On this day 25 years ago (Commentary Thread)

[Ewan]

Originally Posted by chico20854

May 28, 1997

The Adjutant General of the State of Hawaii, Major General Kenneth O'Hara, reports to PACCOM that the combination of the 29th Infantry Brigade, 221st MP Brigade and Hawaii State Guard Brigade have established a tight security cordon around Hickam Air Force Base and other vital facilities in the 49th State.

Is Hawaii not the 50th state?