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Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow outgoing Commander and family with Col. Dann S. Carlson in-coming 154th Wing Commander and family pose for an aloha shaka after the change of command ceremony, August 04, 2019 (U.S. photo by Capt. Justin Leong)

Hawaii Air National Guard’s 154th Wing Change of Command 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco | Sunday, August 4, 2019 JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR- 2016, retires after 33 years of military know how to succeed.” HICKAM, Hawaii - Col. Dann S. Carlson service; after guiding the Air National assumed command of the Hawaii Air Guard’s largest wing. Future endeavors Carlson, an Air Force Academy National Guard 154th Wing from Brig. include increasing his surfing time and graduate, served 25 years as an active Gen. Gregory S. Woodrow during a pursuing a second career in commercial duty Airman in various capacities. change of command ceremony held Aug. aviation. Prior to coming to the 154th Wing, he 4, 2019 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- was an F-16 instructor/evaluator pilot, Hickam. During the ceremony Woodrow Harrier exchange pilot, Thunderbird said ‘mahalo’ to the personnel, who pilot, Fighter Squadron commander and A ‘standing-room-only’ crowd of family, contributed to the wing’s success, spoke Deputy Joint Base commander. friends, and fellow 154th Wing Airmen fondly of his guard ‘ohana’ (family) and packed into a C-17 Globemaster III left some words of wisdom for Carlson as Retiring from active duty in 2018, his hangar on the JBPHH flightline to say the incoming commander. service to community continued as the mahalo and aloha to its past and present assistant superintendent for the State of leaders. “These folks here...give them a vector, Hawaii Department of Education, Office a little vision,” said Woodrow. “Because of School Facilities and Support Services. Woodrow who had been at the helm since these guys are professionals and they After a brief military retirement he Continued, on Page 3.

1 • pupukahi • Summer 2019 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Artillery Brigade, who is with the command tasked with validating the 1-487th Soldiers for deployment. According to Rios-Pelayo, the ability to task field artillery units with the C-RAM mission not only increases the resources needed to sustain current C-RAM operations, but also for the possibility of expansion, should the need arise. Ultimately this means an increased ability to protect even more service members as they perform their missions around the world. After having the opportunity to evaluate the 1-487th, Rios-Pelayo is confident that the decision to include the Hawaii ’s field artillery unit was correct. Soldiers with Hawaii Army National Guard’s the1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment conduct Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar operations during deployment training, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Jun. 9, 2019. The 487th FAR was selected as the first non Air Defense Artillery unit to be trained on C-RAM operations outside of their primary Military Occupational Specialty of Field “The 1-487th proved that they can Artillery. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama) change their warfighting function from firers to protection,” said Rios-Pelayo. “I Hawaii Army National Guard unit makes history with have no doubt they are going to execute C-RAM mission - 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Story by Staff Sgt. Christopher the mission above and beyond, and that Martens | Thursday, June 13, 2019 they are going to create the precedent in Soldiers of the Hawaii National Guard’s for their mission. Migita admits the which air defense and field artillery can 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery C-RAM mission is different from the work together and assume each other’s Regiment are in the process of making traditional roles found within the field missions if required.” history, all while performing a mission artillery realm, but he is extremely with important implications for the satisfied with how his Soldiers are Members of the validation and training future of air defense artillery, field adapting. team from the 31st Air Defense Artillery artillery, and the Hawaii Army National Brigade are not the only ones happy Guard. The 1-487th is the first field “The Soldiers stepped up,” said Migita. with how well the Soldiers of the 487th artillery unit to be assigned to perform “They’re all very battle-focused on are performing. Brig. Kenneth the C-RAM protection mission. making sure they know their jobs and Hara, Commander of the Hawaii Army making sure that we’re successful.” National Guard, had the opportunity to The Counter-Rocket, Artillery, and observe the 1-487th training at Fort Sill, That focus is well placed. According to Mortar System, or C-RAM, was and to speak with members of the 31St Migita, in addition to this being the first developed based on operational needs Brigade. identified in 2004 during military deployment for many in the 1-487th, operations in Iraq. The C-RAM mission the Soldiers are also well-aware of the “I am totally impressed with their ability has one objective; to protect people and attention Army leaders are paying to to transition from being a standard installations from attack from enemy their performance on this mission. field artillery unit, to doing this C-RAM protection mission,” said Hara. rockets, artillery, and mortar fire by Until now, only Air Defense Artillery intercepting and destroying those units have been responsible for the The ability of the 1-487th Soldiers to threats mid-flight. Most often recognized C-RAM. However, as the Army Continued, on Page 16. by the visually stunning and menacingly continues to push sounding Phalanx Weapon System for a more efficient (LPWS) “gun,” the C-RAM system is and versatile force, several sub-systems working together the decision was to identify, track, engage, and destroy made to expand the incoming rockets, artillery, and mortar C-RAM protection threats. mission to include As for the Soldiers of the 1-487th, they field artillery units. are honored to be the first field artillery “There was a need unit selected for the C-RAM mission. to add another “We are very humbled and very organization excited,” said Staff Sgt. Matthew moving forward Migita, Headquarters and Headquarters to provide balance Battery, 1st Battalion, 487th Field across the Artillery. formation in terms of deployment,” Brig. Gen. Kenneth Hara, commander Hawaii Army National Guard visits HARNG Soldiers with Despite the excitement, Migita knows explained Maj. 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery Regiment as they conduct Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar operations during deployment training, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Jun. 9, 2019.(U.S. Army National his Soldiers are only focused on learning Angel Rios-Pelayo, Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama) their new responsibilities and preparing 31st Air Defense

2 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] security cooperation program, Wing Continued managed and administered by the (NGB), executed and coordinated by the geographic Combatant Commands (CCMDs), with personnel provided by the National Guard of the respective partner States. The was the first country brought into the SPP for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command in 2000 with as an associate partner. Since then, the partners have participated in annual exchanges and joint exercises to increase each organizations over all Col. James Shigekane, 154th Wing vice commander, renders a final salute to the outbound wing commander during a change of command ceremony Aug. 4, 2019, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. During the event, Col. Dann S. Carlson assumed command of the Hawaii Air readiness. National Guard’s 154th Wing from Brig. Gen. Gregory Woodrow. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) joined the HIANG, as “we are in a great trajectory The 154th Wing is comprised “The most important part of the director of plans and and I want to see us keep it of nearly 1,900 officers and this exchange is to learn from programs. that way. The priorities that enlisted Airmen making it each other,” said Master Sgt. General Woodrow set out will the largest and one of the Wayne Drowns, information Carlson was handed the continue for now. I will be most complex wings in the analyst with the Hawaii Air 154th Wing guidon, or colors, getting out to all the different Air National Guard. The National Guard. “The AFP representing the ceremonial units in the next 90 days. I wing executes several mission gets to see how we do things passing of authority from one look forward to meeting with sets which includes federal in Hawaii and we get to learn commander to the next. you and learning how we can response to national threats from their experience as well.” improve this highly effective as well as state response to “As men and women of the The officers provided a brief team.” domestic civil emergencies. 154th Wing,” said Carlson, overview of how the Hawaii National Guard gather and disseminate information during a response. IAA operations are designed to provide timely and usable information to all levels of command and civil leaders in the event of a disaster. “We can adapt these techniques to develop standard operating procedures to use during Humanitarian and Disaster Response (HADR) operations,” said Capt. Rene Datugan, an AFP Commander. “We need unity and clarity in the HADR mission sets in the Hawaii Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Michael Zheng, Intelligence Analyst from the 201st Intelligence Squadron, shares some disaster roles and responsibilities area.” response experiences with Philippine Army Capt. Rene Datugan, during an Incident Awareness and Assessment (IAA) Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) conference in Makati on July 16, 2019. The SMEE conference creates opportunities to enhance international relationships through the exchange of operational knowledge during disaster response and emergency crisis management. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by “What we offer in this Senior Airman Robert Cabuco) exchange is experience Hawaii and the Philippines Reinforce Bonds at Emergency in both the wartime Management Exchange information operational 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman Robert Cabuco| Friday, July 19, 2019 picture and disaster response information operations,” said MAKATI, Philippines – Exchange (SMEE) conference emergency crisis management. Lt. Col Brandon Torres, an Soldiers and Airmen from on July 16, 2019. The partners gathered to intelligence officer with the the Hawaii National Guard share their experiences and The goal of the meeting was Hawaii Army National Guard (HING) gathered with their operational practices during Joint Forces Headquarters. counterparts from the Armed to develop strong personal the three-day event. and professional relationships “This dual experience allows Forces of the Philippines us to translate the similarities (AFP) to conduct an Incident with the AFP through the The State Partnership State Partnership Program Program (SPP) is a joint and differences in each Awareness and Assessment operational picture.” (IAA) Subject Matter Expert (SPP) on disaster response and Department of Defense (DoD)

3 • pupukahi • Summer 2019 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Hawaii Emergency Agency bids farewell to Victor Gustafson

Hanapepe-Eleele Recognized As HHARP Disaster Resilient Community - Hawaii Emergency Management Agency - Arlina Agbayani

Hanapepe-Eleele HHARP was Eleele HHARP is vital for honored as a Hawai’i Hazards the outreach and education Awareness and Resilience necessary to keep Kaua’i Program (HHARP) disaster strong.” resilient community by local and state officials during the HHARP was developed by Kaua’i Community Disaster HI-EMA in 2013. The goal Mr. Victor Gustafson retired after 23 years of service with Preparedness Fair. This fair of the program is to enhance the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA). was held at the Hanapepe community resilience against Mr. Gustafson has served with HI-EMA since 1996 and on hazards. The HHARP method participated in response to thirteen federally declared major May 18, 2019. Fair organizers for achieving this goal is disasters, including the 2018 Kilauea volcanic eruption and are members of a community taking the communities earthquakes, 2016 and 2018 severe storms and flooding, 2014 group named Hanapepe- through a facilitated Tropical Storm Iselle, 2014 Pu’u O’o volcanic eruption and Eleele HHARP. education and outreach program to promote hazard lava flow, 2011 tsunami, and the 2006 Kiholo Bay earthquake. Hanapepe-Eleele together understanding and awareness He also coordinated Individual Assistance and Emergency with Hawai’i Emergency and by offering tools and Operating Plans for the four counties in Hawaii and served Management Agency (HI- information resources in as the State’s lead for the Individual Assistance and Fire EMA), Kaua’i County mitigation, preparedness, Management Assistance Grant programs. Emergency Management response, and recovery. Mr. Gustafson has 20 years of distinguished military (KEMA), and the Department service as a Naval Aviator. During his career in the Navy, of Defense worked together HI-EMA continues to he held numerous positions from P-3 Mission Commander for a three-year period to introduce and administer and Squadron Maintenance Officer, to Deputy for POW/ complete HHARP and is the HHARP in island MIA Affairs for U.S. Pacific Command. He has had staff first neighbor island to do so. communities. Actively engaged communities include assignments at Naval Air Station Barbers Point; U.S. “In terms of disaster Ewa Beach, Hawai’i Kai, Commander in Chief, Pacific Command; the Office of the Chief resiliency, this is a great Kane’ohe, Kahalu’u, and of Naval Operations; and onboard the USS Kitty Hawk (CV- moment for the community,” Mililani. If you are interested 63). He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Oceanography said Luke Meyers, Executive in learning more about from the Naval Academy and has a Master of Officer of HI-EMA. “With HHARP, please contact Bruce Science degree in Human Resources Administration from the everything that the Garden Oliveira at 808-429-8514 or University of Central Michigan. Island has endured, the [email protected]. formation of Hanapepe-

4 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] a number of roles from supporting engineering missions as well as supporting combat operations. They were able to utilize their equipment to accomplish missions that normal military equipment could not accomplish. The Army firefighter was also called upon to directly support combat operations on the front lines of the war. “When we went into the forward areas, we worked behind the artillery,” Davis said. “Because the adversary would be throwing incendiary rounds, trying to burn the guns out, and would set fire in the process.” Davis’ history connected to the lineage and the roots of the 297th FFT Command. “He loves firefighting,” said Command Hawaii Army National Guard soldiers with 297th Engineer Detachment Fire Fighting Team attend a professional development seminar with James G. Davis, member, historian and last living member of the 1204th Army Engineer Fire Fighting Platoon, Sgt. Maj. Thomas Odoardi, 103 Troop May 4, 2019 at the 103D Troop Command Headquarters, Pearl City, Hawaii. James G. Davis served in North Africa, , Command Sergeant Major. “He loved France, and Germany during World War II. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Matthew A. Foster) the job. He’s sharing that history with The Last Firefighter Davis entered the, as our guys, sharing their roots. In regards 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Story by a selective service limited service inductee to professional development, it was an Sgt. Matthew Foster | Monday, June 17, 2019 early in 1943. Due to his limitations, opportunity for our small firefighter group “I am 95 years old,” said James Davis. “I Davis was not permitted to deploy into to learn from somebody who did it in am a World War II veteran, and I’m the combat, would not initially serve as a World War II. It was amazing. We have last of my unit.” firefighter for the Army. such a diverse set of military occupational Specialties, anytime we can capture Davis sat stoically in the chair, his head “I started in another Corps,” Davis said. cocked to one side due to his poor hearing. history from the past, especially from a “The Army came looking for people like veteran, it’s invaluable” His hands folded over the grip of his me that had had experience in wild-land walking stick and his experienced eyes fires. Which I had had from the National “We got to learn our history,” said Staff were surveying the room of Soldiers and Park Service. There weren’t many with Sgt. Julius Fajotina, Readiness Non- the distinguished guests in attendance firefighting experience. We had some Commissioned Officer for the 297th FFT. who had come to hear him speak. Davis training and some on the job training. “I didn’t think firefighting went back to spoke confidently, not fazed by Maj. That was typically how we learned to fight the Legions of Rome. Knowing where we Gen. Arthur “Joe” Logan, Hawaii State, fires, ‘OJT.’ Between the end of World War came from and knowing what aequipment Adjutant General and Brigadier General I and December 7, 1941, there was no class we have now, it’s amazing what firefighter Kenneth Hara, Hawaii State, Deputy of Army firefighter, they didn’t exist.” Davis accomplished.” Adjutant General, and along with the Senior Enlisted Leader Command Sgt. Six months later, he was deployed to Davis is the last surviving member of his Maj. Dana Wingad who attended to hear Noran, Algeria. unit and his story will continue on through Davis speak. the Soldiers of the 297th FFT. “One year later, I’m hitting the beach on “I was in one of the first ten firefighting D-Day plus one,” Davis said. “We are very “We did what we could, with what we units created,” Davis said. “We were one proud of what we did, in many respects. had,” Davis said. “It wasn’t adequate, but of four units to deploy overseas to Africa. We were by and large, selective service we are proud of what we did.” I made the landing on D-Day plus one inductees with no fire experience.” on the southern French coast, but not Davis would go on Normandy.” to tell the role of the Davis, a firefighter historian, and last Army firefighter surviving member of the 1204th Army during World War II. Engineer Firefighting Platoon, had come “When we went to to the Hawaii Army National Guard’s shore in France, 103rd Troop Command Armory in Pearl we had 37 men and City, Hawaii to provide a professional five fire trucks,” development seminar to the 297th Engineer Davis said. “We had Fire Fighting Team. Davis became the engineer firefighting Historian of his unit 30 years ago. platoons that fought “I was born blind in one eye,” Davis said. anything that burned, “So, I figured the Army wouldn’t want me. military or civilian.” But I registered with the selective service The 1204th Army as required by law. A few months later, Engineer Firefighting the Army said, ‘We want you!’” The room Platoon served laughed, as Davis chuckled. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Matthew A. Foster)

5 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] 2019 Hawaii Veterans Summit

Left to right, Lt. Col. Jhonny Polanco, Deputy Director ANG Forces, HQ PACAF, Col. James Shigekane, vice commander, 154th Wing, Col. Phillip Mallory, commander, 298th Air Defense Group, Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, Col. Dann Carlson, director A5/8, HQ HIANG, Maj. Gen. David Burgy, Air National Guard assistant to COMPACAF poses for a photo with the 204th Airlift Squadron surfboard on June 21, 2019 at Barking Sands, . During his visit, he met with and recognized members of the organization and also held (From left to right) David Brown, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, Hawaii Lt. Gov. Josh Green, two Town Hall meetings where he addressed current and future events with The Guard. (U.S. Amy Rohlfs, U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs Public Affairs Officer, and Ronald P. Han Jr., Office Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. James Ro) of Veterans Services Director celebrate opening of 2019 Hawaii Veterans Summit, Honolulu, Hawaii June 21, 2019. Air National Guard Director visits Team Hickam - 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Staff Sgt. James Ro | Wednesday, June 26, 2019

The three-star general visited this location, this Hawaii to see and experience the National Guard is making a 154th Wing’s wide mission difference for all of us. And sets, discuss leadership I really thank you for that.” initiatives and interact with said Rice. “You’ve really the Airmen who comprise the done quite a job pulling ANG’s largest wing. yourself together, becoming an organization, becoming a “This place called the unit, and there’s nothing you Hawaiian National Guard has can’t do.” made a name for itself; You have made a name of itself,” Members of said Rice, who last visited Command, Maj. Gen. David in January 2017. “Everyone Burgy, ANG Assistant to of you can add to this big COMPACAF, Col. Chris picture of creating a better Faurot, PACAF Headquarters environment for our kids, ANG forces director and family, and spouses, I want to his deputy, Lt. Col. Jhonny Lt. Gov. Josh Green addresses veterans at 2019 Hawaii Veterans Summit, professing thank you for how you bring Polanco, were also in support for those that have served their country, Honolulu, Hawaii June 21, 2019. 2019 Hawaii Veterans Summit kicked off at the Hawaii Convention Center, celebrating “A Salute all of this together.” attendance. To Service.” Veterans were offered a variety of services, supported by the Hawaii State Department of Defense. During his two-day visit, Rice Rice’s career began in 1980, spent face-to-face time with when he was commissioned Team Hickam Leadership, through the Reserve Officer including Brig. Gen. Training Corps at Rensselaer Gregory Woodrow, 154th Polytechnic Institute, Troy, Wing commander, and Col. New York. He graduated William Burks, from pilot training at Reese commander. Air Force Base, Texas, in 1982. Prior to his current Rice had the opportunity role as director of the Air to tour the F-22 Raptor National Guard, Rice served maintenance facility and held as The Adjutant General and two town hall gatherings Commander, Massachusetts where he shared his vision Air National Guard, Hanscom for the Air National Guard, AFB, Massachusetts. addressed questions and expressed his gratitude The visit included a flight towards the Airmen and all on a 204th Airlift Squadron that they do. C-17 Globemaster III, as a means of transportation to Hawaii National Guard Youth Challenge Academy conducted the presentation of colors and, “You are making a difference offered support, for the 2019 Hawaii Veterans Summit, Honolulu, Hawaii June 21, 2019. in the world in this island, Continued, on Page 7.

6 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] U.S. and Indonesian service members ANG Director - Continued “threat hunt” during Information System the island of Kauai where and Technology Exchange he met with Geographically 117th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Story by Staff Sgt. Katie Gray | Friday, July 26, 2019 Separated Unit Airmen as well as making other trips to JAKARTA, INDONESIA— such as malware and the 297th ATCS GSU Unit United States and Indonesia ransomware, the located in Kapolei. service members from the collaboration meets During a second town hall Army, Air Force, and Navy the goals of a tentative gathering, Rice with several finished the third annual National Guard Bureau outstanding performers, Information System and future vision. Instead including Command and Technology Exchange (ISTX) in of just state-to-country, Control Battle Management a closing ceremony on July 26, the SPP would become Operations Airmen of the 2019, in Jakarta, Indonesia. multi-state-multi- year and also presented Brig. country, says Capt. Gen. Gregory Woodrow, 154th The exchange falls under Hartanto. the Hawaii National Guard’s Wing commander, with his State Partnership Program This year’s ISTX coin and thanked him for all and is one of around 22 leveraged interstate and his accomplishments, leading annual exercises between joint service support to his retirement next month. the country and state. The with the involvement of “Is this a great place to work ISTX is one of the newest Missouri Air National because we add value to this initiatives, and aims to Guardsman Tech. country? He had done that share “best practices, assist Sgt. Kirk Koelzer and for me, and he has done that in cyber security doctrine RockNSM, an open for all of you.” said Rice. development, and enhance source cyber security “This is an exceptional wing the cyber security capabilities platform developed by Hawaii Army National Guard Capt. John Conley, Tentara commander. He is one of our to effectively defend and the Missouri National Nasional Indonesia Navy Capt. Gilang Chrisnamurti, and TNI Army Maj. Sakundira Parama, listen to top ten of almost 100 Wings protect critical cyber Guard. presentations during the 2019 Information System and that we have. Well done information infrastructure Technology Exchange, July 23, 2019, Jakarta, Indonesia. “RockNSM is a project This year’s third annual ISTX falls under the Hawaii Woody, well done.” from malicious virus and National Guard’s State Partnership Program, and aims put together by the cyber intrusions,” says Army to share best practices, assist in cyber security doctrine In his closing remarks, Rice Missouri Cyber Team development, and enhance the cyber security capabilities Capt. Marco Hartanto, the to effectively defend and protect critical cyber information reiterated his feelings of initially, and it’s now Hawaii State Partnership infrastructure from malicious virus and cyber intrusion. appreciation for Airmen of supported through the (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Katie Program Director. Gray) the Hawaii Air National community,” Tech. Guard and said, “bottom line, This year, the exercise moved Sgt. Koelzer said. The I have a tremendous amount from theory to tactical and ISTX team used the platform of respect for all of you and foundation-based, and the key because of its ease-of-use and doing what you do. And for theme became cyber forensics, versatility, and the use of the that you can be proud, and or threat hunting. platform in the United States I am very very honored to is already trying to bridge stand here in front of you In this way the ISTX has two the gap between public and as the director of the Air benefits. First, it provides private critical infrastructure National Guard and say, I experience and training to an partners. increasingly global world with had the opportunity to serve global problems. Information sharing of this with you. Thank you for all type is vital, Capt. Hartanto you do, thank you.” “Cyber security has become said. Staff Sgt. Masuno really important for both echoed his sentiment. governments, for the military and as a whole for society,” “It’s very encouraging and said Hawaii Air National inspiring to see them building Guardsman Staff Sgt. Marc their capability and also Masuno, ISTX subject matter being so willing to share expert. “ISTX was created their information and ask in order to further [the U.S. questions. It brings me a lot and Indonesia’s] capabilities of joy and hope in regards to in terms of cyber security the cyber security landscape and information technology, overall worldwide,” said Staff and so this was created as Sgt. Masuno. “Cyber security a mechanism to collaborate is a shared responsibility and and to share expertise and the more that we are all able knowledge with both nations.” to build our defenses, the Hawaii Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Marc better protected the overall Masuno gives a presentation during the 2019 Secondly, as nations react global landscape would be.” Information System and Technology Exchange, to cyber security issues July 24, 2019, Jakarta, Indonesia.

7 • pupukahi • Summer 2019 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] unit gathered for a team picnic. Members of Alama’s family also attended the event to witness a special moment in her career. Col. Joyce Merl, 154th Mission Support Group commander, made a formal announcement to the crowd – Alama received her letter of acceptance. Now, Alama is the first traditional member of the HIANG and Waianae High School to be accepted into an Air Force Academy program. Upon completion of the 10-month preparatory school, she will potentially be admitted to a four-year enrolment at the AFA, followed by a commission into the U.S. Air Force. Col. Joyce Merl, 154th Mission Support Group commander, recognizes Airman Anuhea Pikake Alama, 154th Logistics Readiness Squadron materials handler, for her acceptance into the Air Force Academy Preparatory School June 2, 2019, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. Alama has been trying to gain admission to the Air Force Academy since her high school years. The ‘prep school’ is a 10-month-long course “We could tell she’s been which helps prepare students for the AFA’s four-year curriculum. When Airmen and civilians are enrolled, they become ‘cadet candidates.’ (U.S. through an emotional roller Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) coaster up to this point,” said Air Force Academy candidate overcomes admission trials Merl, “It was clear that she 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier | Friday, June 7, 2019 was so excited to have a second Rejection can be hard to accept recruiter from the Hawaii Air “I didn’t see this coming,” she chance to apply and she stayed sometimes; especially for a National Guard. said, “but the HIANG really motivated the whole time. I high-school student who’s been has something special. There’s have a lot of confidence in her denied entrance to her dream “When I spoke with the just so much love here. The and it’s just nice to witness the college. While most are left recruiter, it was eye-opening” people I’m surrounded by are future of the Air Force.” with no choice but to move on to said Alama, “because I more like a family than they other options, some people just realized this might be another are coworkers. Come to find As an AFA graduate, Merl don’t seem to take ‘no’ as a final chance to go after my goals out; I live next door to a lot of said officers who complete answer. - but in a different way. them. It’s just been a tight-knit the program are received He explained how I could community.” with a level respect in all When Anuhea Pikake Alama stay home and continue my their preceding assignments, heard about her denial to education while I served. I felt It wasn’t long before accompanied by higher the Air Force Academy in like this was my calling.” commanders and supervisors levels of expectations. While Colorado Springs, she was took notice of Alama’s the next several years of ‘absolutely crushed.’ Serving as a part-time leadership potential; so, when intensive schooling may guardsman seemed to be a the opportunity came to appear to be a daunting task The news wasn’t easy to viable and exciting alternative submit applicants for the Air for some, Alama didn’t seem digest for the Waianae High for Alama. However, the Force Academy’s Preparatory hindered by the obstacles School student. For a short- recruiting process dragged on School, a package was which lay ahead of her. lived period, feelings of for several months due to a submitted for Alama. distraught affected her focus medical discrepancy. On paper, “Anything that you’re on schoolwork and athletic her condition was listed as a The ‘prep school’ is a 10-month- uncomfortable with will be performance in her wrestling. total showstopper, but Alama long course which helps prepare intimidating, but you just have didn’t see it that way. students for the AFA’s four- to take it head on. Always But Alama isn’t the kind of year curriculum. When Airmen be open minded, because person who lets circumstances In the face of her potentially, and civilians are enrolled, they you can always adapt to set her back for very long. With disqualifying condition, Alama become ‘cadet candidates.’ the environment; even for the support of her family and attended to a lengthy series something as simple as the a resilient attitude, she shifted of appointments to resolve However, Alama’s medical weather. I’ve been living in her focus to alternative paths. the issue. Her persistence status had, once again, been in Hawaii all 20 years of my eventually paid off when she conflict with the prep school’s As a member of the Junior life, and going to somewhere proved to medical staff how stringent standards. But in Colorado, where it drops Reserve Officer Corps, Alama she was ‘fit-to-fight’ and the this time, she was even more had several role models and down to 36 degrees in the discrepancy was waved. prepared to handle it. After summer. It’s going to be years peers within the military working closely with several community. One of her friends In June 2017, she was able to of challenges, but I know I’m agencies to reassess her health on a mission now and am open in the U.S. Navy inspired her enlist as a Material Handler in condition, her medical clearance to take a vocational test at her the 154th Logistics Readiness to anything that will bring me was authorized, and the school closer to my goals. I’m nervous, local Military Employment Squadron. While she joined for request was finally processed. Processing Station. Her test a host of career-focused reasons, but I’m ready.” results were high, and it her enlistment also included a On June 3, 2019, at the close of attracted the attention of a local few things she didn’t bargain for. a drill weekend, members of her

8 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Warrant Officer Candidates from Class 19-001 conducted a beach cleanup of Sandy (Wawamalu) Beach Park on Aug. 3, 2019 as an opportunity for team building within the class and more importantly, to build a rapport with the local community. It was hot, but successful.

9 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] able to gather militaires because we haven’t information experienced it, especially in and to be Hawaii we don’t see as much able to share as they do…they have 17,000 information,” plus islands they have to take said Maj. care of in Indonesia, while we Timothy Hiura, only have our eight,” Young 154 MDG Det said. “They have a lot more 1 physician. experience that we can learn “It’s through from and take those lessons learning from back with us.” each other’s strengths and Rounding out the team were weaknesses, experts from civilian Hawaii from the emergency response agencies. teaching of our Sentiment from Edward methods and Caballero, a civilian medic the learning and Hawaii Disaster Medical of theirs that Assistance Team operations partnerships are branch leader mirrored what forged.” Medical experts from the Hawaii Air National Guard, Tentara Nasional Indonesia, and Hawaii Civil agencies many involved with the brainstorm pandemic response strategies during a Pandemic Subject Matter Expert Exchange between the HIANG SMEE felt; that collaboration and Indonesian Armed Forces held Jun. 18 , 2019 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The SMEE was part of the State Partnership For island Program which links a state’s National Guard with a partner nation in support of mutual interests. The program communities improves pandemic response. is held to foster positive relations and to build capacity with partner countries. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz) such as “I think that the collaboration Medical experts join partners in Indonesia, improve pandemic between the state partners response abilities was incredible,” Caballero 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz | Thursday, June 20, 2019 said. “There was mutual Hawaii Air National Guard Hawaii Army National understanding from both sides. It was reassuring to (HIANG) Airmen from Guard and two experts from Indonesia and Hawaii, the 154th Medical Group Hawaii civilian agencies: know that the military is their relative isolation does developing these partnerships detachment 1 conducted Hawaii Disaster Management not exclude them from a a Subject Matter Expert Assistance Team (DMAT) should the unfortunate pandemic; both are world situation occur where we need Exchange (SMEE) with and the Hawaii Emergency wide destinations and counterparts from the Management Agency additional resources beyond crossroads for tourists and our capabilities.” Indonesian Armed Forces in (HIEMA). business travelers alike. Jakarta, Jun. 18-20. Topics ranging from Although the SMEE was in “If an outbreak is detected, execution of the National The SMEE focused on pandemic detection, crisis having capacity to respond military medical response planning, logistics and Guard State Partnership is key,” Hiura said. “The Program, according to to a biological pandemic and response operations were quantity and quality of the was part of the National discussed during the three- Faumuina, it supported response can make a huge the larger DoD initiative of Guard’s State Partnership day engagement. Visits to difference.” Program (SPP) which links a the Indonesia Health Crisis Global Health Engagement state's National Guard with a Center of the Ministry of As an enhanced-response- (GHE). partner nation in support of Health and the National force-package unit (CERF-P), “We’ve been working with mutual interests. Hospital for Infection Central 154 MDG Det 1 capabilities our counterparts in Indonesia allowed for close examination make it uniquely qualified “The Pandemic Subject for three years now,” of how pandemic response is for pandemic response. In Faumuina said. “The level of Matter Exchange is a conducted in Indonesia. addition to military medical premiere program for the communication and exchange training as a CERF-P unit, between our two countries Hawaii National Guard State The World Health many members have civilian Partnership Program,” said Organization (WHO) defines has cultivated a relationship occupations as doctors, where we’re moving towards Lt. Col. James Faumuina, a pandemic as a worldwide nurses, first-responders, or 154 MDG Det 1 commander. spread of a new disease. In an unison to further the US other medical specialties; a Indo-Pacom Theater Support “Through this engagement increasingly interconnected majority of the subject matter we’re able to bring together world, the threat of another Cooperation Plan, through experts were drill-status the strategy of GHE.” experts from both Indonesia pandemic is ever present; Airmen. and the State of Hawaii in the collaboration is needed to The exchange continues in areas of pandemic detection, build capability of nations to For Capt. Jorena Young, 154 September when Indonesian response, and mitigation.” respond to the next pandemic. MDG Det 1 clinical nurse, the medical experts visit the experience provided valuable HIANG. The Hawaii delegation “When you’re talking about insight not normally available consisted of eight medical a worldwide spread of a in Hawaii. Airmen from the medical disease, one of the big things detachment, a medical is to have cross border “I feel we have a lot to operations officer from the relationships and to be learn from other countries’

10 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, commander, Hawaii Air National Guard, speaks to members of the newly formed 298th Air Defense Group and 298th Support Squadron during their activation ceremony, Wheeler Army Air Field, August 03, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson)

Hawaii Air National Guard Expands its Air Col. Phillip Mallory, commander, 298th Air Defense Group salutes Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, commander, Hawaii Air National Guard as He accepts command of the newly formed 298th Defense Mission - State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Public Air Defense Group during its activation ceremony, Wheeler Army Air Field, August 03, 2019. Affairs Office | Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson | Saturday Aug 03, 2019 (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) The Hawaii Air National Col. Phillip Mallory as the Guard mark the expansion of Group Commander for the its air defense mission with 298th ADG. Col Mallory the creation of two new units. then assigned Maj. Mariko Boone as the 298th Support The Hawaii Air National Squadron Commander and Guard activated two new designated Lt. Col. Daniel units today, the 298th Air C. Wrazien as the 169th Defense Group, and the Air Defense Squadron 298th Support Squadron. It Commander. also reassigned the 169th Air Defense Squadron to the In his remarks Brig. Gen. 298th Air Defense Group. Okahara stated that the The move is an effort to 298th ADG is the second better align the Hawaii group in a plan to have two Air Guards organizational wings in the Hawaii Air structure with other Air Force National Guard, a kinetic organizations. The mission wing with the flying mission, Maj. Mariko Boone accepts command of the newly formed 298th Support Squadron from Col. of the 289th Air Defense and a terminal wing that Phillip Mallory, commander, 298th Air Defense Group during its activation ceremony, Wheeler Army Air Field, August 03, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Group is to provide a means is more cyber and space Jackson) to detect, monitor, identify oriented. The plan is moving and intercept airborne objects faster than most would think. that may pose a threat to The third group could be the Hawaii and Guam Air established in a year’s time Defense Region. This is a full- frame according to Okahara. time mission that is actively engaged in daily operations, The Hawaii Air National monitoring the air space in Guard role in air defense goes the Hawaii and Guam region. back to 1956 when the 169th Aircraft Control and Warning “Today we continue to Squadron was activated redefine the Hawaii Air and operated out of Koko National Guard and our Head. In 1961, the 150th air defense mission,” said Aircraft Control and Warning Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, Squadron was activated. It Commander, Hawaii Air operated out of Mt. Kokee National Guard. “The mission on Kauai. This unit later of the 298th ADG is a ‘24 joined the 169th. In 1965, the Lt. Col. Daniel C. Wrazien accepts command 169th Air Defense Squadron from Col. Phillip hours a day,’ ‘365 days a coverage area was expanded Mallory, commander, 298th Air Defense Group as the 169th ADS was transferred to the 298th year,’ no fail mission. Keeping to Mt. Kaala. The 169th has ADS. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson) the skies of Hawaii safe is since been re-designated job number one for these as the 169th Air Defense Airmen.” Squadron and has expanded its air defense coverage. During the ceremony Today the 169th effectively Brig. Gen. Ryan Okahara, became its own group with Commander of the Hawaii two squadrons. Air National Guard assigned

11 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Hawaii Army National Guard Spc. Tyson Ortiz breaks through concrete and reinforced steel as part of the Combined - Multinational Task Force (CTF 501) search and extraction training scenario on July 18, 2019 at Kalaeloa Urban Training area, Hawaii. Service members from the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, , Oregon Air National Guard, traveled to Hawaii as part of a State Partnership Program training event. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

An Indonesian soldier assists a simulated wounded Hawaii Army National Guardsman as he repels from a second story building during a Combined - Multinational Task Force [CTF 501] search and extraction training scenario on July 18, 2019 at Kalaeloa Urban Search and Rescue Training area, Hawaii. Service members from the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Service members from multiple nations lift up a large cement block during breaching and Vietnam, Oregon Air National Guard traveled to Hawaii as part of a State Partnership shoring training as part of the combined - Multinational Task Force [CTF 501] search and Program training event. The CTF 501 aims to increase the amount of trained individuals extraction training exercise on July 18, 2019 at Kalaeloa Urban Search and Rescue Training postured to provide expeditionary response throughout the Asian-Pacific region. (U.S. Air area, Hawaii. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy) National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy)

Multinational task force practices urban search and rescue at Kalaeloa - 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier | Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Emergency response service and an improvement in Much of the initial training from a collapsed structure. members from four nations interoperability. was held in a conference- Participants exercised rappel gathered in July 15-19 styled setting, where techniques to reach confined to participate in a Hawaii Civilian responders also experts could review and spaces and used an array of National Guard hosted played a major role in discuss emergency response tools to break victims free of exercise, focused on urban supporting CTF 501, and procedures and development concrete confinements and search and rescue. regularly participate in of best practices. It also metal obstacles. Simulated disaster response events served as a platform to personnel with injuries Teams from Indonesia, with the guardsmen, who introduce a Multinational were provided first aid and Bangladesh, Vietnam, the specialize in scenarios which Coordination Center, egressed through litters and a Philippines, and the Oregon entail chemical, biological, for responses involving system of ropes. National Guard joined forces radiological, nuclear or humanitarian assistance and with the Hawaii’s CBRNE explosive threats, along with disaster relief. Each rescue action was Enhanced Response Force an array of natural disasters carefully evaluated and Package, a Joint Mission which may occur in the The discussion-based training recorded by a team of comprised of both Army and region. led up to a disaster scenario, instructors, who provided Air National Guard Soldiers held at Kalaeloa US&R site, the international operators and Airmen. All together, Hawaii Army NG Capt. which utilized the efforts with feedback, highlighting the cohesive unit formed a Valentine Roberts, CBRNE of all military participants. their strengths and areas of Combined Multinational Task Enhanced Response Force Instructors focused on life- improvement. Force, called CTF 501. Package (CERFP) operations saving topics, such as pre- officer, said the four nations incident planning, program Roberts said Service members The training activities were able to overcome safety, rescue philosophy, of all uniforms walked away were held in effort to obstacles throughout the safety standards and more. from the CTF 501 training maintain urban search week, such as language with more confidence in their and rescue standards and barriers, and further At the training grounds, CTF rescue abilities and are better revolved around a 24-hour their combined life-saving 501 responders identified prepared to integrate together Basic Rope Rescue course, capabilities. possible ‘victim’ locations in the event of potential resulting in certifications and recovered causalities emergencies.

12 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Aircrew assigned to the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 204th Airlift Squadron and Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, Paratroopers assigned to 2nd Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade, discuss airborne operations on a C-17 Globemaster III June 13, 2019, approach a C-17 Globemaster III assigned to the 204th Airlift at , Germany. A formation of aircraft from Canada, Italy, Spain, NATO and the U.S. conducted a joint Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, June 17, 2019, at Ramstein forcible entry operation for exercise Swift Response 19. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) Air Base, Germany. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) Hawaii ANG, active duty Airmen join European partners in Swift Response 19 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier | Friday, June 21, 2019

Airmen assigned to Joint Base Pearl The exercise featured two overnight, face in a real battlefield environment. Harbor-Hickam flew airlift missions joint forcible entry operations; entailing throughout Europe June 13-21, for an the insertion of hundreds of U.S., Italian While the airdrops were carried out by international-crisis-response exercise, and Spanish paratroopers into drops pilots and loadmasters with the 204th Swift Response 19. zones. Both operations were made AS, maintenance Airmen from the 154th possible through an armada of C-17 and Maintenance Squadron played an integral This is the second time a total-force team C-130 aircraft, flown by aircrews from role in the successful airdrops. These from the Hawaii Air National Guard’s Canada, Italy, Spain, NATO and other specialists and crew chiefs accrued more 154th Wing and the active-duty 15th U.S. Air Force units. working hours on the Globemaster than any Wing participated in the exercise with aircrew member, making sure the aircraft multinational forces in a series of airdrops. The JFE movements involved U.S. Army was mission-ready when called upon. paratroopers with the 1st Battalion, Swift Response is recognized as one of 143rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd In addition, a small team from the the premier military crisis response Airborne Brigade and 2nd Brigade, 82nd 154th Maintenance Squadron flew training events for airborne forces Airborne Division, who jumped alongside with the aircrew as flying crew chiefs around the world. This iteration included international forces. during each JFE, to ensure inflight approximately 5,600 participants airworthiness is maintained while also from eight allied nations that trained “We’re always looking forward to making certain the aircraft could arrive in Bulgaria, Croatia, and Romania, jumping with our partners, and these and depart safely from each remote with staging bases in Germany, Italy, guys [the 204th AS] have made it a very location. One of these flying crew chiefs Slovenia and the United Kingdom, from smooth operation for us so far,” said was Staff Sgt. Michelle Ganoy, who June 13-25. Texas Army National Guard Capt. Ryan said she volunteered for the additional Crider, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry responsibility so she can be involved “Swift Response has been a great Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade with a broader mission-set. overall experience,” said 1st Lt. Justin jumpmaster. “The idea behind airlift is Sato, 204th Airlift Squadron pilot. “The it allows us to secure our objective, such “This was my first time going up as a execution of multiple missions with as an airfield, and bring as much combat flying crew chief for an airdrop,” said the Army and international military power to the fight as quickly as possible. Ganoy, “being a part of missions like these members showed me how effective we Afterward, we’re going to move out to are a great reminder of how important can be as a cohesive force.” more rugged training areas so we can every role is in mission readiness.” Daily operations for the Hawaii-based destroy our common threat.” While exercise Swift Response is held Airmen began and ended at Ramstein Air After his team leaped off the C-17 and in a time zone that’s 12 hours separate Base, Germany, where they loaded war- into darkness, the Soldiers began a from the Hawaii islands, the Hawaii Air fighting assets onto a C-17 Globemaster field training exercise and joined forces National Guard remains capable of joining III. Each payload included a team of with Soldiers from Germany and the partners in a total-force fight whenever U.S. Army paratroopers along with their Netherlands. Crider said the field they’re called upon; whether their global support equipment, with some loads conditions were designed to be severe, to reach is needed amongst allies in Europe including 17,000-pound artillery units. simulate the challenges his troops may or any other given continent.

13 • pupukahi • Summer 2019 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] Major Roderick Cook, HIANG “There were in-depth bilateral affairs officer, Office discussions over the flying of Defense Cooperation, presence in ,” said U.S. Embassy Indonesia, Hartanto. “This was the Captain Bradley J. Wee, first time this objective was senior director, 169th ADS, accomplished, so not only did Air Defense SME, Captain we meet our own objectives in Charles M. Etheridge, the HIANG, but an additional F-22 pilot, 19th Fighter objective was met in the Squadron, Air to Air Defense Pacific Command.” SME, Master Sgt. Michael A. Namumnart, enlisted Additional briefings were weapons director, 169th Air conducted on the future of the Defense Squadron, Ground SMEE. Control Intercept (GCI) “For the future, we would SME, Tech. Sgt. Shaze K. like to invite our federal Keahiolalo, enlisted weapons administration officials to Hawaii National Guard (HING) and Indonesian Air Force (TNI) personnel greet one another director, 169th ADS, GCI during a tour of the TNI Air Training Wing Jul. 10, 2019 in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. The tour participate in the SMEE,” was part of an Air Defense Subject Matter Expert Exchange (SMEE) held as part of the State SME, and Tech. Sgt. Randy said Hartanto. “We will Partnership Program which links a state’s National Guard with a partner nation in support of H. Lum, Data Links NCOIC, mutual interests. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado) continue to progress into 169 ADS, Data Links SME. other airmen to airmen HIANG and Indonesian Air Defenders build “This trip was conducted discussions including relationships during SMEE 19-2 to talk about tactics, mobility, leadership and 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado | techniques and procedures professionalism, especially Sunday, July 14, 2019 with air defense experts in for those who are controllers Six Hawaii Air National “The purpose of our the Indonesian military,” or pilots that support the air Guardsmen (HIANG) participation in the state said O’Donnell. “This was a defense mission.” participated in a State partnership program is to way for us to get smarter by “Now that we have advanced Partnership Program (SPP) develop a bond between the learning from each other on discussions on defending air Air Defense Subject Matter two militaries,” said Major how to protect our air space. space, we can build on that Expert Exchange (SMEE) Michael F. O’Donnell, mission That included a conversation foundation,” said O’Donnell. July 10, 2019, in Yogyakarta, crew commander, 169th Air relating to the tactics on “This will allow us to advance Indonesia. The SPP SMEE Defense Squadron (ADS), Air protecting a nation’s air our discussions and build on began in late June on the Defense SME. “That way, we space.” conducting exercises together. island of Oahu, Hawaii, when can build on the relationships The SMEE in Yogyakarta This will include training members of the HIANG’s with our Indonesian on the air systems we have 169th Air Defense Squadron counterparts and have a more included table-top discussions, question and and whether it’s a radar, jet hosted their Indonesian Air advanced detailed discussion and maintenance facility, the Force (TNI) counterparts. on air defense.” answer sessions on the challenges with drones, goal is to ensure that we can Army Captain Marco The State Partnership and GCI procedures as operate and fly safely.” Hartanto, Hawaii National Program links a state's well as the HING and TNI Guard (HING) SPP director, National Guard with a organizational structures. was on hand in Yogyakarta partner nation in support There was a visit to the TNI to share general information of mutual interests. The Air training Wing and the about the Hawaii SPP and program is held to foster and 215 Wing radar tower. HING missions. Being strengthen positive relations, bilingual in the Indonesian grow partnerships and to language, Hartanto’s build a capacity of trust with presence was crucial to the partner countries. mission as he provided his own brand of professional Including Hartanto and expertise in the continuing O’Donnell, nine military effort to build a stronger and personnel made the more cohesive relationship nearly two-day journey to with the Indonesian military. Yogyakarta in an effort to strengthen alliances with “Indonesia’s mission is Indonesia’s air defenders. similar to the HIANG’s mission of air defense in the The other personnel making pacific,” said Hartanto. “The the trip included Colonel focus of this trip was to work Keith P. Gibson, U.S. Air on an exchange of air defense Force attaché to Indonesia, ideas and strengthening our Colonel Phillip L. Mallory, commander, 298th Air relationships. Having mutual Hawaii Air National Guardsman (HIANG) Colonel Phillip L. Mallory, commander, 298th Air trust can build on our lasting Defense Group (ADG), Lead- Defense Group (ADG), speaks with a TNI pilot during a tour of the Indonesian Air Force (TNI) Air Indonesia SPP SME, Air Training Wing Jul. 10, 2019 in Yogjakarta, Indonesia. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by efforts.” Tech. Sgt. Alison Bruce-Maldonado)

14 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] have more space to do our inventory and work more effectively.” The West Virginia Airmen also integrated with several other squadrons and sections from both air wings, to include force support, logistics readiness, contracting, communications, and public affairs. At the end of each duty day, Airmen gathered to discuss the lessons learned and review their experiences, such Logistics readiness Airmen from the West Virginia and Hawaii Air National Guard gather May 16, 2019, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- Hickam, as refueling an F-22 Raptor Hawaii. Members of the 167th Air Wing traveled to Hawaii from May 13 to 24 to train alongside guardsmen from the 154th Wing and active- for the first time or helping duty Airmen from the 15th Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Timothy Sencindiver) administer a routine physical West Virginia ANG joins JBPH-H in total force integration ops fitness test. 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier | Thursday, May 30, 2019 “It’s been highly rewarding Members of the West Virginia members, it’s normal to understand the benefits of to create new partnerships Air National Guard worked have a wide exposure to other practices.” here,” said Mayberry. “As a alongside Sailors and Airmen other bases, as members leader, some of the wonderful at Joint Base Pearl Harbor- are constantly moving from Joint Base Pearl Harbor- pieces I’ve seen is how my Hickam as part of a total- station to station every few Hickam hosts partnered units Airmen have been able to force-integration training years. But for members of on a regular basis in order collaborate with new teams opportunity, held May 13-24. the Air National Guard, the to combine their capabilities and see how quickly they can majority of staff will remain with joint and bilateral apply new concepts. Not only The team of 69 guardsmen, at their home station for long forces and other military with other guard units, but based out of the 167th Air periods of time. It’s through components. active duty as well. It helps us Wing, in Martinsburg, annual training opportunities, Due to an ongoing flow of to understand the importance focused on improving their such as this, that help of the total-force mission. So ability to function in a deployment taskings, some diversify and influence daily departments on-island are when there’s a need for us to total-force environment by operations. work at a deployed location, working alongside active duty left understaffed. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Pyne, 154th I’m confident that we can all members from the 15th Wing Mayberry and other mission work together.” and the Hawaii Air National planners crafted a diverse Logistics Readiness Squadron Guard’s 154th Wing. schedule for their time on Individual Protective island, which enabled the Equipment and Individual “From the minute we met West Virginia Airmen to Equipment Element NCO with the force support spend half of their work- in charge, said his team is squadron from the 15th days with active-duty units always excited to work with Wing and Hawaii Air and the other half with local visiting units because it helps National Guard, they were guardsmen — an opportunity them to take on large projects immediately welcoming,” said which is not available at their and learn new organizational 2nd Lt. Margaret Mayberry, home station. skills. 167th Force Support Squadron acting commander “Seeing active duty and “They were very and services flight chief. guard units and how they knowledgeable in the “We could get a sense of the work with each other is inventory section,” said Pyne. ‘aloha spirit’ and family. They really valuable for us,” said “We are doing a full-scale immediately wanted to show Mayberry, “because when inventory right now for our us around and learn from you’re within your own bubble ‘chem gear’ and now we’re us as much as we wanted to and not actively training with pulling back about 2,000 learn from them.” other joint forces, you’re not M-50 masks. They showed us going to be able to see and different ways to consolidate For active duty service our equipment, so now we

15 • pupukahi • Summer 2019 • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] 1-487th - Continued

Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen from the 154th and 15th Operations Support Squadrons examine the latest installments of equipment July 8, 2019 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman John Linzmeier) No more ‘flight suits,’ the Integrated Aircrew Ensemble makes debut - 154th Wing Public Affairs | Story by Senior Airman John Linzmeier | Wednesday, July 24, 2019 Representatives from Wright-Patterson by recent advancements in sports Air Force Base, Ohio, visited Joint technology to aid aviators who endure Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam July 8-12 harsh flight conditions. to introduce fighter pilots and aircrew flight equipment professionals to some “It’s all strategically placed so items are not on top of each other; it minimizes the of the newest developments in flight-suit Hawaii Army National Guard Soldiers with 1st Battalion, technology. occurrence of friction, hotspots or wear- 487th Field Artillery Regiment make history while conducting down on the system,” said Carl Medeiros, Counter Rocket Artillery Mortar operations during deployment training, Fort Sill, Oklahoma, Jun. 9, 2019. The 487th FAR Team Hickam’s Hawaiian Raptors, IAE program manager. “The material was selected as the first non Air Defense Artillery unit to be comprised of members from the 199th is also moisture-wicking, so it pulls trained on C-RAM operations outside of their primary Military Occupational Specialty of Field Artillery. (Hawaii Army and 19th Fighter Squadrons, have been moisture away from the body, removing National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Theresa Gualdarama) selected to be the first aircraft operators and reducing thermal burden, while make such a smooth transition may have to bring the gear, called the Integrated increasing mobility and comfort levels. an even greater implication for other Aircrew Ensemble, into an operational When it all comes together, there’s a National Guard units according to Hara. capacity. direct correlation and improvement to the physiological effects on the pilot.” “If this mission becomes enduring, the The visiting project managers from National Guard may pick up the entire the Human Systems Program Office A combination of four layers can be mission,” opined Hara after speaking at a provided demonstrations, fittings and used to support pilots in the face ‘town hall’ type meeting with members of on-the-job training to F-22 Raptor pilots of natural elements and a wide the 1-487th. and the AFE Airmen who will maintain range of mission sets. This includes the state-of-the art ensemble. a thermal undergarment for cold That greater reliance on the National weather protection, a water-resistant Guard for the C-RAM mission seems “Being selected as the first unit, and environmental protection layer, a even more likely to Hara after having the also as the Air National Guard, over chemical/biological/radiological resistant opportunity to visit Fort Sill and observe any other [major command] is definitely layer and the coverall, which provides the Soldiers of the 487th in action. something to be proud of, said Senior heat and flame protection. Master Sgt. Michelle Davidson, “I have heard nothing but accolades from 154th Operations Support Squadron While the new system will require the contractors and military units that AFE superintendent. “I think it says additional familiarize training events helped prepare this unit for deployment,” something about our work ethic and our for AFE Airmen, less man hours will explained Hara. “Seeing them progress, integrity down here; that we’re willing be required to sustain and service the from putting them on the plane in Hawaii, to take on the challenge and be a part of equipment. Developments, such as the and now having E3’s and E4’s briefing a this new process.” new floatation device, make this possible, one star general; their confidence, their as it does not require sensitive munitions knowledge of the C-RAM system, and just Hawaii Air National Guard and to activate and can be transported how proud they are, I’m very proud of Active Duty pilots were provided and handled without risks of explosive them.” demonstrations and were individually reactions. measured for custom-fit equipment. According to Medeiros, the Hawaiian Unlike the currently used ‘legacy’ Raptors are projected to receive the IAE equipment, which had been piecemealed during the first half of 2020. with additional support items over several decades, each component of the “Initially I think the buildup process is IAE has been designed to complement all going to be quite tedious,” said Davidson. other items. The IAE is built to support “It’s a big task to take on, but I think aircrew in all ejection-seat aircraft, to once the supplies are delivered and we’re include fighters, trainers and bomb all set up it’s going to be an amazing carriers. Its material has been influenced product for us to use.”

16 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] NEW DOD Employees from 5/06/2019 to 08/05/2019 Eff Date Name Position Title Program

5/13/2019 Kea, Moreen Office Assisant (Severe Storm) HIEMA

5/13/2019 Okubo, Derek Oct06KiholoBayEQClkTypist HIEMA

5/16/2019 Heu, Randall Environmental Health Specialist IV ENV

5/28/2019 Brigoli, Ikaika Cadre - Hilo YCA

6/1/2019 Filisi, Siafoloi Assistant Commandant YCA

6/1/2019 Fonoti, Maaele Commendant YCA

6/3/2019 Judd, Samuel General Laborer I ENG

6/3/2019 Kawabata-Bonin, Krystal Information Specialist III PAO

6/3/2019 Myers, Elza-Linda Office Assistant IV FMO

6/3/2019 Safford, Iyon Cadre YCA

6/3/2019 Schaeffer, Kent EOC Warning Officer HIEMA

6/3/2019 Teshima, Rachael Office Assistant HIEMA

6/10/2019 Delima, Raymond Maintenance Technician - Hilo YCA

6/17/2019 Maunakea, Matthew Cadre - Hilo YCA

6/18/2019 Jaiver, Arthur Enviornmental Health Specialist IV ENV

6/24/2019 Towata, Nellie Placement Mentor Coordinator YCA

7/1/2019 Cintron, Wilnelia Cadre YCA

7/1/2019 Onnagan, Sir Agelo DLP Technician HIARNG/DLP

7/1/2019 Protacio, Renato Cadre YCA

7/1/2019 Rivera, Mikael Cadre YCA

7/3/2019 Shiraishi, Jonathan EOC Operations & Threat Specialist HIEMA

7/8/2019 Pollocks, Emanuel Assistant Shift Leader YCA

7/16/2019 Barcial, Dwayne Lead Instructor YCA

7/16/2019 Buis, Glenda Secretary II HIARNG/IBCT

7/16/2019 Enos, Faalupegaosamoa Case Manager (Recruit Assist) - Hilo YCA

7/16/2019 Paselio, Teroa Recruiter YCA

7/16/2019 Sivatia, Sesga Instructor YCA

7/23/2019 Lee, Thomas Assistant Director YCA - Kalaeloa YCA

7/24/2019 Agbisit, Carol RPM Assistant YCA

8/1/2019 Fungone, Frank Program Specialist - Lead HIEMA

8/1/2019 Kelley, Diana Director YCA - Hilo YCA

8/1/2019 Kunitake, Caroline Program Specialist HIEMA

8/1/2019 Rabacal, Gensen Instructor YCA

8/1/2019 Russell, Jacquelyn Project Manager HIEMA

8/1/2019 Teraoka, Ruth Accountant III ASO/Fiscal

8/5/2019 Armstong, Dylan Mitigation Planner (Severe Storm) HIEMA

17 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] HING Technician Transactions from 01/01/2019 to 08/05/2019 Eff Date Name Type Of Action Position Title Unit 05/28/19 Rezentes Nicole O F Excepted Appt. Aircraft Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 01/07/19 Davidson Michelle A. Excepted Appt. Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Repairer Supervisor 154 OSS Sq 03/05/19 Mrantz Travis P. Excepted Appt. Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 154 AMX Sq 02/04/19 Buss Daniel A. Excepted Appt. Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic 154 LGR Sq 06/10/19 Grant-Mariano Lia K Excepted Appt. Education Technician JFHQ - Hi 07/23/19 Taum Cheyne K H Excepted Appt. Environmental Engineer 154 WGH Wg T5 05/13/19 Arfman Amy L Excepted Appt. Financial Manager 154 CPRFt 07/23/19 Carlson Dann S Excepted Appt. Air Commander (Pilot/Navigator) 154 Wing Wg 05/13/19 Ganitano Jason G Excepted Appt. Aircraft Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 03/19/19 Agudo Christian Jay A. Excepted Appt. Nte 06-Jan-2020 Tools And Parts Attendant AASF 2 - Hi 04/01/19 Forbes Arion J. Excepted Appt. Nte 08-Jun-2019 Powered Support Systems Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 02/19/19 Cox Lamarkius Excepted Appt. Nte 09-Jun-2019 Security Specialist (Training Specialist) 154 Wing Wg 04/15/19 Paiva Derrick K. I. M. Excepted Appt. Nte 14-Apr-2020 Surface Maintenance Repairer FMS2 - Hi 04/15/19 Lobisch James P. Excepted Appt. Nte 14-Apr-2020 Surface Maintenance Mechanic FMS2 - Hi 04/01/19 Tavares Miji K. Excepted Appt. Nte 16-Aug-2019 Supply Technician 154 LGR Sq 04/01/19 Agustin Paul Luis C. Excepted Appt. Nte 16-Aug-2019 Supply Technician 154 LGR Sq 03/19/19 Imanil Sheridan N. Excepted Appt. Nte 19-Jul-2019 Administrative Support Technician (Oa) 154 Ops Gp 01/07/19 Pila Lloyd K. M. Excepted Appt. Nte 22-Apr-2019 Aircraft Electrician AASF 1 - Hi 01/22/19 Ching Brandon I. Excepted Appt. Nte 27-Apr-2019 Aircraft Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 01/07/19 Brown Sarah R. Excepted Appt. Nte 27-Apr-2019 Aircraft Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 01/07/19 Fernandez Maegan C. A. Excepted Appt. Nte 27-Apr-2019 Powered Support Systems Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 01/22/19 Graham Jason O. Excepted Appt. Nte 27-Apr-2019 Aircraft Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 04/01/19 Danielson Christopher D. M. Excepted Appt. Nte 28-Apr-2019 Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX Sq 04/29/19 Aiwohi Bryson K. Excepted Appt. Nte 28-Apr-2020 Health Technician JFHQ - Hi 04/29/19 Au Larry J. K. A. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Jul-2019 Aircraft Worker AASF 1 - Hi 02/19/19 Lanuevo Aldrich Francis C. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Oct-2019 Electronics Technician 297 ATC Sq 02/04/19 Okita Laura A. F. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 It Specialist (Sysadmin) 292 CC Sq 05/28/19 Morgan Robert W Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Computer Assistant 292 CC Sq 01/22/19 Kim Chang H. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Logistics Management Specialist JFHQ - Hi 01/07/19 Cho Esther Y. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 It Specialist (Sysadmin) 109 AOG Gp 05/13/19 Paguio, Jr. Emmanuel V. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Worker 154 AMX Sq 05/13/19 Teets Jordan H H Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Worker 154 AMX Sq 02/19/19 Agluba Eric R. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Health System Specialist JFHQ - Hi 01/22/19 Miguel Jolyn W. L. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Administrative Support Technician 292 CC Sq 01/22/19 Calibuso Matthew S. K. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Powered Support Systems Mechanic 292 CC Sq 02/04/19 Rohner Ryan R. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Safety Specialist JFHQ - Hi 01/22/19 Reddick Malia L. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Administrative Support Technician 292 CC Sq 03/05/19 Agbayani Arvin Jim A. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 02/04/19 Utoyo Aditya T. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Production Controller JFHQ - Hi 02/19/19 Santiago Angelica G. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Human Resources Assistant (Military) HHC 29 Ibct 05/13/19 Tenorio Janine A Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Human Resources Assistant (Military) HHC 29 Ibct 04/01/19 Winston Alexis N. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Human Resources Assistant (Military) HHC 29 Ibct 03/05/19 Avega Tyson K. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Engine Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 02/19/19 Pialda Thom T. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Electrician 154 MAI Sq 02/19/19 Padilla Elijah A. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Motor Vehicle Operator 154 LGR Sq 04/01/19 Echalas Bryan B. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Electronic Integrated Systems Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 04/01/19 Kahauolopua Nainoa J. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Motor Vehicle Operator 154 LGR Sq 04/01/19 Gauze Beverly J. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Administrative Support Technician 201 Cbo Sq 04/01/19 Ovalles-Pecjo Jonita J. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Administrative Support Technician 201 Moe Sq 04/29/19 Membrere Hasten Earl C. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Engine Mechanic AASF 1 - Hi 06/24/19 Pascua Tyara-Jordan S P Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Surface Maintenance Specialist JFHQ - Hi 04/01/19 Malabed Eugene D. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Small Arms Repairer CSMS 1 - Hi 06/10/19 Hill Tamia-Alexandria M Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Administrative Support Clerk (Oa) 154 Msq Gp 06/24/19 Foster Thomas A Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Security Assistant JFHQ - Hi 04/15/19 Byck Matthew R. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Mechanic AASF 2 - Hi 04/15/19 Lim Nicholas M. O. S. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 05/28/19 Ramirez Riana-Li M T Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Allied Trades Worker CSMS 1 - Hi 06/24/19 Castillo Guerrero Paige J Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Tools And Parts Attendant CSMS 1 - Hi 04/15/19 Labella Marvin G. Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Management And Program Assistant 154 SER Ft 04/15/19 Kitalong Mcmillan Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Housing Management Assistant Hq 298 Regt - Rti 06/10/19 Mone Kaili M Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Transportation Assistant 154 LGR Sq 06/10/19 Kalamau Chavison K Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Transportation Assistant 154 LGR Sq 07/08/19 Dowdell Anthony S Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Pilot AASF 1 - Hi 05/13/19 Cox Angel R Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Production Controller JFHQ - Hi 05/13/19 Wong Shantelle K Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Surface Maintenance Repairer FMS2 - Hi 05/13/19 Susania Mhee J Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Production Controller JFHQ - Hi 06/10/19 Keliinoi Ke'ale K Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Materials Handler 154 LGR Sq 06/24/19 Fa'asu Elisha Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Allied Trades Worker CSMS 1 - Hi 05/13/19 Shen Seth S P Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Computer Assistant JFHQ - Hi 07/08/19 Tamayo Christian Mark A Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Tools And Parts Attendant CSMS 1 - Hi 07/08/19 Unthank Ii Gregory D Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Ordnance Systems Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 06/24/19 Garett Preston K Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Surface Maintenance Repairer FMS1 - Hi 07/23/19 Garcia Kainalu N M Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Human Resources Assistant (Military) 154 Frs Sq 07/23/19 Min Kevin J Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 It Specialist (Custspt) 154 Cmn Sq 07/23/19 Sanchez Nathaniel A Excepted Appt. Nte 30-Sep-2019 Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX Sq 04/01/19 Harrison Matthew P. Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Aug-2019 Materials Handler 154 LGR Sq

18 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] HING Technician Transactions from 01/01/2019 to 08/05/2019 - Continued 05/13/19 Hatakeyama Jun A Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Aug-2019 Aircraft Engine Mechanic 154 MAI Sq 04/29/19 Pascua Via Mae M. Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Dec-2019 Supply Technician JFHQ - Hi 02/19/19 Ducosin Brandon R. Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Mar-2019 Aircraft Loadmaster 204 ALF Sq 02/04/19 Bachstein Jr. Robert K. Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Mar-2019 Aircraft Mechanic 154 AMX Sq 04/01/19 Ponte Shannon J. K. Excepted Appt. Nte 31-Mar-2020 Mobile Equipment Metal Worker CSMS 1 - Hi 01/06/19 Dedicatoria San Juan T5 Exc Appt Air Cargo Specialist 154 LGR Sq 01/20/19 Lum Lisa A T5 Exc Appt Victim Advocate Coordinator HIARNG JFHQ 02/03/19 GlaSER Ralph F T5 Term Appt Nte 15-Mar-2021 Social Worker 154 WGH Wg T5 02/03/19 Krafft Barbra M K P T5 Transfer Social Worker 154 WGH Wg T5 03/17/19 Simpson, Jr Norman R T5 Transfer Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Dixon Nathaniel J T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Brooks Paul T T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Chang William I T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Kamiya Craig K T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Miller Kerry E T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Yuen Jack W T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Sakuma Collin S T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 03/17/19 Villafuerte Ian P T5 Transfer Air Traffic Control Specialist (Terminal) 297 Ata Sq T5 HIANG AGR GAINS-LOSS (as of 9 Aug 19) Name Rank Unit Name Rank Unit ANTALAN NOEL B SrA 154 MAI SQ LAYBON JOEY ER SSgt 154 MAI SQ ANTOLIN JING C MSgt 154 AMX SQ LEE CHARLES M SrA 291 CCS SQ APUNA NALII M SrA 154 MAI SQ LEONG STEWARD S MSgt 154 AMX SQ ARAKAKI JOHN H TSgt 154 AMX SQ LUAT DARYL M MSgt 154 MAI SQ AU WENDELL P MSgt 154 AMX SQ LUM RANDY H TSgt 169 ADF SQ BALTAZAR SALVADOR S MSgt 154 AMX SQ MACADANGDANG CHRISTOPHE M TSgt 154 AMX SQ BARRIENTES KRISTOPHER L MSgt 154 CPR FT MARTINEZ JEIMY LO TSgt 154 LGR SQ BAYUDAN ALDENJAY P SrA 154 LGR SQ MATSUMOTO ADRIAN K TSgt 154 AMX SQ BERNABE VENANCIO G SrA 169 ADF SQ MAURICIO ROMY J TSgt 169 ADF SQ BOONE MARIKO M Maj 298 SUT SQ MAYNARD RORYANNE K TSgt 154 AMX SQ BRUNN ALFRED F SMSgt 154 CMN SQ MCMURRAY JASON E MSgt 169 ADF SQ BUFFETT RYAN K SSgt 154 WG MEMBRERE JOEL C TSgt 154 MAI SQ CABEL DANIEL P SSgt 154 MAI SQ MESINAS RUSSELL CA MSgt 154 AMX SQ CALIZO MINNIE M MSgt 154 FRS SQ MIRANAEOLE COLBY P TSgt 154 AMX SQ CARAMONTE JACELYN KM TSgt HQ, HIANG MIRANDA KAUI K MSgt 154 AMX SQ CARREIRAMANIN RANCSON B SrA 169 ADF SQ MISSION JOHN JU SrA AXM HQ CHAI SEAN C SSgt 298 SUT SQ MOLINA LANDON M MSgt 154 MAI SQ CHAN PETER K SSgt 169 ADF SQ MOMOHARA BRAD Y SSgt 169 ADF SQ CHANG BRANDON K Maj 204 ALF SQ MORIYASU ROY T MSgt 292 CCS SQ CHING KEOLAHOU A SSgt 169 ADF SQ MORK ELMER J SrA 169 ADF SQ CHING DUSTIN K MSgt 154 MXO FT MORSE NOA MSgt 203 ARF SQ CHONG DANIEL D TSgt 154 MAI SQ MURATA CASEY Y SSgt 154 AMX SQ CORDEIRO CALLEN A TSgt 203 ARF SQ NAVARRO STEPHEN R TSgt 154 MAI SQ CORONADO GABRIEL R MSgt 154 MAI SQ NELSON SEDRICK J SSgt 154 MAI SQ CRONK MICHAEL L TSgt 169 ADF SQ NISHIKI SCOTT S TSgt 154 MAI SQ CULLEN SY R 1st Lt 169 ADF SQ OKAMURA FARREN J SMSgt 298 SUT SQ CULLEN TROY C Lt Col 154 OPS GP OLIVEROS RONNIE L TSgt 154 MAI SQ DAOG MARC K SSgt 154 MAI SQ OMORI JEFFREY K TSgt 154 AMX SQ DE VEAS CEZAR Y MSgt 154 MSQ GP OOKA RYAN M MSgt 154 MAI SQ DOI CHRISTINA Y TSgt 169 ADF SQ OSHIRO DERRYN T SSgt 154 MAI SQ DOMINGO SHANNON A MSgt 292 CCS SQ PARK BRADEN K SSgt 169 ADF SQ DUNN JOSHUA A MSgt 169 ADF SQ PERREIRA NARISSA R TSgt 154 CMN SQ ESPIRITU ANGELA TU TSgt 169 ADF SQ QUISANO JOHN A SSgt 154 LGR SQ EVANS KENNETH P TSgt 169 ADF SQ RABACAL ROBERT T TSgt 154 AMX SQ FAIRBURN BIANCA B MSgt 154 LGR SQ RAMOS CHRISTYANN S SSgt 169 ADF SQ FUJINAGA NEIL T MSgt 154 CMN SQ RAMOS RODRIGO S TSgt 154 MAI SQ FUKUMOTO JONATHAN C MSgt 154 AMX SQ RAQUINO RANDALL A TSgt 154 MAI SQ GABUAT KAITLYN K TSgt 154 OSS SQ ROGGE MARISA TSgt 169 ADF SQ GANEKO ANDREW L SSgt 154 MAI SQ ROJAS R ETHAN R SrA 154 MAI SQ GOOD STANLEY S SrA 169 ADF SQ RUIZ DAVID Maj 199 FTR SQ HARVEST MARSHALL G TSgt 154 AMX SQ SAGUIBO LEE A Capt 169 ADF SQ HENSZ SOPHIA L MSgt 203 ARF SQ SAKUMOTO BLAINE T SSgt 154 MAI SQ HOBDY LAURA H SrA 154 WG SALIGUMBA FRANKIE D MSgt 169 ADF SQ HOPKINS HENRY K TSgt 154 AMX SQ SALVADOR JOSEPH G MSgt 204 ALF SQ ISHIZUKA MICHAEL J SSgt 154 MAI SQ SANTIAGO ELRAY K SSgt 154 MAI SQ KAAI BRAD M TSgt 154 AMX SQ SHIMA MICHAEL Y MSgt 154 MAI SQ KAANEHE ALANMICHAE KA TSgt 154 AMX SQ SILVA AARON H MSgt 154 MAI SQ KALAMA PAUL D TSgt 154 AMX SQ SONG STEPHEN CH SSgt 154 MAI SQ KALANI KEVIN K MSgt 154 AMX SQ SOUZA DAVIDANTHO N SSgt 154 MAI SQ KAMIKAWA JEREMIAH T MSgt 154 LGR SQ STEVENS CHARLESEE N A1C 169 ADF SQ KANAYAMA DARYL H MSgt 298 SUT SQ STEWART KEVAN A TSgt 169 ADF SQ KAWAGUCHI ERIC H Maj 169 ADF SQ STUDER JAMES G Maj 203 ARF SQ KEALOHI JAKE R SSgt 169 ADF SQ SUPNET BRIAN Y TSgt 154 MAI SQ KEPA IKAIKA N SrA 154 MAI SQ TADEO NOEL D A1C 169 ADF SQ KIMURA KANOA H SrA 154 MAI SQ TAN PAUL M MSgt 154 MAI SQ KOZAI DARWIN O TSgt 154 MAI SQ TANAKA RYAN T TSgt 154 AMX SQ

19 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected] HIANG AGR GAINS-LOSS (as of 9 Aug 19) - Continued Name Rank Unit TAYLOR BRANDEN H Maj 154 OSS SQ THOMPSON CHAD T MSgt 204 ALF SQ TIQUI ELIJAH A MSgt 154 MAI SQ TOILOLO MALOSI B SSgt 154 FRS SQ TOILOLO DEBRA T SSgt 169 ADF SQ UCHIMURA KURT K CMSgt 204 ALF SQ UGALINO BONIFACIO U TSgt 154 AMX SQ UYEDA KEKOA R MSgt 154 AMX SQ UYEDA HOWARD N TSgt 154 MAI SQ VENTURA DARBY D SrA 154 MAI SQ VICTORINO ANTHONY A TSgt 203 ARF SQ VIERNES JORDANLLOY M SrA 154 MAI SQ VILORIA BRADLEY B SrA 154 AMX SQ VONGSAVATH SOMCHANH TSgt 154 MAI SQ WAHINEKAPU SHARON P Capt 169 ADF SQ WEE BRADLEY J Capt 169 ADF SQ WINCHESTER EUGENE E SSgt 154 MAI SQ WITT MICHEAL A SSgt 154 LGR SQ WONG SHEUNG K SSgt 169 ADF SQ WONG TIMOTHY D MSgt 169 ADF SQ YAMADA RANDALL AK MSgt 204 ALF SQ YAMAMOTO RICKY Y MSgt 169 ADF SQ YAMAMOTO KELLY K TSgt 154 MAI SQ YEUNG MICHAEL W SSgt 154 AMX SQ YOSHIKAWA DENNY T SMSgt 203 ARF SQ

20 • pupukahi • Summer • Website: www.dod.hawaii.gov • [email protected]