History of the 199th Fighter Squadron

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199th Fighter Squadron Chronological History

Major overhaul of F:-I02 aircraft under contract to Dynalectron Corporation continued, with eight aircraft processed during the year. The contract was expanded to include rework and inspection of the wings which will result in an extended life for the airframes. Local salaries for this and other contract programs supporting our F-102 aircraft amounted to $146,360.00.

– 1970 Annual Report pp. 14

F -102 pilots of the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron recorded 382 flying hours. They also flew 238 alert, transition, and combat crew training sorties during the 12 day encampment.

– 1971 Annual Report pp. 15

Two aircraft and pilots were always on a “5 minute alert” status throughout the year, ready to intercept unknown aircraft. This capability was augmented in September 1970 by an additional two pilots and aircraft on “30 minute” status. A total of 302 F-102 aircraft hours were flown to provide active air defense of Hawaii.

Tactical flight operations resulted in 5,341 F -102 hours flown during the year without accident or serious incident. . .

The operational ready rate for F-102 aircraft averaged 70.3% which met Air Force standards. Aircraft authorization was changed from 25 to 18. Twenty-one were on hand. Several modifications were added to the F102, to extend the life of the airframe and improve the reliability of the engine. The work detracted slightly from the operational ready rate and flying hour accomplishment. February 1971 marked the tenth year of operations with F -102 aircraft. . .

Major overhaul of F -102 aircraft continued under contract to Dynalectron Corporation. Seven aircraft were processed during the year. Local salaries for this program amounted to $119,416.00.

– 1971 Annual Report pp. 15-16

F-I02 pilots of the 199th FIS recorded 180 flying hours or a total of 121 alert, transition, and combat crew training sorties during the six-day encampment.

– 1972 Annual Report pp. 15

Although total tactical pilot strength decreased within the 154th Fighter Group, the 199th Fighter Intercep tor Squadron ended the year in an overstrength condition.

– 1972 Annual Report pp. 15

Captain Michael H. Tice of the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron, (FIS) earned the HANG Outstanding Interceptor Pilot Award for his outstanding performance as an interceptor pilot.

– 1973 Annual Report pp. 13

F-I02 pilots ofthe 199th FIS recorded 164 flying hours and a total of 117 alert, transition and combat crew training sorties during the six-day encampment.

– 1973 Annual Report pp. 14

Air National Guard (ANG) cost reduction programs forced the termination of F-I02 flying assignments for two Air Force pilots of the 326th Air Division. This measure had to be taken so as not to adversely effect the HANG pilots. Two HANG pilots terminated their assignments with the 199th FIS and three new officers moved in. These three were second lieutenants who grad uated from the Air Force pilot training program and the ANG F-I02 Combat Crew Training School at Houston, Texas

– 1973 Annual Report pp. 15

The Air National Guard was involved with preparation for a major reorganization and devoted a great deal of time in planning for the l54th Fighter Interceptor Group’s conversion to the F-4C aircraft in Fiscal Year 1976.

– 1975 Annual Report pp. 1

Much planning and construction was begun in preparation for the 154 Fighter Interceptor Group’s conversion to F-4C aircraft in FY 76.

– 1975 Annual Report pp. 5

In March 1975, the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) rendered full support to Rim of the Pacific 75 (RIMPAC) 75, a large scale joint naval sea and air exercise. Naval forces from the United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand operated in Hawaiian waters for about two weeks in mock air, surface and sub-surface battles, concentrating on electronic warfare techniques. The “enemy” air forces were offered the full facilities of the 199th FIS for briefing, debriefing, and data collection. The 199th FIS itself flew many “attack” sorties against the naval forces at sea.

– 1975 Annual Report pp. 17

The Air National Guard focused much time and energy on the 154th Tatical Fighter Group’s conversion from the F- 102A Delta Dagger to the F-4C) phantom II aircraft .

– 1976 Annual Report pp. 1

Significant progress was made by the 154th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) toward converting from the F-102A Delta Dagger to the two-seater F-4C Phantom aircraft. Aircrew members recei ved initial transition training at Luke Air Force Base (AFB), Arizona, and George AFB, California. Construction and mod ification of existing facilities at Hickam proceeded while the 154th TFG maintained operations in both aircraft.

– 1976 Annual Report pp. 4

After 16 years of operation in the F-1 02A aircraft, tile 154th TFG initiated conversion to the F-4C McDonell Douglas Phantom. The expected role is to maintain the air defense alert posture and to increase the aircrew from a one-man to a two-man crew. The person who occupies the back seat is known as a weapons system officer (WSO).

Conversion to the F-4C aircraft required a significant amount of new construction and modification of existing facilities. . .

The TFG continued maintaining its air defense alert posture throughout the year with two pilots and two aircraft on “5-minute” alert St2tl US. Two additiona l p ilots and two aircraft were on “30-minute” alert status from July through Oct. 1975. The reduced posture to “two-on-5-minute alert” was to accommodate the maintenance iraining load.

The first F-4C aircraft arrived on Oct. 24, 1975 and was used exclusive ly for ” hands on” training by maintenance personnel. Other F-4Cs began arriving in Jan. 1976 and, by the end of the fiscal year, 15 were on hand. Flying training began in April 1976 as aircrews returned to Hawaii from F-4 checkout in the conti nental U.S.

– 1976 Annual Report pp. 15

Within the Air National Guard, the l54th Tactical Fighter Group completed its conversion from the F-102A Delta Dagger to the F-4C Phantom aircraft.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 1

The Hawaii Air National Guard (HANG) highlights for the fiscal year included two significant achievements conversion of the 154th Tactical Fighter Group to F-4C aircraft and attaining mi ss ion-ready status as of June 1, 1977, and the fruitful gains of the HANG recruiting and retention program

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 6

Effective June 10, 1976, the 154th Fighter Interceptor Group (FIG) was reorganized, and its authorized strength increased from 695 to 824 (112 officers and 712 airmen) The HO 154th FIG was redesignated as HO 154th Tactical Fighter Group (TFG) and the 199th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (FIS) to 199th TFS. The significant increases were in the 199th TFS from 47 to 79 and in the 154th CAMS from 296 to 386. The increases activated positions in support of the F-4C aircraft.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 14

Active air defense alert operations by F-1 02As were terminated on Oct. 22, 1976 , and assumed by the F-4Cs. As of June 30,1977, 18 formed aircrews were declared mission-ready (M R).

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 15

A unit level air defense exercise for th e F-4C was held during December 1976, as well as deployment activity to Barking Sands, Kauai, in Ap ril 1977.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 15

Key members of the 199th TFS finalized the training flow for individual pilot checkout in the F-4C aircraft. These checkout courses were conducted at George AFB, California, and Luke AFB, Arizona. By the end of FY 76 , 19 pilots and 4 WSOs had completed their initial checkout in the Phantom.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 15

HQ PACAF selected the 199th TFS as their nominee for the annual Hughes Trophy competition , which compares fighter outfits using Hughes aircraft radar weapons systems. Although the 199th TFS did not win the trophy, the nomination to the competition was an honor.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 16

The major highlight of the past year was the conversion from the F-1 02A Delta Dagger to the F-4C Phantom
after 16 years of operation with the F-102A. Improved aircraft performance, newer state-of-the-art aircraft fire control system and air-to-air missiles of the F-4C will re sult in increased air defense missiO[1 capability. The added offensive capabilities of the F-4C brought a name change from fighter interceptor group to tacti ca l fighter group.

At the beginning of FY 77 , both F-102A and F-4C aircraft were maintained and operated with two F-1 02As continuing to remain on air defense alert, ready to scramble, intercept and identify any unknown aircraft penetrating the Hawa iian Air Defense System (HADS). After suffic ient aircrews were trained in the F-4C, a single F-4C was placed on air defense alert on Oct 22 , 1976, and all F-102A operations were terminated . The 154th TFG was the last organization in the entire USAF to operationally employ the F-1 02A. On Jan . 22, 1977, the number of F-4C aircraft on air defense alert was increased to two. As of June 1, 1977, sufficient aircrews were combat ready and the readiness posture of our F-4C aircraft had improved to the point that unit combat statu s capab ility was upgraded.

Eleven pilots completed their initial qualification (phase 1) in the F-4C Phantom at Air Force bases on the Mainland. Training consisted of flight simulator lessons, many hours of academics on aircraft system s, and 9 to 17 flying sorties. These 11 pilots plus the 16 who had completed their training earlier at Luke AFB, Ari zona, and George AFB, California, completed the pilot checkou t requirements.

Four locally recruited officers with navigator ratings who entered and completed combat crew training in the F-4C aircraft became qualified weapons system officers (WSOs). Combat crew training which lasted approximately seven months, was conducted at Homestead AFB , Florida , or Luke AFB, Arizona. Two other former Air Force navigators were recruited locally and comp leted WSO combat crew training at Luke AFB, Arizona

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 16

With the aiicrews qualified in AAR , the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron (TFS) became eligible to ferry ANG aircraft to Tainan Air Base (AB), Taiwan, during March ­ June 1977. The first part of the flight involved flying with a KC-135 tanker from Hickam AFB, Hawaii, to Guam. Then they departed Guam for Tainan AB where the aircraft was turned over to the Air Logistic Center Faci lity for its 60-day depot maintenance.

In March 1977, the 199th TFS had sufficient aircrews trained to be declared MR, the first step toward maximum combat readiness. By the end of June 1977, 18 pilots and 18 WSOs (18 formed crews) were fully trained to MR status. The ultimate goal will be reached when 12 to 14 more pi lots and 8 more WSOs are upgraded to MR status in the Phantom

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 16-17

During June 1977, the 154th TFG completed a very productive summer encampment. Maintenance generated 43 sorties during two days of an air defense exercise, and the unit ended-the month with 180 sorties flown. This was the best flying month in the F-4C aircraft – a major milestone for the 154th TFG. It was also proven that the F-4C Phantom could operate from the dispersal base at Barking Sands, Kauai.

The F-102A total flying time for the year was 326.6 = hours, and the F-4C total flying time was 1,804.9 hours. . . Additional F-4C aircraft were received to bring the total possessed up to 20.

– 1977 Annual Report pp. 17

The Air Guard embarked on two new training events involving the F-4C Phantom aircraft – air refueling and air combat tactics. These new endeavors are the direct result of the upgraded qualification of aircrews in accomplishing their air defense training requirements.

– 1978 Annual Report pp. 1

It should be noted that the life support section of the 199th tactical Fighter Squadron was rated the “best” in the Pacific Air Forces

– 1978 Annual Report pp. 15-16

In February 1978, the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron began air combat tactics training. This intensive training was initiated with the assistance of two highly qualified Pacific Air Forces’ instructor pilots. The training is designed to upgrade the pilot/weapons system officer crew’s teamwork in fighter versus fighter combat situations.

The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron has continued to check out pilots and weapons system officers in the F-4C Phantom. By June 30, 1978, 27 pilots had attained mission-ready status, an increase of 9 from June 30, 1977. Twenty-three weapons system officers completed the required training and attained mission-ready status, an increase of 5 from June 30, 1977.

A total of 3,075.5 hours were flown by the Hawaii Air National Guard’s F-4C fighter aircraft. The C-7A aircraft flew 366.5 hours in support of the Hawaii National Guard and other government agencies

– 1978 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron’s flying operations during the year were again conducted accident-free for a cumulative total of 72 months. A total of 3,047.1 hours was flown in the F-4C Phantoms during the fiscal year.

The qualification of aircrews certified as mission ready in the F-4C continued with the last pilot converting from the F-102 to the F-4C in April 1979.

The aircrews’ basic fighter maneuvers and air combat maneuvers programs were expanded to include the use of dissimilar adversary aircraft to more closely simulate the Soviet Bloc’s fighter aircraft. United States Navy A-4 and United States Air Force A-7 aircraft have been utilized to date.

The two overseas deployments to Guam and the Philippines resulted in expanding the operational readiness capability of the aircrew, maintenance and support personnel. The deployment in June, involving six F-4Cs and 219 group personnel, provided more challenging scenarios for increasing the aircrews’ readiness.

– 1979 Annual Report pp. 11

The 154th Composite Group and its affiliated units engaged in a historic training deployment to Guam and Japan in June 1980.

One week was spent in Guam training in an electronic counter-measures environment with United States Air Force B-52 aircraft of the Strategic Air Command. Six F-4C Phantoms and aircrews along with almost a hundred maintenance and support personnel participated in this exercise.

The week following the Guam exercise, the Hawaii Air National Guard personnel traveled to Misawa Air Base in Japan for an exercise entitled Cope North. This historic event marked the first time a Hawaii reserve unit had trained and flown with a fo reign air force in a foreign country. The joint exerc ise permitted the Hawaii aircrews to practice live air combat maneuvers.

– 1980 Annual Report pp. 12

The Group’s 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron continued an enviable safety record by completing 96 months of accident-free flying. A total of 3,108 flying hours were logged in the F-4C Phantom jet.

– 1981 Annual Report pp. 10

The Group also had an opportunity to support the Defense Nuclear Agency’s Protect Alps project in the South Pacific area involving the firing of a high altitude rocket from an F-4C Phantom jet for research data collection

– 1982 Annual Report pp. 10

A select group of the 154th Composite Groups 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron. 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and other support unib flew west to Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, to take part in Team Spirit 83 exercises. The movement of aircraft, equipment and personnel to distant Kunsan Base was difficult but not insurmountable. The challenges involved in such a move helped to further strengthen the stature of the group’s mission readiness.

– 1983 Annual Report pp. 13

The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the various support units demonstrated their mobility and fighting capabilities in numerous dissimilar air-to-air exercises using other aircraft as adversaries, such as Cope Road in the Marianas, Sentry Aloha in New Mexic and Exercise Sentry Tigre, wbich was conducted locally against A-7 aircraft from Tucson, Arizona

– 1984 Annual Report pp. 11

During Ext’reise Cope Road in the Marianas, the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron battled the Strategic Air Command’s B-52s in and around the island of Cuam, The talent and success of the crews were recognized as they have been invited back again to demonstrate their abilities in the future

– 1984 Annual Report pp. 13

The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the various support units demonstrated their abiIity to mobilize and fight in several dissimilar air combat training exercises, such as Cope Thunder and Combat Sage in the Republic of the Philippines.

– 1985 Annual Report pp. 12

In another area of the world, working at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Headquarters of the United States Air Forces in Europe, selected members of the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron and the 154th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron joined with

– 1986 Annual Report pp. 13

June 14, 1986 initiated the closing of a very historical chapter in the annals of the Hawaii Air National Guard. The return landings of eight F-4C aircraft from the air combat exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nevada, marked the end of the last deployment in the Phantom. With the expected arrival of the F-15 Eagle next fiscal year and the final phase out of the F-4C, an era will come to an end. Although Hawaii Air National Guard’s Phantoms are close to being 23 years old and by most 1980 standards, out-dated, the aircraft can still perform well in the air combat arena when flown by experienced and well-trained aircrews as was proven by the recent deployment to Red Flag.

– 1986 Annual Report pp. 13

The Hawaii Air National Guard marked its 40th Anniversary on September 10, 1986 and announced its conversion to the F-15 Eagle in February 1987. The conversion represented a quantum leap forward in the air defense of Hawaii.

– 1987 Annual Report pp. 1

The tactical fighter squadron, located at Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), is equipped with the F-15A Eagles and provides the fighter intercept capability for the air defense system.

– 1987 Annual Report pp. 10

The conversion from the F-4C Phantom to the F-15 Eagle aircraft was the centerpiece of a momentous year for the 154th Composite Group. In February 1987, the first four pilots entered upgrade training at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida, and on March 11, 1987, the first two of 26 F-15 Eagles arrived at the 154th Composite Group, Hickam AFB. By the end of May 1987, training missions were being flown in the F-15 by pilots of the Hawaii Air National Guard’s 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron.

– 1987 Annual Report pp. 11

The Hawaii Air National Guard completed its conversion to the F-15 Eagle ahead of schedule and reassumed the full-time air defense alert mission for Hawaii.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 1

The tactical fighter squadron, located at Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), is equipped with the F-15A Eagle and provides the fighter-intercept capability for the air defense system.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 9

In January, the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron was back on alert duty, replacing the pilots and aircraft from the 116th Tactical Fighter Wing.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 10

Fiscal Year 1988 brought many milestones for the 154th Composite Group as the conversion to the F-15 Eagle was completed ahead of schedule on June 22, 1988. Sept. 1, 1987 marked the last scramble of the 154th Composite Group’s F-4C Phantoms, as the F-15 Eagles assumed the air defense mission for the State of Hawaii.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 10

The first F-15 missing man flyby formation was conducted during services held at Pearl Harbor in remembrance of those killed during the infamous attack on Dec. 7, 1941. Other flybys were provided at the Mayor of Honolulu’s Annual Memorial Day Ceremonies and during Armed Forces Day in May. Also during May, the 154th Composite Group presented their F-1 Ss for static display, one at Hickam AFB, Oahu, and another at General Lyman Field, Hawaii, for the annual Armed Forces Day observance.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 10

Also in February, the unit resumed four-ship advanced tactics for the first time since the conversion to the F-15 Eagle. By November, the Composite Group had established DACT scenario arrangements involving U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantoms and U.S. Navy A-4 Skyhawks against Hawaii Air National Guard F-15s

In June, the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron conducted the first firing of the F-15 20-millimeter cannons in Hawaii. Eighty-four shooter sorties and 28 tow target sorties were flown.

– 1988 Annual Report pp. 11

Also during this period, the Air Guard’s 154th Composite Group completed its conversion to the F-15 Eagle and simultaneously earned its fourth U.S. Air Force Outstanding Unit Award and fourth Distinguished Flying Unit Plaque from the National Guard Association of the United States.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 11

The tactical fighter squadron, located at Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), is equipped with the F-1 SA/B Eagle and provides the fighter-intercept capability for the air defense system.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 11

The successful conversion from the F-4C Phantoms to the F-15A/B Eagles was underscored by the satisfactory ratings received by the 154th COMPGP during its Operational Readiness Inspection and Unit Evaluation Inspection in December 1988.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 12

The construction of a “Hush House” is 99 percent complete. It will enable the F-15 aircraft engines to be maintained without creating noise pollution. Construction of a new flight simulator facility was completed in April. This facility was constructed in line with the conversion to the F-15A/B Eagle. The installation of the flight simulator is nearing completion.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 12

Governor John Waihee also toured the group in August and flew with the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron in an F-15B aircraft. . .

The HIROCC and the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron also received a visit from the Royal Thai Air Force in September.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 13

In one of its last community projects for the fiscal year, the 154th COMPGP provided its F-15s for static display during the Armed Forces Day celebration held at Hickam AFB

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 13

To provide the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron {199th TFS) with an opportunity to fly against two different threats with different strengths and weaknesses, five F-16A Falcons from the 421 st Tactical Fighter Squadron, Hill AFB, and six F-4E Phantoms from the 1 08th Tactical Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, deployed here in October to participate in Sentry Diamond ’88. In November, the 150th Tactical Fighter Group, New Mexico Air National Guard, deployed to Hickam AFB with six A-7 Corsair aircraft to participate in Sentry Roadrunner. The exercise provided pilot training with dissimilar aircraft in a multi-bogey environment. Also participating was a Contract Flight Services Lear Jet that provided electronic countermeasures training for the 199th TFS.

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 13

Also in May, the 154th COMPGP deployed its F-15s for the first time to Clark Air Base in the Philippines for two weeks during exercise Combat Sage. One hundred twenty-five personnel and eight F-15s took part. The primary objective of this exercise was to test the fighting capability of the 154th COMPGP under field conditions and to fire live AIM 7 radar and AIM 9 heat-seeking missiles. The 199th TFS engaged the U.S. Navy F-1 8 Hornets and A-4s in mock combat scenarios.

Exercise Sentry Tigre began shortly after the completion of Combat Sage. Hawaii Air National Guard F-15s trained with four F-16s from the Tucson, Arizona Air National Guard; KC-135 Stratotankers from the Phoenix Air National Guard; F-18s from the VMFA 212/232 Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station; and A-4 Skyhawks from the VC-1 Naval Air Station, Barbers Point. Areas covered during the exercise included aerial defense, escort, strike, and basic fighter maneuvers

– 1989 Annual Report pp. 14

The tactical fighter squadron, located at Hickam Air Force Base (AFB), is equipped with the F-15A/B Eagle and provides the fighterinterceptor capability for the air defense system.

– 1990 Annual Report pp. 11

Military construction presented some of the most obvious changes at Hawaii Air National Guard facilities in the fiscal year. The “Hush House”, a facility designed to test F-15 engines without adding to the State’s environmental noise pollution, was completed and is now fully operational.

– 1990 Annual Report pp. 12

In February, members of the 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron (199th TFS) began to train in” hot-pit” refueling, which will allow jet fighters to get back in the air in a fraction of the time normally used to ready an aircraft using conventional refueling techniques. The 199th TFS pilots also began to train for longer range intercepts to expand the depth of their air defense and air superiority tactics.

– 1990 Annual Report pp. 13

Deployments this year included taking six F-15s and 146 Guard members to Guam during the first week in October 1989. The deployment was hampered by very bad weather conditions that tested the versatility and skills of everyone involved. The second fighter deployment was to the Philippines for “Combat Sage”, which involved live missile firing, and “Cope Thunder”, a large-scale joint forces training exercise designed to realistically simulate wartime conditions in a deployed posture.

– 1990 Annual Report pp. 13

Also, the HIANG’s present F-15s will be exchanged for slightly newer models which were modified under the Air Force’s multi-stage improvement program. The upgrade will enhance the fighters’ avionics and weapons capabilities

– 1991 Annual Report pp. 12

Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station fighters, favorite sparring partners of HIANG’s 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron, left behind few training adversaries when the Marines were sent to the Gulf. Training resumed after the cease-fire, with returning Marine fighters eager to share lessons learned in the Gulf.

Renewed availability of tankers enabled 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron pilots to take part in Exercise Red Flag at Nellis AFB, Nev., in July, and several units were able to come to Hawaii for DACT. Six fighters and support units deployed to Pacific Missile Range Facility (PMRF) Barking Sands, Kauai, for mobility and dispersal training in August.

– 1991 Annual Report pp. 13

The Hawaii Air National Guard celebrated its 45th anniversary in November 1991 and began conversion of its F-15 Eagle fighters to more improved versions under the multi-stage improvement program (MSIP).

– 1992 Annual Report pp. 1

The transition to F-15 Eagles with the Multi-Stage Improvement Program (MSIP)conversionwascompleted this year. These newer aircraft have superior avionics and weapon systems that further enhance the ability to control the skies.

– 1992 Annual Report pp. 12

Also this year we completed conversion of our F-15 fighters under the Multi-Stage Improvement Program and began installing chaff and flare dispensers on these aircraft

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 1

Located at Hickam Air Force Base, its fighter squadron is equipped with F-15A/B Eagles to provide fighter-interceptor capability for the air defense system.

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 6

The HIANG’s C-130H, attached to the 199th Fighter Squadron, flew the first of 189 sorties related to relief efforts, Sept. 12, 1992.

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 16

The designation of the 154th Composite Group was changed to the 154th Group, Feb. 1, 1993. The 199th Tactical Fighter Squadron was redesignated the 199th Fighter Squadron.

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 17

In May 1993, F-15s from the Fighter Squadron began upgrading their defensive capabilities by acquiring the ALE-45 chaff and flare dispenser system.

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 18

As part of the combined/joint RIMPAC ’92 exercises in July, the 199th Fighter Squadron flew more than 200 sorties involving dissimilar air combat training, high value asset escort and maritime operations against naval surface attack groups.

– 1993 Annual Report pp. 18

In February, the Secretary of the Air Force announced the addition of four more KC-135 Stratotankers, the addition of three more C-130 Hercules transports and the reduction of nine F-15 Eagles for the Hawaii Air National Guard.

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 1

Located at Hickam Air Force Base, its fighter squadron is equipped with F-15A/B Eagles to provide fighter-interceptor capability for the air defense system.

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 13

The 154th Group saw a number of changes in FY ’94, the most significant being the robusting of the 203rd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS) and the downsizing of the 199th Fighter Squadron (FS).

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 15

and the Fighter Squadron would decrease the number of its F-15As by nine, to a total of 15. A similar loss of F-15s was experienced by all fighter squadrons across the nation, as a cost cutting·measure, to bring down the total Air Force to 20 fighter wings.

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 15

In March 1994, pilots with the 199th began a series of evaluations using night vision goggles. The fighter squadron pilots were the first F-15 pilots in the nation (both Guard and active duty) to evaluate the devices. Six F-15s deployed to Gulfport, Miss., in April to conduct nighttime tests while flying simulated combat missions against other Air Guard and active duty Air Force units. The evaluations showed that the night vision goggles greatly enhanced the pilots’ capabilities.

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 16

Throughout the year, the Fighter Squadron hosted units from the active duty Air Force and Air National Guard for exercises flown from Hickam Air Force Base (AFB).

– 1994 Annual Report pp. 17-18

Highlighting the deployment schedule was the mission flown from Turkey. In December 1994 and January 1995, F-15 Eagles from the 199th Fighter Squadron became the first Air National Guard F-15 unit in the nation to patrol the northern no-fly zone oflraq. The deployment to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, involved 160 pilots and support personnel from the 154th Group. The group’s mission during Operation Provide Comfort II was to protect ethnic Kurds in northern Iraq from the forces of Saddam Hussein by denying Iraqi aircraft from restricted airspace.

– 1995 Annual Report pp. 15

In March, pilots from the 199th Fighter Squadron assisted in the rescue of three civilians who ditched a twin-engine aircraft in the ocean 120 miles north of Maui. Two F-15s were scrambled from the alert pad at Hickam, rendezvoused with the aircraft, then marked its location and directed the Coast Guard rescue team to the downed aircraft.

– 1995 Annual Report pp. 20

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15A/B Eagles to provide fighter-interceptor capability for the air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with providing the U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other military contingencies.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 15

The Operations Group includes the 199th Fighter Squadron, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron and the 204th Airlift Squadron. The F-15 community completed downsizing to 15 primary assigned aircraft while the 203rd’s KC135s robusted from four to eight, and attained mission ready status at the beginning of October 1995.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 16

A new F-15 fuel celVcorrosion control facility and a new Consolidated Support Facility that will house the 154th Medical Squadron, Services Flight, Accounting and Finance and other elements of the wing headquarters will be dedicated in 1997.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Fighter Squadron (FS) was nominated for the Hughes Achievement Award, which is annually awarded to the unit that has demonstrated superior air superiority and air defense. The 199th FS also contributed to the testing and evaluation of the night vision devices, and testing of the SATCOM, a real-time audio and video communications systems for the F-15s.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 18

From Oct. 21 through Dec. 4, 1995, 116 members of the 154th Maintenance Squadron, Aircraft Generation Squadron, and 199th Fighter Squadron deployed with F-15 aircraft to Howard Air Base, Panama, for Operation Cornet Nighthawk. The mission was to intercept and identify unknown aircraft suspected of attempting to enter the United States with illegal drugs. Information gathered during intercept missions was forwarded to U.S. Customs officials.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 18-19

In January 1996, the 199th Fighter Squadron participated in Sentry Aloha exercises conducting air defense and offensive counter air exercises with F-16s from the Virginia Air Guard, B-ls from the Kansas Air Guard, and active duty B-52s.

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Also, in March 1996, more than 100 men and women from the 199th Fighter Squadron and 154th maintenance and support personnel deployed to Incirlik Air Base, Turkey, for Provide Comfort II to help enforce the northern no-fly zone of Iraq. This was the second time that the Hawaii Air National Guard had deployed F-15s, pilots and maintenance crews to Turkey for Operation Provide Comfort IL

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 19

HIANG F-15, KC-135, and C-130 aircraft flew aerial salutes at the Parade of Ships off Waikiki and at the Veterans Parade in Waikiki (the F-15s led the entire 60-aircraft contingent). In addition, HIANG F-15s flew in an aerial salute at Wheeler Army Airfield, performed a Missing Man flyover of the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific (Punchbowl) during the ceremonial unveiling of the National Guard Association of the U.S. plaque at Punchbowl, flew a Missing Man flyover of Punchbowl during a commemorative service attended by President Clinton and other dignitaries and flew a Missing Man fly-by for the dedication of the Missing Man Memorial at Hickam Air Force Base.

– 1996 Annual Report pp. 20

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15A/B Eagles to provide fighter-interceptor capability for the air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with providing the U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters, during war or other military contingencies.

– 1997 Annual Report pp. 12

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-1 SA/B Eagles to provide fighterinterceptor capability for the air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with providing the U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters, during war or other military contingencies.

– 1998 Annual Report pp. 13

Exercise COMMANDO SLING involved six F-15s, and two KC-135s. Operation DELIBERATE GUARD was conducted in Pisa, Italy and involved several KC- l 35s. Exercise COMBAT ARCHER exercise involved eight F-15s

– 1998 Annual Report pp. 16

During Exercise COMMANDO SLING, F-15s and KC- l 35s deployed to Republic of Singapore. The purpose of this Combined Joint Chiefs of Staff sponsored deployment was to exercise the combat employment capabilities of the F-l 5s and the KC-135s in coordination with the Singapore Air Force, and allow the HIANG to strengthen its relationship with the Singapore military and civilian population

– 1998 Annual Report pp. 17

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the sate’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war o other contingencies. The 203r4 Afr Refueling Squadron is equipped with KC-.135R Stratotanker aircraft which serve to provide worldwide, nonstop air refueling for almost every type of U.S. fixed-wing aircraft. The 204th Airlift Squadron is equipped with C-130H2/H3 Hercules tactical aircraft which transport National Guard and active duty troops for training, provide paratroop and tactical air drop capability, and deliver relief supplies following natural disasters. In April 1999, the 204th Airlift Squadron was awarded the Air Force’s Outstanding Unit Award for the period ofJuly 14, 1996 to July 13, 1998.

– 1999 Annual Report pp. 17

In Arpil, another “first” for the HIANG, the 199th Fighter Squadron deployed four F-15s, f2 pilots, and 58 maintenanc.e and support members to support the NATO alert operations at Keflavik Naval Air Station in Icelanid

. . .

Quarterly SENTRY ALOHA exercises were held fovolving both Guard and Reserve fighter units and active duty Air Force units to train with the 199th Fighter Squadron and aircraft control and warning units providing dissimilar aircraft training.

– 1999 Annual Report pp. 19

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2000 Annual Report pp. 15

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense
system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2001 Annual Report pp. 15

SENTRY ALOHA (4) – 199th Fighter Squadron, main player. The 154th Wing hosts visiting ANG flying units. These exercises integrate forces and maximize field training in a SAFE, realistic scenario. Mission objectives include some or all of the following: engaging and fighting dissimilar aircraft; defending Hawaii and the surrounding Pacific islands from airborne threats; and air refueling in offensive and defensive scenarios.

– 2001 Annual Report pp. 18

February 2001: Two F-15 aircraft from the 199th Fighter Squadron assisted a civilian aircraft issuing a distress call. The fighters escorted the civilian plane from an area north of the island of Maui, until it landed safely at the Kahului, Maui, airport.

– 2001 Annual Report pp. 18

May 2001: 199th Fighter Squadron conducted a flyby missing man formation for the world premiere of the Disney movie, Pearl Harbor, bringing international attention and highlighting the Hawaii Air National Guard.

– 2001 Annual Report pp. 19

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2002 Annual Report pp. 11-12

Immediately following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11th, the Federal Aviation Administration shut down all commercial air traffic across the nation. Hawaii Air National Guard F-15s from the 199th Fighter Squadron were scrambled to safely escort all remaining airliners into Honolulu and Kona’s Keahole International Airports.

– 2002 Annual Report pp. 13

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies

– 2003 Annual Report pp. 12-13

Stateside exercises were also on the agenda. In November/December 2003 the 154th Logistics Group paiticipated in the Combat Archer/ Combat Sage deployment to Tyndall AFB. FL. Teamed with ru1 F-18 mlit from Canada and an F -16 unit from Wisconsin they successfully accomplished numerous live-fire exercises pe1fonning air-to-air missile shoots. Altogether they deployed nine F-15 aircraft and approximately 115 personnel.

– 2004 Annual Report pp. 14

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 NB Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2004 Annual Report pp. 15

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies

– 2005 Annual Report pp. 13-14

The 154th Wing wrapped up participation in the joint and combined multi-lateral training Exercise Cope Tiger, in Thailand Feb. 4, 2005. The 203rd Air Refueling Squadron deployed one KC-135 as the 203rd Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, the 204th Airlift Squadron deployed two C-130s as the 204th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, and the 199th Fighter Squadron deployed eight F-15s as the 199th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.

– 2005 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B Eagle jetfighter which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies

– 2006 Annual Report pp. 17

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies

– 2007 Annual Report pp. 15

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies

– 2008 Annual Report pp.15-16

Wing deployments and exercises included the 199th Fighter Squadron sending F-15 Eagle aircraft and pilots and maintenance personnel to Australia for an exercise with the Australian Air Force

– 2008 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Fighter Squadron is equipped with F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft, which serve to provide interceptor capability for the state’s air defense system. The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active-duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2009 Annual Report pp. 15

The 199th Fighter Squadron began the conversion from the F-15 A/B/C/D Eagle fighter aircraft to the F-22 Raptor in FY 2010, taking delivery on the first two Raptors at the beginning of FY 2011.

The 199th is also tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other contingencies.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 15

Throughout the year, the Hawaii Air National Guard continued to prepare for the arrival of the F-22 Raptors which are replacing the F-15 Eagles the 199th Fighter Squadron as flown since 1987. The first two Raptors flew into Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam just days prior to the July 9 arrival ceremony.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 18

A few months later, the Hawaii Air National Guard participated in another highly important mission, but this time its role was more behind the scenes as President Obama and his family visited Oahu for Christmas and New Years. The 199th Fighter Squadron provided top cover for Air Force One.

– 2010 Annual Report pp. 18

The 199th Fighter Squadron has converted to the F-22 Raptor, replacing the older F-15 Eagles. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.

– 2011 Annual Report pp.14

During FY 2011, the HIANG began a new chapter in its flying history. In July 2010, the first two F-22 Raptors arrived at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. In August, the HIANG’s 199th Fighter Squadron flew is final F-15 Eagle local training sortie, and the last two F-15s in the unit’s inventory departed Hawaii on Sept. 1, 2010. During the time that the HIANG was transitioning to the F-22, a detachment from the Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Fighter Wing assumed the around-the-clock air defense mission.

The HIANG broke ground on several new military construction projects at Hickam related to the conversion to the F-22 in FY 2011. A projected $146 million in new facilities should be completed in the next several years.

– 2011 Annual Report pp.16

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.

– 2012 Annual Report pp. 14

In March 2012, the HIANG dedicated a new KC-135 simulator facility and later that Spring, ground was broken for a new operations/maintenance facility for the F-22 aircraft. Other F-22 construction projects were also begun or were on the drawing board.

– 2012 Annual Report pp. 18

The Hawaii Air National Guard’s F-22s, which it flies and maintains with the active duty Air Force, reached Full Operational Capability

– 2013 Annual Report pp. 1

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.

– 2013 Annual Report pp. 17

After many years of planning and the initial fielding of the F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft, the 199th and 19th Fighter Squadrons reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) in April 2013. FOC means the units are combat capable and can deploy a majority or all of their F-22s Raptors, the world’s most advanced fighter, for any contingency operation. The F-22A Raptor is capable of both airto-air, as well as air-to-ground combat and is the Air Force’s primary air superiority fighter providing unmatched capabilities for air supremacy and homeland defense.

The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor has unparalleled stealthiness, supercruise, unmatched maneuverability and improved sustainability that would enable the aircraft to strike deep and fast, day or night, paving the way for friendly air, ground and naval forces to operate freely; gather and distribute intelligence across the battlefield; and even engage incoming missiles. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is home to a total of 20 F-22 Raptors. The HIANG and the active duty air Force share responsibility for flying and maintaining the F-22s.

– 2013 Annual Report pp. 18-19

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies.

– 2014 Annual Report pp. 18

F-22 Raptor pilots and maintenance personnel flew to Malaysia in May 2014 for Exercise COPE TAUFAN. The exercise, held in conjunction with the Royal Malaysian Air Force, demonstrated the HIANG’s ability to deploy the world’s most advanced fighter, anywhere within the U.S. Pacific Command’s area of responsibility. The F-22A Raptor is capable of both air-to-air, as well as airto-ground combat and is the Air Force’s primary air superiority fighter providing unmatched capabilities for air supremacy and homeland defense. The fifth-generation F-22 Raptor has unparalleled stealthiness, supercruise, unmatched maneuverability and improved sustainability that would enable the aircraft to strike deep and fast, day or night, paving the way for friendly air, ground and naval forces to operate freely; gather and distribute intelligence across the battlefield; and even engage incoming missiles. Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is home to a total of twenty F-22 Raptors.In March 2014, the 199th Fighter Squadron hosted its largest SENTRY ALOHA exercise to date. Exercise SENTRY ALOHA’s mission is to provide the Air National Guard, U.S. Air Force and DoD counterparts a multi-faceted, joint venue, with supporting infrastructure and personnel that incorporates current, realistic, integrated training to equip the warfighter with the skill sets necessary to fly, fight and win. In previous years, SENTRY ALOHA would typically involve one or two visiting units for Dissimilar Air Combat Training. However, the exercise has grown to provide even more complex and highly realistic training scenarios. More than 350 visiting airmen and nearly 50 aircraft from five states participated in this iteration.

– 2014 Annual Report pp. 19

The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawaii’s airspace.

– 2015 Annual Report pp. 16

The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together, they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawai‘i’s airspace.

– 2019 Annual Report pp. 18

The 199th Fighter Squadron is partnered with an active associate unit, from the active-duty Air Force’s 15th Wing which provides pilots and support personnel. . .

The 199th Fighter Squadron flies the F-22 Raptor in conjunction with the 19th Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Air Force. Together, they make up the “Hawaiian Raptors” team. The 199th is tasked with augmenting the active duty U.S. Air Force with air superiority fighters during war or other operational contingencies. Additionally, the Hawaiian Raptors maintain around the clock air defense alert at JBPH-H and can be quickly scrambled to defend Hawai‘i’s airspace.

– 2020 Annual Report pp. 18

199th Fighter Squadron (199th FS): Kadena deployment – The 199th FS deployed to Kadena Air Base Japan in support of a theatre security package. This included participation in multiple high visibility missions and higher headquarters taskings, highlighting the strategic importance of joint interoperability with allies and partners in the region. Our ability to integrate with assets across Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, Philippine, Australian, Japanese, Singapore, and Korean Air Forces is critical to deterrence within the region and it ensures a free and open INDOPACIFIC. While abroad, we had the opportunity to participate in multiple subject matter expert exchange briefs, tactical mission execution and help promote the DOD message across the Pacific, including advancing the HIANG SPP

– 2024 Annual Report pp. 36

The 154th Operations Group consists of the 199th Fighter Squadron, 203rd Air Refueling Squadron, 204th Airlift Squadron, 154th Operations Support Squadron and 297th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron.

– 2025 Annual Report pp. 37

The 199th Fighter Squadron (199th FS) deployed to Kadena Air Base (AB) Japan in support of a theatre security package. This included participation in multiple high visibility missions and higher headquarters taskings, highlighting the strategic importance of joint interoperability with allies and partners in the region. Our ability to integrate with assets across Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, Pacific Air Forces, Philippine, Australian, Japanese, Singapore, and Korean Air Forces is critical to deterrence within the region and it ensures a free and open INDOPACIFIC. While abroad, we had the opportunity to participate in multiple subject matter expert exchange briefs, tactical mission execution and help promote the DOD message across the Pacific, including advancing the State Partnership Program (SPP)

– 2025 Annual Report pp. 38-39

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