarters. Participating in the exercise are leadership from National Guard CBRN units from all ten Federal Emergency Management Agency regions along with U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Army Pacific, Coast Guard, Department of Energy, Federal Bureau Investigation, Northern Command, and the Office of the Secretary of Defense. The goal of the five-day exercise is to evaluate the National Guard’s capability to move CRE assets from all over the country to a location in Alaska, Hawaii or Guam with-in 96 hours in the event of a large scale CBRN disaster. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo By Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

13 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] HING AGR - Employees As Of 8/30/2018 Name Eff Date Type Of Action Position Title Unit Acosta, Andrew E.b. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Motor Vehicle Operator 154 LGR SQ Aguisanda, Francis S. 05/27/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Telecom Specialist 203 ARF SQ Akau, Mariah N.k.l. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment HR Asst (Military) 154 WGH WG T5 Akima, Jeremy W.k. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Infosec) 292 CC SQ Amian, Anjellica F. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Production Controller (Const) 154 WGH WG T5 Aranaydo, Tahnee K. 06/05/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 10-Jan-2019 Force Integration & Readiness Officer JF-HQ- HI Arzadon, Brian J. 06/25/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Automotive Mechanic 154 LGR SQ Asuncion, Aaron A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Automotive Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Ballo, Donovan D. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Automotive Mechanic 291 CC SQ Barnett, Timothy R. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Flight Services Manager 154 WGH WG T5 Belleza, Dexter G. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Pneudraulic SYS Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Botelho, John M. 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Plcypln) 154 WGH WG T5 Cameron, Charles R. 06/25/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Aircraft Mechanic Joint Force HQ - HI Cruz, Kaialani Q. 04/16/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 15-Apr-2019 HR Asst (Military) Joint Force HQ - HI Dagulo, Billy V.r. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Engine Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 David. Paul 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 11-Jul-2018 Training Specialist 154 OPS GP De Veas, Cezar Y. 04/16/2018 Excepted Appointment Contract Specialist 154 MSQ GP Dela Cruz, Christopher H. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Motor Vehicle Operator 154 WGH WG T5 Demesillo, Jr, George C. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Logistics Management Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Erese, Mariesyl R. 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Education Technician Joint Force HQ - HI Eto, Carlton Y. 04/01/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 15-Apr-2019 Security Specialist Joint Force HQ - HI Farley, Nicole L. 05/14/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 13-May-2019 Financial Management Technician 154 CPR FT Fisher, Dana L.h. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Director Of Inspections 154 WGH WG T5 Freitas, Blair A. 04/16/2018 Excepted Appointment Aircraft Engine Mechanic 154 MAI SQ Fukunaga, Chad S. 06/25/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 10-Jun-2019 Motor Vehicle Operator 154 LGR SQ Gacutan, Roy S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Materials Handler 154 WGH WG T5 Ganoy. Michelle F. 05/13/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX SQ Garces, Joshua M.b. 04/30/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 21-Jul-2018 Flight Operations Specialist Joint Force HQ - HI Garcia, Robert A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Gonzalez, Kandyce M. 05/14/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 13-May-2019 Mail Assistant Joint Force HQ - HI Gregorio, Famella Jamie 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Training Technician 154 WGH WG T5 Guillot, Geoffrey Y. 05/13/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 08-Jan-2019 ATC Specialist (Terminal) 297 ATC SQ Hakala, Jesse M. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Custspt) 154 WGH WG T5 Heulitt, David A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Quality Assurance Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Iha, Gavin S. 04/02/2018 Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Custspt) 292 CC SQ Imanil, Jasmine K. 06/10/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 22-Jul-2018 Human Resources Assistant Iniba, Cesar I. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Logistics Management Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Jimenez-Gomez, Dalvena 05/13/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Accounting Technician Joint Force HQ - HI Kalua, Kenneth K. 04/02/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Surface Maintenance Repairer Joint Force HQ - HI Kaneshiro, Grant K. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Engine Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Kashiwamura, Cheryl-Ann 04/02/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Surface Maintenance Repairer Joint Force HQ - HI Kawachi, Cherrie Ann L. 05/14/2018 Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Network) 292 CC SQ Kawachi, Kurt H. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Plcypln) 154 WGH WG T5 Kim Han, Sean G. 07/08/2018 Exc Appt Nondestructive Tester 154 MAI SQ Lee, Shayna L.a. 06/24/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 HR Assit (Military) HHD 103 Troop CMD Macaraya, Niro G. 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Painter Joint Force HQ - HI Mar, Aaron S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Logistics Management Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Mariano, Joey C. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Hr Spec (HRD) HI ANG HQ T5 Marquez, Melanie P. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Human Resources Assistant HI ANG HQ T5 Matsuura, Terry M. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Information Security Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Mendez, Marco F. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Base Services Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Moananu, Tealoha P. 05/29/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 28-May-2019 Computer Assistant 154 CMN FT Montibon, Aaron B. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 20-Apr-2018 Security Specialist (FP/AT) Joint Force HQ - HI Mori, Ronald T. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment SOH Manager 154 WGH WG T5 Murakami, Matthew T. 06/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Jun-2019 Survival Flight Equip Repairer 204 ALF SQ Nesbitt, Barbara Jean L. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Information Technology Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Nishiki, Scott S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Pneudraulic SYS Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Noji, Andrew M. 04/02/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 06-Jul-2018 Powered Support SYS Mechanic Joint Force HQ - HI Oganeku, Darren D. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Quality Assurance Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Oka, Krisella C.t. 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Quality Assurance Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Okita, Alyson T.y. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Electronic Integrated SYS Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Oshiro, Eric Y.s.s. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Hr Asst (Military) 154 WGH WG T5 Pacpaco, Keanne A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Network) 154 WGH WG T5 Pagaoa, Dodie S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Base Services Manager 154 WGH WG T5 Page, Michael S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Information Security Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Partido, Richard B. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Sysadmin) 154 WGH WG T5 Perreira, Justin H. 05/27/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Aircraft Pneudraulic SYS Mechanic 154 MAI SQ Puaoi Jr., Wayne H.k. 05/29/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 31-Dec-2018 Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX SQ Pule, Thomas A. 05/29/2018 Excepted Appointment Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX SQ Puyot, Jonathan A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Custspt) 154 WGH WG T5 Quartero. Maverick E. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Electronic Integrated SYS Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Quiocho, Julie Q. 06/25/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Traffic Management Specialist 109 AOG Quiocho, Wilanie V. 07/08/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Supply Technician Joint Force HQ - HI Ramos, Mark A. 04/04/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 04-Apr-2019 Production Controller (Const) 154 CEG SQ Raquion, Rainier M. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Production Controller (Aircraft) 154 WGH WG T5 Roberts, Paul M. 06/25/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Aircraft Loadmaster (Instructor) 204 ALF SQ Romero, Dorian N. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Hr Asst (Military) 154 WGH WG T5 Romias, Nichole K.m. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Supply Technician 154 WGH WG T5

14 • pupukahi • Summer 2018 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] HING AGR - Employees As Of 8/30/2018 - Continued Name Eff Date Type Of Action Position Title Unit Sabagala, Epigene A.k.f.w. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Training Technician 154 WGH WG T5 Sagario, Randy K. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Production Controller (Aircraft) 154 WGH WG T5 Salvador, Anne M. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Hr Spec HI ANG HQ T5 Sangchan, Anyanee 05/27/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 10-Oct-2018 Tools And Parts Attendant Joint Force HQ - HI Santiago, Nathan-Jon K. 04/29/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Management Analyst 154 WGH WG T5 Schreiner, Ashley C. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Plcypln) 154 WGH WG T5 Shambrock, Kevin M. 06/23/2018 Termination-Appt In Department Of The Army Shiraki, Kevin M. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Aircraft Electrician 154 WGH WG T5 Sonomura, Lee C.m. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Traffic Management Specialist 154 WGH WG T5 Soon, Margaret B.k.k.k. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Motor Vehicle Operator Supervisor 154 WGH WG T5 Stone, Jarrett N. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Materials Handler 154 WGH WG T5 Surell, Barry J. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Theater Aerospace Ops C&C Spec 154 WGH WG T5 Suzuki, Reid K. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Budget Analyst 154 WGH WG T5 Tadaki, Paul K. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment It Specialist (Custspt) 154 WGH WG T5 Tagama, Vanessa G. 07/22/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Supply Technician 154 LGR SQ Tagura, Rosemarie V.r. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Health Technician 154 WGH WG T5 Takasawa, Lance S. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Automotive Mechanic 154 WGH WG T5 Taketa, Mark M.k. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Management Analyst 154 WGH WG T5 Tang, Edward M.e.w. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Automotive Mechanic Supervisor 154 WGH WG T5 Tiqui, Darrick D. 06/24/2018 Exc Appt Aircraft Ordnance SYS Mechanic 154 AMX SQ Torda, Shaunantonio P. 04/30/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 31-Jul-2018 Composite Fabricator 154 MAI SQ Uyeno, Jonathan A. 04/15/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Sheet Metal Mechanic (Aircraft) 154 WGH WG T5 Vryhof, Mark S. 07/08/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Training Officer Joint Force HQ - HI Wakamoto, Dylan K. 05/27/2018 Conv To Excepted Appointment Nte 31-Oct-2018 ElME Mechanic Joint Force HQ - HI Walker, Oplhelia C. 04/30/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 29-Apr-2019 Health Technician 154 MEG GP Warren, Joshua H. 04/30/2018 Excepted Appointment Nte 30-Sep-2018 Aircraft Engine Mechanic Joint Force HQ - HI

NEW DOD Employees As Of 8/30/2018 Eff Date Name Position Title Program 05/16/08 Allen, Charles Cadre YCA 04/02/18 Catalani, Marvelen Secretary YCA 04/05/18 Koizumi, Cherlyn Secretary I OVS 04/16/18 Gaison, Laurian Assistant Shift Leader YCA 04/16/18 Harrell, Shane General Laborer II ENG/Maint 04/16/18 Kekuewa, Kuulei Assistant Director YCA 04/16/18 Salvador, Roy Cadre YCA 04/18/18 Souza, Alyssa Recruiting Assistant YCA 05/01/18 Enos, Faalupegaosamoa Instuctor YCA 05/01/18 Kipilii, Hanalei General Laborer I ENG/Maint 05/01/18 Kunishige, Robin RPM - Recruiter YCA 05/01/18 Meada, Susan Disaster Assistant Office Assistant (Pu’u O’o Lava Flow) HIEMA 05/01/18 Paselio, Teroa RPM Assistant YCA 05/01/18 Trexelr, Daniel DA Clerk Typist HIEMA 05/01/18 Yamashita, Russell Buidling Maintneance Helper ENG/Maint 05/16/18 Ifopo, Faateleupu Commandant YCA 05/16/18 Yee, David Accountant III ASO 05/16/18 Yee, David Accountant III ASO 05/17/18 Ah Chong, Jeremy General Laborer I ENG/Maint. 06/01/18 Barrows, Christopher Instructor I YCA 06/07/18 Kawamura, Susan Accountant III ASO 06/13/18 Sapatu, Jesse EOC Warning Officer HIEMA 06/15/18 Dela Cruz, Edwayne Assistant Shift Leader YCA 06/15/18 DeMoss, Jacob Shift Leader YCA 06/15/18 McHugh, Shauna Instructor I YCA 06/18/18 Barbour, James Engineer IV ENG 06/18/18 Barbour, James Engineer IV ENG/Maint 06/18/18 Gonsalves, James Electrician I ENG 06/27/18 Mahalak, Daniel Oct06KiholoBayEQPlanner HIEMA 07/02/18 Barker, Kristine Natural Resources Management Program Specialist ENV 07/02/18 Chavira, Roger Cadres YCA 07/16/18 Roldan, Aileen Account Clerk III ASO 08/01/18 Hickman, Jeffrey Military Public Affairs Officer PAO 08/01/18 Luafalemana, Simoi General Laborer II (Burial Team) ENG/Maint. 08/01/18 Ono, Aaron Equipment Operator II (Burial Team) ENG/Maint. 08/13/18 Fuller-Pacheco, Dustin Shift Leader - Kulani YCA 08/13/18 Lunz, Jacob Instuctor - Kulani YCA 08/16/18 Kamai, Devin Tractor Operator ENG/Maint. 08/16/18 Marumoto, Glen Veterans Services Counselor IV OVS 08/16/18 Myers, Luke Civil Defense Executive Officer HIEMA 08/27/18 DeMattos, Chad Cadre YCA 09/04/18 Luna, Edward Cadre YCA 09/04/18 Sivatia, Sesega Lead Instructor YCA

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