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1960’s

1960’s Annual Training – Summer Camp – Annual Encampments

Posted on Feb 20, 2025 in 1960's, HING History

1960 11th-25th June Field Training: HANG units conducted their annual field training with 98% of the assigned personnel in attendance. The period of the encampment was 11 through 25 June ...
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1968 Federal Service Newspaper Articles and Photos (1969)

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in 1960's, HING History

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1968 Federal Service Newspaper Articles and Photos (1968)

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in 1960's, HING History

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1968 Federal Service

Posted on Jan 30, 2025 in 1960's, HING History

ISLE NATIONAL GUARD UNIT ACTIVATED (Honolulu Star Bulletin/ April 11) On April 11th, 1968 the people of Hawaii opened their evening newspapers and were met with the above headline. The ...
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Following the May Tidal Wave Disaster in Hilo, Hawaii, Guardsmen aided the injured, picked up the dead and assisted the Hilo police with looter patrols.

1960 Hilo Tsunami Response

Posted on Jan 17, 2025 in 1960's, HING History

Five Decades of Service Excellence Hawaii Air National Guard Golden Anniversary 1946-1996 Photographs

Posted on Jan 9, 2025 in 1940's, 1950's, 1960's, 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, HING History

Nike-Hercules missiles stand erected on various sites on the island of Oahu ready to defend the 50th state against possible enemy attack. This photo was taken by the Star-Bulletin at Bellows Field.

1958-1969 Nike-Hercules Mission

Posted on Jan 2, 2025 in 1950's, 1960's, HING History

The 298th Arty Group (Air Defense) will train primarily at its Sand Island and East Range Nike-Hercules training sites during August 1960 utilizing Nike-Hercules equipment. Training stressed battery drills to ...
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