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Date: Thu, 7 Feb 2008 17:07:41 -1000
This is such a great story, and somewhat of a surprise. Read on about Captain Walt! We’re proud of you!
"Former Pilot Becomes Inouye's Military Aide"
Pacific Business News ( Honolulu )
Retired Air Force Col. Walter Kaneakua is the new Honolulu-based executive assistant for military affairs for U.S. Sen. Daniel Inouye, D-Hawaii.
Kaneakua, who most recently flew as a captain for Aloha Airlines, will serve as a liaison to the armed services in Hawaii . He also will be responsible for civil defense, veterans affairs and homeland security matters, Inouye said in a prepared statement.
Kaneakua, a former command pilot, retired after 27 years of active duty with both the U.S. Air Force and the Hawaii Air National Guard. His last assignment was as vice wing commander for the 154th Wing at Hickam Air Force Base.
