Hawaii bids Aloha Oe to Sen. Inouye [Image 1 of 11]

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES

12.23.2012

Courtesy Photo

154th Wing, Hawaii Air National Guard

During Sunday's remembrance at the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific at Punchbowl, which was attended by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, the HARNG's 1st Battalion, 487th Field Artillery provided a 19-gun artillery salute as the hearse transporting the senator's casket entered the national cemetery. VIP escorts and cordon support were provided by soldiers and airmen from the Hawaii National Guard. The Guard's Public Affairs Office provided significant media liaison with the White House press corps and photographic support at the Punchbowl event. The service concluded with a Missing Man formation performed by F-22 Raptors flown by pilots from the Hawaii Air National Guardâ's 199th Fighter Squadron. The number three aircraft, which pulled up from the others had the name "Sen. Daniel K. Inouye."

• Date Taken: 12.23.2012
• Date Posted: 01.04.2013 19:39
• Photo ID: 809899
• VIRIN: 121223-F-SG476-015
• Resolution: 4288x2848
• Size: 2.45 MB
• Location: HONOLULU, HI, US