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This undated photograph show Henry “Uncle” Chang working on a F-4C Phantom. Henry started Hawaii Air National Guard career in maintenance complex and later cross trained to become a flight ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Henry Chang

From the Hawaii Pacific University website Hawaii Pacific University announced Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Arthur “Joe” Logan the University’s Senior Director of Military Affairs effective March 2022. Logan will serve as the chief ...
Read More HPU Names Arthur “Joe” Logan as the University’s Senior Director of Military Affairs

This undated photograph shows Geraldo Gapol working in the Weapons Shop. Gerald served many years as a technician before his retirement.

This undated photograph show Roy Yamane and Michael Kang, both members of the Machine Shop during the F-4 Phantom era. The skills of Roy, Mike and other members of the ...
Read More Check Six – F-4 Era: Machine Shop

Retiree Update: Gerald Lum

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 in Retiree Update

Hawaii Air National Guard retiree Douglas Awana and his wife, Diane are on a 2-3 year RV road trip of the continental 49 states. One of the goals of their once-in-a-lifetime trip is to ...
Read More Retiree Update: Gerald Lum

Taps: Nicholas Muragin Jr.

Posted on Mar 28, 2022 in Taps

Nicholas Muragin Jr., 81, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side. He was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, attended St. Theresa Catholic School and graduated from St. Louis ...
Read More Taps: Nicholas Muragin Jr.

Retiree News recently reconnected with William “Hammer” Ladd. Hammer flew with the 199th Fighter Squadron during the F-4 and F-15 eras. His recent email provided the following comments: My apologies to ...
Read More Retiree Update: William “Hammer” Ladd

SSgt John Linzmeier is a member of the 154th Wing’s Public Affairs team. His articles and photographs have appeared in the Kūkā‘ilimoku, Air National Guard and Air Force publications. John ...
Read More SSgt John Linzmeier Nationally Recognized

This undated photograph shows David Leong and William Beck from the F-4 Engine Shop. Both served many years in the Hawaii Air National Guard before their retirements. Thanks to Yvette ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Old Friends from Engine Shop

This undated photograph features Henry Hasuiki, probably in the 1980 based on his fatigue uniform. He served in the Avionics Branch before moving the Quality Control section later in his ...
Read More Check Six – 1980s: Henry Hasuike